Old-school fancy
Croquembouche from Yann Haute Patisserie
There is no dessert more majestic than the croquembouche, a towering cone-shaped pile of cream-filled choux puffs glued together with caramel. Yann’s comes in three sizes, including a dizzying 100-puff version that wouldn’t look out of place on a spread at Versailles.
329 23 Ave. S.W., 403-244-8091, yannboutique.com
New-school fancy
Cakes from Sweet Relief
Sweet Relief’s Deidre Lotecki is a serious pastry chef with a keen sense of fun, as exhibited by her cakes, which look chic, but are often filled with whimsical flavours (think: Nanaimo bar cake and Dunkaroo cheesecake). Lotecki specializes in sleek designs with minimalist lines and customizable flourishes.
120 13 Ave. S.W, 403-402-9448, sweetreliefpastries.com
Best of both worlds
Macaron towers from Ollia Macarons and Tea
Ollia’s towers combine a classic French cookie — the enduringly popular macaron — with a perfectly modern and clean-looking presentation. The macarons pack a flavourful punch and the four-, six- or 10-tier towers can be coordinated to match your decor.
810C 16 Ave. S.W., 403-457-9775, byollia.com