Friday, March 23, 2012

Dauphine Bakery and Bistro, Edmonton, Alberta

Formerly known as "Queen of Tarts", after a trademark lawsuit they changed their name to Dauphine Bakery....Anyways they are doing well, the owner started selling her lemon tarts at local farmers markets and decided to go bigger. She is located downtown in a basement suit. Open concept, and just a few tables. Nice white colors, and touch of European decor.
When you first get to the bottom of the stairs it is a bit confusing because you aren't sure if there is table service or if you order up at the counter...but i guess its a bit of both.
Dauphine uses local, international and organic products.  Fresh local butter and the finest French Vahlrona chocolate.
They are now doing breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fresh home-made soups, salads and sandwiches, also a specialty high tea service on weekends.
The coffee was fresh and hot! Always a good thing. I had a salmon and rice soup, with a spinach and leek quiche. Very nice, simple and made with love. Mum had a tuna sandwich on a lovely baguette and a fresh fennel and pea salad, crisp and light.
We tried a lemon coconut square, very nice, tart and chewy. We also tried the white chocolate, pistachio square which was tremendously too rich, almost in edible, but some people might appreciate that kind of sweetness...
I think that they could do with a few more seats. The service was very sweet, the server even put our left overs in the fridge until we were ready to leave:) I will be going back........

Natasha:)

https://www.facebook.com/dauphinebakery?sk=info

"They dont have a proper website right now because of the lawsuit, it is in the works"

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