I came here with a friend on a Saturday afternoon before a walk at the legislature. There are plenty of tables and plenty of natural light as the place has huge windows. We sat down after ordering and someone soon came over to wipe down our table which was nice. I've been here a few times now and the coffee is always really good. I got a breakfast sandwich and had them put it on a bagel. While it was still really good, I should've asked to have cream cheese added to the sandwich. I'll definitely be visiting here again when I come downtown for appointments or walks. read more

District Cafe & Bakery - Breakfast bagel sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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Went for a walk with the family and came across this cafe and decided to try em out. Got their Turkey Sausage Sandwich, Bagel & Cream Cheese and Roast Turkey Breast Sandwich. Simple food names with exquisite taste. Must get. Service was quick and fast. It was quite busy so it was a bit loud but the place was clean. read more

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We came here in the late morning. The cafe was semi-busy and filled with a bunch of people but there was still ample room for us. They have a bunch of things on their menu: from sandwiches, a large assortment of baked goods, and of course coffee and tea. It's a nice breakfast spot with alot of options. We ordered the Tuna Fish and Chips, a Pistachio Rose croissant, and we got two matchas. I got the Strawberry Matcha with oat milk and my boyfriend got the regular matcha. I really liked the food that we ordered. Upon first glance, the Tuna sandwich looked small but I was surprised by how much filling it had. The tuna salad filling inside was absolutely delicious. Also all their pastries in the display looked beautiful, but once I locked eyes with the Pistachio Rose croissant, it was over lol. It was splendid. The nutty and floral notes combined with the flaky, light, buttery texture of the croissant? Chef's kiss. And not only this, but the croissant had a pistachio filling inside! That croissant really was the gift that keeps on giving. However the Strawberry Matcha downgraded the overall experience for me. I don't know if it's the combination of oat milk and not enough matcha flavor, but I couldn't stomach my drink. It tasted like too much milk, barely any matcha, and the strawberry syrup. I honestly felt a little nauseous and I was forcing myself to drink it because I paid for it. I felt bad and didn't know if I could ask if they could remake it. I only drank 25% of my drink then tossed it in the trash. My boyfriend's matcha was infinitely way better and what a matcha latte should taste like. He tried mine and said that the strawberry matcha he ordered two weeks ago was way better, which is why he recommended it today. I wouldn't order the Strawberry Matcha just because it's a gamble depending on who's making it and what it will taste like, but I'd order a regular matcha or latte instead. Loved the food though, and the ambiance was so pretty inside. read more

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Lots of parking around here if you have the EPark app -- if not right out front, try 108th where it's relatively quiet and slip through the little alley next to First Baptist. I give this place five stars just for having a giant progress flag on the wall as you come in the door. Given recent events in Alberta, I deeply appreciated seeing that. On top of that though, they have friendly service, immaculate spaces, good food, great coffee, and a steady stream of interesting patrons to watch. I was here at 1030 on a Saturday with friends and it was busy but not so loud that we had to raise our voices. Had yogurt with granola. Granola was good enough that I was cool with the six bucks for the serving. Flat white was well prepared though I could have stood it a bit hotter on arrival. Hard to gauge that though if served in a glass; some probably like it just warm enough so as not to burn their hands. My companions also enjoyed their small plates and coffees. I hadn't been here since pre 2020. Glad to see this welcoming downtown spot is still thriving. read more

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. read more

District Cafe & Bakery - Cafes Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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. read more

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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. read more

District Cafe & Bakery - Bravas - Cafes Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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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. read more

District Cafe & Bakery - Breakfast Bravas - Cafes Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

This is my second time here not coming back the the Cubano sandwich was soggy had little meat to top off the lady put so much horse Radish on the sandwich my lips were on fire. Did not enjoy this 12.71 panini that came on a basic bread. The craveable Tim's sandwich is way better then this :((((( read more

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. read more

District Cafe & Bakery - Cafes Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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! read more

District Cafe & Bakery - The chai with a cherry crumble (desert special of the day) - Cafes Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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. read more

District Cafe & Bakery - Mother's Day Bunch... - Cafes Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

I haven't had any food here yet only the chai tea latte. I've been here about 3 times now and have always had a good experience. The service is friendly and my drink was good. I am a little disappointed that they don't sell pastries and desserts past noon though. Each time I've wanted to try one I always get told that they sold out by morning. I don't understand why they just can't bake more throughout the day. Sometimes it's nice to have a little late night dessert. They're a bakery but can't make enough goods to last all day? That's very odd. They lose one star because of this. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

District Cafe & Bakery - Salumi sandwich with chai latte and a ginger cookie - Cafes Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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. read more

District Cafe & Bakery - Really delicious chai - Cafes Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

We went in at 1:30 p.m. when it wasn't busy and ordered their soup of the day for $9.99. We sat down and waited 15 minutes for our order, but nothing. We asked the staff about our order and they said "Oh Yah". We waited another 5 minutes and saw one of them put a bowl on the counter, but said nothing to us. We ended up having to get our order ourselves. The soup was cold and there was only about 1 cup. Unless you only want a coffee I would avoid this place. read more

Seeing as I haven't updated my review since their major renovations I figured I ought to do so now: good gosh it's nice to see this restaurant have an expanded menu, seating area, and hours! This week I came for a salumi sandwich to go and was able to enjoy all this deliciousness! I love how they have such high quality food. I think that I'll definitely keep District Cafe and Bakery in mind whenever I'm in the area for lunch and of course for other meals too! read more

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! read more

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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! read more

District Cafe & Bakery - Beef pot pie, breakfast sandwich and fruit salad - Cafes Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Oh this is an adorable little coffee shop!! And a much needed one in that area of Downtown. I love all the artwork from Snap Gallery, the chairs and stools are very stylized and stand out (though I'm not sure how comfortable they are). The breakfast and lunch menu is quite nice with items like local cheeses, bialys, and breakfast and lunch "boxes". The staff was very friendly and nice. I learned that they make the fabulous caramels in house (and they are to die for!!). And most important, my esspresso macchiato was perfecto! read more

What a cute little coffee shop! This place is small and out of the way off jasper but just perfect. They're only really open business hrs so it's not a place I'll frequent but I'm so glad I tried it. The latte ($4) I had was amazing. The flavour is rich and nutty without being bitter. The chocolate chip cookie ($2) was good and chewy, with an interesting cinnamon flavour to it. (Not a love but it was pretty good!) People around me all seemed to have delicious looking sandwiches that I'd love to go back and try. All around a perfectly cute little independent coffee place! read more

District Cafe & Bakery - Cafes Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

I don't know why I keep going back to get food. It's consistently underwhelming, expensive and small portions. Photo is for an $8 "bowl" of soup that isn't even full, is about 1 ladle worth of soup, and comes with 3 slices of thin baguette. Tasted pretty good but Mr. Noodle has more bang for my buck! Their pastries are amazing though, so didn't give it 1 star solely for that fact. read more

District Cafe & Bakery - $8 "Bowl" of soup - Cafes Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

I tried a chocolate croissant from here a couple of days ago. It was awful. I haven't a clue how something which I've tried at other bakeries all over the world, that I know to be light and flaky, could end up being such a doughy abomination. It had a chewy texture, for heaven's sake! Terrible. Skip it, good people. read more

Delicious coffee, baked goods, and breakfast. My son got a peach danish, my husband the sausage sandwich and me the breakfast bowl. Will definitely be back. read more

District Cafe & Bakery - Breakfast bowl - Cafes Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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I love cafes and brunch. District supports local and is part of a larger business community that supports farmers. Fresh bean coffee and baking, cant go wrong. They do the baking fresh right in the kitchen at the back and they support other smaller local coffee shops with their baking. The croissants are a must melt in your mouth fresh. Opens at 7am and i have been there close to 11 when they run out! My fav brunch dish is the Coddled Egg -yum! Have been their for brunch as well. May have to book in advance to get seating. Its better to walk into the front door rather than the side otherwise its a walk to the actual counter space and a line up across the side entrance Quaint but modern seating is small and simple, yet efficient. Can either sit down to socialize, work or even take fresh baked goods and walk to the parks -leg grounds close by. Staff are friendly and provide a menu to look up rather than full prices being visible in front of you. Small space to wait near the condiments section for your coffee but i haven't had to wait longer than a few minutes. The only thing is the hours of operation, suitable for people who are in downtown, live in downtown but not reasonable open hours on weekends for people coming in just to check it out. It would be nice to come back and check out dinner ! read more

I love this place. The best thing about it is definitely the pastry selection; they're all made in-house! They brew Phil&Sebastian coffee from Calgary, which I love. Their main theme is Alberta-made, local products.. what's not to love about that? The seating selection is fairly good, with a row of seats by the window and a couple of tables. Perfect for downtown coffee needs. read more

Their latte is awesome, tasted very smooth and was the highlight of the meal. We had brunch their and thought the meals were a little heavy on the hollandaise sauce. If you're a fan of that you'll like their brunch items (we had the Breakfast Bowl and Waffle Benny). Their Brownie was great for dessert with a latte. Great location and we'll probably make a trip back for dinner and drinks one day. read more

District Cafe & Bakery - Waffle Benny - Cafes Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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I adore this spot! Great food, warm service, and a lovely feng shui. I wish they had outlets for my laptop, but then I'd never leave!

I've been hearing great things about District for awhile and I finally had a chance to try it for myself. It is always busy no matter what time you get there. I managed to snag the last free table when I arrived and it didn't slow down the whole time I was there. Be prepared to wait or to take your order to-go. The space itself is bright and clean. Everything is very white and shiny but it manages to feel cozy at the same time. I ordered rice pudding and an americano. My friends made fun of me for my food choice saying "who goes to District and just orders rice pudding when everything there is so good?!" Well I'm happy to report that the rice pudding is also very very good! The coffee is from Phil & Sebastian which is one of my favourite places to grab coffee in Calgary. I'm so happy to find out that I can enjoy a cup in Edmonton as well. Anyway overall I was really impressed. In fact, I might have a new favourite coffee shop in Edmonton. It's probably a good thing I don't work downtown or I would be here all the time! read more

The District cafe is a great place for brunch or to meet a friend for coffee. However, I wished they had more brunch options as the menu is very limited. The service is outstanding and the food taste great. read more

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We live right next door to the Elm Cafe (owned by the same people) so we decided to give this place a try for brunch and were not disappointed. There was a lengthy wait for a table, but that's to be expected for a walk in Sunday brunch. When we were finally seated we were given a high top table and due to a lingering back injury that isn't ideal for me. I mentioned it to our server and he moved us to a low top as soon as it became available, which really impressed me. For food we had the waffle benny, which was delicious and had crunchy bacon strips. Though, the hollandaise had a strange colour to it. The scramble of the day was savory and filling. The fruit salad was average and we were glad it was only a couple of dollars for a side. Also, you definitely need to try the chai and the chocolate orange scones, which are consistently amazing. The service was pretty good. We did wait a while for them to clear our table and bring the bill, but considering how busy they were, that was understandable. If you want a new take on old classics, this is a great place to try, but be prepared to wait for a table. read more

One of my favorite cafes! Although I absolutely love Nate Box's Little Brick, he doesn't under-deliver downtown! A bakery, gourmet coffee shop and a sweet night spot for original cocktails, District hits all the right buttons. While I usually judge a coffee shop by its americanos, in my three visits, I've had tea twice. Loose leaf tea packed into a paper filter delivered exceptional flavor! Their white chocolate and raspberry scone does the same. What cannot be missed is their Mezcal cocktail... Smokey and sweet, it packs quite the punch! read more

I am sitting at a high table on a stool while sipping an excellent iced latte and working on my laptop, biding my time before heading to an event. This is District, and I know this place has been getting a lot of buzz so I am happy to finally check it out. Very cool place with table service, even if you're just having coffee, lots of seating for a relatively small area, and a wide array of coffee and adult beverages. I like it. Will try food at another time. read more

Ingredients are in good quality. The kitchen staff is skillful. They had the best pavlova I've had so far. I just wish the latte came in a bigger cup! read more

District Cafe & Bakery - Cafes Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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Wow! What a change. Last time I visited District it was a quaint cafe with bigger sights on the horizon. Now, it has all grown up. The layout is gorgeous with a long bar and seating all around. I am always a fan of the communal tables so more people can find a seat. It still has a cafe vibe, but definitely a bit more refined and classy. The rice pudding with coconut, orange and fresh fruit is divine and I would recommend having it warm. Also, the croissant was scrumptious with my latte. The location is superb - just a couple blocks North of the High Level bridge and easily accessible by bicycle. read more

District Cafe & Bakery - Latte. - Cafes Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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Avenue Mag gave this place best brunch this year so we had to go check it out. We arrived around 1245 on a Sunday and it's packed! Luckily not too long of a wait tho, and they have lots of stuff to look at and lots of cool gidgits for sale too. So about 15 mins later we get our table and then we waited again....finally the girl came by to get our orders. The gf got an Americano and a breakfast sando, while I ordered a waffle with a side of bacon with a craft brew. The coffee showed up 6 or 7 minutes later my beer arrived 6 or 7 minutes after that. So slow.... So the meals arrive and they look tasty for sure. Her sando is on fresh bread with a tomato jam she really enjoyed it. Mine was also very good. The poached egg was pretty pedestrian but my bacon was nice and crispy and the waffle was very delicious too. The star was by far the berry compote that comes with the waffles. Amazing! Overall I really like this place, and would go back. Service was pretty slow, but understandable because of how busy they were. Super reasonable pricing to. Our bill was only 28 bucks. Best in the city for brunch, not convinced about that, but it's gotta b right at the top of the list. read more

I was here in the beginning when they first opened for cocktails and pate after work and for some reason it drifted off my radar until recently! Their baked items are now a regular staple on my lazy weekend mornings. The almond croissant is fantastic and I recently had their cruffit with a honey butter cream. If there is heaven on earth it's in that cruffit! Quaint little place with lots of seating along the bright floor to ceiling windows so if you love people watching, this is your spot! Paired with the fantastic food, I can't remember why I stopped coming but now I can't stay away! read more

The food here is always delicious. It usually comes out very fast too! Pretty reasonably priced. The poached eggs are perfectly done and the liege waffles are wonderful (and only $4). The service is very hit and miss though. Sometimes it's great and other times it's that weird hipster service where they seem to actively resent having to serve you. The rules about table service are odd. I've been there when they switch from counter to table service and no one really explains it. read more

District Cafe & Bakery - Poached eggs and bacon and the liege waffle with berry compote. - Cafes Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta