Go there three times in one week and they remember your name. Nice ambience, best coffee in…read moreEdmonton (ties with Transcend). Staff turnover seems fairly quick- every two -three months. Quite pricey.

Oh. Em. Squeal. So…read morevery thankful my girlfriend brought me here for a coffee date because I am in love. The quality of food, coffee, pastries, donuts, everything was SECOND TO NONE. On this visit I tried the baklava latte which was divine - not too sweet at all! I had the Spring Grapefruit donut from EnjoyDough which was OUT OF THIS WORLD! My gf had an oat matcha latte and the egg salad toast. We picked up a couple strawberry sprinkle donuts to bring our girls as well. The ambience, the decor, the seating, absolutely everything was perfection! Perfect spot for a visit with a friend or to get some work done on the large wooden tables complete with outlets for your electronics. I cannot wait to come back!!!

Oh my god the coffee and snacks and everything is so good, the atmosphere is super nice, it's never…read morereally that loud in here, and the staff is super friendly. I especially like that typically the atmosphere is calm and quiet because I am sensitive to noise. I'm SO happy that one of my mom's friends introduced me to this place, it's one of my favourite local to me places to take people to for a nice outing. It's a coffee house so there is of course, coffee, but also there's many options for non-coffee folks too :D This place has never failed to satisfy the cafe itch I get sometimes, and it's not prohibitively expensive! Tasty AND affordable! All around just a good place I love it here.

Anvil Coffee House, located at 6148-90 Ave NW in Edmonton. It is one of the latest coffee house I…read morevisited lately, but which I have known for a while and finally visited to have a coffee. I drank a latte and later the Anvil fog, which is similar to a London Fog. Both were very delicious drinks and would have anytime in the future. Both drinks and foods are sold at this location, so definitely a good place to be if you are a student, or even meeting with friends or family. Local craft and artworks are sold as well - so you surely get to encourage locally made items. The atmosphere at the coffee shop is very enjoyable. The noise is fairly quiet, so you get to enjoy the place a lot. Service was another good point at Anvil Coffee House - it was excellent and friendly, fast and very professional. Finally, Anvil coffee house is a very enjoyable place to have food and delicious drinks, and the company you have.

Stopped in for lunch with a friend, she had a salad, and I ordered the Salmon Eggs Benedict, with…read moresalad, not potatoes, which was the other option. It took awhile to come out, being there were hardly any customers that time of day, but when it came out, it was delicious. Nice bright decor with paintings to look at and friendly staff. My friend liked her salad, which came in a large bowl for around 9 dollars. My Salmon Eggs Benedict was around 20 dollars. Their lattes are quite good as well. Although it's a cafe, my friend says their food is quite good. I would go back for the eggs Benedict and coffee.

Nice location a little east down Whyte from where Charles Smart donair was located back in the day,…read morenow across from Value Village. Popped in with a friend for a coffee; I had a flat white (pictured) and it was at the perfect temperature to drink all of it while it remained hot. Looks like they brew Catfish coffee, a huge local success that I've had at home a few times, and it makes for excellent coffee. Service is pleasant though the proprietors have chosen to have a tip prompt in the POS system, sigh. We sat at a tall table near the window; plenty of people watching available. There were a couple of tables outside in a corralled-off patio on the parking lot, and one couple brought their little dog with them and sat there, so I guess that's available. There are patisseries in a case that look interesting, and a small menu, and gelato, so if you're hungry you have choices, though since there is no AC I doubt that I would want to eat there in summer.

I went here for national cake day, where if you have the app, you can get one slice of cake free if…read moreyou purchase a slice of cake. Both my husband and I have the app so we sampled 4 slices of cake - Strawberry Soft Cream Cake Slice, Blueberry Chiffon Cake Slice, Mango Chiffon Cake Slice, and Crepe Cake Slice. Everything was delicous and it was hard to pick a favourite. I think my husbands was the blueberry because he loves blueberries, and mine was the mango because I love mangos. But really you can't go wrong. Service was good considering how busy it was for cake day. Ambience is bright clean and fun. They have a very diverse menu, so if you like baked goods check them out.

I wanted to get some treats for my team and I went there for the first time! The place is awesome…read moreand lots of sitting options! The staff were friendly, patient and very helpful! I loved the customer service. The items that I picked were all very delicious and everyone in my team loved them. I'm already planning my next visit and can't wait to try more items! :)

I don't mind the coffee! The customer service is not bad…read moretoo! (Interactions with the staff) What I don't like about this business is: It is always chaotic! No matter when you go there! It seems this location doesn't have the capacity for the amount of customers! Wait time is long and it seems like they could benefit from bigger place and more workers!

Needed a coffee before taking a stroll in the river valley. Stopped by Transcend and it filled the…read morequota perfectly. Located in the Ritchie Market, it is one of the first things you see when you walk in the place. The whole market has an industrial look, but it still feels cozy in a way. There are lots of tables for people to sit and enjoy their morning coffee orders, and from the looks all the people working on laptops, there must be WiFi as well. I grabbed and flat white and a mocha. Took a minute our drinks to come out, but I could see the baristas were dealing with a ton of pickup orders. Coffee tasted great and was worth the wait. Also grabbed a croissant which was super flakey and buttery - delicious! They also had a bunch of whole bean coffee varietals for you to take home if you wanna try your hand at a homemade coffee. Street parking only.

Aspen has become our standard go to place for lunch or a breakfast sandwich. It's always busy but…read morealways has room for two or three more people. Service is nice and they bring your food you your table. The breakfast sandwich is just the right size. Today I tried a sandwich called Anthony Bourdain's Favourite Sandwich. It had a lot of meat and cheese. It was perhaps a little big for me but it was certainly tasty. The coffee is always good. Noise levels are well under control. Parking is generally available but there's street parking too. The flights of coffee are very popular. I recommend Aspen.

Limited parking, but Great atmosphere! Quaint, retro/ rustic decor but clean and bright. Pretty…read moremuch no wait on a Sunday morning, friendly service and pretty quick. If you order a treat to stay, you get that at the til, drinks are picked up at the counter and they call out by beverage order as they are made. My kids were not a fan of the cookie dough donut- it's probably cuz it was a cake donut and they found it a little dry, but I liked it to go with my drink. They also make kid size hot chocolate too and they do a decorative latte finish on top- made my kid feel very fancy & special. I guess some items sell out quickly, I'd like to come back for a chance at the avocado toast before it sells out! Also love how there's free WiFi and a crossword puzzle available!

The Colombian's newest location in the Capilano area opened Oct 2024…read more Free street parking, their their typical industrial wood and metal interior and all the usual fanfare of coffee and teas made to perfection! Don't forget to ask about their seasonal offerings - today I tried the baklava latte with housemade pistachio, honey, and rose syrup! The speciality items are usually only 50 cents or so more than their regular latte. Staff are always friendly and happy to give you recommendation. The vibe is down to earth trendy. Like their other locations, it's usually fairly busy and lively inside - not a place to read a quiet book generally. But a great place to wake up, energize, and take in the vibrant community. (Capacity is prob 50ish) Two thumbs way up!

Great location! Supper convenient and accessible. Not a lot of parking so be aware of that. The…read moreinside is super trendy and nice. Service is courteous and prompt. The downside, I am all for local coffee shops... but come on. I ordered an ice oat Chai latte. It came to $8.50 for a small cup. I then looked at them making it thinking to myself that they make the chai mixture. Well, no, the chai mixture comes in a box! I am sorry but charging that amount for something pre-made is ridiculous.

Charming owners. My friend and I sat there for 2 hours. The…read morestaff served us at our table. The cappuccino was great. I also had the banana bread. My friend had the soup of the day which was mushroom. It comes with bread. We were given a loyalty card as we were paying up at the counter. Buy 7 coffees, 8th is free. Same with food. We will definitely return. The staff will also cater large or small events.

So a new little cafe has opened up in the mall, not in the food court but in it's own little space…read more It's great to have a quiet place to take a break and have a coffee. I had a latte with a bit of vanilla. (My go to). And I had a Pain Au Chocolate. Pain Au chocolate is like a croissant, but rolled like a cinnamon bun with chocolate inside. Where have these things been all this time?

another hidden cafe gem in Edmonton close to the high level bridge…read more It's a cool cafe that looks like a house from the outside.

Oh. Em. Squeal!!!!!…read more First off, mad props to my friend for introducing me to this charming new addition to the coffee scene. Stop Gap opened just under a month ago in Oliver. They describe themselves as a temporary (stop gap) means to filling a need - coffee - served with an intentional and caring heart. Caleb Kam, the owner, is warm and inviting. He definitely knows his coffee. You may know him from his former life at Brown Butter Cafe. Caleb focuses on Canadian, fresh, and local! I spotted Ace and Candid today (Edmonton gems). The clientele were sweet and happy to offer up their faves! Nathan, a regular, told me Caleb is the go to for the best pour over in town. I opted for a Dirty Chai - made to perfection and my friend had a oat milk chai complete with milk art adorning the top. Both beverages were perfection. Coffee can be consumed in house complete with adorable coasters (el gato was my fave naturally, meow) or taken to go. For seating, there is a cute bench against the window front and a side room available if not booked. Caleb also had fresh donuts from Fuzion in Chinatown. My friend and I shared the cake and Cinnamon bun donut today. Sooo ridiculously good. Be sure to check Fuzion out online - they don't have a storefront so you will need to order in advance if you are looking to up your donut game at your next office meeting. I seriously can't wait to come back here again! Oh and they also have a beautiful meeting space available for rent on the main floor in case you want to bring your next staff meeting to the best coffee in town! Such a true pleasure meeting you today, Caleb! Stop Gap is exactly what YEG needs!

Love Table Top Cafe. Easy date night. Lots of games to choose from (it's usually just my husband…read moreand I; they have lots of two player games). They have fun and quick games or ones that you can spend a few hours player. Great little snack bar - wraps, candy, , etc. Highly recommend for friends nights or date nights.

This is a really fun cafe and something a little different too. It has coffees, and drinks…read more(including local brews by Alley Kat) as well as food options, but the main draw for this cafe is the board games. For $5/person you have unlimited access to, well there were probably close to a hundred board games if not more, for the durations of your visit. Everything is done on a tab, so you go up and order your food and drinks, let the staff know how many people will be at your table, and then you settle the tab when you leave. That way you don't have to worry about someone taking over your property on Park Avenue during an intense game of Monopoly. I met a couple of friends here and we played several games. First up Jumanji, because I am a child of the 90's and that just sounded awesome. Turns out a board game based on a movie based on a book about a magical board game that can cause an elephant stampede or trap you in the jungle isn't as exciting as it seems. There was a secret decoder in the game that I remember from other 90's board games (like Clue Jr), but the game itself was pretty boring. To be fair it's aimed for those 8 and up, so I'm a bit above that target audience. After that wholesome goodness we needed to go in the other direction, so we played Cards Against Humanity. Or I think we played Cards Against Humanity. There were's directions in the game box so we googled how to play and then kind of made up our own rules. I don't know who won, but it was funny. After humour it was time for a depressing game of Life (at least for me - I lost on all accounts). I think a few of the pieces (some Life tiles for sure) may have been missing from this game. It's bound to happen in a place like this, pieces go missing, break, get torn (hopefully from competitive game use and not someone intentionally trying to be a jerk). That $5 admission fee helps to repair old games and buy new ones, but things aren't perfect. Finally we played Mad Gab, the game where you're reading a nonsensical phrase from a card and you're saying something legit, but you don't know what it is (you have to guess). Turns out my friend had this game as a kid and she whooped us with it, so I know what game I'm not playing with here next time I come here. And yes there'll be a next time, because I think this is a great little cafe, and I love the fact there's somewhere in this odd industrial neighbourhood to grab some food and drinks, and have some fun.