Sudden Sally

About Sudden Sally

Skip the chain coffee shops and go here for sourdough that actually tastes like someone cared. Sudden Sally does bread properly, using slow fermentation and quality flour to create loaves with real flavor and texture. Their pastries rotate seasonally, but expect laminated butter work that flakes everywhere when you bite into it. This is proper baker's work, not industrial output.

Order the sourdough sandwich if you're hiking early, or grab a croissant and espresso if you're just passing through town. Their coffee comes from a roaster who knows what they're doing. The space is compact and fills up fast, especially mornings and weekends, so plan accordingly if you want to sit. Arrive before 9 a.m. if you want first pick of the day's bakes.

Expect to wait in summer. The small location on Banff Avenue means queues between 8 and 10 a.m., and again around 3 p.m. if you're after afternoon pastries. Go mid-morning or late afternoon if you hate crowds. This isn't a full-service bakery cafe, so come for takeaway goods and excellent coffee, not a long sit-down meal. Hikers especially should grab supplies here before heading out.