We stopped in for brunch on a Saturday. They don't take reservations, so I would suggest making…read moresure you have a lot of time to dine if you come at a busy time. The service was good- servers were quick to take our order and refill coffee. The menu had many options for both breakfast and lunch. I ordered the Veggie Benny and it was delicious. The vegetables were fresh, the eggs were perfectly poached, and the hollandaise was smooth and tasty. I will be back!

I used to frequent the original restaurant with the original owners and it was amazing. I lived in…read morethe neighborhood and would go a few times a week. Then they sold. It was alright after but I just stopped by the one in St. Albert and it was not even remotely silimar to what it used to be - the food was bad. The veggies were soggy frozen diced mixed veggies that were cold and mushy. The gravy they used to be known for was tasteless. Sad to see it go downhill. To be fair it was still busy but no where near as good as it used to be. Won't be back.

Always busy but consistently good food and service. Reasonable prices. This one is great to…read moreintroduce new comers.

Arrived just after 9am on a Tuesday and it was busy, luckily we didn't have to wait for a table…read more Our server was lovely. We ordered the croque madame & speciality French toast. My meal (croque madame) was rather dry, I think if I chose my eggs medium instead of dry it would have been better, but ketchup saved the day. The hollandaise sauce is different as this one is sweet tasting. The server mentioned ask for it on the side so then I get more, and can dip. That was a good suggestion! Bathrooms were clean, and it's a unique aesthetic in there. Be aware of limited parking as there are many neighbouring businesses! This meal & a coffee was around $35

Easy to find via Google Maps. Only 10% full Monday night at 6:30PM. Brother made reservations but…read morethat was unnecessary per the lack of customers. Nice place, feels more upscale, more romantic. Nice patio too but it was going to rain so we opted to sit inside. Tried the Crispy Pickles. For $11 they were reasonably priced. Enough for 4 people as a small snack. Nice light batter, did not taste too greasy. Lovely dill dip. 9/10. I got the Honey Fried Chicken Sandwich with yam fries. Yam fries were 10/10 - super crispy, well salted. Chicken sandwich was a moist and well cooked but not very flavorful. Liked the honey taste. Not enough slaw in my opinion but the garlic mayo was nice. Bun was super soft and fresh. Overall not the best or worst chicken sandwich. 8/10. Friend got the Cure. Fries were cooked well. Bottom ones were a touch extra salty they reported. gravy was very nice and light. poached eggs were WAY overcooked and totally hard boiled. Friend got the Central Breakfast sandwich. Liked this. Egg was still a touch runny which was expected and desired. Too bad it does not come with any sides so friend was hungry after. Dessert we tried the House-made doughnuts. Tasted fresh (not piping hot htough). Cinnamon sugar coating was nice. Very doughy but not raw. Dip was super watery and tasteless. Would have preferred more smaller donuts to increase how much sugar topping you get per bite. Overall I would not get again as they were pretty meh.

Nice place, they don't really care about your personal dining experience. Unfortunately, they seem…read moreto be concerned about "turning over tables" quickly. This restaurant, even before you sit down, tells you that your table is reserved 5 1/2 hours later (sometimes they inform you it's reserved for the next day). Very strange, I guess they want you gone even before you sit down. At first, I thought our group got that special treatment, but no, the hostess makes sure every group shares in the awkward experience. This whole interaction sets the vibe for the service to follow, and yes, it's very strange. It's like the restaurant wants your business, but then doesn't want you even there. Interesting business operations plan. The food is alright, a little overpriced for the actual quality you are getting. Personally, avoid this place, it pretends to be sort of high-end, but it has ghetto service. Go to Earls instead, a restaurant that actually wants your business.

This was one of the highlights of our year! We came here for our anniversary…read more The atmosphere was sophisticated. The staff were friendly and attentive. And the food was absolutely amazing. I ordered the farro salad with chicken, it was hands down the best salad I have ever had! Every bite was different and you would think that too many items would make it confusing but it all worked together. Clearly an expert chef put that one together. Hubs had the black cod spaghetti with curry cream sauce, it was also amazing. It was definitely Asian fusion but it really worked! Our desserts were delicious, the butter cake was delicious and I'm not really a fan of cake. My creme brule was also good, standard vanilla, nothing exceptional but still good. All together a really wonderful experience and I would come back here in a heartbeat.

Ever wanted to feel like a prisoner? You know a place to get bad food? Maybe have some undeserved…read moreshame thrown at you and be held under duress?? Well, there is need to break the law! Just make your way to XIX. We went in on a Thursday evening and were seated in the lounge. The salad we ordered to share as an appie was good. Drinks were delicious. We ordered the Coconut Atlantic Salmon and the Tenderloin Steak medium rare. The salmon was good, but the steak was cooked beyond well done - so much so that it was chewy. I asked to have the steak sent back and ordered the Harvest Salad instead. After a little while, my partner was almost done their meal and my salad had not arrived, so I asked to have the order cancelled. The server said she would cancel it, then came back 5-10 minutes later to say that it was almost ready and asked if I still wanted it. By this point my partner was almost done with their meal. I said I'd still like it cancelled and ordered a dessert to take home. The server arrived after about another 5 minutes with a box. Thinking it was the dessert, I was about to ask for the bill, but she said it was the salad and I could take it or leave it. I told her I did not want it, she said she would leave it, and repeated that I could leave it if I wanted. The dessert came soon after along with the bill. The salad was still on the bill. I asked to have it removed and the server said she could not. She called over the manager who said they were not going to take it off the bill because I took too long to cancel it. I explained that I cancelled it, at least 5 minutes passed before it was "almost ready," and then it arrived another 5-10 minutes after that, so I did not want it, nor did I want to pay for it. She said they had already "comped" the steak so I had to pay for the salad. I told her there was nothing to "comp." The steak was inedible (I had one bite out of it and returned it), so not something to comp. It was an awful meal that no one should have to pay for. I had asked for the salad to be canceled, so again, I was not asking to have anything for free. My night was ruined, I was upset, and just wanted to leave. At this point, I didn't even care anymore, I told her I'd pay for the salad and wanted to go home. The manager said she'd ask the chef if he would take it off the bill. Again, I said no and asked for the bill with the salad so I could just leave, but she left anyway. What felt like at least another 10 minutes passed before she came back. This time she said the chef had taken the drinks off, but I had to pay for the salad. The whole experience was terrible, but the last bit felt like I was being held hostage. I wanted to pay and leave, but couldn't because they wouldn't give me the bill. We took our boxes and left. I still don't know what the point of all this was. Sure they don't want to loose money. Then why offer a steak you don't know how to cook? And, comp? Do they know what that means? There is nothing complementary about having inedible food you cannot eat taken off your bill. I ordered the salad and cancelled. I don't know how their kitchen works, even if I had taken too long to cancel, I did not deserve to be kept there after I agreed to pay for it. They took the drinks off and not the salad? I think the difference what $8. Does the $8 matter that much to them? Was it some deranged power move?? ... like a "haha, we won't let you have your way!" Oookay, you guys win! Guess I shouldn't argue with a guy who can't cook a steak. He must know better than me.

Place was 70% full Saturday 11AM. Huge menu. Staff were…read moresuper friendly and so many coffee refills. Socrates Signature Breakfast was great. Bacon was a little chewy/tough. Hasbrowns were 12/10 good. Sausage was too fatty for me but boyfriend loved. Pancakes were good and lots of syrup and butter offered. Meat Lovers Eggs Benny: so much food. Everything in it was excellant and boyfriend gave the hollandaise sauce 10/10. Overall excellant breakfast here.

Finally a restaurant without tv's and loud music. Our…read morewaitress attended to us with a good attitude and very promptly. Everyone was happy with the meals they had selected and our eggs were cooked to perfection.

I visited here while waiting for a friend at the walk-in clinic located in the same building. The…read morearea is bright, spacious, and clean. I enjoyed my flat white, which had notes of fruit and depth. Besides a full menu of coffee, other offerings include baked goods, soups, and sandwiches. A nice spot to visit if you're in St. Albert and especially if you're at the Sturgeon Medical Centre anyways.

Easily my favourite coffee shop of all time and I have done a lot of travelling! Great service and…read morean amazing Ruben and their Americano is 1 million times better than Starbucks Support Local!

Located along the Sturgeon River in a gorgeous Victorian-style house in St. Albert sits Riverbank…read moreBistro. Known for classic Canadian fare with a modern twist, this restaurant has been around since 2017 and has been St. Albert's most coveted date night spot ever since. Chef and owner Dan Ducharme has been in the game for a long time and his culinary vision is allowed to shine within Riverbank's historic walls. Using ingredients from the best local producers; such as seafood from Effing Seafoods (Rob is everyone's favourite fishmonger), whatever sparks inspiration at the St. Albert Farmers' Market, and of course beef and cheese from a producer that requires no introduction; Lakeside Farmstead, the plates at Riverbank Bistro promise fresh comfort food with an elevated air. In fact, it was Jeff Nonay (a name synonymous with quality) of Lakeside Farmstead who arranged for my dinner and I couldn't have been more excited to taste his famed products, prepared under Chef Ducharme's expertise. I visited on a Saturday evening and you certainly cannot miss the iconic building that Riverbank Bistro resides in. With its burgundy exterior and dramatic spires, this converted estate now contains several businesses, one of them being the restaurant. Perched along the river, you will be treated to idyllic views to accompany your meal. The inside of the dining room is refreshed and modern while carefully maintaining the original character that makes the building so special. Expect charcoal-wrapped banquettes, rustic wood, and statement lighting. Whisked to our comfortable table, it wasn't long before each and every other seat within view was occupied and the room was filled with the din of happy diners. Our server was exceedingly prompt and professional, revealing that we would be treated to a special five-course chef's table experience. I absolutely could not wait to get started. Chef Ducharme himself made the time to greet us at our table, narrowly escaping the intensity of his busy kitchen. He managed to personally deliver our dishes, describing each one and its ingredients with care. What a unique privilege! I'm a cocktail girl and had to begin my adventure with a Strawberry Vanilla Mojito (Fresh strawberries, Bumbu rum, vanilla liqueur, mint, lime - $16.00), prepared by the skilled barstaff. Perfect to sip on while reminiscing on the summer that just was, I enjoyed this fresh and fruity take on a classic. Muddled strawberries and mint leaves mixed playfully with the flavours of vanilla and lime. Just my kind of drink! The first course to arrive was a showstopper; Quahog Clams sourced by St. Albert's own Effing Seafoods. Served in a kimchi broth that was made with sun-dried tomato and saffron then dotted with emerald-coloured chive oil, this dish was bursting with big umami flavour! The portion consisted of a generous number of clams, each one large and juicy. However, it was the perfectly executed broth that I could have lived in. The provided triangles of sourdough were necessary for sopping up every last delicious drop. Next to arrive was a beautiful Fall Risotto, showcasing the best ingredients of the season. This unique risotto was made with a grain similar to barley or farro instead of traditional Arborio rice. Not only did this create an innovative and Canadian twist on a classic dish but the larger grains delivered a rustic plate. Each bite was chewy and nutty which was highlighted perfectly by the bright orange pieces of tender kabocha squash throughout. Mustard and sunflower seed added texture, while the housemade chicken jus (inspired!) brought decadence. The pickled components went a far way to achieve balance. Delicate curls of greens sat atop it all along with a sprinkling of Alpine cheese from Lakeside Farmstead. Each bite was rich and delicious, taking the concept of a warm fall comfort dish and elevating it to something thoughtful and elegant. Truly autumn in Alberta on a plate. The third course consisted of a Strawberry Sorbet palate cleanser which was a great way to pause and refresh the meal after the starter courses. Served with lemon zest and basil, the perfectly spherical scoop was sitting in a small pool of extra virgin olive oil. Beautifully fragrant, this sorbet was ultra creamy with very few ice crystals. A perfect match to my Strawberry Vanilla Mojito cocktail as well! Then it was time for the main dishes and they were more than what we could have wished for! Two gorgeous, high-quality, well-marbled, Nonay Strip Loin Steaks, each cooked to a medium-rare perfection. Each plate was accompanied by Lakeside Farmstead Fromage Blanc mash (their beef and cheese on one plate - chef's kiss!), sautéed spinach and mushrooms, and a black garlic jus. The really cool part was that each steak had been dry-aged for a different amount of time and it was very neat to taste and compare the difference that 40 days makes. First up is the 80 Day Dry-Aged Strip Loin Steak. Visually, it was very evident that this

Great service, I had the garlic shrimp, and he chose the soup of the day- butternut squash. Both…read morewere enjoyable, although he found the soup a tad on the sweet side. My shrimp was excellent, flavourful and perfectly cooked. Amanda was an excellent hostess to us, giving us our space, yet being there when we needed her. My guy's duck was very tasty, not dry, and perfectly cooked. My beef rib, was melt-in-the-mouth delicious. Our espresso and late were unimpressive, slightly watery, and with somewhat stale or pre-ground beans. My latte was made with 2%. We had crème brûlée for dessert, and our special occasion was recognized. This place is rather pricey, but worth it for a special occasion.

Huge menu - so huge, I had a hard time deciding. There is a selection of pancakes, French toast,…read morewaffles, various breakfast creations like avocado toast and bowls, and for those wanting something more lunch-like there are burgers and other meals. I went with the pancakes, eggs, potato combo with meat, substituting turkey bacon for the bacon and sausage (for a surcharge). The portion was as huge as the menu. I could not even finish those two epic pancakes. The eggs were cooked to perfection and the potatoes were crispy and delicious. Service was also friendly. I would definitely come here again to try something else.

Large portions, especially for kids menu. Service good and coffee always available. Have been…read morehere several times with family and service is consistent. Place is always busy and staff hussle. Only downside is lack of parking nearby.

Looking for a diner experience with top notch food and a lot of it for a fair price? You just…read moredescribed Rockin' Robyn's to a T! We would go back in a heartbeat, just need to sleep off the food coma for a while. It's bright and airy in spite of the smallish space and the amount of booths and tables, oh and you can sit at the counter. The walls and ceiling are covered in memorabilia, concert banners and what not. The place was absolutely hopping at 12:45 PM, but we were sat in a booth right away. Waters dropped moments later, asked if we needed coffee, tea or whatever else you wanted to drink. Our server was fantastic, explaining and educating us as we were first timers. The food came out piping hot very quickly and our tea ordered after the food was dropped came in a large teapot and hot just like at home. The clubhouse, which I did not have, has house made ham and turkey according to our server. My corn beef had slices of corn beef that did not taste house made, but the sheer volume of meat I couldn't finish, the eggs were cooked perfectly. K's Mexicasa omelette was excellent with the Mexican meat the star. I know why the place is consistently full, it's that good. Definite redo when back in West Edmonton

We came here on a holiday Monday after an hour and a half hike in cool fall weather. We wanted…read moresomething comforting and filling and our breakfasts hit the spot. The corned beef has had mashed potatoes which is different from what I'm used to but it was tasty nonetheless. My husband substituted the pancakes in his meal for pan fried potatoes. The place was super busy even though it was around 2pm and was still packed when we left. They seated us quickly as we were willing to sit at a table but we could've waited for a booth. The servers were friendly and fast which was perfect for us as I needed to get to an appointment. It's a relatively small restaurant with many patrons. It's definitely got that old diner vibe which is always fun once in a while. If you're looking for a solid, traditional diner experience, you can't for wrong with Rockin' Robyn's.