The European Bakery Cafe
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The European Bakery Cafe
The European Bakery is a favorite hot spot for Owen Sound locals. This cozy eatery has something for everyone, from; freshly baked breads, decadent desserts, to all day breakfast every day to a extensive lunch menu. Our mission to provide gourmet sandwiches the old fashioned way - like mom use to make.

Generous portions using local ingredients, and fresh in house baked breads. We recognize the need to be environmentally conscious, at the same time provide wholesome food. We work hard to accommodate to those with food allergies and eating restrictions. We can provide catering from an assorted sandwich platter that is delivered to your office, to a plated dinner for a 200 person outdoor wedding.
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Best breakfast in town, I know I am biased but it is true. Everything is freshly prepared daily, NO DEEP FRYING. The toast is prepared from bread baked that morning. We offer organic, free trade coffee, as well as a variety of specialty coffees, daily baked Danish, muffins & croissants. What more could you ask for?
We strive to provide our customers with the freshest ingredients possible. We work hard to accommodate those with food allergies and eating restrictions. Our sandwiches are prepared on bread that is baked fresh that day. We offer homemade soups and quiche, fresh salads and no meal is complete without trying one of our decadent desserts.
To better serve you, please identify to your server if you have gluten intolerance or if you are celiac. There are a lot of people who have eating restrictions and one of the most common restriction is people who need to eat Gluten free products. We have tried to make life a little easier for these people by adapting our breakfast and lunch menu to accommodate to these restrictions.
Reviews (23)
Ian Coburn
Ian Coburn
Dec 27, 2021
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I visited for my first time this week, and will definitely be back next time I am in area. I took a few great premade frozen meals back with me as well.
Karen Juhlke
Karen Juhlke
Dec 19, 2021
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This place is so cute! I got the very popular marble rye bread and some other desserts for my daughter. If you go, go early. They sell out fast of all their delicious baked good. We ate here as well. Our server was very friendly and nice. I wish I got his name. So could add to my review. It was extremely busy , but he was very attentive. If visiting owen sound you should def check out and get the marble. All I think about is that ep of Seinfeld when everyone is fighting over the marble Rye bread. If you come her and get it. You ll know why. It’s really good
Shan Non
Shan Non
Dec 18, 2021
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Never a disappointment in site… I love this place, the food is delicious, customer service is always welcoming, pleasant and friendly. The desserts… oh man. So good.
Please never stop doing all that you’re doing. ♥️
Rebecca Burns
Rebecca Burns
Nov 28, 2021
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Absolutely exceptional staff and service. I just had my first full breakfast experience and it was delicious! I didn't realize how many bread options there were for toast... Ask your server for the full list! I had the cheese toast but sunflower also sounded very exciting. I typically visit for a latte and a pastry. I've tried most of the sweet and meatless savoury pastries and I have enjoyed all of them. Special mention to the spinach and cheese pastry though.
Jamie Aberdein
Jamie Aberdein
Sep 28, 2021
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The European Bakery Cafe catered my wedding last Saturday and they did a wonderful job.We ordered multiple Hors d'oeuvres and they all tasted great and the staff was friendly! When it was time to cut the cake they set it up really nicely and made sure I was happy with the placements of the food! Thank you! I definitely recommend!
David Gilbey
David Gilbey
Sep 18, 2021
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Wonderful friendly staff. Made me feel welcome on my first visit. I had a great breakfast and coffee. The bread was so good we bought a loaf to take with us. A warm and inviting place.
Christine Feige
Christine Feige
Aug 30, 2021
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Wonderful for Breakfast! Thankful to pick up & go ! Fabulous waffles plus Eggs Benedict! Grateful ✌️❣️
Jody Robbins
Jody Robbins
Jun 24, 2021
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I purchased a frozen quiche as a quick meal for my family. I can't believe how delicious it was. I have never in my life tasted. better quiche.It had the absolutely perfect texture and flavor. I wouldn't change anything and didn't have to season it at all!!! My picky 4 year old devoured it
Andrea Carolina Fagundez Arteaga
Andrea Carolina Fagundez Arteaga
Jan 29, 2021
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Cute place in Owen Sound. The food was on point I had the minestrone (soup of the day) and the Benedicts’ Eggs.
The multigrain bread was delicious too.
My husband had the philly sandwich and it was huge and tasty, home fries were spectacular too.
Mimz H.
Mimz H.
Nov 29, 2020
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Visitors into town, and upon searching for a breakfast place, this one popped up. Easy bike ride from the Best Western Inn On The Bay! Delightful breakfast: fresh bread and jam, tasteful vanilla iced coffee. Staff were great; clean and charming restaurant. Would definitely recommend! 👌🏾
Sam Yordi
Sam Yordi
Nov 20, 2020
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Felt like homemade food. Cozy place and tasty food. The Philly cheese sandwich was good and the portion big. We also tried the Benedict eggs which were also good although the portion wasn’t big.
Trudy Moore
Trudy Moore
Jun 13, 2020
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When my girls come home/visit from College-We always make it a tradition to eat a breakfast or brunch on the weekend before they have to go back. The service and menu/food it tastes like home 🏠❤️🥰
Mary Wallace Morris
Mary Wallace Morris
Apr 25, 2020
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Breads, lunches, teatime... take out, you name it, it’s good and fresh. Staff are super! Kudos to Sophie.
Catherine Thompson
Catherine Thompson
Jan 17, 2020
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I had the best Mochaccino of my life here! And their breakfast is amazing especially with their homemade bread toasted with homemade marmalade.
Chris P.
Chris P.
Mar 24, 2019
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I ended up coming across this place and thought why not give them a go. It is a small but friendly place to gather with friends, the service was great. A friendly male server came right over to take our order and provide us with a beverage the coffee was hot and delicious. I order the Eggs Benedict as I do most times I go out. And there price at $9.99 is very hard to come by for that plate. First question that I was asked was (what type of bread would you like?) So I thought you get extra toast with that, but I was mistaken. Who makes Eggs Benedict with Rye bread?
I asked for soft eggs, and lets
Laurie C.
Laurie C.
Jul 04, 2018
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This restaurant was highly recommended to us from a local. So we're decided to go here for breakfast. I ordered the eggs Benedict without the hollandaise. I ordered my eggs soft and runny. They came hard! We mentioned to our waitress. She offered to have them remade. Unfortunately we were in a hurry so could not wait for a remake. Who makes Benedict hard! No one I have ever heard of ! They comped our coffee, whoop ee! Should have comped my horrible breakfast. My husband got a coffee to go, it was almost all coffee grounds! It was disgusting! And he had to pay for
S. C.
S. C.
Feb 12, 2018
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Cute bakery to have breakfast. Fresh bread and baked goods as well as frozen home cooked meals to take out, and a pretty comprehensive breakfast menu to eat in. Has full coffee menu but don't expect fancy latte art!
Christie V.
Christie V.
Sep 09, 2017
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This restaurant was packed. I got Stan's Sandwich. The bread was so great and the sandwich was awesome. I didn't eat it until about an hour later and it wasn't soggy. They had so many desserts the staff was great. One women came out and helped me decide what to get.
Andreas F.
Andreas F.
Oct 23, 2016
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Hard to find as it is inside the local health center but worthwhile going for a good (!) Coffee and a bagel. We looked around a bit in town but this is tje best place. Obviously fat from being really European though ;-)
Don M.
Don M.
Oct 20, 2015
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This is the best place in Owen Sound for lunch! Food is always fresh and delicious. Multiple choices for breads that are baked on site! Soups are always homemade.
Peter R.
Peter R.
Oct 11, 2013
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I had to go back a second time just to make sure the food is consistantly good.....and it was! I might have to come back a few more times just to make sure :)
David B.
David B.
Aug 11, 2012
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Great place to eat or just have a coffee. Things I like: excellent environment, coffee is always fresh, staff very friendly, free wireless Internet (that you don't have to have a code for), soups are made made.

Prices: reasonable

Great place to have a meeting or just some relaxing time with friends/family.
Rebecca D.
Rebecca D.
Aug 02, 2012
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Try their chocolate chunk shortbread cookies. They are incredible! Pricey selection and I haven't tried much there (cookies and bread) but happy with what I have had. The folks there are pretty friendly too.