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1. Cafe Haven
I always thought Sherwood Park was a wasteland of franchises. Cafe Haven proves this wrong. What can I say other than WOW. Stumptown coffee makes a mean and potent espresso that kick-started my day. The cinnamon bun was among the best I've ever had…More »
2. Wild Earth Bakery
This is a must-visit for me every time I'm in the neighbourhood (though I lament the closure of Scona Road, for it complicates my travels significantly). I love the location, the decor and the food. The cinnamon buns (one of my eternal weaknesses)…More »
3. Cafe Dabar - CLOSED
Remember when internet cafes were all the rage, there was no such thing as wi-fi or smartphones and you actually had to go somewhere and pay to use some clunky computer? Cafe Dabar reminds me a bit of those days, but in a very good way. Yummy coffee,…More »
4. Transcend Coffee
To preface this, I've nothing but good things to say about Transcend's downtown location, but I've had a few irksome experiences with the Garneau location. The coffee is consistently delicious, if a bit pricey, though I don't mind paying more for…More »
5. Starbucks
Starbucks can feel quite impersonal, but the Kingsway location feels markedly different. Great baristas, an interesting roster of regulars and regular fly-bys to and from the City Centre Airport make this location interesting to visit. The coffee…More »
6. Sorrentino's Bistro-Bar
I think if I could live on coffee and ice cream for a while, I would. By merest chance I wound up in Sorrentino's one afternoon, where I met numerous members of the Rago family - patriarch Carmelo and several of his sons. Since then, I've been back…More »
7. Early Bird Cafe
The Early Bird gets the pancakes! Much, much better than getting worms. The Early Bird Cafe is one of those places I have walked by countless times and wondered what the food was like. When I finally ventured in, I was greeting by a completely open…More »
8. The Wired Cup
Is it an art gallery or a coffee shop? Better yet, The Wired Cup is both. This quirky spot is hidden away in the south-side Strathearn neighbourhood, but finding it is like going on a treasure hunt. They make some deadly good cappuccino, latte and…More »
9. Java Express
Something about Java Express screams "1990s" to me. This was the decade where fancy frappawhachamacallits arose to prominence, oversized muffins were the rage, and coffee shops really came into their own. I've been to Java Express a few times now and…More »
10. Leva Cappucino Bar
Leva is a university-area gem. Stunning leaf art top their frothy, bracing cappuccini. A robot's ransom of espresso machines line the back of Leva's trendy space, adding to its futuristic feel. The chairs are a little uncomfortable, but no matter.…More »
11. Transcend Coffee
Transcend is a juggernaut in the world of Edmonton coffee spots, and with good reason. Their coffee is sourced directly from many farms scattered around the tropics, patrons may choose their bean of choice and each cup is individually brewed.…More »
12. Luzzara Coffee Bar - CLOSED
Possibly the best spot to have coffee on the Ave of Whyte, Luzzara is both classy and casual. The cappuccino is sultry and smooth, the cookies are fresh and delectable, and something delicious is always cooking in the panini press. Personable and…More »
13. Remedy Cafe
Good for all that ails you, Remedy Cafe boasts incredible chai and very tasty Indian/Pakistani food. Sohail Zaidi, the proprietor, imports the 32 chai spices from India himself and the recipe is a well-guarded secret. A must try: spinach hummus. It…More »
14. Friends & Neighbors Cafe
Vintage charm (i.e., the somewhat garish hues of the late '70s) and small town feel characterize Friends & Neighbours Cafe. Excellent omelettes and some of the best cinnamon buns in the city. It isn't gourmet or inventive, but the food is hearty and…More »
15. Second Cup
Ever bustling with business, this Capilano-area Second Cup is the only decent coffee place in the neighbourhood. Indeed, Capilano-Gold Bar is sadly devoid of interesting restaurants/cafes that are not fast food...but I digress. I've only had good…More »
16. Credo Coffee
Coffee, both drip, cappuccino, latte et cetera at its finest. Beautiful natural light fills this cozy downtown spot and permits a coffee-quaffing atmosphere both serene and energizing. The coffee is sustainably sourced and traded fairly, all the more…More »
17. Elm Cafe
Bold and flavourful coffee in an urbane yet tree-filled setting. Seating is severely limited, though, so getting a seat is a matter of luck. Exquisite sandwiches; the "early" sandwich (breakfast sandwich) features an ever-changing suite of…More »
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Edmonton, AB
Yelping SinceMarch 2011
Things I LoveRachmaninov, good food, snowy evenings, adjectives, Hair Metal, Super Nintendo, kittens, nostalgia, Family Guy, husky dogs, thinking
Find Me Inbehind the counter at Battista's
My Hometowna teeny place in northern SK
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...I'm making calzone and writing about Edmonton's food scene
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI have three university degrees and a propensity for verbosity!
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadBooks...yikes...it's been a while
My First ConcertCats (the musical)
My Favourite MovieA Fish Called Wanda
My Last Meal On Earthmy gran's bumbleberry pie with vanilla ice cream
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I can recite the script of the movie "Mulan" word for word
Most Recent Discoveryrediscovering the band Erasure
Current Crushdrawing a blank here...