Belgian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Calgary

Manuel Latruwe

81/100 (717 ratings)

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"Had the cassis cake for my birthday - one of the best cakes I’ve ever..."

Amber J. Porter

"My go to for all my cravings from Eclairs to Cream puffs to their delicate cakes. I love that they use real cream and nothing is overly sweet. The..."

Joyce Kao

"Been there and it's very tasteful. Delicious pastry, friendly people, pure artisan bread ......"

Evelien Neyens

"The best bakery in Calgary hands down. There baguettes to breakfast items can't be beat. Love the people and the service. Wish we lived..."

Nisha Brooks Orser

"Nice to see how local Canadians love our Belgian patisserie..."

Frédéric Wille

"I like THE taste of Your fresh..."

Thierry Ruben

"Flawless bread....the sourdough gorganzola is amazing. ....THANK GOODNESS FOR..."

Michael Sutcliffe

"My family and I have been enjoying all the delicious treats and savoury specialties since 2001 and it remains a family favourite and tradition!..."

Louise Gau

"Super..."

Geert Vanderheyden

"Still amazed that there are eateries in 2017 that scorn pictures, but finding just that as I casually snapped a photo of Manuel Latruwe’s pastry..."

Michael U.

"I have been patronizing this business for more than a decade. Although the pastries are still terrific, of late the tortes have fallen off. The last..."

Diane Marie

"Came here for lunch today with couple of coworkers. We were greeted by friendly staff that let us know that there was bench seating to accommodate..."

Neltron

"This patisserie is located a couple blocks away from Victoria Stampede Station so it's got easy transit access, but it is a bit off on its own on 1..."

TraceyCharlotte

"Giving this place 4.0 stars. Could be 5.0, The desserts at this place absolutely "wowed" me. I ordered a small mousse like cake with macarons..."

Foodstar

"Almost perfect! Very good tasting product, I think we tried every type of croissant... ^^We had patisserie as well, very well made. If I have..."

Sébastien Kravetz

"When you visit Manuel Latruwe's you are swept away to another place & time. Prepare to treat your senses with the smell of sweet delights, fresh..."

CordovaPie

"The pastries that I've tried from here so far are really delicious. There are a wide selection of pastries, so I'm sure that anyone who comes in can..."

Loves2eat

"Manuel Latruwe locate at the edge of downtown Calgary. This bakery offers french pastries like macarons and even belgium chocolates. They offer both..."

John Xu

"Love almost everything here. .. best patisserie in town! The macarons are also crazy delicious as it doesn't just taste like sugar... their best is..."

Samantha Chum

"I love this place. Hands down one of the best bakeries in Calgary, and definitely the number one place to get croissants. If you want to ensure that..."

M

"Finally made it here! I love French bakeries and this one also serves breakfast and lunch! Just off MacLeod trail, there is free 90 minute parking..."

Justine

"#fullpost{display:inline;} Growing up I never had much of a sweet tooth. If you asked me about whether I preferred candy or chips, I would almost..."

Scrumptiously Fit Food

"Very much worth the high price tag.. I received a cake from ML for my birthday and I must say it is one of the best I have had. It reminded me of the..."

Aibra105

"Very good bakery but also very expensive in my opinion. I bought 2 pieces of cakes plus a small bag of cookies for..."

Rainbow Trout

"Easily some of the best pastries I've had including those I've had during my travels in France. Also probably the best classic European (Belgian)..."

David Halperin

"Amazing.... This is a regular stop when we need special treats for the office. The quality and variety of pastries they have here is unmatched in the..."

Andrewb001

"Yummy. Great bread,great sweets.sometimes good coffee and service lots to..."

Sperok

"Best croissant!. Easily the best croissant I have ever had. Even better than ones I had in Paris! I could smell them from blocks away and I decided..."

Zara

"Tess Goes to Manuel Latruwe for her Mother's Birthday.. I came here to get a cake for my mum's birthday, but once I saw all the precious little..."

Justess

"A little piece of Europe in Calgary. This place has amazing food. I've been coming here since it was a hole in the wall, about 1/4 of the size it is..."

Chuck M

"Excellent. Love all the..."

Chip Eats Out

"Oh man! Best brunch!. The bread! The eggs! The coffee! So delicious. I want to live..."

Bbsnakes

"Eat the Ham and Cheese Croissant. If there is one thing you do before you die - eat their ham and cheese croissant. Five bucks, but worth every..."

TrueFoodie

"I enjoy their take and bake items like quiches, croissants chocolate pastries. They are elegant and always a hit with..."

Smarty

"Don't forget the bread...... Latruwe's pastries are delicious and authentic - some of the best in Calgary. I must admit I'd rather see a wider..."

CarolC

"One word..... Quiche! Anyone who makes quiche that is requested to be transported half away around the world knows what they're doing. This mealt in..."

I Like Yummythings

"Best in Canada. How can I tell you such a beautiful and artistic cakes.Oh! Just perfect size and..."

Hanna

"You should try their croissants. Best way to start my day is undoubtedly a cappuccino and fresh-baked croissant from Manuel Latruwe, possibly also..."

Robyn Chin-Fatt

"Happiness! When I visit from Winnipeg, visiting Manuel is a must!! I will be picking up frozen croissants to take home and bake. Quality, and overall..."

Sasa

"Good soup and desserts. The sandwiches here are made with great baguettes and really yummy fillings. The desserts are also delicious. Should mention..."

Nik

"Fine Ingredients Excellent Food. I stopped in yesterday for lunch and ordered the croc monsieur and a freshly squeezed glass of orange..."

Neel

"Un-believ-freaking-lievable. One bite of their praline cake and i thought i was gonna die from happiness. I don't have much of a sweet tooth but i..."

KY

"Mindblowingly awesome!. I cannot even begin to describe the joy I experience when I know I am going to be stopping by this amazing patisserie. Secret..."

Cybele Night

"YUMMY. The coffee is soo good and I am a coffee snob, I only like espresso based coffee not drip coffee. The cakes are to die for and the best thing..."

Pepper's Pal

"I've been going here for about 7 years now. Simply the best pastries, cakes, tortes and breakfast in Calgary. Great place to sit down with friends..."

Glenn

"Finalement - a REAL pâtisserie!. Words cannot express my utter delight at walking in and seeing what I thought I couldn't find outside Québec (in..."

Quebecoise

"Favourite Gourmet Cakes. For some really tasty baked goods, make the effort to cross a busy downtown Macleod Trail to get to Manuel..."

Tunit

"Felt like a bit of Paris in Calgary. I highly recommend the rosemary, potato and guyere cheese quiche and the vanilla slice - outstanding!!! The..."

Kimberly

"Not sure about the service. Great bakery that produces wonderful pastries and the best croissants in town. Yet, I find the attitiude a bit much..."

Urbanfoodie

"As bad for my wallet as my waisteline. While I really enjoyed the treats and friendly staff here I was very much caught off guard by the prices...."

CowTown ChowHound

"Service was lacking, partially because it was so busy and I don’t think they anticipated that. Overall, this Big Taste experience was..."

Mspowerbomb

"...has casual sit down breakfast and lunch dishes, beautiful pastries (including macaroons!), baguette sandwiches for around $7.49 that made my mouth..."

Andreasalethechef

"Big Taste 2013 - $15 Lunch Pictures +..."

Peaches

"One place that has received more of my business lately is Manuel Latruwe Belgian Patisserie. They won me over with their Nutella icecream so last..."

Because I Like Chocolate

"Overall, this was a great place to sit down to eat a great lunch. It is a little costly but well worth it if you’re looking for a great quality..."

Elsie Hui

"Located in a tiny spot a hop and a skip away from Bernard Callebaut, its a sweet lover's haven, with... bread, cakes and pastries... they also do ice..."

Nomnomnom

"I hear the Belgian waffles are to die for, but today what caught my eye was the pizza...."

Wendy

Buttermilk Fine Waffles

80/100 (1091 ratings)

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"Came here awhile back with my two friends and I must say I loved it! The orange juice is literally made in front of you (which was super cool) and..."

Blu Munro

"Amazing service, heavenly food, adorable atmosphere. Would recommend to anyone with taste..."

Ian Noodle Rhapsodos

"The waffles were simply amazing. Got the plain buttermilk ones. Should have got the two..."

Linda Gerlat

"Excellent quality, tasty options and the service was friendly and welcoming. The prices are reasonable and a great..."

Christopher Cameron

"The cost was inexpensive that I thought they undercharged us and my cinnamon bun waffle was so good I almost licked the..."

Sarah Rhodes

"Love the waffles and the service I would recommend the blueberry..."

Aman Nanda

"Waffles were amazing, service was SO good, and we got to play 2 high stakes rounds of Uno - what more could you want?! We will absolutely be back on..."

Kaite Michaels-Goldsworthy

"I've been a couple times and loved it! Now anytime I'm in town visiting it's going to be a..."

Joaanna Lysik

"Súper rico!! Mucha variedad. No me había tocado probar saldes preparados con huevo por ejemplo o arúgula!..."

Evelyn L. Jacinto

"Loved the waffles with different toppings and flavours👍 Never to miss this when you are in..."

Susan Sanchez

"It's awesome! My friends and I love the movie nights, but even when it's not a movie night it's one of our favourite spots to meet up. Also whoever..."

Evan Lemay

"It was our first time here. Cozy little place down 17th ave- come early and make reservations if possible. My fiancé ordered the waffles Benedict..."

AnnahcFoodie

"I really liked these waffles. The best in Calgary as far as I know. I guess a case could be made that they're expensive for what they are but good..."

Thomas Gabriel

"had a sudden craving for waffles one morning and decided to give this place a try! I was definitely impressed with everything! At first it was..."

Jenna

"What a lovely little indulgence my first trip to Buttermilk was this weekend! Looking for a central place for a brunch with some girlfriends,..."

Jennlikesbeer

"This is the best waffle place in Calgary, hands down. They only do waffles, so come with your appetite prepared. You can even get Village Ice Cream..."

Jj

"I like it. Bit pricey for me for a small waffle. Might go back again when craving for waffles. Try the village and banana waffle. The ham looks good..."

Foodporn

"The minute you walk into the cozy interior of Buttermilk you're greeted with the smell of fresh waffles. The staff are very friendly, readily..."

Quince

"What a treat! Buttermilk Fine Waffles is a definite unique gem with top notch offerings. We came early on a Sunday morning to the inviting smell of..."

Tyrell Scott

"I had a sudden craving for beavertails so I searched up dessert places to satisfy my sweet cravings. I found Buttermilk waffles and made the drive..."

Sally Zehan

"Ordered there cinnamon bun waffle and Pina colada waffles. They were good and not sweet. The place is a bit pricey though for what you get. What I..."

Tkoshy

"Came in as a group of 3, got the combination for the sweet waffles, which was a good value, and added a savoury waffle. Their orange juice maker is..."

ES

"Nice, trendy decor. I really like the self-served cafeteria style. My friend and I ordered the Lemon and the Cinnamon Buns waffles, they are both..."

Vincy

"Great waffles, good coffee and very cool decor. I would recommend the savoury waffles or even the plain waffle with syrup as the waffle by itself is..."

Culinarygangster

"I loved this place. Good atmosphere and decor and the food was delicious. You get loads of toppings like pecans and berries. I had the village waffle..."

Hishiki Miko

"Great looking place, super idea, awesome flavour... But pricing is a bit steep. Must try, but I wouldn't be a regular here unless they price waffles,..."

Tanisha Prabhu

"Absolutely love this place! The price is extremely reasonable ( especially when you get 2) and the staff are always friendly. I feel that the amount..."

Kelly Ling

"Great late night chill spot! And really great quality ingredients. Will be going back for sure :)The village was great with the in season..."

EatMe YYJ

"The decor of the place is pretty cute and the staff were nice. The price was a little pricy for a waffles. I tried the "fruit" waffle but was a..."

Shanna Liu

"LOVE!The restaurant is beautiful, nice and bright. There are lots of good choices and I really can't wait to try a few more waffles from..."

M

"Alright. I must admit I tried Buttermilk mainly because everyone was. And my experience was okay. The atmosphere is chill, music and all. I had the..."

Kita

"It’s been a long time, my friends! I’m finally back!!! 2 weeks vacation seemed like ages, especially when our schedule was fully packed with..."

Cathy Lin

"An absolutely adorable place that works with self-seating and quick service. You get in line to place your order, grab a seat with your order number,..."

Dawne Law

"Its expensive but so worth it! Loved the chocolate waffle. it just melted in my mouth! This place was packed, had to wait a little to find a decent..."

Jay

"First time today and it was terrific. Sam (the young owner) has enough enthusiasm for 10 people.Decor is cool and very clean. Staff..."

Jim Christie

"Saturday morning breakfast. They were out of the ham waffle, so I opted for the lemon and goat cheese. The waffle was delicious. Lots of toppings and..."

Smarty

"I had a waffle with one of the selections from village ice cream and I absolutely loved it! Very happy to see places like this in Calgary. Good..."

H

"Very pleased with my experience! A good variety of sweet waffles, but could have more savoury choices. A very basic and simple menu, so it won't..."

Xtee

"Been here numerous times and love it!I love consistancy, always stellar service! the staff are soo friendly.. and of course the waffles are..."

IsChad

"I love the idea of fun waffles. They had a great selection of sweet waffles but I was surprised at the minimal selection (2) savoury waffles. I had..."

Mary Carson

"Who doesn't love waffles?! These delicious buttermilk waffles are worth the money. I have tried Rachel's Cinnamon Waffles and this past visit I had..."

Rachel Antony

"The waffles were light, fluffy and delicious!! I had the blueberry and cinnamon bun waffle and it was very good! I wish they had more drink..."

Cb B

"It's not that it's bad food, but it is very simple food at a premium price. I just don't think what they serve is worth the price. The owner..."

Chris Matthew

"Hi, I'm Esther and I really love waffles. I mean pancakes are great, but waffles... with fresh cream, fruit and real maple syrup + a side of bacon..."

Lov3stia

"This cute little place on 17th was a really enjoyable lunch spot! We got the Arugula and the Village waffles and both were quite nice! The waffles..."

Alyssa M. Victoria

"Perfect waffles, over priced however, modern, hipster place! Would be a lot better if they had more flavors / toppings! Still a fun and cute place to..."

Rebecca

"I went here last weekend and it's fantastic! It's super busy, but worth the wait! We were able to get a table right away after ordering and sit and..."

Yum

"I enjoyed my experience here but I didn't think it was exceptional. I expected the waffles and combinations to be next level good, but found them to..."

Sicksir

"The interior was pleasant, modern design (white colors with wood accents), and a good layout of the tables. It gave a calming ambience, but the music..."

Genegie

"Great find! Just had a baby and needed to find somewhere to get out the of house that seemed do able. Buttermilk fine waffles was great! Order at the..."

Tristan

"We hadn’t found any delicious waffles in Calgary before then and Buttermilk sure hit the spot. We would definitely come back for more. The fruit..."

Cathy Lin

"Glad that we can finally get delicious waffles in Calgary! Those waffles are crisp and fluffy. Hope they would have some unique combinations in the..."

Cathy Lin

"The waffles are seriously delicious. With both savoury and sweet toppings I think there is something for everyone. Very light and fluffy - I could..."

Theresa

"Tomorrow is the big day. The long-awaited Buttermilk Fine Waffles finally opens up shop. Which means: All.Day.Waffles. . What is buttermilk? It’s..."

Theresa

"The menu at Buttermilk may be simple (just waffles here, folks), but there's nothing generic about these tasty, homemade delights. Lemon waffles with..."

Vitamin Daily

"Waffles are light and well cooked.Little over priced for what you get. Fruit waffles comes with only strawberries. Overall nice place and decor,..."

Nikki

"Light airy with excellent toppings. Precisely as advertised.The Lemon (Lemon Curd and Goat Cheese) was a delight.Favourite by far..."

Micheal J.

"My sister & mother-in-law and I (with babes in tow) had been planning to get together for breakfast at some point this week. When I realized that..."

A-and-C

"When you enter, you first place your order and then take a seat while waiting for the staff to prepare the waffles . After a quick peek at the menu,..."

Scrumptiously Fit Food

"Just heard that there was a new waffle place that opened up at 17th and wanted to give it a try. Waffles are good, a little crisp on the outside and..."

Joanne E

"I had the Rachel's Cinnamon Bun today. It was excellent. $8 for a slab of waffle made to order, hot and delicious, strikes me as an excellent deal...."

Gianni M

"Buttermilk Fine Waffles, the highly anticipated waffle restaurant owned by Sam Friley opened at the end of last week. A couple of months ago, when..."

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