Breadland Organic Whole Grain Bakery

I’ve been trying to modify my diet to eat less processed-​white-​flour-​devoid-​of-​nutrients bread, so I was thrilled to discover Breadland close to home. They are located in Oliver Square West, next to the Second Cup, KVP, and London Drugs.
They have a wide variety of organic loaves of breade baked fresh every day, including spelt grain, sprouted, multi seed, pumpernickel (haven’t been there early enough to see it yet), challah, yeast-​less, and my new favourite, kamut bread. Even my husband who dislikes whole wheat bread loves it. My understanding is that everything is made with a sourdough starter so everything I’ve tried has a faint sourdough taste, which I love. On Thursdays they take out loaves that were frozen immediately after baking, so that they are just like freshly-​baked loaves, and sell them for a discount. I happened to be there on a Thursday and the kamut loaf I bought was just as good as any other day.
They are open non-​traditional bakery hours (until 5pm Saturdays for example, when I’d expect it to close earlier, but opens at 9am every day with the exception of being closed on Sundays — I always thought bakeries were open super early?) and there are usually 4 – 5 types of loaves left when I pop by at the end of the day. If you get a chance to go there on Saturday, be sure to pick up a fresh baguette! Even if it’s not Saturday, they are still great — I was there on Monday once and they had baguettes leftover from Saturday on sale, and they were still so soft and fresh that I had to buy one. Delicious.
They also have other ready-​to-​eat goodies like pizza and croissants. The croissant I had was flaky and buttery (and large!) though a little dried out, but that was my fault for eating it the next day. There is a small dine-​in area of about 3 tables.
They do take credit cards. They are a little more expensive than I’d like it to be but I’m paying for quality, and when I think about it, it’s not much more than what I’d pay for a loaf of Wonderbread but this is much, much better. Will be back!

Love the bread from here. They have a nice variety of organic breads and treats. The service is fast and friendly. The breads are a tad expensive and they don’t take visa but they are much better quality then bread you will find at major grocery stores.

Yum! Fresh! Really enjoy. Local is a plus. Doesn’t seem to upset my stomach At all! Very nice.

I have never actually been to this bakery, but I buy Breadland breads from other markets around town (e.g., Blush Lane). I’ve tried an assortment of different loaves, including both white and whole grain breads. The bread here is incredible and it tastes fresh for days. Actually, it tastes so good that I eat it by itself, even without butter!

Amazing old world breads, including cultured sourdough and dark rye and spelt. Amazing sprouted breads, lovely little spot. Nothing like supermarket bread.

Having only visited this location once, I have been rather impressed with the variety of organic whole grain items available as well as all the delicious varieties of sweets, savoury foods and more even rather late in the day. The staff person working at the counter was really friendly and helpful when I asked questions about the available items, and purchased my food.
I really liked the fact that the staff person asked me if I wanted a receipt or not, if I wanted a bag or not, if I wanted things to stay or to go, if I wanted my bread sliced or not, and confirmed precisely what I wanted before I bought it.
Food isn’t cheap here, but unlike other Edmonton specialty bakeries, the fare is pretty much universally whole grain, and the bread selection isn’t completely whittled down to nothing after the end of a weekday, even though it might only be open until 6pm. Good bread and snacks are worth paying a little bit.

This place is amazing. They offer a lot. of alternative breads from flours like spelt flour. They also have delicious pesto spinach buns. I also recommend the spelt flour buns, they are great for a healthier option sandwich or hamburger.

I happened upon this little bakery in Oliver while waiting to meet with someone over at the McDonald’s and decided to pop in to see if they had hamburger buns in an attempt to save myself a trip over to Safeway.
I got service immediately and was greeted by a very enthusiastic young woman. I did end up up purchasing a package based solely on the fact they smelt so darn good but was slightly shocked at the price. They are smaller than your typical grocery chain buns but the price jump obviously comes from the fact they are organic.
Upon using them with our burgers however I was quite surprised with how much better they tasted then the prior mentioned grocery store chain buns so I must admit I am torn about my experience. If value and quantity is what is important to you then I recommend sticking with the big grocery stores but if you want something high quality and healthy and can handle paying a bit more these guys are a great choice.
I will definitely come back for a coffee and individual baked good if I am in the neighborhood again but I don’t think my wallet could handle regular purchases here.

This really is your best bakery in town, possibly in this province! Their bread is to die for, European style, oh so delicious, and oh so healthy!!! Hard to believe they have so many gluten-​free and spelt and kamut options. My absolute favourite, the poppy seed filled croissant, a childhood nostalgia treat now became a weekly regular treat. The service is wonderful, the selection of breads and rolls amazing, the healthy muffins, croissants and cookies absolutely amazing. A truly hidden gem of bakeries. The prices are a bit higher, but most definitely reflect the quality of their products, and are worth every penny.

I didnt know this place was just beside of the drug store. Small bakery but nice atmosphere with great worker. Breads are look so fresh and good.

I have been going here for several years, and its time I wrote a review. I always buy the whole rye bread. Its hard to find fresh rye in Edmonton. The quality is always outstanding. I also get their whole wheat hamburger rolls, which are also excellent. The owners are very knowlegable, and skilled. They put much more whole rye flour in the bread. I also buy bread in Toronto and NY, and Breadland can match anything I buy in either of those places.

This is the unsung hero of bakeries in Edmonton. They use their own sourdough starter, everything tastes ridiculously delicious, and really, how can you feel naughty about eating a spelt oatmeal raisin cookie?
I highly recommend the spinach pesto croissant for a snack. The poppy seed pastries perfectly balance nuttiness and sweetness. Kamut or spelt bread are the recommended antidote to all those supermarket breads that claim to be multi-​grain or whole grain or whatever buzz word is making the rounds these days.
The breads on display at the back are as enticing as paintings at an art gallery. If you haven’t yet been to Breadland, get going!

A couple weeks ago I noticed this little bakery besides the Second Cup in Oliver, but it hadn’t opened for the day. By luck today I drove by before class, and Breadland had opened so I popped in. The lady at the counter said it would be about 20 minutes for the rest of the bread to be ready. I wasn’t looking for an entire loaf, just a little snack and coffee, which they had. The coffee was good, just a standard drip coffee — I did see there were several types of loose tea to. The dessert I had was quite yummy — like a big layered cookie with jam and covered in chocolate and dried coconut sprinkles. Unilocalers I wish I could tell you what it was called, but I’ve totally forgotten. I think it started the a sch or a sche — either way it was good. Nice little bakery. Next time I’ve stop by and pick up a loaf of something to take home.

I’ve spent the past three years poking my head into bakeries around town, hoping to find someplace that makes german rye bread with caraway seeds. I’ve often been told they don’t make it, or that it’s sold out, or that it’s on the baking schedule for one weekend a month. I had almost given up when I decided to check out Breadland. I was at the registry, anyway, so why not?
I didn’t even look at everything they offered. I immediately asked the salesperson if their rye contained caraway, and she answered in the affirmative. I purchased a $ 5 loaf, squeeing all the while about having finally found real rye bread in Edmonton. I’m pretty sure the woman thought I was crazy. And the best news is that they make it every day.
As soon as I got out the door, I had to gnaw off a piece to make sure it was true. IT WAS! Once my excitement had passed and I was able to evaluate the bread in an objective fashion, I decided it needed more caraway seeds. Otherwise, it was pretty damn good. Upon arriving home, hubs was really excited, too. We consumed the entire loaf in one evening.

This is not your supermarket type bread store. At Breadland, you actually are purchasing bread made from ‘scratch’ with wholesome and natural ingredients and the products are made by very qualified and experienced bakers.
They generally use ‘organic’ ingredients and tend towards staple ingredients such as spelt and use real ‘sourdough’.
I love the baguettes which are only made one day a week; Saturday. The baguette is lovely, it is chewy and has a taste reminiscent of the breads that I purchased in Europe. As well, their seeded bread loaf is awesome, it toasts beautifully and leaves you full. And lastly, the white bread is terrific on it’s own or used in a grill cheese sandwich: just the best.
Downside of Breadland — the bread and baked goodies are really expensive but I don’t mind paying the price as I find that I am getting quality that is just not found in the so-​called bakeries of grocery stores such as Safeway, Sobey’s, Save-​on, etc.
As well, many times my bread of choice is not available because it was sold out or you need to come back in a couple of hours… which I won’t since I don’t live close by.
The staff here have little personality but it is likely due to the outrageous hours that a baker lives by and they need a good sleep to enliven their demeanour.

I love Breadland — it’s one of those places where you walk in and you feel like the owner is really a part of the business, like it’s their home. The selection is decent — lots of beautiful fresh breads made with natural, «homemade» sourdough and everything is baked right there in the bakery.
The bread itself, no matter what kind you buy, is the beautiful artisan kind — crispy and chewy and perfectly done. Breadland also offers a few different kinds of pastries, cinnamon buns, chocolate croissants and etc. They are big on whole-​grain, unbleached flour and there is lots to choose from in the gluten-​free, rice based breads, as well as breads that have yummy natural ingredients like spelt and various seeds.
The prices are a little high, which I feel is worth it for the quality of bread, but it’s still daunting to pay $ 10 for two loaves. The bakery also sells coffee and beverages, and features a little sit-​in area if you feel like staying.

This bakery is new to Oliver Square area, and already this place is extremely popular. The bread they bake here is made of spelt and kamut flour, which I never knew about before visiting this bakery. The person who assisted me, explained a lot about the organic ingredients used during the bread making process, and their health benefits. I am not allergic to soy and gluten, but I am always interested in trying additives-​free and organic bread. I bought a pampernickel, a baguette and a loaf of rye bread which the gentleman at the counter offered to slice for me. Each was priced at around $ 5. Seems like a lot but once I got home and tasted what I bought, I realized that the price tag reflects the amazing quality. No wonder Breadland has royal customers! I very likely may become another one.

I was most impressed with the service and attention I got when I shopped here. It was an unplanned visit — actually I hadn’t really noticed it before and had some time so decided to check it out. I was very impressed that their food is also made without soy! This is becoming an increasingly intense issue for me because; 1. my allergy has worsened, 2. they’ve started putting soy in baked goods — even the grocery stores with bakeries right inside!
I had a chocolate croissant which was awesome because it’s extremely rare to find chocolate made without soy (which really gets on my nerves!!!). They also had some kind of marble bread on special that had a swirl of chocolate running through it. Very tempting indeed, but I resisted because I simply couldn’t afford it.
The atmosphere is decent — it’s just a quaint little place with a few tables.

I’ve only visited the Breadland Organic Whole Grain Bakery (breathes) to buy gluten-​free bread. I was told by a girl that cut my hair that they have the best gluten-​free bread and buns she has ever tasted. She said they were so good, that she ate six buns in a row. I was excited, when I heard this, because Kinnikinnick’s bread is not very good. It’s like eating bricks, and it took me years to get used to it; not to mention, it only really tastes good when it’s toasted.
I’ve tried Breadland’s arrowroot gluten-​free buns. These are indeed very good. They are very soft and the outside is chewy, and they taste great with just about anything: butter, hummus, melted cheese, or peanut butter & jam. The only problem is that I can’t eat them, because they give me really bad eczema on my face. I suspect it’s all the yeast they put in it. The focaccia gluten-​free bread they sell is also really good. This is like a thick flat bread that is flavoured with tons of herbs and I think some garlic too. It’s so good, and although it contains yeast, I don’t get eczema, so it must not be that much.
These breads are very expensive though, so I only get them as a treat.

This tiny shop and café is a healthy option if you’re grabbing a quick meal and don’t want to compromise on health. Everything here is baked with organic flour and is chemical and additive-​free — so none of those foreign ingredients just to make the food look better. It’s all about taste and health here. The main ingredient used is spelt — one of the most hearty and healthy whole-​grains around — but they also use brown rice, kamut, barley and rye. You can order a slice of homemade pizza, a chocolate-​filled croissant, spinach pastry with feta, yummy spelt cookies and more. The price is a bit higher than a regular bakery, but you’re paying for high-​quality ingredients and doing something good for yourself and the planet by shopping here. There’s always a discount basket of day-​olds if you want to save a bit. The family that runs this business came from Hungary and baked bread at Organic Roots before opening up this shop last year.