EPI is a funky, fine Canmore bakery and cafe

In all my years of road-trip dining across western North America, I can only remember ordering crepes a handful of times. The most memorable occasion was Crepes of Brittany in Monterey, California, followed by Amazing Crepes in Whitefish, Montana.

Crepes of Brittany, in Monterey California, is my crepe gold standard

Well, I think I’ve discovered a third fabulous crepe stop: EPI, in an industrial district of Canmore, Alberta. It’s a charming bakery and café that specializes in organic sourdough breads, pastries, and sweet and savoury crepes, using locally grown and milled grains and ancient methods of fermentation.

EPI’s superb sourdough breads

Before ordering food, I snagged a Viking sourdough loaf; the breads tend to disappear by early afternoon. Then it was on to the main attraction— a fine pork loin galette, served open faced and best tackled with a knife and fork—washed down with a nice coffee and a fruit brioche.

An elegant pork loin galette

Yes, it was truly EPIc.

EPI Canmore
4, 102 Boulder Crescent, Canmore, Alberta
Tuesday to Saturday 7:30 am-4 pm. Closed Sunday and Monday
825-909-0815