Decadent, delicious éclairs in Edmonton

Éclairs are delicious – flakey pastry overflowing with a decadent creamy centre and topped with indulgent chocolate. These beautiful French pastries can be made in a classic style or prepared with a twist, served up using gourmet toppings and interesting, flavourful fillings. Whether you’re picking up a platter for baby shower or buying a bite-sized indulgence to enjoy with coffee, éclairs are always yummy.

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Duchess Bake Shop

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10720 124 St NW, Edmonton AB T5M 0H1

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If you live in Edmonton, you must know about Duchess Bake Shop. If you do not, please, get acquainted! Lovingly referred to as just “Duchess,” this French patisserie offers lovely éclairs in specialty flavours. Bakers rotate flavours each week (think salty caramel or blueberry-infused éclairs) to keep things fresh and get you coming back for more.

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Italian Centre Shop Ltd. - West End Edmonton

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17010 90 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton AB T5T 1L6

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  • 780-454-4869Principal
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A trip to the bakery at the Italian Centre Shop is a no-fail situation – regardless of what you leave with, it’s going to be delicious and fresh. The Italian Centre Shop sells éclairs and cream puffs, which you can buy individually or in a platter. This bakery brags about its “old fashioned recipes with a modern twist,” so you know it puts its pastry where its mouth is.

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La Favorite Pastry Shop

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  • 780-482-7024Principal
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It’s not hard to guess what ‘la favorite’ means in English, and when you taste this bakery’s éclairs, you’ll know why they can call themselves a favourite. Beautifully aligned in a brightly lit refrigerated glass case, the éclairs stand proudly amongst La Favorite’s other mouth-watering desserts, such as macarons, cakes and tortes.

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Artistic Bake Shop Ltd

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6820 104 St NW, Edmonton AB T6H 2L6

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A European bakery, Artistic Bake Shop sells traditional breads and fine pastries. This bakery offers their tasty products individually or on a large scale, big enough to feed an entire wedding, for example. Artistic Bake Shop sells éclairs or cream puffs, as well as cookies, cakes, tortes and more.

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Vi's For Pies

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13408 Stony Plain Rd NW, Edmonton AB T5N 3P5

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  • 780-454-4300Principal
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Don’t be fooled by the name – Vi’s for Pies sells more than just pies! This shop, which is located off Stony Plain Road in a residential area, will knock your socks off with their baking – whether you select an éclair, piece of cheesecake or, of course, pie. One of the big draws to Vi’s for Pies is the setting of their bustling, comfy restaurant, which is a real community hub for the area.

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B & A Bakery

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12908 82 St NW, Edmonton AB T5E 2T2

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  • 780-476-8585Principal
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Located in the northeast section of the city, B & B Bakery is all about being friendly and fresh. This German bakery, which has been around since the late 1960s, can fill all your pastry needs from cream puffs to cream horns and cannoli to cupcakes, plus more. Watch for their monthly specials!

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Bonjour Bakery

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8612 99 St NW, Edmonton AB T6E 3T8

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  • 780-433-5924Principal
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Specializing in baking different assortments of breads, this award-winning bakery also sells special pastries like éclairs or cream puffs, from time to time. Boulangerie Bonjour Bakery boasts a business philosophy of respecting the planet and being honest with customers. Plus, the owners support the local food movement and honours traditional recipes.

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Grandin Bakery (1976) Ltd

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11 Bellerose Dr, St Albert AB T8N 5C9

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  • 780-459-6560Principal
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Grandin Bakery, located in St. Albert, only sells éclairs on Fridays and Saturdays … but they’re well worth the wait. Using real whipping cream, Grandin Bakery’s éclairs are mouth watering and authentic. Check in for their other weekly specials.

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