Duchess Bake Shop, Edmonton, Alberta

A definite must! I was there recently, finally, i have been meaning to go for months now, so on a very indecisive, restless day, Duchess was the answer.  

They bake daily from scratch, fresh high quality ingredients like imported butter from New Zealand and Valrhona chocolate from France.

Just an amazing variety of baked goods, cakes, pies, tarts, pastries, cookies and even croissant sandwiches.  I had the miniature  Duchess cake, it has chiffon cake, pastry cream and raspberry, topped with vanilla bean whipped cream and a marzipan shell.....just soooo good.  Joe had a Rhubarb Crumb Galette, beautiful flaky pastry loaded with fresh fruit and sugar. 

To top it all off, the coffee......very good, from local organic roasters in St.Albert.

The seating is very limited, i guess they dont want to become a restaurant, and i think strive for people to take a box of baked goods home, and perhaps stop for a quick coffee.  I do wish there was more seating, because to me this is a place i could spend the day with good company or maybe a good book, tasting different treats and sipping on lattes.  

I will warn you, it is very overwhelming entering this store, the choices are endless and all so beautiful, so bring a friend to help you choose or that is willing to share a few choices together.....

Natasha:)