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    District Cafe & Bakery

    3.8 (114 reviews)
    ModerateCafes, Bakeries
    Open 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Vanessa M.

    Cute cafe downstairs of a corporate building. Natural light through the windows, they don't turn on any lights, so it's a bit on the darker side... Girls were quite busy, I ordered a breakfast sandwich (egg, bacon, apple chutney, aioli, greens) $9, it was served on a thick focaccia loaf, more bread than I liked, but it was good, not worth $9. I ordered a raspberry/rhubarb pie that was overly sweet and a side of fresh fruit. Cute place, felt a bit overpriced. Will try a coffee next time.

    The view toward the order section.
    Glen B.

    I'm just updating my rating to five stars because they give free refills and because I can't think of anything to improve. Perhaps it's a little loud but at 69 decibels it's not bad. I had the breakfast Burrito this time and it was excellent. It looked small at first but it filled me up nicely. You have to pay for parking but at this end of downtown parking is usually easy to find. If you are downtown and looking for place for a well made breakfast, brunch or lunch, you should definitely consider District Café. The coffee is delicious too (did I mention that refills are free?). They have one large table in the back that can be reserved for groups, otherwise it's best for groups of no more than four people.

    Bravas
    Ingrid G.

    A really great place for a Saturday or Sunday brunch. They have toned down at their menu now their menu consist of things such as bagels with cream cheese, homemade granola, muffins cookies, breakfast sandwiches etc. So it's definitely a light brunch place. They have an assortment of coffees. They do have milk alternatives such as oat milk They also have a great patio. I recommend the mushroom truffle Breakfast sandwich it was delicious. Unfortunately they don't have very many options for vegans perhaps a homemade granola with oat milk but I'm not sure if they add honey to the granola.

    Breakfast Bravas
    Kristyn C.

    Exceeded expectations. A nice surprise. After returning to Edmonton after living in Europe the past 10 years, I've been on a bit of a quest for a place like this: fresh, modern, with food that tastes better than it looks (and it looks good, too). It has great vegetarian choices which are composed dishes rather than sides without meat. I ordered the Breakfast Bravas and a filter coffee. The coffee, weak when it was a promised dark roast, was probably what I needed as it was my fourth cup of the day. However, all was made up for when my food arrived. In a dish suggesting quality, and cutlery that hasn't been around the block, I was further excited by the spray of alternative greens poking out throughout the dish. Full of flavour: salt, fat, acid, and heat, I felt fully satisfied with my experience. District definitely has the potential to be a pretentious flop in vibe and appearance, but it proudly delivered for my Sunday brunch. Excited to return on another occasion to check what else it has to offer.

    Tony B.

    Sunday brunch. This is the place. I generally order the breakfast bowl which is $15. It's a hearty mix of potato's, cherry tomatoes and sprouts. A poached egg is included and 3-4 strips of bacon can be added for $3. The meal is filling but District Cafe receives 4 stars because the service and wait time aren't managed well. Wait times and extraordinary long and staff need to smile and be more enthusiastic.

    The chai with a cherry crumble (desert special of the day)
    Nicole M.

    I definitely feel as though you'll get a bang out of your buck at this place. It is on the more expensive side but I find it's worth it! It's again a restaurant/cafe style where you don't just walk up order coffee - they bring you menus and you order at a table. So a little different , but it's pretty well organized so you don't feel awkward ordering off a menu at a cafe. I ordered a chai and their dessert special which was a cherry crumble and wow were they ever good. It was probably the best chai I've had to be honest and the crumble was really nice too - warm and tasty! The waiters are really nice and attentive, they're always smiley and energetic! I went later in the evening and the workers ended up bringing out candles to put on all the tables which I thought was so cute All in all it's a really nice cafe , on the more expensive side but worth it!

    Mother's Day Bunch...
    Vicki M.

    I came here for Mother's Day with my husband and toddler. First-off, if you have a stroller you will likely have to place it elsewhere as the space is narrow and there is virtually no room between tables. Luckily we were able to snag a table at the end of the long bench so our stroller sat happily beside us. Having been here several times before, we ordered similar items to ones we've had before and found that the quailty this time round, had deteriorated. My husband ordered the breakfast sandwich - usually his egg is runny yet this time it was soft cooked. I ordered the sausage breakfast sandwich on a biscuit - it was difficult to eat as the biscuit crumbled easily and worst of all - the edge of the egg whites was oddly hard and plasticky - to the point where it was inedible. The fruit salad we ordered was nothing special - the pineapple pieces weren't cut with care so many still had the pokey eyes I had to pick out for my baby and there was no extra touch like mint from what I remember of previous fruit salads. The rice pudding (warm) was also disappointing - usually my husband and I fight over it and this time we found it unremarkable and even ended up leaving some behind. Service was also disappointing - no one was overly friendly. Although our order was taken and dishes removed, there was no acknowledgement of Mother's Day nor even any attempt to get to know their diners. Oh well. We'd be hard pressed to return again - even if it's in our neighborhood. C'est la vie.

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    Jonny M.

    It took me forever to figure out a place to go for my birthday dinner but after much hemming and hawing, I settled on District Cafe. They're the newest of Nate Box's empire (Little Brick, Elm Cafe and Burrow are the others). I've never been before although people rave about their brunch and pastries. We came on a Saturday evening and surprisingly, it wasn't very busy. I'm not sure if people know they're open for dinner (my friends that have been had no clue) but it's nice to see they're open late (11:00pm Friday and Saturday!). I made a reservation a few days earlier and they set aside a few tables in the back for our group. The patio area outside looked great with 4-5 umbrella covered tables. The service was friendly but slow. Must be because they're not used to big groups coming in. That being said, the inside is spacious with plenty of seating and decor is what I'm going to call refined hipster. - Blindman kettle sour #8 (summer & centennial) ($8.00) - light, drinkable and a touch of sourness. First time trying their #8 batch. I'm a fan. - Rattlesnake ($12.50) - Cassis bramble ($12.50) - Roast eggplant ($13.00) - ricotta was fresh. An interesting way to introduce eggplant to the masses. - Hand cut pasta ($19.00) - Litaly said this reminded him of kraft dinner but everyone else, including me, thought it was good. Pasta was al dente and sauce wasn't too creamy. - Flat iron steak ($20.00) -guys, guys, guys; they BLOWTORCH the steak! The steak was a perfect medium rare. Everyone loved it. - Sous-vide chicken breast ($19.00) - to quote Litaly: "this $hit's tender". I couldn't say it any better. You'll never want to eat chicken breast any other way. So tender and juicy. Another delightful dish. - Patatas bravas ($12.00) - a few people said this reminded them of poutine but with a tomato sauce. Good but quite rich. - West coast manilla clams ($18.00) - didn't have a taste but it smelled heavenly! - Chocolate chip cookie ($2.50) - good but not what I would get from the pastry options. - Salted caramel chocolate cake ($7.00) - I'm not a huge chocolate cake fan but this portion was massive. I had a bite and it wasn't bad. Didn't taste the salted caramel. More chocolatey. - Coconut cream pie ($10.00) - their pies change daily but damnnnn, this was SO good. Crust? Good. Filling was incredibly light, airy and not too sweet. Bonus, this was huge; you could easily share this between several people. - Mocha ($5.50) - a couple people grabbed coffee drinks at the end of our meal. Mocha for Swanger. - Cappuccino ($4.25) - Cappuccino for Litaly. They both had some neat coffee art. Happy everyone liked the place and I'll be back again to try brunch/lunch.

    Michael U.

    Items Selected: Cinnamon Roll with a Side of Icing Blueberry Almond Muffin Molasses Cookie Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Pain au Chocolate Warm Rice Pudding with Coconut Milk, Orange Zest, Sauteed Strawberries, Blueberries Located near the Capitol, where trees still-hung with Christmas lights greet early morning commuters to a traffic jam and prohibitive parking rules, District Café & Bakery was an easy choice for breakfast after its sister Little Brick provided some excellent French Toast and Rice Pudding just 21-hours prior, the baking here much improved compared to the Café and General Store concept, though the office building space lacks the charm. Owned by Nate Box, both his cadre of local restaurants and the floorplan of District Café & Bakery recently expanded, it was with several suits enjoying Lattes along with the daily news that I entered the lengthy space with a long counter of Pastries and to-go choices, dine-in orders placed through a hirsuit young man in flannel before taking a seat, the five baked goods quickly placed before me with another comforting bowl of warm Rice Pudding soon to arrive, this time with fresh Berries as opposed to Little Brick's Apples. Seeing cookies fresh from baking sheets being placed on shelves as I'd waited in line, and thus happy to give them a chance even though the Oatmeal-Chocolate Chip failed to wow before, this version was slightly improved by way of more Chips and a softer center, the richly spiced Molasses round far more successful as it offered a whole lot of stretch beneath the exterior lightly dusted in granulated Sugar. Generally pleased by a Pain au Chocolate, the still-warm center gooey while laminated layers packed a lot of butter but not much flaky crunch, District's Blueberry Almond Muffin trumped the Scone from Little Brick in terms of texture expectations, though it was still slight on Fruit, while the Cinnamon Roll served with a sidecar of frosting featured a moist Brioche without a lot of intrinsic sweetness, thus allowing diners to customize it to their liking.

    Salumi sandwich with chai latte and a ginger cookie
    Nicole A.

    Love this cafe! It was so sunny and had cute decor - good for catching up with a friend over coffee or getting some work done! I had the salumi sandwich with a chai latte and a ginger cookie. The salumi sandwich had cured ham and spicy aioli and jam and walnuts with some green sprouts! The spicy aioli with the jam was a great combination of flavours and the walnuts added some extra crunch. It was really delicious! The chai latte was perfectly spiced and sweetened as well! The ginger cookie was soft and yummy! Loved the atmosphere and food here! Would highly recommend

    Really delicious chai
    Bonnie A.

    In a nutshell, District has great lattes and I really enjoyed their chai. The service was pretty decent when I visited. Only minor quibble was we ordered large drinks and were given small. The food was hit or miss. The waffles looked amazing, and my friend confirmed they were. I ordered the fruit bowl ($6) with yogurt for ($2). While I enjoy their house made yogurt, paying $6 for a bowl of fruit that was 90% watermelon was a bit of a let down. I also had a sour cherry almond muffin. It was average. My friend seems to enjoy the scones. The waffle benny on the menu was tempting, but it seemed a bit overpriced as it did not come with any side of significance (ie. protein or fruit). Overall, I don't think I'd come here just for brunch, but I can definitely return for a drink and light snack with a friend. It'd also be great for a late night latte as we have pretty slim pickings for late night coffee shops in Edmonton.

    District Coffee Co.
    Cindy N.

    District Coffee Co. opened its doors to downtown's caffeine addicts this week. If you're one of them, you've probably already been. Sharon (Only Here for the Food) detailed their family and friends event last week which got me even more excited to try. I will disclose this first and foremost: I'm no coffee expert. Nowhere near. I like a cup of cream and sugar with a side of coffee, although I was a former coffee addict in my university years. Since then, I have mastered cutting down to a cup of hot chocolate in the winter months. That didn't stop me from waking up early for a coffee date with Joe yesterday though! That is correct, I live in the north side of town, drove in with downtown traffic, grabbed a coffee, and drove back to write this and go to work... in St. Albert. Hashtag, foodieproblems. Located on 109 St and 100 Ave in the Peace Hills Trust Building and neighbor to the Italian restaurant Allegro, the District Coffee Co. storefront is a little shy. I blame the dark, reflective mirrors. It would be nice if they have completely clear mirrors so pedestrians could see the hustle and bustle! Hopefully when the snow melts and it gets warmer it will be a bit clearer and if they place patio tables outside, it will promote traffic. Or word of mouth is fine too. Whatever works. The coffee shop is small, accommodating only two tables and a long bar stool counter top for "to stay-ers". I was hoping for cozy seating, much like the past Mercer Warehouse's ROAST Coffeehouse and downtown's Transcend (may they rest in peace), but it seems like their mainstay will be to get people in and out. Coffee, coffee, coffee. They do offer freshly baked pastries, sandwiches, soups, and pot pies for lunch. I agree with Sharon, loved the fact that they pay attention to little details, from souvenir Alberta plates to wooden trays. They feature Calgary's Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roast, as opposed to their sister business, Elm Cafe's 49th Parallel Coffee from Vancouver. I ordered a latte to go, as did Joe. Great coffee from my perspective; Joe agreed, and I'd like to think he knows more about coffee than I do since he's one of those downtown caffeine addicts. I was interested in trying the baked goodies! So much selection and all looked delicious. We decided on a lemon meringue pie to start, obviously the best way to start breakfast right? Yum! Joe would have preferred a thinner crust but the lemon custard was on the looser side, so I disagree. That would just compromise pie integrity! Joe also took a cinnamon bun to go for work, but I managed to steal a bite. The glaze was hardened and made the exterior into a sticky toffee (wash that down with coffee!), but the bun itself was very well done. I recommended Joe to maybe reheat it in the microwave for a few seconds to see if the glaze would re-melt. I saved the best for last. Brittney was the first to tell me about the toasted marshmallow rice krispie, having tried it earlier in the week. "That toasted marshmallow rice krispie was so good, I sent an inappropriate text to a friend." I second her opinion! The rice krispie itself isn't too sweet, and the marshmallow topping was nice and fluffy. I liked this the best of all three pastries we ordered. Joe even said he would come back to District Coffee Co. just for this. Winner! Thanks for tweeting about it Britt! The back section is dedicated to a long counter for their baking. Whatcha making there... ? A nice concept and a great way to showcase as downtown-ers wait for their coffee. We were there for only 15 minutes as Joe had to head off to work but in that time, I can tell you a steady stream of people were picking up their morning cup of joe. Beautiful cafe and I hope they extend their hours for the weekend as that's the only time I'm in downtown! Next time I want to try their pot pie! Congratulations to District Coffee Co. and welcome. What do you think YEG? Give it a try and support local businesses and maybe you won't miss that "Play Again" Roll Up the Rim cup!

    Beef pot pie, breakfast sandwich and fruit salad
    Jaime M.

    I love this family of restaurants (District, Elm Cafe and Little Brick). We went for brunch and ordered the breakfast sandwich and beef pot pie. The sandwich was delicious with bacon, tomato, argula and a runny fried egg on focacia. The pot pie was good - the pastry was flaky and the filling was nicely flavoured. We also had the fruit salad, which was mostly melon and apple, but still delicious due to the honey sauce on it. I loved the vibe and the service. My only complaint was that as we were walking out, we saw a table eating these delicious desserts I hadn't seen on the menu and wasn't offered by my server. I'll be going back to investigate that!

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    3.8(12 reviews)
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    So I grabbed a fruit cocktail cake from Hong Kong Bakery. It was Chinatown Dining week. Which is…read moresuch good bang for your buck. Also, it gives highlight to an delicious food scene, which otherwise can be overlooked because of the area of town that Chinatown is located in. I really believe in the area, and even if it is not Chinatown Dining Week, I still go there often because the food is amazing (at numerous places on 96th street), and the families who have food establishments are really friendly, and care about they do. The staff here are friendly and care about what they do, (as all of the other locations on the street), but english is not their first language, so be patient! The women here running the bakery were fantastic, but we needed to do some charades to get what we wanted. Our fruit cocktail cake was only 20 bucks (for downtown dining week, it is slightly higher regularly), which is cheaper than many Costco cakes. It was so delicious. Light and fluffy, full of fruit and delectable whipped cream. I am not a super sweet fan, but I had three pieces of cake the first night. So lovely. They also have a tonne of other baked goods that are worth checking out. You should. Check out Chinatown. Check out the food. And check out the people that are in this resilient community.

    Lots of good baked goods to get here, including buns filled with sweet and savoury goodness, egg…read moretarts, and cakes. I don't think I have had something here that I didn't think was ok to good. My issue the last time was that they add the prices in their head and didn't issue a receipt. They usually use a calculator but I don't recall if they ever give a receipt from the til. This time they didn't use and charged almost $30 for baked goods, which I think was a few dollars off. My suggestion is if you go, add up the items beforehand or ask for a receipt to ensure the price charged is what it should be.

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    Fruit cocktail cake. So delicous!

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    The Art of Cake

    The Art of Cake

    4.2(71 reviews)
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    Went with a group last Sunday to celebrate, and had booked a table for one of their tea party days…read morea few weeks before. It's the first time I went there, as we usually go somewhere else like Hotel Macdonald, and I can tell you right off the bat that the one offered by The Art of Cake is much MUCH better! Their shabby chic decor is absolutely adorable and tasteful! The tables were decently spaced and lighting warm and bright. The staff were also super sweet when chatting and checking in on us during the course of our tea party. The menu was mouthwatering. Other tea parties, while sticking to bite sized portions, also stuck with scant fillings/toppings and little variety that always left me feeling like I should go for a burger run after. The Art of Cake's was not only as generous as they can be with the fillings in the bite sized portions, they were also varied and left my palette (and stomach) leaving well satisfied. Their plating and food presentation was fantastic and pleasing to the eye. It left me feeling reluctant to bite into some of the pieces because they were too cute and perfect! Would definitely recommend, and would go again!

    We got the Chocolate cake with Raspberry Buttercream. Cake was beautifully designed and decorated…read more Decorations are edible but not even a little tasty - we wish the white square that the message came on was white chocolate instead of non-tasty ?fondant. Chocolate cake was 12/10 moist and rich and delicious but 3 of 4 of us did not like the Raspberry Buttercream.

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    The Art of Cake - Chocolate cake with Raspberry Buttercream.

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    Popular Bakery - Winterfest on 118 Avenue. January 13, 2018.

    Popular Bakery

    3.5(13 reviews)
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    Popular Bakery has it's name cut out for it, on the corner with it's big bold black sign with 3…read moredifferent names making it super confusing for any newbies out here. I didn't quite know what to expect walking in, if it was more of a takeout bakery style or a sit down and enjoy sandwich and chicken eatery? Well, we got to try it out and 100% more of a take out shop than anything else. Similar setup to Handy with breads and desserts displayed on the center glass counter display with a few shelves on the side acting as a mini market, the backboard had a few food food items but nothing special. The space is roomier with plenty of seating, but with a feeling of more of a concrete room as opposed to being more welcoming as Handy. We left with a few Portuguese tarts and they were cold? She didn't offer to warm them up or anything either, so my cold tarts were pretty disappointing. Though the filling did taste really good. Maybe we need to visit again on a busier peak time for some better service? Not in a rush to try this place again though.

    Popular Bakery is many things - including living up to its name. It is a bakery, grocery store,…read moresandwich shop, cafe, and hang out, all in one. Located on Alberta Avenue, Popular Bakery fits well into the multicultural atmosphere of the area as a Portuguese bakery and restaurant. One of the few places where one can sit with a cup of coffee and enjoy conversation with friends (except when community coffeehouse The Carrot is open), Portuguese Bakery sells fresh baked goods, sandwiches made to order, and a few hot entree items such as Portuguese flame-grilled chicken and pork. A cooler contains a variety of beverages, both domestic and imported from Portugal, and there are a few short aisles of groceries, again, mostly Portuguese. Despite being large and spacious, tables are precious few. I can imagine this place getting very full at lunch time, and doing a mostly take-out business. I was there around four in the afternoon, and the tables were around half full, mostly with older Portuguese men and women sitting around enjoying coffee and pastries, speaking in their mother tongue. My server was Portuguese, and I really felt like I had stepped into another culture - which is exactly what I want when I am visiting an ethnic establishment. I ordered a quarter chicken meal with french fries (my other choice was rice) and a salad (which comes with the meal). I was asked if I wanted my food served regular or spicy and I opted for regular. My food was brought out to me a few minutes later, and consisted of a large plate almost overflowing with chicken, fries, and salad. The salad was a mix of vegetables in a light, almost Italian style vinagrette with a bit of a salty kick to it. The fries were average, but crispy. I thought perhaps they might make their own here, but I was wrong. The chicken, however, was the star of the show. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, the meat was infused with a tangy season mix in oil, accented with salt and garlic. The grilled flavour of the chicken came through as well. Instead of giving me an entire dark or white quarter, I had a wing, a chunk of thigh, and two chunks of white meat. I enjoyed the variety, and it also made the meal easier to eat. For dessert, I decided to try one of the many tempting treats in the bakery's showcase. An egg tart is a standard Portuguese favourite of mine and they were here, but looked rather burned. Some of the other items, such as danishes, eclairs, and other pastries looked delicious, but a bit too much to follow the meal I had. I opted for what looked like a smaller dessert - a slice of caramel pudding. As soon as my server handed me the plate, I thought my arm would drop. It was heavy for such a small slice! I also had a cup of coffee to accompany my dessert and keep me occupied as I finished reading a book. The pudding reminded me of the filling of an egg tart, very firm in texture. The caramel part was probably the light syrup at the bottom of the slice, which tasted more like a lightly burned sugar than caramel. It was good, though, and it took me a while to fork my way through it. The big disappointment of the afternoon was the coffee. It was very, very average. However, it was also inexpensive. The price for a meal is in the $7-$10 range. The sandwiches are on fresh bread or rolls and include a variety of meats. There is also soup. I plan to come here again to have more chicken and try the rice. Portuguese Bakery closes daily at 6:00 p.m. and is closed on Sundays.

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    Popular Bakery - During the Kaleido Festival September 12, 2015.

    During the Kaleido Festival September 12, 2015.

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    Popular Bakery - Beautiful Mural on the Est Side of the Store. September 12, 2015.

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    Beautiful Mural on the Est Side of the Store. September 12, 2015.

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