Cardoon Cafe and Provisions set to open

Cardoon Cafe and Provisions, a European-style bakery, café, deli, and provisions emporium, will open in this spring in Sylvan Lake. The all-day, counter-service concept is owned by Nicole and Tim Ryan—the team behind Sylvan Table—and led by Executive Chef Scott Martinelli, bringing “a neighborhood European sensibility focused on traditional baking, preservation, and seasonal cooking to the community.” Cardoon draws inspiration from classic European bakeries and neighborhood cafés, offering a menu rooted in old-world techniques and farm-to-table ingredients. The concept blends bakery, deli, and café cultures into a single space, designed for everyday visits—from morning coffee, pastry, and breakfast plates, to lunch sandwiches, afternoon charcuterie and cheese, and early evening drinks. The owners describe Cardoon as “a place where you can grab everything needed for your upcoming dinner party, and also enjoy a glass of wine and bowl of pasta before hurrying home after work.” Cardoon will feature a full-service deli, with fine meats and cheeses sliced to order, as well as a selection curated, and cut to the size of your preference. The food program highlights European bakery and deli classics, including schiacciata (Tuscan bread) and panuozzo (Italian pizza bread) sandwiches, fresh pasta, pizza, rustic breads, viennoiserie, and pastry. Signature offerings will include porchetta schiacciata, a Danish-style hot dog, mortadella and pesto panuozzo, Swedish cardamom buns, and a rotating selection of house-made sausages and cured-in-house charcuterie. Seasonal ingredients sourced from regional farms will guide the menu throughout the year. The beverage program will feature an all-day café menu centered on coffee, alongside a curated selection of beer, wine, and cocktails.