Cool environment with awesome friendly servers. Makenna was super friendly as well as Giselle (might have spelled that wrong). The food was amazing with lots to choose from and will be trying other stuff next time I go there. The drink selection was huge and well priced. Highly recommend this place and will be back here soon. read more

Ordered the fish tacos and was asked which side i would like. i asked what sides were available with them The waitress listed a few things and I went with the poutine. She added $7.50 for the poutine onto my bill. I will never go back to that rip off piece of shit place. read more

I've gone here a few times for drinks and also specials that they have on. I really love and enjoy the atmosphere with the open kitchen so that you can watch your pizza cook in the oven while you wait. The staff is okay, always very forgetful. One incident the waitress left our drinks sitting for 20 minutes and we watched them. She made a lot of errors on our bill. The food prices are high for me, but their specials are worth it. I had two burgers for $10.00 which were some of the best burgers that I have ever had. They always play the games as well if you need a cool upscale place to go too read more

One of my top three fave brunch spots in the city. Probably the one I frequent the most. Two of their items are some of the best in the city. Nom Nom. read more

Stopped by here a few weeks back. Was rushed ordering a beer that was mostly foam. Bar be packed and it was late, so I suppose I can't get too upset. Otherwise good service. I've been one time before, I believe I got the Truffle burger. Not bad service back then either. I like the bike racks outside the bar. You hang it up by a hook and lock it to chains. I love how bars just know folks want a pint after a bike ride. And its right beside some of the patio seating which is handy. Watch your bike while you eat. - read more

This place is a gem, very neat clean organized decent prices, for it's location it has almost every verity things like coffee snacks dine in halal options and it was up to me to I would call it a tiny mini mall read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Jasper Ave - Oh it's very close to Roger's arena - Burgers Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Best pizza in DT Edmonton, hands down. great service and amazing vibe. The patio is huge and tgere are parties out there all the time throughout the summer. read more

Went here on a late Friday night. It was buzzing because it was just post Oilers game. However, we managed to snag a table. Service was good considering that she was completely full. She was happy, kind and courteous. Our water glasses sometimes were not filled but we couldn't fault her. Perhaps there should have been more wait staff on the floor during a known peak time. We just wanted a snack so my husband ordered the beef tacos and I ordered the shrimp and pesto pizza. Both came out in a timely matter, and they were tasty. I would totally order my pizza again and it was a really great deal for happy hour prices. Good selection of beer but the one I wanted was out, but I had the next best thing and it was pretty decent. read more

Looking for Friday after work drinks while in the area. My friend and I went in hoping for comfy seats in a cosy corner so we could catch up. There is a lounge area that was super chilled and had comfy sofas, nice decor including a vintage bike on the wall. We liked the vibe. This place has a fun display of the kegs through a glass window with a giant liquor sign above it. That was kinda cool. We ordered two glasses of wine from our server, who was like a supermodel (not joking). We chose the Chardonnay and we had a few glasses. Each one tasted different each round but they were all nice, I'm just not convinced we were drinking the same wine. It was busy and the crowd was very mixed. read more

I first discovered this most underrated gem on Jasper Ave in the winter of 2018 as I sauntered in seeking only a glass of red wine and optimistically average food. I ordered what they describe on their menu as 'mystery red' for wine and a Diavola pizza as I learned they have a wood fired pizza oven they inherited from a past restaurant tenant (Joey Jasper) and sat at the bar itself and was served by a bartender named Nicole. She introduced herself and happily suggested a pizza based on my preference for savoury and Neapolitan pizza tastes! What I came away with can best be described by some of life's great unexpected surprises. Remember when you reached into a pocket of a jacket you hadn't worn since last winter and found $20 you forgot you tucked in there? Remember when you were late for an important date/meeting and magically hit every single green light in the world and made it EARLY?? Remember what it felt like to fit into your favourite summer jeans after a winter of smashing poutine and fried chicken only to find that somehow they hadn't set you back but actually magically made those jeans fit better than ever??? Well you get the picture! The pizza was absolutely divine, with the nicest blend of bite, chew and aftertaste combined with the nice char on some of the bubbles created in their caputo blend crust! The house made fennel sausage and chili oil confirmed it was a great decision to skip breakfast earlier that day to save room for this :) Nicole was awesome in checking in on me and how everything was as well. Overall, this experience was so unexpected and delivered on every aspect of what hospitality and food shld be! Everything from a casual vibe enabling great conversation, to popping in randomly for a bite to eat, ample free parking out back, to the personal attention from the servers and awesome layout of the inside space, the cleanliness of the bathroom/venue, open kitchen view of the cheerful pizza artisans! Exactly like the unexpected surprises I detailed above! Overall, this place is a gem, and a MUST VISIT on any short or long visit to Edmonton, and if you live in Alberta's capital city, you might just become a regular after just one visit! So much to try on their menu! Terrific staff (ask for Nicole), and with added gems like their great beer selection, shuffleboard table and cozy booths you'd just feel like... well, home! You're welcome! read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Jasper Ave - Burgers Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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Came here with a friend Friday during happy hour. I got here at 3:15 - early enough to snag a table out on the patio since it was a beautiful day. I ordered the Sangria which was decent for the price point. Along with the one drink, I snacked on two of the happy hour specials. For $5 each I got the guacamole & chips and the Szechuan edamame. Both were well prepared - the chips even being warm when they arrived. Love the Szechuan edamame as it tastes just like the one that Joeys used to serve up when they were in the same location. I could eat those all day long. Service was pretty lack lustre. Not sure if it's because I showed up with my toddler in tow- which reminds me to add that this place would not be considered child-friendly. The server was not overly friendly nor did she check up on us much. The atmosphere on the patio was loud and festive - with groups of guys playing different games offered on the patio. All in all I'd come back for their happy hour specials. read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Jasper Ave - Szechuan edamame - Burgers Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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LOVED my meal ! i got the chicken sandwich and yam fries & it was delish. The service was okay, the young lady that served us could've been more attentive and kind. read more

I went here for a birthday party for a friend who had reserved a table for us all. There was 8 of us altogether. We had no problems finding parking and were happy to see that the place was full but not too noisy or crowded. All of the staff were professional, young, and fun. The music was good - little loud at times but fun. I ordered pasta and was surprised that it was really really good, haha. The drinks we ordered weren't the best but overall I was super happy. I'll definitely go back. read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Jasper Ave - Pasta :) - Burgers Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Lots of seating from bar stools to couches​ and everything in between, plenty of screens everywhere, good tunes, fast and friendly service, awesome fish tacos with quality hot sauce + slaw and they hold together till the very last bite even when drenched in hot sauce - critical for any serious taco fiend. Not usually a fan of chains but If I lived in the neighborhood I imagine this would be my local haunt. Nothing else like it in the area so if you're craving that Toronto vibe while in Edmonton check it out. read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Jasper Ave - Burgers Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

The Local on Jasper has a great chill atmosphere! As soon as you walk you pretty much automatically feel relaxed. Everything that is on your mind is drained away because of the ambiance in the room, the decorations on walls, and the full staff. They are great specials and lots of beers on tap being a variety of the bigger brands and micros as well. The rotating tap is fun to try out as it will be a different type of beer for the season. They also have mystery wine! Well, it's just house wine, but they call it mystery wine, which kind of makes it fun :) The food was great when we went - we had burgers. Very tasty and the plate was very filling. Pretty much wherever you go it's the staff that makes the difference and The Local on Jasper is no different. I've been there three times now and the staff has always been friendly, personable, and look like they are having fun. Since they were having fun, so did we! read more

A friend and I came in for a quick bite at 6pm on a Saturday night. The first thing we noticed was that the music was very loud. I get the Saturday night vibe and could be a good choice if you were starting an energetic night out, but I probably wouldn't recommend popping in for a dinner at this time- as it pretty hard to hear the person beside you. ( a couple actually left behind us because of this) Moving on to food and service- I had the shrimp dumplings and the tacos. Shrimp dumplings were on the softer side, could have had a touch more cooking. On the positive side- they were bursting with flavour and had a great little kick to them that was actually spicy! The tacos were around 12.50 for three tacos- leaving them at about four dollars for a taco that could easily fit in the palm of your hand. The flavours were there, the only thing I noticed was they were a little over sauced, but hey- better than dry! We also received our food very fast- like before we got our drinks- which I never complain about as its a Saturday and the bar looked like they were busy pumping out drinks for anticipated guests. Our server was quite lovely. she was genuine and bubbly. Made sure everything was okay. Overall the review mostly stems from the ambiance and slight tweaks on the food that could have been done if it wasn't so rushed- as it wasn't really busy. If you want a quick bite with some flavourful food, local is a decent choice read more

Bartenderswould still rather stand around in a circle and talk to each other than talk to their customers,(UPDATE) FEB 28 2022 Still going there many years now. Because price is good for wine. Recently lost my bank card and the man sitting beside me offered to buy my drink. I was grateful not to have to use a credit card and left happy. Next time I came they refused service because they said I couldn't pay last time?!?? Even tho it was paid for!! Then they said I could stay if I pay the 10$ bill again! And prepay my drinks from now on... what a joke horrible way to treat regulars. No communication no respect. read more

Hit and miss, both menu and service. Some staff were rude shysters and some were very good. Some dishes were good, others should have been served to pigs. E.G. After being told 'everything is perfect here', I was served a salad with fruit flies and burnt edamame which went back immediately. Every time, the hand-tossed pizza was good; the effort in the wood fired pizza oven is a comforting little feature to the eatery. A couple different burgers and appetizers were good, but a couple of other items were so ridiculously salty that they went back... |Not Kosher, the experience. A bit of a 'fusion' menu for the area. I'm not sure whether to call it weird, inventive, unique, or ... they call it 'elevated', which niches into a restaurant food distributor's offerings and regional economy. I'd take a guess that Sysco supplies them. Atmosphere usually good, sports usually on TVs, upkeep and cleanliness was good. However, on the contrary, one male bartender was so vile and tortuous he deserved something like a punch in the mouth; in a different environment, what he was doing is called 'intentional infliction of mental suffering'. Just that once was detrimental to perception of the business. If Boston Pizza gets 3 stars, Original Joe's gets 4 stars, Canadian Brewhouse is at 3.5, Earl's at 4-5, LOCAL gets about 3.2 stars. Ignoring the bad bartender, consistency with recipes and some additional refinements cooking would garner... about 3.5-3.7? Is it problematic staff turnover issues they experience? Slightly niched as a business, but would not survive a franchising effort in Canada or greater North America, IMO. read more

Best fish tacos? I think you have to read to understand why I think these are the best in Edmonton. Now let's get to the point. I enjoy food, and I love a good taco. And if you were going to tell me a pub would serve a mean and tasty taco, I would have not disagreed but asked again "where?". Take me to July 17 when I discovered with a friend that the fish tacos were in fact the best I've had. Fresh shell, lettuce and a beautiful piece of fish, lightly battered and delightfully yet perfectly fried. This topped with a cilantro and tomato like topping and you have a delightful taco. Add some of the red hot sauce and some lime, and BAM! Heaven. I cannot wait to relive the moment. But there's more, the sweet potato fries are delicious and the service was amazing. Not the cheapest place to eat but it is totally worth the cost to eat a darn good taco. Happy tacoing! read more

Enjoyed watching the World Cup when I was there today. I had their Machos Nachos with a cold Cider. read more

I love Local. Great Service. Great Atmosphere. Even Greater food. Best burger in the city imo. Excellent Guacamole (made at your table). Unusually delicious Caesar Salad (Tijuana Chicken Caesar). Tuna Club - wtf? so yum. and - it's reasonably priced!!! read more

I came here recently with a group and was pleasantly surprised! I'd been to the Local in South Common before and had honestly not had the best experiences and so I've been keeping my distance since. I went to the one downtown as it was organized by others and actually really loved it. They really transformed the space from the former Joey's - it's bright and airy and has a comfortable pub vibe to it, while still being a bit 'upscale'. What I really loved were the deals and service! Service is always pretty dependent on whom your server happens to be that evening, but I got a good one. When fish tacos were unavailable due to some kitchen fan issues, she brought me some guac and chips on the house. And it was SUCH GOOD guac - they bring the ingredients separately to your table and make it for you right there (even on a busy packed Friday night!). It was absolutely delicious. When I was paying up, she mentioned their EVERY DAY happy hour (3-6pm) deal is $2.50 tacos and $2.50 beer - so you can get a taco and beer for $5 total! What a fantastic deal - I'll definitely be back soon to get my missed fish taco. read more

The wait staff was kind and attentive, the restaurant was clean and presentable. The drinks were amazing and all of the food was plated amazing and tasted wonderful! Their covid measures make you feel secure and I would definitely recommend eating here if you're in the area. read more

Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and TVs within view of every sitting position. I enjoyed the guacamole and tortilla chips and like that the menu has a handful of super cheap appetizer items to snack on. However, as an avid Caesar drinker, I personally did not like the taste of their Caesar at all. Unless you like a different sour, horse radishy flavour, avoid this one. read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Jasper Ave - Burgers Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Great pub food. Awesome attentive service. Fun atmosphere. Have eaten many times at the south common location. So happy they opened a location closer to me downtown. The steak sandwich is a great deal. I love the tomato salad and garlic toast it comes with. Also there is free parking in the back, hard to find downtown! read more

I visited Edmonton this week from Vancouver island. Myself and 5 others attended local patio for brunch. We were served by Ashley and she made our experience extraordinary. She laughed with us and appreciated our sense of humor. Thanks for the great service Ashley! read more

So i was craving a Reuben sandwich...they either don't know how to make a Reuben or don't have the ingredients. So being called "Local"....i figured they can make me a local Alberta favourite.....beef dip. Darn...also a no go.... so now i think maybe i am being a little picky or rude and demanding, so i change my order again. I ask for a pepperoni pizza with fresh sliced tomatoes.... Well Holy Sheepshit!!!! Check it out....they do not have pepperoni or pepperoni pizzas! They only serve Salami pizza...Did i wake up in Russia today? And after all this they put diced tomatoes on my Gosh Darn Salami pizza.... Not a good experience at all. read more

Great happy hour! Good portions for very reasonable prices. Had the perogies, spicy edamame beans, yam fries and wood-fired sweet heat pizza..all were tasty, I am interested to try their other pizza flavours on future visits! read more

Went for happy hour one summer day. Had a few things off the happy hour special menu. Tacos were good, nachos with avocado and pulled pork were tasty. Poke was unexpectedly good. The Long Island Iced Tea was not as good as the beer on tap. read more

Service was great. Sierra was our initial server during the Croatia/England game and was pretty amazing, they've set us up with the same table every game (for good luck). Ella was wearing a Croatian jersey, so we had to grab her for a good luck shot. Within minutes of ordering the drink Croatia scores. Yes I'm pleased the shots and goals coincided, but I'm more happy that the servers were accommodating. It was quite a busy lunch with the world Cup going on, so Dean (the manager) ported our food in khaki shorts...which I think would be against dress code. So 4.5 stars with that, 5.5 stars without the khaki. read more

Notably decent comfort-ish food and a open-concept, warm interior stood out in what originally started as a fun, chill place. Unfortunately a rapid transition to much more questionable service and a Thurs/Fri/Sat night (and often Sun afternoon) crowd who don't just like to have a few drinks, but love to get loud and totally wasted (or more) has lead to me being much more selective about the hours I visit...or if I go at all. read more

Cool place to be and be seen.Staff moral is high,business is good.Chill atmosphere.Surprised at lax security late afternoons,never been there late though. read more

I love going here for the patio and the food is usually very good. However, tonight a bit disappointed with the one issue with the bill. There were a couple of us and we asked for separate bills. The first bill I got was all wrong so got it fixed. When it came back it was still wrong, with the wrong beers charged, but I decided wasn't worth the trouble to argue over it so just paid it. Otherwise we did get great service from our main waitress and the other ones. As mentioned, the food is usually good, the ahi tuna burger is one of the best I have had. As well the pizzas are usually good too. The chips and salsa at $6.50 could have a bit bigger bowl of chips than the small amount provided though, especially since you get a big serving of salsa. It did get a bit chilly on the patio and I did ask the waitress if she could turn on the patio heat lamp beside us, but was told she didn't know how to, thought then she would ask or see if someone else would, but nothing came of it. Lastly, I felt like dessert after my meal but all they have is one dessert, a donut type. Be nice if they have a few more options. read more

Great food every time we've been. Family friendly in early evening. Good brunch too. Varied beer selection offers lots of interesting choices. read more

Waited two hours for patio seating, fine. My brother and I and when my mom arrived they told me I only made a reservation for 2. I said no it was for 3 but they said this table ( a side long community table) I was trying to be understanding and said okay can you let us wait for a 3 person table? And she said no she's have to put me back at the bottom of the list again. Another 2 hours? It's my moms birthday so this was awful. Please have a manager contact me. We were given no choice but to leave. read more

This location has great atmosphere, friendly staff, delicious food and beverages(the Caesars are to die for) The one thing that was off putting was we were seated near the front by the door in a booth and it was highly uncomfortable having the servers standing right behind us literally a foot away while trying to enjoy a date night. Our server was friendly but WAY to friendly if that makes sense. She was coming over ever two minutes and literally hitting on my husband while he was paying the bill. I'm all for friendly service but if I wanted that kind of service we would of went to the tilted kilt. We won't be back to this location anytime soon. read more

We were looking for a quick casual lunch and seeing as it was a new establishment in the neighborhood we decided to give it a shot. Our first experience here was pretty good. The decor was varied and in a classic pub style. There was also a comfy looking area with leather styled seating. Service was quite attentive and consistent, we weren't left wanting. Our food came quickly was quite good. We had the Westcoast salad and yam fries with truffle mayo and I have no complaints at all, they were nicely done. Looks as though they brew their own beer but didn't partake. I'd happily go back again with a group if we're looking for a casual pub style atmosphere. Solid experience. read more

I have always been a huge fan of Local and was excited that one came in downtown. The happy hour special of $2.50 tacos and $2.50 pints is incredible and the service is always prompt. I will preach about the tuna club sandwich until my dying days. It is unreal! Definitely a great place to eat and drink! read more

My wife and I decided to try Local. My wife had the Ahi Tuna Poke and I had the Five-o pizza. Food was great; however, the service was even better. We will be back. read more

I give a four because it's a nice place the food is decent and the staff is attentive. Nothing is really wow. It's a nicely run chain. This location has cute chairs at the front that would be nice for getting a drink after work. It also has a couple large vintage games. Get the yam fries, if anything just for the truffle mayo. read more