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Mill Creek Cafe
Categories: Food Coffee & Tea Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch [Edit]
9562 82 Ave NWEdmonton, AB T6C 0Z8
(780) 439-5535
- Hours:
Mon-Wed 8:30 am - 6 pm
Thu-Fri 8:30 am - 9 pm
Sat 9 am - 9 pm
Sun 10 am - 4 pm
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
5 reviews for Mill Creek Cafe
5 reviews in English
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Review from Jill S.
Edmonton, AB
1/3/2012
The Mill Creek cafe sits just west of the bridge over the Mill Creek Ravine on Whyte Avenue, in the less commercial part of Whyte Ave.
I used to live a few blocks away, and became well acquainted with their selection of muffins on my way home from night shifts at the hospital. The muffins are fresh baked every morning, and are about the size of my head. They are to die for! I will likely be driving back to this neighborhood just to relive the enjoyment of those muffins.
Muffins aside, Mill Creek Cafe has a good selection of light lunch fare that is always tasty and reasonably priced. There is a decent amount of seating given the relatively small footprint for the cafe.
Staff are always smiling, service is quick, and the atmosphere is cozy and warm. I wish I could still call this place a local haunt! -
Review from Matthew L.
Edmonton, AB
2/12/2012
Sarah and I are still hunting for our go-to brunch spot here in Edmonton. The New York Bagel Cafe would be it if it didn't cost $20 per plate. So this morning - a Saturday, we gave the Mill Creek Cafe a try after we picked up some food for the week from the Old Strathcona Farmer's Market (boy, does this sound as if it came from that "Stuff White People Like" blog that was popular a few years ago).
And probably because it was a Saturday, the cafe was completely packed. And as this isn't a traditional sit-down place with a host or full waiter service, the lack of seating made for a somewhat awkward experience. The room itself was somewhat cramped. And I found that a good amount of the silverware, and some of the glasses were not washed well. I pulled a plastic cup out of a stack which had a lipstick stain on it.
The arrangement of the cafe is also awkward. If you order a pot of tea a server will bring you hot water and a teacup.. And if you want to put sugar and milk in your tea, you need to wield your way through a maze of people and tables to get to a stand with the sugar and milk.
And while you order at the counter, the Mill Creek Cafe serves a full breakfast. I ordered the Corned Beef Hash, which featured larger chunks of Corned Beef and Potatoes than I'm used to. The hash was good, but not anything special. And Sarah ordered the Eggs Florentine, and the Hollandaise sauce tasted as if it came from a package. But the potatoes were reportedly tasty and serving sizes were well portioned - large enough to satiate your appetite, but not so large that you need to take home leftovers.
On the positive side, the cafe bakes (and sells) its own bread multi-grain bread, which is fantastic. I'd also like to try a number of its other baked goods at some point.
The Mill Creek Cafe may be more appealing at a less hectic time than the peak Brunch hour on a Saturday. If I'm paying $10.50 for Corned Beef Hash, I'd like the experience to more pleasant than chaotic.
Breakfast is served until 1PM on Weekends and 11AM on Weekdays. -
Review from Jeff M.
Sherwood Park, AB
3/1/2011
I've had the pleasure of visiting Mill Creek Cafe a number of times over the last few years. It's a little off the beaten path for me, so I don't get there all that frequently. Each time I've been there, however, I have enjoyed myself.
The Cafe is more of a local gathering place, where friends tend to meet to share a breakfast, brunch or lunch. I've found myself most frequently there for breakfast although I've been for lunch at least once.
My favourite part of this restaurant is their baking. If you're looking for a cinnamon bun that will fill you to the cork, try Mill Creek Cafe. The cinnamon buns, baked daily, will fill a small dinner plate. They are a nice mix of dough, sugar and cinnamon. They are also served with a small container of cream cheese icing. A nice touch.
I've sampled a handful of other kinds of baking, including some tasty cookies (nice big ones that almost need two hands to hold) and squares.
The breakfasts served here (besides the cinnamon buns) are really tasty. I have a fond memory of a chorizo omelette, which left me wanting more. They also bake their own break on-site and it's some of the best around - always nice and fresh.
Speaking of bread, their sandwiches are great. I'm particularly fond of the turkey, brie and pear sandwich. A really nice mix, with tonnes of flavour!
The staff have always been really friendly and courteous. The restaurant is clean and inviting. I do also believe that they offer catering.
So, if you enjoy small, local cafes with tantalizing baking and wonderful breakfast and lunch menus, consider hitting up Mill Creek Cafe next time you're headed down Whyte Avenue. -
Review from Paula K.
11/22/2009
Mill Creek Cafe is one of those little mom and pop joints I have passed a scadzillion times but never had the opportunity to visit. Until today.
Located just before the Mill Creek Ravine Bridge, Mill Creek Cafe has a cozy atmosphere and a decent number of tables packed into a relatively small space. You place your order at the counter, pay for it right away, then seat yourself. Your food and/or drinks arrive shortly thereafter.
The menu consists of breakfast items (served until 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. on weekends), sandwiches, soups, and light entrees. I just stopped by for coffee, and was impressed by the variety of hot beverages available. I decided on a chai latte. Prices were on par with other coffee shops, and the drink was served in a tall glass.
I noticed a number of customers getting sandwiches or treats with their drinks. I was tempted by the delicious assortment of squares and cookies, but decided to save that for another time. The staff are courteous and the place is clean. Mill Creek Cafe is a hidden gem along Whyte Avenue. -
Review from Jack G.
Edmonton, AB
12/18/2009
They make everything themselves at Mill Creek Cafe and they have a great variety of food. It is a nice little place and quite relaxing.
The menu has everything from soups to coffee to cookies. They people working here are very nice and take good care of the place and the customers. It kind of reminded me of Tim Hortons just on a lesser scale.
All in all, it is a great little place to come and relax and enjoy some goood soup.
