Bon Ton Bakery — Restaurant in Edmonton

Fantastic. We sampled a few different baked items (and need to try more to get a full idea of their strengths and weaknesses).

The plain croissant was so damned buttery, you could smell it throughout our kitchen, it was unbelievable. The brisket pizza bun (really just a brisket cheese bun, but whatever) was a really formidable grab-and-go item; one I'd recommend heartily. The third item that uses the same type of dough was the cinnamon ribbon: again, delicate, buttery pastry with a well balanced amount of spice and a reasonable smattering of raisins.

We also tried the gingersnap (it wasn't bad, it could maybe use a bit more ginger/spice to bite you on the front end of the tongue), the Mexican chocolate ball (the weakest item we tried- it lacked the flavor of Mexican hot-chocolate and came up short flavor wise in general), and a couple of tarts.

The lemon meringue mini tart was well executed, and the crust was first rate and not too thick. The strawberry rhubarb tart wasn't too sweet, was very rhubarb-forward (maybe slightly lacking in strawberry, but that could be a seasonal thing) but suffered from an overbearing amount of crust. Was it bad? No, not at all. Would I get it again? Maybe.

One last thing we noticed (and it's not a big fault on their part, some bakeries do this, most don't) is they didn't offer take and bake croissants. It's really nice to pop pre made/rolled croissants into the oven first thing in the morning (as Bon Ton opens at 9) and enjoy a croissant with breakfast/coffee/whatever. Again, not a huge strike against them, most bakeries don't offer this yet.

It's definitely worth a visit and a "shotgun" approach to sampling. You'll surely find something you love here, and it's awesome to have an independent bakery reinforce Edmonton's status as...

Omg! If you are just thinking about visiting this bakery - stop thinking and just go.

Tip - get here early! I came at 7-20 am (10 mins before door opened) and there was a line up of 5 people.

Tip #2 - if you are there for the first time - take your time - explore, see everything - selection is amazing! From baked goods to fine French pastry, vegan cookies, chips, salsa, jams... Omg those jams looked good!

Tip #3 - get your ticket! There is no physical line up. Person supposed to grab a ticket - server will call ticket # and that's how people are getting taken care of.

Overall - amazing place. Simply one of the best bakeries in town. Their rugelach's are delightfully delicious, full of flavors! Almodine croissant is worthy every calorie gained! Small pear Amandine - perfect texture, perfect crumbliness, perfect sweetness of the tart and pear glazing.

I eyed chocolate monkey bread - but it was too much for me - will come back here for sure and recommended for everyone!

Suggestion - scones! Scones were...

If I had to choose the best thing Bon Ton Bakery has to offer, I simply couldn't—everything is incredibly delicious! From pastries to breads, cakes, and dips, every bite is a testament to the love and passion that the Bon Ton team pours into their craft.

One of the things that makes this bakery so special is the warmth and enthusiasm of the employees. They don’t just serve customers—they share the rich history of Bon Ton with genuine pride, making every visit feel like a special experience.

Beyond their legendary baked goods, their dips are an absolute must-try. My personal favorite? The smoked salmon and capers dip—I could happily eat it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

P.S. Today was Croissant Day, and the croissants were simply to die for! I only wish I could have taken some of these incredible treats back to Germany with me.

If you're in Edmonton, do yourself a favor and stop by Bon Ton Bakery—you...