A great place to spend time both during busy weekdays and lazy weekends. A great place to stop, take a deep breath, enjoy the moments of life and move on. Friendly atmosphere, good and high-quality coffee, excellent service. Thank you guys ‍ . , , . , , ‍. read more

Dirtbag Café - a cup of coffee on a saucer - Cafes Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

I'm updating my review from the prepandemic version. Sadly the Dirtbag café is but a shadow of its former self. They used to have all sorts of unique and interesting foods. Now there was just one type of a breakfast sandwich and one type of a dessert square. I think that there were some cookies too. The breakfast sandwich is small but so is the price. It was fine but not like the Dirtbag used to offer. I had drip coffee which was also fine. Unchanged is that the building is shared with the rock climbing place called Boulder. Now this is important, you can park where the signs say Boulder (climbing or rock wall?) because they are the same owners. Just make sure that you register your license plate. One other thing that is unchanged is the varied and comfortable seating. If you need a place to work with your laptop, this is a good choice. If you looking for lunch, look elsewhere. We arrived on Wednesday at a few minutes before noon so they don't seem to be catering to the lunch crowd. read more

Dirtbag Café - A breakfast sandwich. - Cafes Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

I adore the fact that there's a nifty café tied to a bouldering gym XD Nice laid-back hipster environment but open to all :) I actually really like hefty wooden coffee tables near the main door, with nice cushy chairs/couches, and a variety of other seating arrangements throughout the space (tall tables & chairs, low tables, loveseats, etc). Really emphasizes that 'groovy' down-to-earth vibe ;) The staff reflect the atmosphere of the space as well, being pretty friendly and easy-going (couple of jokesters in the mix haha). I've seen a dog in here before so I think it might be dog-friendly...?? (may need to double-check that point) Haven't tried the food items yet but the breakfast menu looks delicious! The white hot chocolate drink I requested was sipped slowly to enjoy and savor said flavor, which I enjoyed! A little pricey for some things but the location being near a university downtown may have some influence there lol. However! They have officially brought back open-mic night after a brief hiatus - now every Monday night! Gotta check it out! read more

Dirtbag Café - a mug of milk and notebook on a wooden table - Cafes Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Who doesn't love a cozy cafe? I know that I'm always on the lookout for a comfortable spot to get a nice coffee and some tasty treats. Dirtbag Café is pretty unique because you'll find them located inside of a rock climbing gym in Central McDougall (just north of downtown) called Boulders Climbing. So if you're into rock climbing and cafes, this is truly the place for you. VUE Weekly voted Dirtbag Café as #1 Best Coffee Shop 2018 and #1 Best Chili 2018. However, much to my dismay, they no longer sell the chili. I visited the cafe for lunch on a chilly Thursday afternoon and was immediately enveloped by the warmth of the space upon entering. The cafe is quite large and streams of sunbeams pour in from all of the windows. There are plenty of tables as well as comfy couches for seating, tons of mixed wood, pops of turquoise, and edison bulbs hanging from everywhere. The space is extremely bright and there are live plants... It's all very fresh and lovely. When you're inside of the cafe section you would never know that there is a climbing gym just around the corner. We paid a visit to the counter to place our order, then grabbed a table. The staff was friendly and it wasn't long before our drinks were up and our food began to arrive. First: coffee. The cafe makes a bunch of smoothies but I was definitely in a coffee mood and went straight for the Mocha ($5.25 for small), which is always my jam. First of all, their mugs are adorable and I loved the perfect branding. Secondly, this was a great coffee! It wasn't too sweet and I liked the robust, creamy flavour from the coffee and chocolate. I'm no coffee expert but I can usually tell when a coffee is "good." This one was very nice and I would certainly order it again. Dirtbag gets their coffee from Roasti Coffee Co. in Sherwood Park and I absolutely appreciated seeing that they're using a local roaster for their beans. I feel like Edmonton has really stepped up its coffee game in recent years and it's very cool to see. Next, because I couldn't have chili, I wanted to try something that was more of a full-on food item. The Breakfast Sandwich (Egg and cheese on our house-baked cheddar chive biscuit - $5.00) seemed like a great option and quite unique to the cafe itself. You could also add bacon for $1, which I went ahead and did. This was a great breakfast sandwich. It came out warm and the biscuit really was the star. Soft and crumbly, I loved the texture and the big cheddar flavour was totally there. A breakfast sandwich on a biscuit is just good!! Inside was a cheesy, fluffy egg and salty cured bacon. The sandwich was simple but really gave me everything that I could have possibly wanted. Plus the price is pretty reasonable. I'd grab one of these any day. Lastly, I wanted to try something sweet and was easily sold on the Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie ($3.00). This was a good cookie. Soft and chewy, with little crunches of peanuts throughout. I liked the added oatmeal for texture and the whole thing was packed with peanut butter flavour, which I love. You can't go wrong with a solid cookie like this. I enjoyed my visit to Dirtbag Café a lot. Their laid-back and comfortable atmosphere is almost the best part because it really feels like a place that you can settle into. The coffee was very good and so was the food. I would like to see a bit more for food options (bring back the chili so that I can try it!) but I would also say that they're doing a pretty great job with what they have right now. This is a perfect spot for a cozy afternoon and worth a try. read more

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This place is optimal chill. Let's talk about the fact that they've combined a bouldering gym with a cute cafe right behind Grant MacEwan - so strategic to give today's youth a nice place to hang out. They are well set up to accommodate large study/chill time groups with large tables and movable chairs. I had a pumpkin spice latte with their house-made syrup which was delicious, so delicious that my mom got one herself when she came to pick me up after having a sip of mine even though she was in a rush. I like their branded goods too. I find it quite ironic that they call themselves dirtbag cafe because I feel like the crowd that frequents the establishment is indeed not dirtbaggish in any way. read more

Dirtbag Café - Pumpkin spice latte - Cafes Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

A really cool place to grab a coffee or something small to eat. We went there after rockclimbing and got a couple smoothies. They were good. I was also impressed their unique menu and that they had many healthy, vegetarian options. Some other menu items are smoothies, cookies, energy balls, salads etc. Their coffee is pretty delicious too. I also like how they only carry independent craft beer from Alberta and BC. I would definitely recommend checking this place out read more

Dirtbag Café - Mmmmm - Cafes Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Today marks my 4th visit to this hidden gem. Tucked behind Grant MacEwan, it is certainly a cozy corner to find a great cup of espresso-based coffee or a homemade treat! So far I've had naught but Americanos (my tried and true gold standard test for any coffee shop is whether not they're good enough to drink black!) or herbal tea. Both impressed me (clearly, I keep going back :P). I can't speak to the climbing gym housed in the same building, or their food (yet). However, everything smells divine, and while it was a busier, there doesn't seem to be an overwhelming lunch crowd (yet). There are a selection of seats: a bar by a window, regular tables and some comfy armchairs! The atmosphere is bright (LOTS of windows) and homey; it insinuates "live music lives here" and "we drink craft beer". Overall my interactions with the baristas have always been friendly... and it doesn't seem to take too many visits to fill up a loyalty stamp card :D read more

Ordered the breakfast sandwich which was really tasty but extremely high priced for what you get. Drip coffee was good but not too sure about the cleanliness of the place. Staff was okay. Not very friendly though. I would go back for the coffee but not for the food. read more

Dirtbag Café - Breakfast sandwich. (biscuit 2" diameter) - Cafes Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Best lemonade ever! When we went they had OG, mango, mixed berries and blueberry lemonade. So many types and very tart. It was my favorite. I haven't tried other items on their menu but I plan to go back! read more

The food is awesome! Try the chilli, it was voted best chilli in Edmonton for the Golden Fork Awards 2017. read more

Dirtbag Café - Falafel burger and potato leek soup! - Cafes Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Love this place. The owners and staff are friendly, lovely people who bend over backwards to make your visit spectacular.

I think the name is apt. The main focus is the climbing gym and the cafe seems more of an after thought. All in all, I would have given it 4 stars for the experience...nothing special, not a lot of plugs for lap tops, seating is not very comfortable but off the beaten path... but the prices did not match. They are way over charging for food and drink with all things considered. read more

Why am I broke? Climbing and craft beer ain't cheap. Epic selection- perfect for relaxing with an issue of Alpinist after wearing myself out in the gym. read more

This place is brutal. The name serves it well. I'm guessing because I am not a "bro" there for my protein shake, protein bar and beef jerky they don't need to acknowledge me. The decor is alright. A bit sloppy possible not done being put together, feels very empty. The menu is hurting. They have like 7 items on the menu and didn't even know they didn't have what I paid for. I got a chicken wrap that was mayo mixed with a sesame sauce. Nasty. The peppermint mocha was cold so that was disappointing as well. I would never go back here. Many places around downtown and the area that are wayyyyy better! See you never DIRT BAGS! read more

One of the best beer selections in Edmonton, and it is constantly changing. I recommend going when they have a cask night. A lot of amazing Alberta brewers are bringing in one off brews. read more

Really good light food, fantastic coffee and a great variety of micro brews. Conveniently close to Macewan (barely a minutes walk) Rogers place and the rest of the up and coming downtown area. All around really good vibes for studying, meeting some friends, or getting a couple amazing beers before an event at rogers place. read more

This quaint place is located behind MacEwan University and it good for a quick bevy and a snack. When I went there was no line up, tons of seating, and they have a variety of bevy's to choose from. Cool place to hit up if you wanna sit down for a drink with a friend outside of a packed chain coffee shop. read more

Good food and drinks in a nice atmosphere. The milk in the espresso based drinks is way too hot, scalds you on first sip and tastes burnt. Understandable since this is not a standalone cafe but an easy fix. Great specials and the sandwiches are pretty solid. read more

Thees cafee haz good food an serviz. It alzo haz a climbing gym. However the leemon loaf was not quite very freshhh. Mazzie moot would be very prood and it is pronouncce yogut. Not yogurt! This is typed in a brightish accent. Silver is pronounced seeeeeelverrrrrrrrr! Would reccomend this cafee to everyone! =) read more