This is definitely a classic spot in Sylvan Lake and one of those places you just always plan to…read morehit whenever you go to the lake. Who doesn't crave a cold ice cream after a hot day at the water?! Their variety of ice creams is fantastic, even seeing lactose free options. Everything from Maple Walnut, sherbets, bubblegum and pistachio. This trip we ordered a baby size ($3.60) chocolate mint (classic and good) and rocket fuel (similar to bubblegum in taste but maybe a bit more grape tasting); they were just the right size for the kids. And we also ordered single scoops ($5.15) of the wild spicy chocolate and churro (this was my top fav that we ordered, it was the hardest/coldest one so it didn't melt quite as fast either, but the Flavor was super unique and I love that spicy hit you get) and the pineapple sherbet( very refreshing and light, perfect for a hot summer day). The ice cream was really soft and seemed to melt extremely fast, wishing it was a bit colder/harder. But after knowing that I recommend you find a seat and eat it right after you order it. Service was fast, we didn't have to wait long to order and the staff were good about double checking flavor choices. Handing us each cone as they scooped it. These places also sell a variety of floating devices for some good lake time and Sylvan Lake memorabilia. Parking in Sylvan Lake is all pretty much payment required unless you park a few blocks away.

We stood in line for a good 15 minutes to choose from hundreds of ice cream flavors…read more I got root beer! Would like to try to the food sometime. Store sells longboards and other lake items (floaties, boogie boards, etc)

so gooooooooooddddd i went in 2023 and i got a milkshake it's was in the summer so good so many…read morememories with famliy

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! :)

Came here to check it out. Lots of parking in front of the store. Staff was not the friendliest but…read moreanother staff came out while my order was being made and was very friendly. No one else came in while I was there. Didn't look like they have a bathroom for customers. I tried the Ice scramble as they had a picture of it at the front counter. It look more than 5min to make. Want an interesting drink! Shaved ice flavored with a light syrup, chocolate sauce, and skim milk powder (?sweetened), with mini marshmallows on top (like 4 of them. I was surprised by how much I liked this drink. It was good kind of melted as well. Portion is a little too big for my preference. Not too sweet which I was surprised about. Would recommend for something totally unique!

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.

When it comes to chocolate, Purdy's is one of the best. The staff are very knowledgeable about the…read moreproduct. Though not one of the larger locations, this store is always well stocked. Staff are always very helpful and friendly.

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.

Absolutely delightful decor - all dark grey with accents of pink. Nicely done interior. Whole…read moreplace is really clean. The ladies room was actually a joy to use!! The service was very friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed the Fried Dumplings - delicious. We followed that with the Nutella Banana Coconut crepe. WOW!! Wish I could have eaten two. The various noodle bowls looked yummy. Be sure to give this cafe a try.

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

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.