Explode
Open nowDessert, Cafe · Calgary
At Explode Dessert Cafe, we believe life is better with a little sweetness. From the first swirl of whipped cream to the last crumb of cake, every dessert we serve is made with care, creativity, and the finest ingredients.
Our Menu
From the restaurant's menu imageWaffles
- Strawberry Banana
A golden, crispy waffle topped with fresh strawberries and ripe banana slices, finished with a sweet drizzle — a perfectly balanced fruity classic.
- Red Velvet
A rich red velvet waffle draped with smooth cream cheese drizzle — indulgent, velvety, and every bit as dramatic as it sounds.
- Ferrero Rocher
A luxurious waffle loaded with hazelnut chocolate cream, inspired by the iconic Rocher — smooth, crispy, and irresistibly indulgent.
- Biscoff
A warm, golden waffle generously coated in caramelised Biscoff spread and finished with a crunchy cookie crumble — comfort in every bite.
- Pistachio
A premium waffle layered with velvety pistachio cream and crowned with crushed pistachios — nutty, rich, and beautifully refined.
- Candyland
A vibrant, fun-filled waffle topped with colourful candy, sweet drizzles, and playful textures — made for the young at heart.
- Blueberry Cheesecake
A creamy cheesecake-inspired waffle topped with luscious blueberry compote — rich, fruity, and perfectly balanced.
- Belgian Waffle
A timeless Belgian-style waffle — perfectly crisp on the outside, pillowy soft within, dusted with icing sugar and finished with fresh whipped cream.
- Mini Waffle Tower
A stacked tower of fluffy mini waffles built for sharing (or not), served with a trio of drizzles and your choice of toppings.
Pizza
- Classic Cheese Melt(9 inch)
A perfectly baked 9inch pizza base blanketed in a generous, golden melt of rich cheese — simple, timeless, and deeply satisfying.
- Garden Harvest Supreme(9 inch)
A vibrant medley of fresh vegetables over a flavourful tomato base — wholesome, colourful, and full of character.
- Butter Chicken Fusion(9 inch)
A bold East-meets-West creation — creamy, spiced butter chicken spread over a cheesy pizza base. Rich Indian soul with a modern twist.
- Toppings:
Peppers | Jalapeño | Corn | Banana Peppers | Onion | Pineapple | Tomato
Crepes & Hot Pockets
- Ferrero Rocher Crunch Crepe
A luxirious crepe filled with Feuilletine, topped with Ferrero Rocher, hazelnuts, and chocolate—nutty, chocolatey, and indulgent.
- Pistachio Paradise
A luxurious crepe generously filled with rich pistachio cream — nutty, aromatic, and deeply indulgent.
- Oreo Overload Crepe
A warm crepe packed with Oreo cream and crunchy cookie crumbles — the ultimate cookies & cream experience, wrapped up.
- Hazelnut Bueno Bliss
A decadent crepe infused with Kinder Bueno-style hazelnut chocolate — smooth, creamy, and completely irresistible.
- Golden Banoffee Pocket
A warm, flaky pastry pocket filled with caramelised toffee and ripe banana — gooey, golden, and wonderfully comforting.
- Midnight Black Forest Pocket
A warm pastry filled with luscious cherry compote and velvety dark chocolate cream — a hot pocket inspired by the timeless Black Forest gateau.
Mini Munchkins
- Bruschetta
Crispy toasted bread topped with fresh diced tomatoes, fragrant herbs, and a light drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. A classic Italian starter, done simply and done right.
- Yam Fries
Perfectly fried sweet yam sticks with a lightly crisp golden exterior and a soft, naturally sweet centre — a satisfying twist on a classic.
- French Fries
Plain: Crispy, golden fries seasoned to perfection — simple, addictive, and always satisfying. Loaded: All the fries you love, piled high with melted cheese, sauces, and savoury toppings for a fully indulgent experience.
- Onion Rings
Plain: Golden, crispy rings of sweet onion with a satisfying crunch in every bite. Loaded: Classic onion rings elevated with melted cheese and savoury toppings for an indulgent twist.
- Quesadilla
Veg: A warm, golden-pressed tortilla filled with seasoned vegetables and melted cheese — crispy outside, gooey within. Chicken: A warm, golden-pressed tortilla packed with juicy seasoned chicken and melted cheese — the ultimate comfort bite.
- Avocado Garden Toast
Toasted artisan bread layered with freshly smashed creamy avocado and light seasoning — a simple, refreshing, and nourishing savoury bite.
- Jalapeño Poppers
Whole jalapeños stuffed generously with smooth cream cheese, coated in a crispy golden crumb and fried to perfection. Spicy, creamy, and utterly addictive.
- Buldak Spicy Ramen
Chicken: Fiery Korean-inspired spicy ramen tossed with crispy chicken — intensely flavourful, unapologetically hot, and deeply satisfying.
- Waffle Fries
Crispy waffle-cut fries with extra surface area for maximum crunch — perfectly shaped for dipping, sharing, or both.
- Chicken Fingers
Crispy Chicken fingers served with Plum sauce dip.
Desserts
From the restaurant's menu imageLuxe Layers Desserts
- Golden Panna Cotta
A velvety smooth panna cotta finished with a luxurious golden caramel glaze — elegant, silky, and refined in every spoon.
- Blueberry Cheesecake
A rich, creamy cheesecake crowned with vibrant blueberry compote — the perfect balance of tangy and sweet.
- Salted Caramel Cheesecake
Classic cheesecake layered with luscious salted caramel, striking a perfectly indulgent sweet-salty harmony.
- Mascarpone Ganache Éclair
Decadent cheesecake layered with luscious salted caramel, striking a perfectly indulgent sweet-salty harmony.
- Raspberry Ganache Éclair
Light choux pastry filled with tangy raspberry cream and smooth chocolate ganache — a beautiful balance of freshness and decadence.
- Strawberry Choux Bun
A soft, airy choux bun generously filled with fresh strawberry cream — light enough to feel virtuous, indulgent enough to feel special.
- Chocolate Sandwich
Decadent double chocolate cookies pressed around a smooth, creamy filling — the ultimate bite for the devoted chocolate lover.
- Rocher Cake
A luxurious layered cake of hazelnut and chocolate, inspired by the iconic Ferrero Rocher experience — rich, textured, and deeply satisfying.
- Biscoff Crème Brûlée
Classic crème brûlée infused with caramelised Biscoff warmth, finished with a perfectly torched crackling sugar crust.
- Tiramisu
An elegant Italian classic — espresso-soaked sponge layered with pillowy mascarpone cream, delicately dusted with fine cocoa.
- Dubai Chocolate
An opulent chocolate creation inspired by the flavours of luxury — deep, rich, and finished with a premium golden touch.
- Triple Chocolate Explosion Brownie
An intensely fudgy brownie loaded with dark, milk, and white chocolate chunks — a multi-layered chocolate experience for the truly devoted.
- Molten Chocolate Lava Cake
Warm, rich chocolate cake with a soft outer layer and a gooey molten chocolate center, served fresh for the perfect indulgent bite.
- Tresleches
A decadent three(milk) soaked sponge cake, creamy, sweet, and luxuriously moist in every bite.
- Mango Pinacolada
PulledUp Pancakes
- Biscoff Bliss
Fluffy, cloud-soft pancakes drenched in warm, flowing Biscoff — oozing with caramelised cookie richness in every pulled bite.
- Oreo Overload
A decadent stack buried under crushed Oreos, creamy filling, and a rich chocolate drizzle — for when you need the full cookies & cream experience.
- Royal Bueno
A luxurious pulled pancake infused with Kinder Bueno flair — silky hazelnut chocolate, crisp wafer crumble, and a royal, indulgent finish.
- Strawberry
Light, fluffy pancakes generously layered with fresh strawberries and velvety cream — sweet, refreshing, and beautifully balanced.
- Pistachio
A rich, indulgent pulled stack topped with flowing molten pistachio — warm, nutty, and gloriously over-the-top in the best way.
Cookies
- White ChocolateCookie
A warm, gooey skillet cookie loaded with pools of melted white chocolate — baked to golden perfection and served with a scoop of smooth vanilla gelato.
- Oreo Cookie
A rich, freshly baked skillet cookie packed with crushed Oreos — served warm with a generous scoop of vanilla gelato for the ultimate cookies & cream finish.
- Bueno White Chocolate Cookie
A decadent skillet cookie infused with Kinder Bueno flavour and melted white chocolate — served with a luscious vanilla gelato scoop.
- Chocolate Cookie
A soft, intensely gooey chocolate skillet cookie — served warm and crowned with a rich chocolate gelato scoop for double the indulgence.
Donuts
- Boston Cream Berliner
A pillowy Berliner doughnut filled with smooth vanilla custard cream and finished with a glossy chocolate glaze — a bakery classic done properly.
- Crème Brûlée Berliner
A soft Berliner doughnut filled with velvety crème brûlée cream — rich, custardy, and utterly indulgent.
- White Chocolate Rainbow Doughnut
A glazed ring doughnut dipped in creamy white chocolate and showered with rainbow sprinkles — as joyful to look at as it is to eat.
Explode - Our Menu
From the restaurant's menu imageHot Drinks
- Espresso
A single shot of our premium house-blend espresso — concentrated, intense, and velvety smooth with a golden crema on top. The purist’s choice.
- Double Espresso
Two shots of our premium house-blend espresso pulled together for a bolder, richer cup. Full-bodied and deeply aromatic.
- Flat White
Two ristretto shots paired with a thin layer of velvety micro-foam steamed milk — smooth, strong, and perfectly restrained.
- Cappuccino
The classic Italian trio — equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and thick airy foam, dusted with cocoa. Rich, bold, and beautifully layered.
- Cappuccino — AVAILABLE IN Classic | Vanilla | Caramel | Hazelnut
Classic: Pure Espresso Warmth Vanilla: Creamy Milk With A Hint Of Vanilla Caramel: Golden Caramel Sweetness Woven Through Every Sip Hazelnut: Toasted, Nutty Depth That Complements The Espresso Perfectly
- Latte Macchiato — AVAILABLE IN Classic | Vanilla | Caramel | Hazelnut
Classic: Pure And Creamy Vanilla: Delicate, Floral Sweetness With A Smooth Finish Caramel: Silky Sweetness With Warm Caramel Notes Hazelnut: Rich, Roasted Nuttiness In Every Sip
- Hot Matcha Latte
Ceremonial-grade Japanese matcha whisked to a vibrant frothy green, paired with silky steamed milk. Earthy, smooth, and naturally energizing.
- Hot Chocolate
Rich, velvety hot chocolate made with premium cocoa and steamed milk, finished with a smooth, comforting sweetness in every sip.
Matcha Lattes
- Matcha Latte — AVAILABLE IN Classic | Strawberry | Caramel
Classic: Pure, grassy Matcha With Fresh Cold Milk Strawberry: A Stunning Layered Latte With Sweet Strawberry And Earthy Matcha Caramel: A Rich Golden Caramel Swirl Meets The Depth Of Ceremonial Matcha
Tea Selection
A curated collection of premium teas, each brewed to bring out its finest character CHOOSE YOUR BLEND
- English Breakfast Tea
Robust, Full-Bodied Black Tea, Perfect With Milk
- Earl Grey Tea
Classic Black Tea Lifted With Fragrant Bergamot Oil
- Green Tea
Clean, Delicate, And Refreshing
- Chai Tea Latte
Warming Spiced Tea Blended With Smooth Steamed Milk
- Sencha Lemon
Japanese Sencha Brightened With A Twist Of Lemon
- Toureg
Traditional Tuareg-Style Spiced Tea, Bold And Ceremonial
- La Verveine
Soothing, Lemon-Scented Verbena Herbal Infusion
- La Chamomile
Gentle, Golden Chamomile To Calm And Comfort
Affogato
A decadent Italian dessert-drink. A generous scoop of velvety vanilla gelato slowly drowning under a piping hot shot of espresso. Serve immediately, enjoy endlessly.
- Affogato
Cold Coffees
- Iced Cappuccino — AVAILABLE IN Caramel | Vanilla | Hazelnut
The beloved cappuccino, served chilled over ice for a refreshing cold version with all the same bold espresso character. Caramel: A Smooth, Golden Caramel Sweetness Layered Through Chilled Espresso Vanilla: Delicate Vanilla Warmth Cooling Beautifully Over Ice Hazelnut: Rich Roasted Hazelnut Depth In An Iced Espresso Treat
- Iced Latte Macchiato — AVAILABLE IN Classic | Vanilla | Caramel | Hazelnut
Chilled, layered, and endlessly drinkable. Cold milk stained with a bold espresso pour — beautiful in the glass and smooth on the palate. Classic: Pure, Chilled, And Creamy Vanilla: Light And Floral Over Cold, Silky Milk Caramel: Iced Macchiato With A Luscious Caramel Swirl Hazelnut: Roasted Nuttiness Meets Cold, Smooth Espresso
- Chai Latte
Chilled spiced tea with a splash of creamy milk
Milkshakes
- Cookies & Cream
The classic Oreo shake — blended with vanilla soft serve, finished with whipped cream and a generous Oreo crumble on top.
- Tiramisu Royale
A creamy tiramisu-inspired shake with rich coffee and chocolate notes — topped with whipped cream and a dusting of fine cocoa.
- Red Velvet
A creamy tiramisu-inspired shake with rich coffee and chocolate notes — topped with whipped cream and a dusting of fine cocoa.
- Strawberry KitKat
A strawberry and chocolate shake loaded with KitKat crunch — topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberry slices.
- Ferrero Rocher
A creamy Ferrero Rocher milkshake with vanilla soft serve, Nutella, crushed Ferrero pieces, and chocolate syrup, topped with whipped cream.
Shakes & Signature Shakes
- Dubai Chocolate
A rich chocolate and pistachio shake inspired by luxury — topped with whipped cream, crunchy kunafa, and crushed pistachios.
- Avocado Maple Walnut
A creamy avocado shake with a warm maple sweetness — topped with walnut pieces and whipped cream for a nutty, wholesome finish.
- Candy Carnival
A fun, vibrant vanilla shake showered with rainbow sprinkles, M&M’s, and whipped cream and cotton candy — joyful in every sip.
- Nutella Banana
A creamy shake swirling Nutella and ripe banana together — topped with whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, and fresh banana slices.
- Blueberry Cheesecake
A rich, creamy cheesecake shake layered with blueberry sweetness — topped with whipped cream and a graham cracker crumble.
- Lotus Biscoff
A rich, creamy cheesecake shake layered with blueberry sweetness — topped with whipped cream and a graham cracker crumble.
- Golden Mango
A rich, creamy cheesecake shake layered with blueberry sweetness — topped with whipped cream and a graham cracker crumble.
Mocktails
- Coconut Cream Cooler
A silky, tropical indulgence crafted with luscious coconut cream — smooth, chilled, and endlessly refreshing.
- Blue Lagoon Mojito
A vibrant ocean-hued refresher infused with cool mint and citrus — crisp, invigorating, and beautifully tropical.
- Berry Blast Mojito
A bold fusion of juicy mixed berries muddled with fresh mint, finished with a sparkling burst of flavour.
- Mango Passion Fizz
Ripe mango meets tangy passion fruit, elevated with effervescence — a bright, tropical fizz you won’t forget.
- Chocolate Mint Chill
A decadent yet refreshing blend of rich chocolate and cool mint — smooth, balanced, and perfectly chilled.
- Mango Matcha Cooler
Sweet mango meets earthy matcha in a layered, sophisticated cooler — refreshing with a mindful twist.
- Brown Sugar Boba Milk Tea
Creamy brown sugar milk tea with signature caramelised tiger stripes, paired with chewy boba pearls — indulgent, iconic, and utterly satisfying.
- Option To Add Boba • Tapioca • Strawberry Boba • Mango Boba
Simple Sips
- Pure Life Natural Spring Water
- Coke
- Sprite
Rolled Icecream
From the restaurant's menu image- Peanut Butter Reese's
Peanut butter bliss meets crispy pretzels and Reese's Thins, rolled in vanilla for the ultimate crunch.
- Pina Colada Paradise
Tropical mango puree, lychee coconut jelly, and popping mango boba create a beach vacation in every bite.
- Strawberry Matcha Dream
Velvety matcha swirls with fresh strawberry and popping boba for an elegant fusion roll.
- Banana Nutella Indulgence
Ripe banana chunks and Nutella folded into vanilla, topped with chocolate drizzle and hazelnuts.
- Lotus Biscoff Crunch
Luxurious Biscoff spread and caramelized biscuit crumbs create a sophisticated cookie butter roll.
- Cookies & Cream Classic
Oreo cookie chunks suspended in vanilla cream, finished with chocolate drizzle.
- Triple Chocolate Explosion
MGM's, chocolate chips, Oreo crumbs, and rainbow sprinkles for maximum chocolate overload.
- Wild Berry Medley
Strawberry, raspberry, and blueberry purees blended into vanilla for a vibrant berry burst.
- Dubai Chocolate Pistachio
Pistachio paste, katifi crunch, and chocolate syrup for Middle Eastern-inspired decadence.
- Fudgy Brownie Roll
Chocolate brownie chunks and syrup folded into chocolate for dense, fudgy perfection.
- Rocher Bliss
Vanilla ice cream base blended with crushed Ferrero Rocher chocolates and swirled with Nutella — hand-scraped, frozen, and rolled into perfect spirals.
*All gelatos served in your choice of cup or freshly baked waffle cone*
1 Scoop 2 Scoop 3 Scoop Waffle Cup Dipped Waffle Cone Dipped Waffle Cup Waffle Cone *All gelatos served in your choice of cup or freshly baked waffle cone*
- Pistachio
Rich, smooth pistachio gelato crafted from premium nuts — a deeply nutty, naturally sweet scoop that's indulgent without being heavy.
- Vanilla
The purist's pick. Silky-smooth gelato made with real vanilla bean — clean, creamy, and effortlessly classic.
- Strawberry
Bursting with the bright, sun-ripened flavour of fresh strawberries — a vibrant, fruity scoop that's as refreshing as it is indulgent.
- Chocolate
Deep, dark, and intensely satisfying. A premium cocoa-forward gelato for those who demand real chocolate in every spoon.
- Coffee
A bold espresso-kissed gelato with a rich, roasted depth — smooth, creamy, and perfectly caffeinated.
- Coconut
A light, tropical escape in a scoop. Creamy coconut gelato with a subtle sweetness that transports you somewhere warm.
Stone Icecream
From the restaurant's menu imageStone
Choice of 1, 2 or 3 Scoops of Gelatos Choice of your favorite Gelato flavor stoned fresh to order, then customised with your choice of 2 toppings. Available Toppings: M&M | Marshmallows | Rainbow Sprinkles | Chocolate Chips | Oreo Crumbs | Pretzel | Reese | Jelly Beans | Tooty Fruity | Graham Crackers | Almond Slices | Crushed Walnut | Crushed Pistachio | Cotton Candy | Crushed Peanuts | Shredded Coconut | Strawberry Boba Popping | Mango Boba | Lychee Coconut Jelly | Chocolate Sauce | Caramel Sauce | Raspberry Sauce
- Stone
Choice of 1, 2 or 3 Scoops of Gelatos Choice of your favorite Gelato flavor stoned fresh to order, then customised with your choice of 2 toppings.