Empress Bakery LTD — Restaurant in Greater Strathcona

I’ve read some of the other reviews and am really surprised at them. I think that people should extend kindness to the people who work here. The owners’ daughter, who works long hours at another job THEN comes to help her parents at the bakery, has a direct, but not rude, personality, which I find very refreshing. If kindness is extended, it is returned. People should stop being so expectant of receiving kindness and forgetting to give it. We return again and again for their strudel, donuts, pretzels and breads -they’re ultra-fresh and well-priced. I think their bismarcks and glazed donuts are the best in the city!! My husband, Marc, and I will continue to shop for years to come, we enjoy our visits and...

I have been a customer at this store since my Mom brought me with her when I was 4 or 5 years old. I am over 50 now. I haven't gone for a little while as my Mom passed away, and the memories of us standing in the store tend to bring tears and strong emotions. But I miss it and am going this week. I hope to hold back the 😢.

This is the best German Store in the city. They have continued with tradition even after a change of ownership. That's important and what keeps me going back.

The owners and staff always remember you and are tremendously friendly and helpful.

Try some of their bakery items and a Bismark. Then bring a loaf of Rye bread,...

I've been going here since I was 5 yrs old. Although the ownershop has changed hands, it still beats and other bakeries as far as donuts (Bismark here) and fresh buns. You can call ahead of time and reserve your order. This site sells out very quickly on the weekends. Although some things have changed, it's still has the same friendliness and familiarity. If there is one or two things they could do differently, it would be to bring the prices down and bring back some of the original baked goods like cakes. You can't beat nostalgia! It's like walking into the store and having memories of my mom and the numerous visits we...