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Laggan's Mountain Bakery & Delicatessen
Category: Restaurants Delis Delis [Edit]
101 Lake Louise DriveSamson Mall
Improvement District No. 9, AB T0L 1E0
(403) 522-2017
- Price Range:
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- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
6 reviews for Laggan's Mountain Bakery & Delicatessen
6 reviews in English
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Review from Carrie P.
Whenever I stop through Lake Louise, I usually hit Laggan's Mountain Bakery and Delicatessen. It doesn't matter what time of day I stop there, it is lined up out the door. This is obviously a grab and go stop for many locals and tourists.
Even though there are a tonne of baked goods in the class cases, I usually, predictably get their vegetarian pizza by the slice and a coffee. The Veggie Pizza is absolutely delicious.
I haven't tried a tonne of the pastries there over the years, but I have tried the Hazelnut Bar and the Healthy Cookie.
The Hazelnut Bar I loved. It is quite grainy looking and it appears dense. Surprisingly, it is not though. It looks like a big Biscotti, half dipped in chocolate, but it actually has the consistency of a fresh cookie. It is not too sweet, so the dipped chocoolate makes it a bit sweeter.
The Healthy Cookie I did not care for, but I see a lot of people order them. It is quite grainy and dense. It has lots of grainy flavor, but I guess if I am ordering a "cookie", I prefer a bit more sugar. However, these cookies seem to fly off the shelves there.
If you are looking for a quick bite to eat, don't be intimidated by the lineup. It moves fast! -
Review from Graeham M.
Toronto, ON
9/23/2011
If Laggan's and establishments of similar ilk were not grandfathered in by the National Parks, and subsequently allowed to operate with impunity, sans competition they would cease to exist.
Laggan's is known as a local joint, only because there is no true feasible alternative. Please don't get me wrong, one is free to slurp down a sugary Goliath sized Irish Cream coffee from the Petro-Canada while choking on gas fumes, and more often than not I have opted for this alternative. I simply couldn't tolerate the substantial prices and wait times at Laggan's, the ineptitude of their staff and the deplorable quality of the baked goods and sandwiches that they try to pass off as hearty local fare. One could drive the hour to Canmore and grab some Timmy's and had they stayed at Laggan's they would still inevitably be three people away from being served. Harsh, but very, very true. I call em like I see em. -
Review from Kathy Z.
8/19/2011
An average deli, lackluster decor and straightforward fare. Plenty of seating even during the peak times. Service wasn't great; the servers are nice enough, but if you order anything that needs to be heated up, make sure you keep an eye on them as they're preparing it.
We waited ages just for them to toast our bagel, which they had simply left at the back and forgotten about. The bagel was tiny, by the way. Terrible way to start the day. We also had the Health Cookie, which is a mix of supposedly healthy ingredients (which they list at the display) -- really dry and grainy at first, but it grows on you. Coffee cups are tiny too and pretty flimsy.
You'd think they would be better at handling the daily morning traffic, but you get what you pay for, I suppose. I'd much rather go to the cafe across the corner (Trailhead, I believe?). They've got a much better atmosphere, and more interesting (hot and fresh!) breakfast options, but it is a bit smaller than this one. -
Review from Keith R.
7/23/2011
Busy. Good choices but they run out of popular stiff. Vg pizza bagels. We bought a loaf of what looked like a wonderful bread, but it turned out to be just so-so.
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Review from Eric B.
8/11/2008
Laggan's Mountain Bakery & Delicatessen is located in the Samson Mall which is just off the Trans Canada Highway (or the Bow River Parkway) and towards Lake Louise.
This is a nice unpretentious and relatively inexpensive bakery/deli that has very tasty baked goods for breakfast and and sandwiches, etc. for lunch. You have to order at the counter, but there is inside seating in addition to takeout. Coffee, tea, chai, juices, and of course hot chocolate are also available.
This can also be a pretty busy place, but it's worth the wait. You'll also see all types of tourists, skiers, outdoors folks etc. during your short time here. -
Review from Ginny M.
7/31/2009
This place runs of food fast as it is very popular. In general, this a normal deli and does make it's own bread. This is a good place to stop if you need a sandwich but this definitely not a quick bite.
