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Whyte Ave
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1. Princess Theatre
Give me an old theatre with a beautiful marquee and I'm a happy man! Princess theatre is an extremely old theatre, built in 1915 and given that Edmonton was established as a city in 1904, just going for a movie here transports you to the early…More »
2. Furusato Japanese Restaurant
Well - simply put... it's got great food at great prices. The food is extremely fresh, from what I've experienced. I've been to several expensive sushi places and can make out very little difference between those places and Furusato.
I love the…More »
3. Artisan Resto-Cafe
After coming here several times more, I've got to say that I've tried almost everything on the menu - It's terrific!
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12/19/2009
Yumm! Snow or shine, I've always seen the open sign. Right on Whyte - well located for the busy… Read more »
4. Edmonton's First Elite Event at Flirt
Had an awesome time at the very well organized Yelp Elite event at Flirt Cupcakes today. Kudos to Brittany for this awesome event!
Elite guests entered through the main door and after some chit chat were drawn to the "dress your own cupcake"…More »
5. Decadence
Edmonton, AB T6E 2A8
(780) 702-1982
Categories:
Used, Vintage & Consignment,
Thrift Stores
Decadence is a pretty cool store! I like that they've got a lot of fanciful vintage things and that they've really organized their store well. It's a perfect place to browse if you have free time and aren't necessarily looking to buy anything.…More »
6. New York Bagel Cafe
Edmonton, AB T6E 4B4
(780) 432-2003
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
Bagels
Quaint little restaurant on Gateway just a block or two away from the Strathcona farmers' market, the New York Bagel Cafe has the perfect match of ambience and fine food. Among the various bagel-based breakfast, brunch and late lunch options, I…More »
7. Mickey's Barber Shop
Mickey appears to be a very knowledgeable and experienced barber. He does a fine job and maintains a colloquial and friendly atmosphere in his shop. I'll be the first to tell you that Mickey's is a bit of an old school barber shop, so don't expect…More »
8. Press Cafe & Bistro
Press Cafe is a new cafe that's opened up on the 108th street block of Whyte Ave. It replaces the Scottish Imports store. It's a nice little cafe that has the hookah charm added to it for a more complex feel. Owned and run by an Egyptian, who is…More »
9. Cafe Beirut
I believe it's the only Lebanese restaurant that recently opened up on Whyte Ave. I've been here a couple of times. The restaurant is inexpensive and is great if you work close by and need to pack a lunch to go.
The space is small and really just…More »
10. Strathcona Registry Centre
It seems like a pointless activity to write a review about a registry - since they all seem the same. However, I found this one to be pretty bad. They're very well located since they're right on Whyte - which has a lot of bus routes. However, I've…More »
11. Steeps the Urban Tea House
I would have loved to give 4*s to Steeps, especially given the lovely experience I had. For a tea lover, this place is perfect. They have a wide variety of loose teas, decent service, free wifi with a democratic allowance of 2 hours at their house…More »
12. Fuss Cupcakes
I find the whole cupcake revolution on Whyte a little boring and wish that someone would wake me up when there's a winner! I'm certainly not a cupcake expert, so take my review with that knowledge.
Fuss is a decent cupcake joint, centrally located…More »
13. Luzzara Coffee Bar - CLOSED
Luzzara is a true class-act and certainly something that every neighborhood cafe should strive to achieve. Sarah, the owner, is friendly and happy to entertain her customers and creates an atmosphere that is really unmatched with anything else that…More »
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2/11/2011
I went to Luzzara for the first time today and boy, can't wait to hang out again, whenever I get a… Read more »
14. Second Cup
Location, Ambience! That's the only reason to review a Second Cup!
Not that I don't like Second Cup Coffee, but I suspect everyone has already made up their mind on its quality of coffee. I like that that this is in a bit of a quieter (only…More »
15. Wee Book Inn
I like the Strath. branch of Wee Book Inn a lot. It's a two storey shop with a variety of books, encyclopedias, CDs, LPs, DVDs etc. There's something about buying a used book. It just feels like as if you're somehow just grazing the previous…More »
16. Packrat Louie Kitchen & Bar
Packrat Louie's is a high end restaurant with an understated feel to it. The interiors are very nice, but from outside it's very low key - just the way it should be.
The menu is tremendous, actually. It seems quite French inspired, of course with a…More »
17. Old Strathcona Farmer's Market
Edmonton, AB T6E 5C3
(780) 439-1844
Categories:
Fruits & Veggies,
Farmers Market
Talk about doing something nice on a Saturday morning. The Old Strath. market is a lively market to spend your Sat. morning browsing through the various fresh vegetable shops, speciality goods (I bought chimichurri sauce today) and so on, whilst…More »
18. Shoppers Drug Mart
This 24/7 Shoppers really adds life to this rather dull block of Whyte ave. I hate to give a drug mart so much credit, but who doesn't like a 24/7 place and, frankly, Whyte Ave was seriously missing out on that!
The store itself is a spacious,…More »
19. Two Rooms Cafe
Two rooms cafe is literally two rooms big :-) ... well, two large rooms at least. I went here for a meal with my beloved Economist magazine, after seeing reviews on yelp. I had really never seen it before, even though I'd have walked by this place…More »
20. Origin India
Origin India is a well located, quiet Indian restaurant on Whyte with a pretty formidable buffet and menu. As suggested by Sara M., please please please, do yourself a favor and order off buffet (off buffet is the new off broadway - stay in the…More »
21. The Tin Box
Edmonton, AB T6E 2A4
(780) 436-2006
Categories:
Flowers & Gifts,
Accessories,
Home Decor
In my opinion, the Tin Box is the best browsing store on Whyte Ave. Let me explain.
This store is a great store to buy gifts from. They've got a unique variety of things, from weird looking wine cellars, to those humungous vases for keeping the…More »
22. The Next Act
The Next Act has been re-invented! I believe, just about a year back it was purchased by a group of passionate beer drinkers that have made it a point to come up with an improved list of beer on the tap and bottled, along with a nice collection of…More »
23. Chapters
The Chapters on Whyte ave is my go to place for general bookshop browsing. Given that they've got such spacious interiors, it's certainly very inviting to come here and spend time scanning through the various sections of the shop.
The Starbucks…More »
24. Friends & Neighbors Cafe
I've got to add, to my original review that this place reminds me a bit of the kind of place where Seinfeld and the gang would hang out and discuss the day's no-stories.
I was also a tad disappointed with the brown bread they used. It was really…More »
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12/31/2009
Just as the name suggests, it's a good old-fashioned neighborhood cafe with an asian twist in the… Read more »
25. Strathcona Library
The Strathcona branch of the EPL has an almost small-town, low-key feel to it that fits the architecture and history of this location. Of course, it's not the best place for browsing books - and I'll be the first to admit that. It really does lack…More »
26. Sabzy
Sabzy is a well located, family run, close to authentic Persian restaurant. They serve a delectable variety of soft, succulent kebobs with fluffy long-grained rice infused with saffron and other herbs.
The ambience is perfect. Yes, I think it's…More »
27. Bee-Bell Health Bakery
Beeeeee-bell is so gooood! :-). They've got it all ..... from brownies to wedding cakes, german ryes to multigrain bagels, cupcakes to fruitcakes, a variety of pies, cookies, muffins, pastries and more! The best part is... you can buy a tasty and…More »
28. Headcase Hats
Headcase is a quaint little 3rd storey shop in the perugia building on Whyte Ave and 104th street. It has a modern showroom like feel to it, with less natural light and more spotlights and so on.
A fine collection of headcases, scarfs etc. dress…More »
29. Accent Lounge
Accent Lounge is a great find on Whyte Avenue. Unlike many of the more pub-like places that cater to the U of A college crowd, Accent actually has an intimate, mature, classy and trendy feel to it. Old wooden furniture with semi-dim lighting and a…More »
30. Planet Organic Market
Reminds me of Whole foods in the US. It's a good place for any form of a healthy option one might be looking for. Organic fresh food is available for purchase. A small, but decent collection of cheese, fresh cream cheese, hummus and other such…More »
31. Nhon Hoa Sandwich Bar
Vietnamese subs are so delicious and Nhon Hoa is one such beacon of hope on Whyte Ave that serves up a variety of subs, along with soups and side orders.
What I like best about Nhon Hoa is the extremely local aspect of it. It's like a small little…More »
32. The Pourhouse Bier Bistro
After coming here a couple more times, I've realized that they aren't very well organized. I really, really wish they get their act together. I think a very crucial aspect of being a successful restaurant is having a sense of schedule and planning.…More »
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1/31/2011 First to Review
The Pourhouse is a new & cool joint right on Whyte ave. that boasts a modern and sophisticated feel… Read more »
33. Bulk Barn
I am sooo impressed by Bulk Barn. They have a huge collection bulk binned items like herbs, spices, dried fruits, chocolates, baking needs, salt, sugar etc. Although most items are in bins, they have a pretty big variety of packaged items as well.…More »
34. Second Cup On Whyte
Second Cup on Whyte and a 104th is usually my first choice for coffee, but only when I'm at the intersection of 104th and Whyte. This particular intersection has coffee shops on 3 of the 4 corners and not just one in each corner! There are several…More »
35. Chili's Texas Grill
I like Chili's. I really do. They've got a nice menu, with a Tex-Mexy feel, not overly greasy food, like Boston Pizza sometimes is, cheap and affordable drinks and predictable but tasty appies.
The location of this Chili's is the only reason for…More »
36. Block 1912
Edmonton, AB T6E 1Z9
(780) 433-6575
Categories:
Bakeries,
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt,
Coffee & Tea
After being here a few more times, I've had the chance of trying out some of the food and some of the other drinks as well. I think Block 1912 is a pretty neat establishment. Gelato, quiches, coffee, wine, nice desserts etc. are part of this cafe.…More »
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2/16/2011
Was at Block 1912 meeting up with a couple of fellow yelpers and I've got to give it to them - they… Read more »
37. Elephant & Castle
Edmonton, AB T6E 1Z8
(780) 439-4545
Categories:
Pubs,
Fish & Chips,
Steakhouses,
Burgers,
Chicken Wings
I've been here a couple of times and really like this place, especially given its location. Of course, on Friday and Saturday nights, this place is just great but I've actually enjoyed visiting this place a lot more on a Thursday night or perhaps…More »
38. Cha Island Tea
Cha Island Tea is an interesting little place, right off of Whyte Ave in the busy 104th street intersection. I found my whole experience quite weird, yet inviting. A true place where somenoe could find their perfect tea match they've been looking…More »
39. Julio's Barrio Mexican Restaurant
I've never understood why there's always a big crowd around Julio Barrio. I wish some of them would get into Yanni's, instead of waiting to be seated!
It's quite a rubbish joint. Ordinary food, ordinary service, semi-O.K. margaritas at best, but…More »
40. Chai Pani
Mmmm ... nice stuff, nice stuff! Chai pani recently opened on 105th street, right in front of the Chapters. It's a great location and they serve up a unique menu.
Chai pani in Hindi means "tea and snacks". Perhaps influenced by the British notion…More »
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Edmonton, AB
Yelping SinceJune 2007
Things I LoveCooking, Food, Fish and Chips, Science, Mathematics, Curb Your Enthusiasm, good gin, single malts, coffee, cats
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