This year, we took a category away from our judges, and handed it over to you, our readers. We asked where you find the best dessert in town. Here’s what you told us.
Homemade dough — hand-stretched fresh every morning. If you know, you know: machines don’t cut it. These buns are topped with a warm, gooey mix of luscious orange zest and coconut that tastes like holidays at grandma’s. — Chantal Richert
Leduc Coffee Shop
Central Business District | 4728 50 Ave, Leduc | 780.328.6060 | magpiescollection.ca/shop-leduc-coffee-shop
They don’t have it often, but when they do, stop the presses. The cake layers with marzipan and the colours — I just love it. Perfect layers of cream and cake. It makes you feel like royalty. — Liam Harrap
(Liam adds that his partner, when moving from Vancouver to Edmonton, “chose a neighbourhood near the Duchess on purpose, because he loved it so much.”)
Duchess Bake Shop
Westmount | 10718 124 St NW, Edmonton
Ritchie | 9570 76 Ave NW, Edmonton
780.488.4999 | duchessbakeshop.com
A Mexican classic, which is difficult to execute perfectly, however Luna does it. It’s rich and delicious, but not too heavy. This is a perfect way to finish off a delicious Mexican feast. — Lynsee Leahy
Luna Cocina Mexicana
Hazeldean | 9880 63 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780.433.9229 | lunamexicanrestaurant.ca
There are not many hole-in-the-wall places to get Hong Kong-style bubble waffles in Edmonton — and you generally cannot find them in many spots in the city. Tea Bar Cafe makes very tasty ones and they are quite affordable as well, especially when paired with a Hong Kong-style milk tea. — Harrison Sheremeta
Tea Bar Cafe
McCauley, 10640 98 St NW, Edmonton | 780.424.0696
It’s a huge piece with delicious peanut butter filling, a chocolate rice crispy crust and it’s finished off with a rosette of fudge. A peanut butter lover’s dream. — Melissa Rutledge
Vi’s For Pies
Glenora | 13408 Stony Plain Rd, Edmonton | 780.454.4300
Life is short. Eat dessert first.
This article appears in the Mar/Apr 2024 issue of Edify
