Farmers' Leaf Market & Café - Cochrane, Alberta

Brooke N.

LOVE THIS PLACE! The market has so many fresh staples (all locally sourced!!), in house grown microgreens and some really fun in-house freeze dried ice cream and fruit.
The cafe by Purple Pantry is a must visit! Sandwiches are oh so satisfying, so FRESH, homemade soups, and you can't leave without taking a baked good (the chocolate chip cookie was extra special). I'm kicking myself for not taking pictures but it's cause I was busy devouring everything. Stop by for your go-to fresh kitchen items and grab a delicious meal and/or dessert while you're at it! Try the Ham and Cheese sandwich!

katherine P.

reviewed for our local community paper, The Cochrane Post:
Farmers’ Leaf Market + Farmhouse Café
rating: ★★★★★

WOW. Best lunch I’ve had in ages. I thought Farmer’s Leaf Market & Café had expanded but when I arrived I learned it’s actually 2 separate but complementary businesses.

Met the owners, super friendly and nice, good vibe, cool relaxing atmosphere.

I ordered a salad and bruschetta from Farmhouse Café and while I waited for my order to be prepared, shopped the Farmers’ Leaf – if you like real cream without additives, find it here but order in advance or it sells out, pickup is every Thursday. Also get farm fresh eggs, bread, honey, microgreens, field garlic and a fantastic selection of homemade pies ($35) or a mini like I had – Sour Cherry & Raspberry Ice Cream tart with chocolate crust. I had to order dessert, obviously it was for work so my hands were tied, had to do it ... yum!

The Farmhouse Café has soups, salads and desserts, many vegan and gluten free. SO GOOD. Super fresh and flavourful salad with spinach, mix of lettuce, lots of glazed almonds, orange sections, sesame, avocado, cucumber ... really, really good combo of flavours with outstanding homemade pomegranate vinaigrette. The Garlic Sesame Bruschetta is also very good – fresh take and nice flavour – not the same old, same old. It was light with bits of avocado and microgreens. The bread was better than the usual you get and together very enjoyable.

I’m happy to recommend both these shops and look forward to going back. You will enjoy too – you can really taste the difference of quality and freshness.

Blended S. A.

What a pleasant experience! The staff....amazing. we got to hear the story of how this cute little cafe got started. We had samples and enjoyed a wonderful coffee. Thanks! We will definitely be back! ♥️

Cedar M.

We pick up a loaf of sourdough bread from Farmers Leaf weekly- it’s that good.
The staff is always warm and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. So grateful to have such amazing bread (and people) right here in town!

Honey B.

We had a roast beef sandwich and roasted sweet potato soup and tea and an affogato coffee and flan. Everything was delicious! We enjoyed the views of the amazing animal photos on the wall and of the thriving microgreen garden while we dined and we felt like the owner treated us like princesses the whole time we were there. Good place to come to buy local farm groceries too. We will be back!

JR

Fantastic local store with charm and locally made goods. The milk, seasoning, micro greens meat, eggs and sourdough are all amazing!! The ladies are so friendly and kind!

Amy G.

Went for the first time yesterday to take a look for a dessert to take to a dinner and decided to try to raspberry cheesecake. It was a huge hit, without a doubt one of the best cheesecakes we’ve ever had! I’d highly recommend and can’t wait to try more!

Phyllis C.

I had lunch at the cafe today- carrot/ginger soup,bun and latte. It was absolutely delicious! This is a very clean,pretty place to stop and have a very tasty lunch! Highly recommend it!