Cute little shop that serves a variety of drinks and light food items…read more While walking along Whyt Ave, I was looking for a nice little drink. I decided to stop by Woodrack cafe for an iced tea to quench my thirst. Service was very fast in getting me my drink of choice, an iced cucumber lime mint green tea. It was nice and refreshing. I really also liked the inside of the shop as it seems very cozy inside! Next time I definitely want to come to try their coffee. :)

I love this place and stop by every time I find myself on White Ave. Great coffee. Yummy snacks…read more Friendly service!

Ok, so this place is awesome. On Fridays at our office, we take turns getting fancy pastries from…read morevarious places around Edmonton, and share them Friday. I ran across this relatively new place on Whyte avenue and picked up some of their donuts, and pastries. The blew everyone's minds on Friday. For a fancy birthday party I got a cake there, and not only are the cakes incredibly imaginative and delicious. the box was very solid and formidable, with little pieces inside to stop the cake from sliding around. All-around professional.

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.

In my (heavily biased) opinion Old Strathcona and Whyte Ave is the best part of the entire city. It…read moreprobably helps that I live nearby and have frequented this part of town practically every day of the combined fifteen years that I have called Edmonton home. The vibrant history of the area is one of Whyte Ave's defining features, each part of the streetscape telling its own story. One such example is the Hulbert block; a three-storey, brick clad, Edwardian commercial building that was built in 1912. On the street level of this building Edmontonians have been enjoying cozy cafe visits at Block 1912 (the cafe's name a tribute to the year that the building was built) since 1992. This cafe is one of the most notable spots on the avenue and their 33 year tenure makes them an iconic and reliable mainstay. Named Favourite Coffee Shop 2023 in the Edmonton Journal, it goes to show that even after this many years people seek out the familiar and comfortable spaces in the city. After all, Block 1912 really does feel a lot like going home. I have spent plenty of time at Block 1912 over the years and I have always been impressed by the immense amount of space that this cafe occupies. Full of time-weathered quirks, there is never any shortage of things to see and discover in this original-exposed-brick hideaway. Deep within the cafe the lighting dims as there are only windows at the very front of the space making natural light sparse. There are different levels of seating and mis-matched chairs. An entire nook is lined with shelves of books. I happen to know that there are secret drawers in various pieces of furniture that are filled with hundreds of notes, left by past patrons. Artists and musicians are encouraged to pitch their portfolios to the manager in order to be featured in the space - whether it be on the walls or to perform during one of the regular live music evenings. Visiting on a Saturday afternoon, I hadn't been to Block 1912 in a while and was interested in exploring everything that their menu has to offer these days. And there's a lot! The counter for ordering is about halfway into the cafe and the glass case full of pastries is an immediate distraction. Did you know that they also make their own gelato?? Of course all sorts of coffee beverages are available but Block 1912 also serves alcohol. There's a full menu of sandwiches, small plates, and comfort food. The staff is friendly and happy to answer any questions. I wanted to order a coffee to stick with the cafe vibe... But I'm not a straight black coffee kind of girl. The Ganache Mocha ($8.75) caught my eye but then I saw the list of 46 (!!) flavoured syrups that there are to choose from! It's almost impossible to decide on only one and after much difficulty I selected Toasted Marshmallow as an add-on to my mocha. Seemed like flavours that would make a lot of sense together! (If you ever want to find out what a "pineberry" latte tastes like go to Block 1912 and let me know what happens.) I settled into a table right at the front of the restaurant so that I could enjoy the small amount of natural light that reaches the interior. Receiving my coffee, I have to say that they got the memo! I was impressed at how much my toasted marshmallow ganache mocha looked exactly the part - there were even mini marshmallows on top! Was it incredibly sweet? Yes. Was there even coffee in this? Who knows! But this warm beverage was what I had been hoping for. Chocolatey with a definite toasted marshmallow flavour, I was delighted that this drink felt like a specialty cafe creation. In the interest of having an entire lunch, I wanted to order something off of the sandwich menu. The Hot Italian Grill seems like the sandwich to get. But the Turkey Apple Brie Sandwich ($16.00) felt seasonally appropriate and I picked that one. A soup or salad is also included, turning this dish into a meal. There were two daily soups available and the Vegetable Beetroot Soup also seemed to match the falltime vibe. I liked that the bread was a lot more interesting than a plain white or brown type. Instead, this bread was studded with what appeared to be cranberries - an ideal match for a turkey sandwich! The brie cheese was gooey and melty. I barely noticed the apples. It was a decently good sandwich but there wasn't a whole lot of filling and I could have easily made something like this at home. I liked the flavour combination though. The soup was warm and flavourful with a fairly fine dice of veggies within. I was expecting a more prominent beet component (maybe not a full borscht but somewhat closer to that) and I'm not sure if I noted the beets at all. If there was any, they were chopped very small and completely mixed in with the other vegetables. I also had to try the Herb Crusted Chicken Pot Pie ($18.00) from the Comfort Food part of the menu. Who doesn't love a soul-warming comfort food on a chilly day? It was even raining! Also served with soup or salad, we decided to try a salad

This cafe has a really nice interior. There was recorded jazz playing when we were there…read more Got a peach smoothie. It was a bit icey but the peach flavour was good

Stopped in for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. It was pretty busy considering it was a Saturday…read moreafternoon, but the wait wasn't too bad. I hadn't been to this location since it took over the old Starbucks, but it's a great addition to the Whyte Ave experience. The interior is a solid modern coffee shop with lots of mid century modern accents, wood booths, and plants in the windows. There's tea and coffee beans to purchase and take home, as well as merch. Street parking's your best bet, then try the lot down the block and see if you can snag a spot. My matcha was pretty good and my folks enjoyed their London Fogs. Only thing we were missing were some sleeves for our hot drinks; we ended up grabbing some water cups on our way out to act as a heat barrier.

Lots of gluten free and vegan baking options!…read more Reliably delicious coffee and all their treats are gluten free and vegan! Couldn't ask for a better combo. Their doughnuts are particularly tasty and Instagram worthy. Coffee corner is making a come back!

NUTTEA Canada - Edmonton, AB (corner of Gateway and Whyte Avenue)…read more Back in May, we were walking along the very charming Whyte Avenue and came across some cool artwork at the Old Strathcona Public Washroom (you can see the artwork by clicking on the following link == https://urbanedmonton.ca/.../old-strathcona-public-washroom/ ) . This washroom sits at the southern terminus of the High Level Bridge Street Car ( https://www.edmontonstreetcars.ca/highlevelbridge ) which sadly for us, wasn't going to be in seasonal operation for another couple of weeks yet (May through October). It was upon heading back to our car on Whyte Avenue that out of the corner of my eye I noticed this intriguing stairway leading to some type of shop, hmmm , must explore! Adding even further to the intrigue was the sign .. "Nuttea Nut Mylk Tea". What is this? What could it be? Something vegan, dare I wonder Well, wondered I dared, and I'm glad that I'm the wondering daring type because, ... here we are Turns out this charming little shop has a variety of mylks and teas, the mylks in a wonderful variety of flavors such as Jasmine Green Nut Mylk Tea, Mango Nut Mylk, Avocado Nut Mylk, Matcha with Nut Cream, and a large assortment of other delicious sounding flavors, everything 100% vegan using a variety of 5 different nuts, macadamia, hazelnut, walnut, almond, and cashews. We opted for the Black Sesame Nut Mylk (on the right) and the Earl Grey with Chocolate Nut Cream (on the left). Both were smooth, delicious with a uniquely satisfying and gratifying flavor! If you're in the area, definitely stop by and check them out, with soooo many flavors combinations, you're bound to find something to satisfy your taste buds.

There's a new vegan bubble tea place on Whyte Ave! I went on it's Grand Opening day and was wowed…read moreby their drinks. I came again the next day to try more. Their drinks are vegan and dairy free. They use various nuts to make their drinks and it's a great healthy option compared to normal bubble teas. It's located in a basement beside Leopold's Tavern and might be easy to miss if you're not looking for it. For drinks I've tried: -Strawberry Tea with Strawberry Nut Cream $8: this drink was amazing. The nut cream was heavenly. It has like a slight Nutella flavour and was soft and creamy. The strawberry drink had real strawberries blended in and paired well with the nut cream. This is my favourite drink at this place so far -Matcha Nut Myllk Tea $8: This came in a paper cup even though it was a cold drink. The matcha is authentic and not the overly sweetened matcha you get a other places. You can taste the nutty flavour in the matcha which was nice. The price for this drink is a bit pricey for what you get -Earl Grey with Chocolate Nut Cream $7: If you're a chocolate lover, def get this drink! Chocolate nut cream was delicious and complement the Earl grey tea. The drink was very refreshing and I highly enjoyed it -Green Grape Tea with Nut Cream $7.5: Loved this drink as well. They blended real green grapes and the nut cream paired so well! -Pineapple Tea with Nut Cream with brown sugar jelly $7.5: This was a refreshing drink but I don't think they used real pineapples with this one. Maybe pineapple juice/syrup. The brown sugar jelly was dominant in the flavour. Still a pretty good drink. The drinks with nut cream all come with a little spoon to eat the cream with. You can also blend the cream in with your straw. Prices are slightly on the higher end but the drinks here are so good. Definitely recommend trying this place out!

It was so fun and awesome cats are up for adoption and highly recommended this place …read more My wife and I found a cat that was sassy and lovable and silly.

I love this place and I recommend you guys to pay them a visit specially if you're into pet. I…read morewould say their coffee is not the best, but they also made it just right. The cats were very gentle, and you can actually pet them. The staff is friendly. The atmosphere is cozy with charming seating. A unique spot to spend some time.

A friendly little coffee shop perched onto Roots on Whyte. The room is an interesting shape, small…read morebut they made good use of the space by running seats along the length of the windowed wall. It's a bit cramped but it's not bad if the tabes are not full. I managed to bag the table with the plug in but its really cold by the window in winter. Really drafty! I ordered a soup to keep warm, it was red lentil and feta which was tasty. The portion was large and it came with two warm cheese scones. The scones were worth a star alone! I wanted a vanilla latte but they don't do any flavoured coffees. The normal latte was fine but small. It came in a cute glass :) It's a nice open spot for a short meeting, or a quick coffee and catch up. But not somewhere I'd spend a few hours working... not in winter... too chilly.

Stepped in to grab some coffee to go during a walk on Whyte. I was interested in the caffe Canadese…read moreand asked how it was different from the Americano. The girl at the cash till explained that instead of adding water to espresso, it's done by running more water through the espresso coffee grind and therefore making it much stronger than a Americano. So basically their version of a lungo. I enjoyed it but I can't say I'll order it again simply because it tasted like a stronger brew of a dark roast, which I can get at many other coffee shops. The cappuccino was delicious! I almost wanted to go back to ask what the secret was! It's possible that they milk with a higher percentage in fat or cream, which gave it a very nutty flavour. I'll definitely be coming back for a cappuccino the next time I'm in the area, as well as looking forward to trying their affogato and gelato when the weather is warmer.

Upon walking in, I was impressed by the amount of space there was inside. There were many full…read moretables of people when we arrived past noon, and I loved seeing the wide assortment of green plants scattered throughout the cafe. We got a couple of things: an Almond Croissant, Bulgogi Poutine, a Lavender London Fog with oat milk, and a Peppermint Mocha with oat milk. My Almond Croissant was okay. I know almond croissants are made with leftover pastries, but there was no texture at all. It just fell flat, and lookswise it was physically flat as well lol. It was alright. I wouldn't get the almond croissant again. The Bulgogi Poutine was pretty good. The fries were delicious and crispy. The sauce on top of the fries was slightly sweet, salty, and savory. For me, the bulgogi could've been more flavorful and it didn't taste fresh but I liked the overall dish. Lastly, the Peppermint Mocha was alright. It wasn't spectacular. And I felt the same way about my Lavender London Fog with oat milk. I wish there was more depth in my drink. I think the tea could've been steeped a little longer. Flavor was there in my drink, but it wasn't strong enough. It was slightly disappointing since I've had amazing London Fogs before, and this one just wasn't up to par. Also my drink was slightly warm, not too far off from lukewarm. I feel like the price doesn't exactly correlate with quality for most things here. If we come back here, I'd be willing to try different things and pastries. But I don't think my rating would change much.

Service was self- service and spouse left a 20 percent tip to my annoyance. I hope it gets divided…read moreup in the kitchen and doesn't just become more owner profit. I found the prices high but the Bennys were good. There was lots of parking and most of the waiting was in line giving our order. There were plenty of tables. I found the ambiance a bit austere to my taste. Like McDonalds without the bright colours. It had gf bread which was $2.00 Extra. .the salad was fresh and tasty. The potatoes were perfect and tasty. It was a big meal and I ate it all. I might go back but I prefer the Highlevel diner because I get better service and better prices for equally good food.

Looking for an exciting culinary experience? This is the place to go. The meals from Mauritius are…read moreboth fun to explore and familiar all at once. The food is spiced perfectly and the portions are just the right size. The staff are so friendly and the space is so beautifully decorated. 10/10 would recommend, and will be back again.

I am judging this by the high tea that I attended with my daughter and not the regular menu…read more Ambiance is cheerful but simple. However more comfortable chairs need to be put in place. This is not a comfortable place to sit and chat. Server/owner (I am assuming) was friendly and helpful. Food was good The high tea is all vegatarian which was fine. My biggest complaint - and this is to all high teas the ratio of sweets to savoury is uneven. Definately need more savoury on the tray. Sandwiches were simple but tasty and not the usual ones found on the tray. Tea was lovely. I will try again for a quick bite (and i mean quick, those chairs are aweful) and try the regular menu.

My friend brought me to Ace on a Sunday afternoon. Ace has a beautiful space filled with light and…read moreplants. I tried the oat milk latte and a vanilla cream donut. The latte was smooth and not bitter while the donut was perfect. I think I commented that the somebody really cared about making that donut. The service was friendly and quick as it wasn't too busy. I'd like to come back again.

What a delicious iced latte!!! My partner and I stopped into Ace for coffee before we started our…read moreThanksgiving (US) adventure in Edmonton. Excellent service and friendly staff.