Came here for lunch on a windy Saturday based on my Yelp search. Had the grill cheese and soup…read more Sandwich was as expected. The soup was split pea and ham. Very good. And just what was needed to warm me up. The latte was also very good. I chatted with the owner a bit. They have been open for about 5 years. 30 years ago when I was growing up jn the area, such a nice little Cafe would have been impossible to find. But Red Deer downtown has really become nice and this place is part of that improvement

Since starting a new job downtown, I wanted to find a comfortable place to grab a light lunch, and…read moreThe Bistro really has hit the spot. The Bistro is a bit easy to miss - it has a modest storefront, and looks a bit dark from the outside. When you walk inside though, the business has a nice cozy feeling: wooden chairs and leather accented tables, as well as big comfy lounge chairs and 2-person booths, highlighted by local artwork on the walls. It's a counter-service affair, and you can order coffee and espresso drinks, milkshakes and floats, plus an assortment of soups, sandwiches, salads, sweets and ice cream. They also do a breakfast first thing I the morning for the early risers and office crowd. The staff is always super friendly, and quick to clean a table or help where they can. Basically everything is made-to-order, so you're going to get fresh food. An average lunch typically runs me about $10, a bit more if I opt for a latte instead of a pop, so the value is great too. This is definitely a place to check out if you'd like a change of pace from the fast food and pricey restaurants otherwise nearby. I understand they also do catering and they're pretty accommodating.

Was super surprised to find this gem when Googling place to eat Red Deer for my day trip here…read more Easy to find IF you use Google Maps. Can see the barn from the road. Lots of parking. Lots of things for the kids to play on. Patio looks sparse and a little uncomfortable on those tiny chairs. So many cool trinkets to see here. Unique for sure. Staff were very friendly but not great with water refills. Not too busy at a Sunday at 12pm (50% full). Friend loved his Reuben but felt the soup was mostly broth. Another friend got the kettle chips and they literally looked like plain Ripple wavy potato chips. My salad was amazing, vinaigrette wasn't too sour which was perfect. Needed chicken for sure. Salad greens were fresh, but the beets seemed lackluster. Overall a wonderful place for a coffee date, couples date, Sunday brunch with your mom, or just to see the trinkets and have a light lunch.

Things have changed at this former hidden gem. Prices have gone up and service has gone down. There…read moreis one older woman in particular who is rude and obnoxious and has no regard for her customers. Three times now I have been there with friends when this woman proceeds to bring out the vacuum- which you can hardly hear yourself talk above - then the mop and bucket with the obnoxious smelling cleaner all while you are trying to visit with friends and finish eating. There is nothing worse in a restaurant and no excuse for it. I don't care if we are the only customers left , you wait until you close before cleaning the floor, it is rude and shows no regard for people that have paid to be there. I hope this changes but I and my friends will not be back to find out.

It was first time there. We were coming back to Edmonton and decided to stop there. The place is…read morebeautiful and big. Staff were quick, friendly and helpful. The doughnuts were very delicious and I enjoyed them. They were all very delicious. I'm glad we stopped there and I'm sure I'll go back there again when I pass Red Deer! :)

I know lots of people say it's a great place to stop between cities, but honestly my family has…read moretravelled from Calgary to Red Deer JUST for Donut Mill donuts. (And considered it worth the trip) One member of my fam jam only likes plain glazed donuts, and Donut Mill are their top fave. There are a huge variety though. You walk in, look at the flavors posted and then say which you want when your turn comes up at the counter. Donut heaven! The staff is always running off their feet but has always been so kind. I really need to try a soup and sandwich sometime cuz I've heard they are great too. If you like cinnamon buns? Walk next door to Glen's and get a cinnamon bun as big as your head. It's a great two-shop-stop!

Stopped for lunch on my way back to Edmonton. Had the burger of the month developed with a local…read morecity councilor. It was a bison burger with lots of good stuff on it including some fruit. Mango I think. It all worked good together. Also had the soup of the day which was Asian chicken noodle. It was good too. Like pretty standard chicken soup but different noodles. Hope I have a chance to go back in the future.

Stopped in on a whim on our way back to North Dakota from Jasper National Park & I'm so glad we…read moredid! These guys ticked all the boxes. Party of 2 @ 345pm. The hostess seated us immediately at a booth inside, at our request. It was hot out & we'd been riding since morning. When we said we'd never been in, we got the quick run down. The server was EXTREMELY helpful & knew the menu well. She even warned me that the "meal" I was ordering was a drink as, apparently, people often order thinking it's a salad. She was very jovial & non-intrusive while still being readily available... best service I've had this trip. Serving temps were perfect - flavor combinations were well thought out & it was simply a fun menu. We even forced a dessert down - which, as divine as it was, wasn't hard - I slapped my spoon on the sugar and it cracked like any good brule does. If I were to dig deep for anything remotely negative - I'd still come up empty... A++++++++

You would think I'd give any place that would serve me a beer an automatic five during these COVID…read moretimes. Tollers Bistro's food is certainly worthy but since each of its previous five ratings are fives, I'll go against the grain with a four, as there is always room for improvement. Located in a small strip mall, it's a high ceiling open space that lends itself well to safe dining. Tables are nicely separated and booths have guards between them. However, there is no sanitizer available at the entrance and I noticed the waitress seating customers without masks, so a little more effort regarding patron's safety would be nice. The food is excellent. Great menu, lots of choice and really interesting. We did some sharing, fish tacos, sweet potato fries, and cauliflower bites. Fish was battered, not normally my favourite, but was light and really tasty. Maybe the best sweet potatoes ever and the cauliflower bites are a meal, lightly breaded and tasty, maybe too big to be shared with just two people, most of ours came home. Staff is friendly and attentive. Waitress didn't know the beer list and suggested I "go look", which is fine but there weren't that many to remember. She did, however, bring us a takeaway box without being asked as she noticed the cauliflower bites still lingering on the plate. I can agree with the previous fives, but there is always room for improvement, at Tollers it's just some attention to detail. Great spot!

How can I describe the lemon poppyseed doughnut? Which I am assuming would describe all their…read morehandcrafted, fluffy-doughed, not really wanting to share, perfectly fried without lingering oils, incredibly tasty doughnuts. The lemon glaze had just the perfect amount of tart! Was a difficult decision choosing a doughnut flavour. The iced coffee with English toffee was just perfect for this sunny Alberta morning. All the reviews are correct. It's a must stop coffee shoppe. Easily one of my favourites when I come 'home' to Lacombe.

We stopped here when we were traveling through town and we were not disappointed. Not only did my…read morekid really enjoy the food but so did I and the staff were quite helpful as well. Very well-lit, the restaurant was busy throughout our visit (I understand that it was busier than usual when we were there). I thought the food really hit the spot with ample portions, lots of flavour and great menu options.

Rueon has been a go to of mine for about two years now. They're family owned, short wait time and…read morehave a large menu. They can be on the pricey side, but the quality and quantity of the food you get is worth it. I recommend the dried ribs, egg rolls, and Kao Pad :)

Everything was great specially my Prime Rib was cooked to perfection. We will be back for more…read morecocktails.

Good atmosphere, food was good and service was great. Especially since how late it was and how…read morepacked Red Deer was for the week. The potato service was a first and wish more places would do it like that.

Good place to eat. Has a great selection of. Not your everyday meal. We started with ginger beef…read moreand Fritto Misto off the spring menu. Was an excellent way to start the meal. Shrimp and calamari were cooked to perfection. The ginger beef was sauced perfectly. My wife had the fish and chips fish was very delicate. I had the chicken lettuce wraps. They were delicious with a little spice. I recommend this place for everyone who likes good food! Come one come all!! Great service. Staff knew the menu, very professional. Nice quiet place to eat with great food. Not to loud.

Came here for family brunch based on Yelp reviews and was not disappointed. Although it's a…read morenon-descript, boxy hotel resto located in industrial Red Deer, the food at Boulevard is quite good and relatively inexpensive. As an example, my bro had the grilled chicken sandwich for $12.50, which comes with brie & caramelized onions. His comment was, "Earls could learn a thing or two!" Eggs were perfectly poached the old school way. My aunt loved her prime rib hash with beets, the dish looked beautiful as well. I had the goat cheese omelette with tomato relish, caramelized onions, shrimp and ham. Really good, served with just the right amount of little potato pan-fries and toast. Everyone loved their meals, service was prompt and friendly, and they let us hang out and chat until they had to close up at 3. Recommended for a good quality, reasonably priced brunch. Ambience is lacking, but otherwise it's a winner.

This was our first visit to Eastside Eatery. It's a bit out of the way, in an industrial area…read more The sign is very plain but there is free parking, although I parked on the street because I'm towing a trailer. We both ordered sandwiches. For me it was the meatloaf sandwich and for my partner it was Chipotle Turkey Bacon. They use really thick slices of bread that some may like and others might find too filling. My meatloaf sandwich was only $10.50 which is good value. The Chipotle Sandwich was a bit more at $13.50 but that's still reasonable. I had a coffee too. It was fine, though nothing special. WiFi is free but not password protected. It was nice inside the cafe. Very roomy and not too loud nor too quiet. It was easy to carry on a conversation. I enjoyed my sandwich but it was a bit large. Still this could be my new go to cafe when I'm hungry on the QEII. I recommend it.

The soup here is better than your Mom's, yes I'll fight you for it. There is really no place like…read morethis anywhere else I've been: well done, Lacombe. The menu is well focused on two things: Soup and Sandwich - the greatest lunch love-story of all time, with a pickle on the side ;). I'm not even going to ramble on with all of the delicious, fresh, local foodie highlights or even mention the cheesecakes (DARNIT, they're just so good!). If you want to keep your calories in check, make any sandwich a salad. That way it cancels out the cinnamon bun appetizer, probably. I have been coming here for years but never wrote a review in an attempt to selfishly keep the lunch-rush lineup at a minimum; but alas, the good word has clearly gotten out. So best to call your order in ahead of time if you're in a hurry - do NOT rush these lovely ladies in their craft, they are hustling HARD.