Rustic Sourdough Bakery & Deli — Restaurant in Calgary

I came in for a loaf. One loaf. Something modest. A little toast for the morning, I said. A harmless carb situation. And now? I’ve eaten half a loaf in my car like a raccoon and I’m Googling if it’s legal to marry a bakery.

The smell hit me like a baguette to the face the moment I walked in. Not even kidding—I blacked out for a second. It was like warm bread had punched me in the nose with joy.

And the San Francisco-style sourdough? Listen. This loaf had swagger. The crust was golden and crackly, like it trained in a boxing gym. The inside was soft, chewy, and had just enough tang to make you question every bland bread decision you’ve ever made. I took one bite and almost threw my phone out the window because I knew I’d never need a food delivery app again. This bread is the main character now.

Let’s talk staff. The nicest people. Smiling. Friendly. Calmly watching me melt down in the middle of their shop like they’d seen it a thousand times before. I wanted to ask for a job just so I could be around the bread. Honestly, I’d sweep the floors. I’d mop. I’d be the person who makes sure the loaves feel emotionally supported.

If you are within 100 miles of this place, cancel everything. I don’t care if it’s your birthday, your kid’s graduation, or your dog’s wedding. GO. Bring a large tote bag, your favorite butter, and a backup outfit because you will eat half of it before you get home and you will get crumbs everywhere.

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I went to Rustic, hoping to get one of their yummy sandwiches as listed on their menu, on the website. As I entered the sandwich side of the facility, no one was there. It politely asked you to ring a bell, via a sign, of which someone showed up. When the gentleman from the back came, he voiced, he didn’t know much about the sandwiches, at which time a server came to answer my questions. They have only three sandwiches that they are serving at this time, according to the server. When I asked about the sandwiches listed online, she informed me that the website hasn’t been updated since Covid and shrugged her shoulders. When I suggested that people may drive 20 to 30 minutes to get one of their sandwiches, she simply voiced, that they don’t have control over the website. Not exactly the type of customer experience response I was hoping for. I might suggest the company update, the website, and some training services for how to handle, disappointed customers, for...

I got the Bavarian crust where they forgot it in the oven too long and it tasted great so after that I order the Bavarian Crust bread extra extra extra baked that it actual has a crust and flavour of a European Bread. It is hit and miss how long they will bake it. Last time it was great today it was soo under baked it is not edible, you cannot toast it too much moisture, I can make a ball out of a slice throw it against the wall and it will stick, I cannot dry it to make bread crumbs it just gets moldy. I tried their other bread same thing why too wet and no crust. The buns OK, croissants are good, sweet side the base is good but too much icing on many products. I will not...