Grains Bakery Cafe — Restaurant in Grande Prairie

Really had high hopes for this place, but it's been fairly disappointing overall. I had ordered a cheesecake for my birthday and there was so much crust, it's the most crust I've ever seen on a cheesecake. It's disappointing because the cheesecake squares they have available in their display for sale have a much thinner crust than the cakes that you order. So you would be better off just buying the small squares instead of paying for a full cake because you're paying for half a cake of crust. I also had a situation where I had tried a dessert square and it was very good, so I went back another day to buy another one, but they did not have it. So I asked when they'd be making another batch, the employee offered to take my name and number to notify me when they would make another batch so that I could come in and get one. The phone call never came, so I went to the store and inquired again. I described the dessert I was looking for and they took down an order for me. The following week I went to pick up the order and it was the wrong type of dessert square. So I asked to place an order for the correct desert square, they tried to blame me saying they made what I requested but I had never seen or tasted that square before, so I couldn't possibly have described it lol. I described the square again and then I was told it would be another week wait. After some discussion it was agreed that the squares I was looking for would be made for me to pick up this same week, so that was nice. Then comes time to pay and the first employee that took my order said I could have a deal, 6 squares for the price of five, but apparently they don't do that for bulk orderd? Yet I was specifically told they would do 6 for the price of 5. Then I brought them home and bit into one, it was raw!!! There was raw slimy cookie dough oozing out of it and the texture and consistency were nothing like the first time I had had it. It was soft and mushy, but the first time I had it, it was slightly firm with the tiniest bit of crunch to it...an obviously very well baked dessert that I really just wanted to have again...but there is just seemingly no consistency in their products. So i have just paid money for a half-raw product I'm going to have to try and salvage at home by myself as I just tried calling before they closed and the lady said it's...

My friends raved about the bread here, so last week I decided it was time to check it out. Verdict: best bloods sandwich I've had in years.

Sandwich: We had the grain bread with ham. The bread was fresh, probably made that morning. The meats, sauces, and vegetables were also fresh. Things that were crispy, were still crispy—which usually isn't the case these days.

Meats: I don't think they cure their own sandwich meat. Now, don't get me wrong, the ham was great, but it would be a nice added bonus if they did their own cures.

Presentation: The sandwiches came out on a nice plate. It was very basic presentation, but they added a dope mind cookie on the side, which was a nice little bonus.

Coffee: Their coffee was about average, but lets face it, you didn't come here for the coffee, did you?

Layout: The layout is nice. There are quite a few tables, but it fills up fast. I think it might be time for them to do some expanding? Which, if anything, is a compliment. There are nice big windows that allow for a fair bit of sunlight to shine in. So, you may want to pick your seat carefully if you are a Grinch. The layout was a little chaotic at the front b the door. I found id hectic trying to dodge al the people. They could find a way to clear this up a bit. I noticed that a few people were confused on where to go.

Prices: I don't remember the exact price, but it was very reasonable.

I look forward to coming back here again, and I suggest that you check it out too! In fact, what are you doing reading this, get in your car and head out for some...

Very disappointed. I try to support local but I regret it today. I feel as though I would have had a better breakfast sandwich from A&W. This "breakfast panini" was $13!! Not even very big, and this rubbery microwaved egg is a travesty!! Completely unacceptable to charge so much for something like this. When I asked a staff member about it she explained that their stove is always being used to make soup... and expressed that she similarly thinks it does not look very appetizing. I also ordered a tea which was brought out in the tiniest bit of hot water I think I have ever seen. Despite steeping for about 5 min (recommended 4 on the bag), plus however long it was in the pot before getting to my table, it was so bland! This is clearly the fault of the Mighty Leaf brand... but also this place for using it. I honestly don't think I will return to this cafe which by all accounts should be a local hot spot, but a recent conversation with coworkers revealed that many people are unaware of it. I guess there is a reason. Word of mouth is everything in GP and I know that I will not be telling anyone I know to come...