Decided to break with my tried and true Starbucks with a visit to another coffee place nearby…read more Wanted to do some writing, and didn't want to deal with crowds. Fortunately, Sunday afternoon, Google said they were less busy than usual, so I decided to head over. I ordered a Maple Macchiato, which was just OK. But the croissant-- oowee! I haven't had one that fresh since I got back from France, lo those many years ago. Not sure who their supplier is, but 2 thumbs up! I had planned on sitting inside at the table by the window, but when the AC kicked on, it was blowing right on me, and got downright chilly. The shadows were hitting the patio perfectly, so I grabbed an outdoor table. Unfortunately, the wind kicked up, making editing a bit of a challenge, but I definitely want to return. The place was quiet and pleasant and I can see getting a lot of work done there in the future.

Great little place! Went to meet a friend for coffee, it was clean, great atmosphere and friendly…read morestaff! Had a cappuccino with a cute leaf on the top. Was amazing!

Beautiful space to meet up with friends, study, or grab a light bite…read more The iced latte was delicious and perfectly crafted. The baklava with ice cream was great as well and I hope to try some of their future desserts too. It can get quite busy but they are able to get out their drinks relatively quickly.

Always a great place to do some work. Although it's a bit noisy because it's busy but nothing a…read moregood headphones won't fix. Grabbed Iced White Mocha and I highly recommend it.

Such a FUN little coffee shop with lots of focus on local artisans, foods, coffees, and more!…read more Loved that they have open mic nights, lots of seating options, and just a really cool chill eclectic vibe! I will most definitely be back!

Parking available in front. Door is on the side. Lots of…read morefun seating (for groups 1-6 people). 2 single person gender neutral bathroom. No table service. Baked goods looked and smelled great. Cheddar chive scone was 8/10. Texture was good but not a lot of flavor. Quite busy and quite loud. Not a good place for private conversations.

The Woodrack Cafe is a small locally owned and operated coffee shop. They have two locations, one…read morein Edmonton on 83 Ave and this one inside the Outlet Mall by the airport. They're inside the Share Market (along with Magpies Gifts and Potato Corner) at Door 1. Right now Woodrack is the only coffeeshop in the mall since the Starbucks in the food court shutdown. And I think it's great Woodrack is here because they're a nice local coffeeshop. I've come here several times to have a coffee. The lattes are great and as someone who's lactose-intolerant I appreciate the plant-based milk options they have (oat milk is my favourite). They have some breakfast and lunch options, and baked goods. These can change, but if the cinnamon bun is there you can't go wrong with that. They also have a selection of beer and wine (only place to have an alcoholic beverage in the mall). Staff is always friendly.and the owner she's a gem. I will say there's often only one person working, so there may be the occasion when there's a bit of a lineup, but it's never anything major. I always like stopping here for a coffee and look forward to my next caffeine fix from The Woodrack Cafe.

Lovely coffee shop on the ground floor of the MC College spa/salon campus…read more Great place to grab a coffee/tea to take upstairs while you get pampered or to grab a lite bite. There is LOVELY seating both on the ground floor and upstairs with LOADS of natural light. They carry 1883 syrups and are happy to customize your beverage to your liking. Thoughtful staff, attention to detail, beautiful atmosphere, and coffee crafted with love.

Funny employees, good coffee, quiet cafe, lunch food with microwave. Had the alfredo, was decent…read moreenough

We rarely drive to the west end for a restaurant, but we were headed in that direction anyway and…read moredecided on stopping here for supper. It is pleasant enough on the inside, but pretty non descript. I wouldn't come here for the atmosphere. However if you like clean open concept this may be a place for you. Our server was friendly and helpful, giving her reccomendations. Menu is diverse with many things to try. But not so many that you are overwhelmed. We decided to split a few things. The Korean Schnitzel - Pork Tenderloin, Asian Slaw, Sweet & Sour Sauce, and Peanuts The Saganaki with Honey, Walnuts, and Lemon and the Happy Burger with Gruyere, Bacon Jam, Pickles, Lettuce, Tomato Food came out in a timely manner. Everything was good, but not standoutish that I would run here again. For sure the best bang for your buck was the korean schnitzel. The thing was massive. It was pleasant. Loved the peanuts and slaw that came with it. The saganaki was tasty. The burger which came highly recommended, was decent but by far, not "one of the best burgers" in Edmonton (That was quoted to us.) I much perfer the one at The Next Act. However it was yummy. If you are in the area it is worth checking out. However I wouldn't drive across the town to come here.

If there's one recent restaurant opening that I've been pretty excited about, it has to be Happy &…read moreOlive. They appeared on the scene last year at a time when opening a new restaurant might have been viewed as an outlandish idea. But with the people behind other such beloved favourites as Red Ox Inn and Canteen at the helm it could be assumed that they had a pretty good idea of what they were doing. In a short amount of time (less than a year!) Happy & Olive has been named Favourite New Restaurant 2023 in the Edmonton Journal and Best New Restaurant 2024 in EDify Magazine. And they're not wrong! Located in Crestwood (in Crestwood Centre to be exact - lots of great businesses there and easy parking!) you'll find a fresh little spot on the corner, a restaurant that is still all bright eyed and esthetically beautiful. The decor isn't over the top; just nice finishes, a combination of various types of seating, a central bar area, and an approachable atmosphere. It feels like a down to earth space while maintaining clean lines and modern sensibilities. The patio is also very lovely and I was happy to grab a table out there on a warm July evening. I found our server to be helpful, friendly, and happy to offer some guidance as needed. Once settled in, I began to peruse the beverage menu and was pleased to find a rather good non-alcoholic cocktail portion of the menu, a trend that is really nice to see on more and more menus. I enjoy a boozy beverage as much as the next gal but sometimes I'm just not in the mood. On this occasion the list of five libation-free drinks were very welcome and I was glad to order The Gabby (Fresh mint, lemon, sugar water, bitters - $7.00). However, I will say that if you want to stay right on the olive theme it would be a great idea to order The Olive cocktail along with an order of Warm Olives - live your best olive dreams! Absolute perfection on a hot day! Not only was this beverage sweet and also tart, it was incredibly refreshing. The mint and lemon really made the drink feel like something quintessential to sip on in the summertime. A perfectly ideal patio choice! I enjoyed the way that Happy & Olive breaks down their menu. Do you want something "crispy?" (Um, yes. Everyone does.) There's also "this & that" or how about most people's favourite; "bread things." Or maybe you just need the "hungry" part of the menu. I did find that I required a bit of clarification on whether the plates were meant to be shared and it turned out that a communal dining style was the main intention. Armed with this information we set about ordering a whole bunch of plates that caught our attention with the plan for us all to try a bit of everything. (I love doing this with my family because we all enjoy eating the same foods. I don't like it as much when I go out with friends because, in some cases, tastes can vary quite a lot.) I'd heard a lot of excited buzz about the Fries (Rosemary, Parmesan, garlic oil, lemon aioli - $9.00) so clearly those were a must! Just when I thought that I knew everything that a french fry could be... I was served these. And wow, they are something special. Ultra crispy and likely double fried, the sprinkling of rosemary and parm really added a punch of unexpected flavour. The true surprise, however, was the lemon aioli, which was an absolute delight. I'm not sure that I've ever tasted anything quite like it! Creamy and fresh, this simple dipping sauce brought a whole brunch of bright acidity. It's always nice when a dish lives up to expectations and these fries certainly did. I had also heard that Happy & Olive had a latke menu at some point?? This wasn't the case on my visit but I love a latke and I'm super curious about what this entailed. Next up were the Crab Cakes (Remoulade, fennel celery slaw - $22.00) which I sometimes find can be hit or miss but I loved the sounds of these ones and had to give them a try. Positively golden on the outside, cutting into these crispy cakes revealed a luscious interior. Like a crab flavour bomb, I was met with actual crab meat and a satisfying mix of textures. I also loved the crunchy and refreshing slaw. I find fennel to be a completely underrated vegetable and it's one of my favourites. I always order it when I spot it on a menu! This dish completely nailed it for me and I think that it was the biggest winner of the night in my opinion. As mentioned previously, the Warm Olives (Marinated Happy style - $9.00) just seem like something that you should probably order at a restaurant called Happy & Olive... I wasn't sure what "Happy style" meant but I was excited to find out! I loved the variation of types and stunning colours, like little jewels. I'm not sure why this was surprising (it says "warm" right on the menu) but these really were very warm! The oil that they were bathed in was hot, even. Grabbing a piping olive and tossing it into my mouth was a satisfying experience. I also loved how aromatic they were with the use of rosema

The restaurant/ cafe is very nice. A good amount of seating, a mixture of high tables, normal…read moretables and booths. Went for lunch with my wife, we both got a main and she got a flat white. The food was good but not great, my wife did enjoy her flat white. I found the food to be pretty pricey considering the portion size. An omelette with just vegetables and some potatoes should not be 24$ and up, I guess that's the standard now. Service was friendly but not great when it came to actual service. No refills of waters, wrong stuff brought to our table more than once, zero check up to see if everything was good. It wasn't busy when we were there so I can't give the staff that excuse. Before we left we grabbed a couple of desserts to go, they were both tasty but nothing to make me really want to come back. All in all I'm not disappointed that we went but I won't be going back. I would say it's worth a try if it's on your list.

I took my friends to Café Aria and they loved it! We tried different pastries and raspberry tea and…read moreeverything was very delicious! My friends also loved the place and their products and services. The staff were friendly and helpful as usual and the experience was great! I highly recommend this place! :)

Wow! This place just opened and it's my first visit! I love…read morethe fact that is closer to my house and has all the products I always buy with the best quality! It's a bigger place compared to the Italian centre and the cafe is also bigger too! Parking is not an issue at all. I highly recommend it! :)

This was our fourth or fifth visit to Tesoro. Today we each had a latte and a slice of cheese…read morecake. The restaurant area is extremely nice and offers a huge selection of pastries and other snackables to go with coffee. The main reason for going there was to buy some jam, a Polish brand that is unequalled elsewhere in Edmonton. If we lived in the area we would shop there often, but live a considerable drive away so will pop in for select items from time to time. But we do like the place! Terry

This my second time here at Awn and this time I ordered the egg salad sandwich which came with a…read morecucumber salad. The sandwich was tasty with chunky pieces of egg. The highlight though was the side cucumber salad. The cucumbers were lightly pickled and delicious. My partner ordered the quiche. She said that it was good but not very filling for the price. In my first review I only gave them 3 stars because the coffee was not hot. I drink it black so people who add milk and or sugar would definitely notice the temperature. This time the temperature was at the low side of normal so it went down quickly. Here's the thing. The server noticed my cup was empty and asked it I would like a second cup. She said it's free with meals (drip coffee). I was impressed because only a few places offer that important second cup. Surprisingly the second cup of coffee was served at just the right temperature. I really appreciated the easy listening music that was not turned way up like so many places do these days. The ambiant sound was pleasant and it was easy to have a conversation. This is a very relaxing place to hang out. I can now give four stars and can easily recommend Awn.

Small little cafe located in a strip mall off of 122 st. Plenty of parking spaces and their big…read moresign makes it easy to find. I received a gift card and decided to try it out. They serve breakfast, lunch, and have a few selections of hot/cold drinks. The menu is pretty small. I ordered a breakfast sandwich (the only one on the menu) which was almost $15. It was just the sandwich alone and it did not come with any sides. I went home and added my own sides. I ordered mine to go and it came in a tiny container. The sandwich was pretty good. It had a hearty/organic taste to it. Unfortunately because I ordered it to go, the egg yolk ran in the box making the sandwich soggy and messy. If I had known that I would've just ordered something else or came back when I had more time to sit in the cafe to enjoy it. Although enjoyable, the sandwich was a little small for the price and with no sides it's not something I'm itching to order again. I'd probably stop by for a drink though. The girls working the counter were very nice. There were a few tables and a bar by the window where you could sit.

I stopped by this shop in Phase 3 of WEM to check out the viral crunchy fruit pastries. The lady at…read morethe counter was very attentive and helped me select a pastry. I chose the crunchy raspberry. I was really impressed with the fresh and tart flavour of the raspberry filling. It was very tasty and complimented the light cake and white chocolate nicely.

Tisto's desserts in the WEM look visually impeccable. The desserts here seemed to be mostly…read moremousse-based. We tried Pistachio-cherry mousse dessert ($13.80) which resembles a green rubik cube with curved contour. Slicing it open revealed mousse with cherry jam embedded with a very thin layer of sponge cake layer below. I found the mousse heavy although it was well-balanced when eaten together with the cherry jam (nicely tart) and the cake-like layer underneath it (which unfortunately there was too little of). The green skin was taste neutral but does offer a little bit of texture respite from the mousse. I imagine a few bits of sliced almond or other crunch elements would have elevated this dessert. Cappuccino was well-made and worth the price.