Sweet Castle Bakery — Restaurant in Edmonton

A Charming Bakery Gem: A Food Blogger’s Delight

Nestled within the bustling Tawa Centre, this adorable bakery should undoubtedly be atop your must-visit list, whether you’re planning a hangout with friends or a special outing.

My introduction to this bakery happened via Uber Eats. I sampled their delightful croissant selection, indulging in Pistachio, Almond, and Hazelnut varieties. Each croissant was a masterclass in pastry perfection—puffy, flaky, and imbued with the perfect richness of butter. If you’re in the mood to embark on a croissant journey, these are a must-try.

Eager for more, my second experience was an in-person visit with a friend. Here's what we enjoyed:

Pistachio Latte: Opting for the cold variant, I was delighted by the nutty depth and delightful brown buttery topping. The pistachio flavor married beautifully with the robust espresso and creamy milk, producing a gratifying beverage experience.

Chocolate Pistachio Cake: This dessert was a revelation. The dark, slightly intense chocolate intertwined flawlessly with the subtle, yet distinctive pistachio notes. Each bite delivered a rich, yet refreshing indulgence, offering a symphony of flavors that dance and evolve on the palate from beginning to end.

This charming bakery is a haven for all pastry aficionados. Whether ordering from the comfort of your home or visiting for an indulgent experience, it promises delightful treats that are sure to captivate...

Absolutely delightful, every time I’ve been in this little oasis of calm and beauty in an unexpected location (the main floor of the Tawa Centre, a mostly medical building, across from the Grey Nuns Hospital).

A glass case of fresh and beautifully presented cakes and generously sized, amazingly flavoured croissants greets you upon entering. They have a large selection of hot and cold specialty coffee and teas and other drinks… and if you eat in, they’re served with a tiny delicious cookie (see pic). I’ve yet to try any of their savoury offerings, but one day…

I’ve eaten or sampled from a friend’s plate, all of the menu items I’ve recommended — and would order any of them again, but why, when there are so many new things to try!

Sweet Castle Bakery feels very much like a European bakery experience … The service, the quality and presentation of food and drinks, china and real cutlery and the subtle background music.

Apologies to Sonia and team for the pic I’ve included… my husband and I shared a lightly warmed chocolate hazelnut croissant and a pistachio filled croissant, with London Fogs to drink. While you can see the tea, the tiny cookie and the pretty china and cutlery, you’ll have to imagine how beautiful the two halves of the croissants looked before “the devouring” of said delights occurred.

Absolutely no hesitation in recommending...

This is my go to coffee spot. If anyone wants to meet on the South Side, I recommend Sweet Castle Bakery. It is located in the Tawa Centre, and yes you have to pay for parking but it is worth it, I promise you. The staff is friendly, helpful and always ready with a suggestion or 2 if you are having trouble deciding. I love the chicken walnut cranberry brie sandwich. I get it heated up a bit and it is magical. All of their desserts are amazing. I have never had a miss, no matter what I order. They have a whole bunch of Gluten Free Options from their French pastry chef. Wow, if I could give more stars I would. Try the chocolate mousse or the black forest cake. On this visit I tried a new to me flavour of Latte. Pistachio Latte! It completely blew me away. Warm, nutty flavors with no grittyness. I loved it! When my friend joined me, she agreed. Completely wonderful and it will definitely be my new regular. Even without sweetener it was delicious. The atmosphere is pretty Parisian with French music playing on speakers, beautiful furniture and thin china plates. I loved their interior sign as it looks like icing and rosettes. Very funky esthetic. If I have one critic, it would be that they need a sign on the exterior door asking them to come in through the main entrance, as I have had to help many people by pointing when they came up and...