Rooted in culture, made from scratch
Barako Bistro is a Filipino-inspired café and bistro in St. Albert, Alberta — built on bold flavors, scratch cooking, and genuine pride in Filipino heritage.
Barako Bistro | Our Story
The name Barako
Kapeng Barako is a bold, aromatic Liberica coffee grown in Batangas, Philippines — prized for its strong character and deep ties to Filipino tradition and pride. That spirit is exactly what Sherwood and Camila wanted to carry into every corner of this bistro.
The two chefs behind it
Sherwood Supa was born in the Philippines and raised in Canada; Camila Abalos moved here as a teenager — both are NAIT Culinary Arts graduates with over a decade in Edmonton kitchens. They built Barako Bistro to share the flavors that shaped them.
Made in-house, from the start
Breads, pastries, and every dish are made from scratch — the same commitment to craft Sherwood and Camila carried through years in professional kitchens. Quality ingredients and hands-on technique are the baseline, not the exception.
Heritage on a new table
The menu draws on Filipino culinary tradition — bold flavors reimagined with contemporary technique and ingredients from local farms. Culture and community sit down together here.
