Ambiance in this restaurant is very unique and beautiful. I had my daughter's 16 th birthday here…read more Booking the party for 15 guests was a nightmare! No one ever answers the phone!!. I had to go down to the restaurant to book the party and a second time to confirm the reservation, 2 days before the party. Service was good except we were rushed out of the restaurant after 2 hrs due to the staff needing tables for reservations after our group. Food presentation is top notch however the food itself is very mediocre for the price. I was also not impressed that they would not allow me to bring in our own birthday cake even though our total bill was close to $800. I give this restaurant a 3/5 stars

Friend & I went to the South side location for Sunday brunch to celebrate a 40th birthday. You…read moredefinitely go for / pay for the super pink / super flowery ambiance more than for the food, because for the super pricey $28 price point the food was fancy "sounding" but definitely not up to par on the plates put in front of us. We both ordered the Seaside Benny & hash browns; over medium which should have been 50/50 yolk set / yolk runny. Hashbrowns were just meh, the typical bagged cubes from Sysco & deep fried. Hollandaise was sparse and not really enough to even cover the also sparse seafood mixture (with canned crabmeat for $28?!?!) on plain bread (not brioche & not an English muffin). Better breakfast can be had at other places for sure. Service was fine but definitely a one time & one time only visit to channel the girly side. There was an extra jewelry / trinkets / gift merchandise selection for girls / women of all ages on display at the front. We both had $9 specialty coffees: a salted caramel pumpkin spiced latte & a cinnamon bun latte.

The food was DELICIOUS, the cook here has a blessing for sure. I loved the cowboy scrambler I had,…read moreand the coffee was really nice too. My mom and I shared some french toast as well, and it was so yummy! It was fluffy and soft, very edible so it was gone before it went cold. The service was excellent. There was one lady serving people but it's a small place and she managed it so well it didn't even feel busy, so that was not an issue. She was super sweet by the way! She got honey for my coffee and such. Overall, its a good place to go. Not too expensive and its got a lovely, quiet family atmosphere. If I can, I will return!

This was our first time at the Whistling Kettle Cafe. It was a little awkward to find from 50th…read moreStreet but Google Maps had it in hand. The place definitely has an old school diner vibe going and that's not from clever decorating. This is an old school diner. We didn't want breakfast and I think that is their specialty so we each ordered the clubhouse sandwich. It came with soup and fries. The soup was from a can so that's not impressive. The sandwich was okay though. Service was prompt and friendly. The washrooms were clean. That's about all I can say. If you are nearby and hungry, by all means stop in. However I wouldn't recommend going out of your way to dine here.

Great little place located in the formerly known neighborhood of Oliver. This coffee shop has…read moreeverything from pastries to beverages. The only reason I gave 4/5 is that there are no lactose free options here. Service was also kind of bizarre.

Leonardo's is a cute and quaint cafe located in a nice neighborhood. We came around lunch and…read moreparking can be pretty tough, but we managed to find a spot about a block away. There's a couple of tables inside and a few chairs by the window. There's also a few tables outside in the front yard. We ordered an Iced Vanilla Latte with oat milk and a Chai with oat milk. For sandwiches, we ordered a Veggie Wrap with chicken and a Reuben. I was very impressed to see one guy behind the counter making food, taking orders, serving, and just handling everything going on. I was very impressed with my latte. Coffee was flavorful, sweetened perfectly, and oat milk was creamy too. Honestly, I felt like the coffee here was better than even some coffee shops in the area. Great quality coffee. We got our sandwiches and were pleasantly surprised that they were also served with fruit. We had a couple slices of oranges and watermelon, it was so cute. Our sandwiches were delicious. The Veggie Wrap was tasty, full of fresh veggies, and portion size was great too. And the Reuben was hearty, meat quality was top notch, and overall really good. We even talked to the Leonardo himself. He was very down to earth and friendly. One thing I really liked was that he was upfront about what wasn't available and always told me and other customers when he could get to them. I appreciated the honesty. That man was HUSTLING. I have nothing but great things to say about this place. We'll definitely be back and I'll recommend this place to anyone for good food, coffee, and that cozy comfortable cafe vibe.

I've returned to Pur & Simple after visiting here right after they opened. Somehow they got the…read morenoise issues under control. It was bright and pleasant today. We were seated immediately. I ordered French Toast with berries and my partner ordered the Avocado Toast. Her dish was huge and she couldn't finish it. Mine was a little smaller but still quite large. You can definitely find unique breakfast dishes here as both of our orders were different from what other restaurants serve. There are three washrooms rather than the standard two so no waiting is necessary. Overall this was a much better experience than our first visit.

The food was excellent. I had the Philly Cheese Steak Breakfast Bowl with spicy hollandaise sauce…read more Could be the best breakfast bowl I've ever had. Our granddaughter had a Kid's crepe. It was very good and my wife enjoyed her bowl as well. It's a great neighbourhood breakfast and lunch place. The service was a bit spotty, but I think they were understaffed. Portion sizes were very good and the price was fair. We'll be back here, no doubt about it. We returned here for our second visit today. My mish mash omelette was quite bland. Our server was pleasant but essentially absent - no coffee or water refills until we were ready to leave. After this 2nd visit I would probably give no more than a 4.

So the Bodega has sprung a new branch in Sherwood park. It is not as intimate as the Highlands one,…read morebut lovely just the same. Also it is much larger, so it can service so many more people. It has lovely dark acents and booths. Menu is pretty much the same as the other Bodegas. Tapas meant to be shared. My friend and I shared a few things - patatas bravas - fried potatoes, spicy aioli, mushroom vol-au-vent - mixed mushrooms, butter, sherry, cream, pastry, piri piri prawns - piri piri aioli, and boar cheeks braised in red wine, topped with crispy onions. There are so many delicous things to try. We also tried a glass of wine. Service was slow which was odd because there was only 8 of us in the place. Food came out slow, and our server didn't come often to check on us. This could use some improvement. The food was amazing though. All things were good, but our favourite was the mushrooms- perfectly creamy and well cooked. The boar cheek also stood out nice tender meat in a lovely sauce. Not cheap, but the quality of the food is amazing. So if you are in the park, and want a casual atmosphere to enjoy some lovely tapas, check it out

Amazing food! You must eat here! The Chicken Chorizo Paella was divine. The Spanish meatballs…read morewere delicious and even the salad was an experience. If you are in the area, it's a must experience!

Have been here before soni was surprised I had not reviewed this spot already. Stopped for lunch…read morewhile I was running around doing some errands. Ordered the grilled sandwich with gravlox and cream cheese. I think the menu or server said they make their own gravlox. Sandwich was pretty good. Ultimately, I would have to saying works better as a bagel. The soup of the day was great. And they understand a soup and sandwich lunch. Many places I have been sell a sandwich with a side and a soup separately. Sobyouborder a soup and sandwich and get a pile of fries you were not expecting. So it ends up toooo much. Finally someone gets it.

A perfect lunch that hit the mark for our whole group! The staff immediately were friendly and…read morehelpful, even though the place was super packed on Sunday around 1130am. Helped seat us right away, got a high chair for our little one and directed us to the self serve water and coffee station. Which my kid loves being a server and getting everyone at the table waters (and making sure they were always full). The food was all amazingly presented and came out in good time considering how busy it was. We all loved the food and the plates were licked clean! The Breakfast Bowl was probably the best one- super filling and loved the variety. Having the whole thing baked just tastes like happy belly food. We also ordered the Crepe with Whipped cream - in the menu it says the bananas come with chocolate sauce but they were so nice when our kids asked for strawberries and chocolate sauce right away they said no problem and did it for us. I love the no hassle feeling with a small change. We also ordered a side of bangers and they were tasty but a little peppery for the kids (who are just fussy about their sausage but everyone else enjoyed them). The Gravlax Benedict was also ordered and super well enjoyed with the substitution for Latkes, highly recommended! Street parking here can be a little tricky but if you're willing to walk a bit it's not bad. Gender neutral washrooms, with pretty cool art too.

Last night we had a private event for my parents' 60th Wedding Anniversary at Cafe Haven. Words…read morecannot describe how perfect this venue was for their special day and how much everyone loved it. The Cafe is cozy, but definitely big enough for a small private event. Love the eclectic charm and the variety of intimate seating areas the Cafe offers. The owner, Heather, went above & beyond to make this night special for everyone attending. She is so hospitable and truly has a love for what she does, you can see it with her smile and taste it in the food & drinks her Cafe offers. We had great communication with her before and during the event, she worked with us in everyway, from the event price, to food choices & drinks, setup of event, and was extremely flexible on giving us what we wanted to make this night special. From the variety of fresh sandwiches, desserts, fruit, vegetables, and water/coffee/drink areas setup, everyone was beyond impressed. Great variety of delicious sandwiches, the lemon squares are so good here, and I highly recommend Cafe Haven's carrot cake, very flavourful, moist and it has the best icing topping it off. The food at this place is incredible and there is heart put into everything made here. Thank you Cafe Haven for the unforgettable event, and I highly recommend this Cafe for anyone needing an event location or a relaxing place to chill with a huge variety of great food & drinks.

We arrived just in time for the noon lunch crowd so it was quite busy and noisy. There's a wide…read morevariety of lunch and breakfast foods available. I had a Homestead Sandwich which was served on a ciabatta bun. It was very good. My partner had the Davey Jones tuna sandwich but found that there was too much bread. We both washed it down with the drip coffee although there's a lot of fancy coffees for those who prefer something upscale. This must have been an old bank as there's a huge safe near the washroom. I enjoyed Cafe Haven but Columbia Coffee is just a block away so it makes for a tough choice.

Upon walking in, I was impressed by the amount of space there was inside. There were many full…read moretables of people when we arrived past noon, and I loved seeing the wide assortment of green plants scattered throughout the cafe. We got a couple of things: an Almond Croissant, Bulgogi Poutine, a Lavender London Fog with oat milk, and a Peppermint Mocha with oat milk. My Almond Croissant was okay. I know almond croissants are made with leftover pastries, but there was no texture at all. It just fell flat, and lookswise it was physically flat as well lol. It was alright. I wouldn't get the almond croissant again. The Bulgogi Poutine was pretty good. The fries were delicious and crispy. The sauce on top of the fries was slightly sweet, salty, and savory. For me, the bulgogi could've been more flavorful and it didn't taste fresh but I liked the overall dish. Lastly, the Peppermint Mocha was alright. It wasn't spectacular. And I felt the same way about my Lavender London Fog with oat milk. I wish there was more depth in my drink. I think the tea could've been steeped a little longer. Flavor was there in my drink, but it wasn't strong enough. It was slightly disappointing since I've had amazing London Fogs before, and this one just wasn't up to par. Also my drink was slightly warm, not too far off from lukewarm. I feel like the price doesn't exactly correlate with quality for most things here. If we come back here, I'd be willing to try different things and pastries. But I don't think my rating would change much.

Service was self- service and spouse left a 20 percent tip to my annoyance. I hope it gets divided…read moreup in the kitchen and doesn't just become more owner profit. I found the prices high but the Bennys were good. There was lots of parking and most of the waiting was in line giving our order. There were plenty of tables. I found the ambiance a bit austere to my taste. Like McDonalds without the bright colours. It had gf bread which was $2.00 Extra. .the salad was fresh and tasty. The potatoes were perfect and tasty. It was a big meal and I ate it all. I might go back but I prefer the Highlevel diner because I get better service and better prices for equally good food.