Best Places for Carrot Cake in Calgary

Indulge your taste buds in the irresistible allure of carrot cake available at restaurants, cafés, and bakeries throughout Calgary. These tasty creations offer a moist, spice-infused crumb topped with a creamy frosting — a promise of happiness in every bite.

Photo Credit: Cover Image – The Guild, Main Image – Major Tom

Major Tom
4000, 700 2 St. S.W.

Indulge in Major Tom’s take on this classic dessert, topped with whipped mascarpone and candied walnuts while enjoying a spectacular view of the city.

Yum Bakery
Calgary Farmers’ Market South, 510 77 Ave. S.E.
Calgary Farmers’ Market West, 25 Greenbriar Dr. N.W.

Yum Bakery’s carrot cake, available at both Calgary Farmers’ Markets, blends raisins, pineapple, coconut and dried apricots with a cream cheese icing studded with pumpkin seeds.

Modern Steak
100 8 Ave. S.E.
10606 Southport Rd. S.W.

Modern Steak serves an elevated version, a five-layer carrot cake topped with whipped cream, carrot sugar and milk crumb. Pair it with a pour of Boulard Calvados for an extra indulgent finish.

Glamorgan Bakery
19, 3919 Richmond Rd. S.W.

Glamorgan Bakery has much more than cheese buns on the menu. Their carrot cake is topped with delicious cream cheese icing and decorated on the edge with toasted sliced almonds, but doesn’t contain raisins or walnuts.

Canela Vegan Bakery
1319 9 Ave. S.E.

Canela’s carrot cake is loaded with their signature cream cheese frosting and topped with crushed pecans. If you’re looking for something gluten-free, Canela also has a carrot loaf smothered in vegan cream cheese. It’s made with pecans and natural carrot shreds and finished with even more pecans.

Primal Grounds Café
5255 Richmond Rd. S.W.

While picking up your weekly soup, make sure to grab some carrot cake at Primal Grounds Café. The classic cake is made with cinnamon, walnuts, pineapple, and topped with cream cheese icing.

Wolfbay Cafe
Chef Bo Hons carrot cake features layers of moist carrot cake infused with cranberries and filled with cream cheese icing. Not open to the public — special orders only for pick-up or delivery.

Lazy Loaf & Kettle
8 Parkdale Cres. N.W.

Lazy Loaf and Kettle has a huge assortment of baked goods on the menu, and they are all delicious. Their carrot cake is made with carrots, walnuts, and pineapple, then topped with cream cheese icing and sliced toasted almonds. Also available in a more casual loaf.

Cake Bake Shoppe
33 High St. S.E.

Located in Mackenzie Towne, peanut and nut free Cake Bake Shoppe offers a classic spiced carrot cake with no nuts or raisins. The cake is layered with cream cheese frosting and topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon. Available in a 6” round or as a cupcake.

The Carrot Cake Company
1235 26 Ave. S.E.

Located inside Crossroads Market, The Carrot Cake Company focuses on one thing and does it well. Stop by the food hall for a slice of their rich carrot cake to take home or to enjoy while browsing the market.

Bridgeland Market
1104 1 Ave. N.E.

Grab a slice of the Riverside Carrot Cake right in the heart of Bridgeland at Bridgeland Market. This classic cake is packed with carrots, pineapple and walnuts and topped with a decadent cream cheese frosting.

The Guild
200 8 Ave. S.W.

Enjoy the delightful combination of The Guild’s layered carrot cake, accompanied by creamy butter pecan ice cream and rich caramel drizzle. Talk about gilding the lily.

Vegan Street
1413 9 Ave. S.E.

Vegan Street uses locally sourced ingredients and is 100% plant based.  On their dessert menu, look for Mom’s Carrot Cake, a truly decadent carrot cake with lemon ‘buttercream’.

Amandine Bakery
2610 Centre St. N.

Planning for an upcoming event? Order a carrot cake from Amandine Bakery. Their version is perfectly spiced and frosted. Don’t forget to pick up some cookies and other treats while you’re there.

Alforno Bakery & Café
222 7 St. S.W.

Grab a slice of carrot cake from one of the several locations Alforno has throughout the city. The cake has just the right amount of cream cheese frosting and pairs perfectly with a latte.