Friendly and kind staff. Both my wife and I had an omelette. I thought mine was good, but my wife…read moredidn't like hers. A positive was that they offered GF bread. The coffee was horrible. They replaced our coffee with Americano's, which we appreciated, but they were average at best.

Lakeshore Cafe was adorable! We visited it for the first time this winter while staying in Sylvan…read morefor a hockey tournament. A lovely family run business with fresh baked goodies, sandwiches, soups, and espresso drinks. The atmosphere inside is what would make me want to come back! I loved the decor, the black chalk wall, the hanging flowers, the lights, the tall ceilings, variety of seating options... just everything, lol. It was very inviting and a low stress low volume escape from the cold online most of the loud pubs and bars. I'm sure in the summer it's a great escape from the heat! I will 100% be back next time we are in Sylvan.

I don't know how I gone this long without writing a review for this cafe but definitely worthy of…read morea mention (especially for those that are traveling off hwy 2 & need good road stop options for coffee, washrooms & good snacks). Lacombe is becoming a more frequented place for me to meet country town & rural friends. Mostly as Red Deer is just too busy to accommodate last minute get togethers unless you are closer by & have the opportunity/time to drive around. That's how I first got to experience Ona & that was back when there was a furniture & a homewares store including the cafe within it. Things have changed since then (now only cafe & cafe space is significantly larger with raised patio in back) but still fabulous food & great coffee. Plus the bonus is the neat extras one can also purchase. Lots of lower height tables & it seems to be quite popular with larger groups & families (observation from my last visit a few weeks ago). Parking is on the streets around but I have yet to walk further than a block. Bathrooms are generous in size & I greatly appreciate how well kept they are considering how popular this place always seems. Decently lit with lots of natural light. A bit more on the louder side now that it is only a cafe but still a good spot to cool off & rest the arms from driving. I've tried treats & sandwiches here - both are of decent sizes & what the price of this are these days, I would say at a reasonable price. Coffee is always tasty here & I quite enjoyed the iced option this last stop being that the outside temp was over 25C. Staff are always friendly here & great at answering questions. As a cane user, I also greatly appreciate that things are bright out to the table so I don't have to navigate around searching for seating with food &/or drink plus a cane in the other hand. Thanks for always an enjoyable road break!

Parking available on the street. Inside is very fancy and classy. Staff are very professional and…read moremenu is very pretty. Place was 80% full when I got there and most people even just got thier food + drinks to go. Lovely place to kill some time or for a coffee date. Loved the assortment of unique goods at the back. Cashew cream cheese, chocolate milk, crackers, broth, candy, etc. What a wide range! But all very unique and would make such a great gift for food-lovers. I tried the sausage roll $7.50: 9/10: very greasy. They do warm it up for you. Sausage was a good texture and taste. Pasty was nice too but sausage falls right out of pastry when eating. I also tried the beet root latte. SOOO pretty! So beautifully pink. BUT tastes like warm milk with no other flavor. I would have liked a stronger beet taste. So if you want something for show and not taste this one is 10/10.

Great location in Gasoline Alley Great friendly staff…read moreFast service Hot coffee Plenty of parking Clean washrooms

They were really fast at making are drinks. We ordered are drinks and they came out not even 2…read moreminutes later. Seemed like a good work environment all the employees were having fun making drinks talking to each other and laughing. The employees were so kind and friendly and polite. They were very welcoming and helpful. I definitely would suggest this Starbucks location

But so so many bubble tea choices it's a bit overwhelming, but fun to pick and try to decide! The…read moregal working was helpful with recommendations as well which I always appreciate. Sometimes bubble tea places are slammed but when we arrived it wasn't too busy, but the longer we stayed the more people arrived! Not much for seating, definitely a pick up and take out kind of place. I like being able to pick regular or a jumbo size, plus options with amounts of sugar/sweetener and ice amounts! They had some seats still and a fun photo op spot. BUT absolutely no public washrooms! What we tried: New Red mango coconut Pearl coolers - amazing! With fresh mango this one was my absolute fav for flavor Yamtaro mochi milk tea - really interesting, with a classic milk tea kind of flavor. Fun to try different mochi/pearls. Kyoto Matcha cheesecake - rich and thick. Had a nice matcha flavor as well

Out of the four bubble tea stores in Red Deer, Bestea is my second favourite choice. It's…read moreconveniently located in downtown, but this also means it can be a sketchy venture at night. I do appreciate that they are open later however (10pm on weekdays, 11pm on weekends, 9pm on Sunday) for those late-night boba cravings! Their interior is very inviting but it is a smaller space with a few tables and a counter to sit down at. The back of the store has a backdrop, ring light, and phone holder for those looking for a mini photo session while waiting for your drinks! The simple reason that they are not my top pick is because I've had a fair share of not-so-great flavours while exploring their selection. Many of their blends that use strawberry tastes like the artificial powder stuff vs. real fruit, and leaves a gritty mouthfeel. I've tried many of their seasonal featured drinks as well and have been left feeling disappointed more than impressed. On the other hand, their milk brulee and cheesecake series have been really good! I also enjoy their fresh avocado latte. Their pearls have also been inconsistent, sometimes being overcooked and other times, too chewy. We've also visited when they ran out of their tapioca but we were still charged full price for our drinks. This is why I think they are deserving of a 3/5 as they have a mix of great, mediocre, and not so great drinks.

We love stopping for bubble tea on all of our road trips. This is a nice quiet little place with a…read morefew board games you can sit and play like Trivial Pursuit or Sabobatage (a fitting bubble tea themed board game). Also some cute trinkets and plant pots. The drive thru is also open now which when you're in a rush this is fantastic! There is also a Rewards program you can sign up for using the QR code and you get an electronic card so you don't have to worry about finding space in your wallet. What bubble teas have we tried? We always always get Taro with bobas, but a similar option but more luxurious is the Ube Deluxe. Recently we had the Mango Matcha and I think this might be my new favourite. I also remember really enjoying the Tiramisu with coffee jellies- it was sweet but had such a nice light coffee flavour. The Butterfly series is super refreshing and is so pretty when you get a trifecta of colors. We also have had the Yokult series but found it a bit over the top sweet. A well kept single bathroom, staff are super friendly. And plenty of parking out front for the whole strip mall setup. Definitely our go-to bubble tea spot whenever we pass through.

Easy to find via Google Maps. Lots of parking in the communal area/ strip mall parking lot. Menu…read morewas a bit confusing as the ones on the TV changed so fast it was hard to read at the same time. Cashier was very friendly and did not make us feel rushed ordering. No public bathrooms noted. I ordered the Mango Boba Milk. It was way more creamy/yogurt like than I expected. Added popping jellies and mango jellies and they were great. Good flavor considering I am not a huge fan of yogurt. Very refreshing. Boyfriend got the pain coffee with tapioca. Didn't know you could get plain coffee but that's exactly what it tasted like - a latte with pearls. He was happy as it wasn't too sweet and gave him a nice caffeine kick. Price is very reasonable. Favorite bubble tea in Red Deer for sure! Can't wait to come back and try some more flavors.

Delicious food and drinks.Wide variety of food selection.Very friendly staff. Cute and clean…read morerestaurant..

I ordered the Bento box, it came with soup or salad and I decided to get both and pay the $3.50…read moreextra. It was very good and I had green tea with it. They bring you a full kettle so that's good. The food came quickly everybody was very nice and by checking in on yelp I got a free bubble tea. I would certainly come back

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!

We love this place, and its food. The decor is pretty funky with quite a few '50's and '60's…read morekitchen machines amongst the things on the wall. We both ordered the Hash bowl, which is unusual for us. The service was attentive, and excellent. The ladies were engaging and knew their stuff. The poached eggs were perfect, the potatoes nicely cooked were not crispy as advertised. There was more food on the plate than it looked like there as. We left well fed, and impressed with the experience. Not sure when we will be back in Red Deer, but this place will be on the docket for sure!

Great food. Great service. Great environment…read more This place was located within walking distance from our hotel. I love the dinner feel of the inside. We both ordered the chicken and waffles. The chicken was breaded with the most amazing seasoning. And the hot maple syrup made this dish even more amazing. Love that you can get tater tots with it. This place is amazing.