The Woodrack Cafe is a small locally owned and operated coffee shop. They have two locations, one…read morein Edmonton on 83 Ave and this one inside the Outlet Mall by the airport. They're inside the Share Market (along with Magpies Gifts and Potato Corner) at Door 1. Right now Woodrack is the only coffeeshop in the mall since the Starbucks in the food court shutdown. And I think it's great Woodrack is here because they're a nice local coffeeshop. I've come here several times to have a coffee. The lattes are great and as someone who's lactose-intolerant I appreciate the plant-based milk options they have (oat milk is my favourite). They have some breakfast and lunch options, and baked goods. These can change, but if the cinnamon bun is there you can't go wrong with that. They also have a selection of beer and wine (only place to have an alcoholic beverage in the mall). Staff is always friendly.and the owner she's a gem. I will say there's often only one person working, so there may be the occasion when there's a bit of a lineup, but it's never anything major. I always like stopping here for a coffee and look forward to my next caffeine fix from The Woodrack Cafe.

I'm always up for a little journey out of town in the name of food and that's precisely what my…read morerecent visit to the city of Leduc was all about. Fifteen minutes (or so) south of the city makes Leduc feel more like a suburb and very much a part of the greater Edmonton area. It didn't take me much convincing to jump in the car when I heard that a little cafe was home to the Best Dessert 2024 as named by EDify Magazine. What delicious secrets were being kept in Leduc and how could I taste them?? Step one is to drive yourself to Leduc, which I did on a Saturday morning. While nearby, I haven't spent a whole lot of time in Leduc and found myself pleasantly surprised when the navigation took me to a quaint and cute small-town-style main street area. I really don't think that I'd ever been there before. Sweet little independent shops lined both sides of the street, lending to an idyllic pedestrian experience. Shopping areas like these always feel good to stroll through. Leduc Coffee Shop is located within two other stores; Magpies Collection and Playing For Keeps Toys. So don't get confused when you enter into a retail space; home decor and gifts on the left and children's toys on the right. Head to the back of the store and keep going until you find yourself surrounded by bistro tables and can smell the coffee. The space is cozy and cafe-like with chocolate-coloured walls and pieces of local art as decoration. I noted that each table was adorned with a vase of fresh flowers - a lovely touch. I also noticed a very adorable China cabinet filled with antique cups and saucers. The idea is that you can choose your own teacup to use, select your tea of choice, and then sit down to enjoy! What a beautiful idea that only adds to the experience! I was surprised by how large the menu is - the whole thing is posted right on the wall and it's huge both in physical size and in terms of content. In the end, the offerings include; drinks, eats, and sweets n treats. If you're looking for visual guidance most of the food items are on display in the glass case, which is helpful. I knew that I wanted to order a coffee-based beverage - it is a coffee shop after all - and I was delighted to find a special "Winter Drinks" menu. I am someone who loves a seasonal beverage, to the point of ordering off of these types of menus almost exclusively. I just like trying new things and enjoying flavours that compliment the season. This menu included six different choices, each sounding perfectly appropriate for the winter. The Gingerbread Spiced Mocha (Espresso, white chocolate, topped with whip cream & cinnamon) stood out to me, which I ordered in the small size. The girl at the counter was pleasant and got to work on preparing our drinks and eats. The drink looked like everything that I wanted it to be (AKA more like dessert than coffee) but unfortunately the flavour didn't really hit the mark for me. It mostly just tasted like a mediocre, watered down cup of coffee and didn't deliver on all of the gingerbread and spice and mocha that was promised. It just seemed like this coffee was supposed to have a lot of exciting stuff going on and I felt disappointed as I sipped it. The food menu includes a whole array of sandwiches that look really appetizing - many on croissants or bagels. And each sandwich is served with a side of corn chips which is something that I can totally get behind! I would recommend taking a look in the case and choosing whatever appears the most delicious on that particular day. However, I was visiting for one item and one item only: the Orange Bun ($3.50). This is the current best dessert in the Edmonton area and I couldn't wait to try it. These golden twirly rounds are baked in-house from scratch using real butter. The orange buns are served warm and seem to be a member of the cinnamon roll family. I know that this isn't a popular opinion but I'm not much of a cinnamon roll fan (unless we're talking about the ones at Sugarbowl, in which case I love them). This, however, is not a cinnamon roll. The homemade dough is hand-stretched every morning and the freshness is evident in every bite. There's a gooey mix of orange zest and coconut within every warm layer, bringing a sweet and unique flavour all its own. I loved this comforting bun, like something that a grandma would make. The flavour of the dough itself was almost the best part because it wasn't too sweet and it held the orange and coconut together so well. An absolute delight! I totally understand why this orange bun is on the foodie radar. It's wonderful that a little cafe like this, off the beaten path, is getting some notice. The food is the highlight at Leduc Coffee Shop but it would be nice if the coffee beverages were up to the same level. Delivering every bit the cozy cafe experience, this is the type of space that you'll be happy to spend some time in.

I came here because their orange rolls were featured in Edify Magazine. I ordered them for each of…read moremy guests. They loved the orange rolls. The rolls are like cinnamon buns but with orange instead of cinnamon. For lunch two of us ordered the Chicken Chipotle Melt. They were $9.99 each which is very reasonable. They were good, but not special. We noticed a steady stream of people coming in and ordering and looking for a table so this could be the most popular coffee house in Leduc. Coffee is self serve and includes refills. The cafe is located in the back of another business which I think is a gift shop. There's usually lots of steet parking available and, of course, being Leduc the parking is free.

My friend suggested this coffee shop and I didn't know about this business before. When we got…read morethere the size of the place was very interesting. I think it was so far the biggest coffee shop I've seen in Edmonton. The place was decorated nicely and the furniture was higher quality compared to other coffee shops. The service was fantastic and they had very friendly and helpful staff. The pastry options were great and it was really hard to pick something. For the drink we picked mofawar and it was delicious! Overall I had a great experience at this business and can't wait to go back there and try other items on the menu! It's highly recommended!

Parking is not fun as it can be difficult to find parking during peak hours. But it is free if you…read morecan find a spot! Place is lovely and nice to just "hang out" in. We tried the Adani tea and Mofawar coffee. The tea had a unique taste but not my favorite. Coffee tasted like coffee to me. Malva pudding was 10/10 good - label says it comes with ice cream BUT when I ordered it to go no one said I wouldn't get the ice cream Creme brulee Has to be eaten in house as it comes in a fancy clay pot. Was 10/10 good. Overall I might try a normal coffee, but the desserts are good!

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!

This Cookies By George has the friendliest service! The cookies are always fresh and tasty!read more

Great chewy cookies. Look for the EIA jersey parking promo where you get a free cookie if you park…read morewith Jetset! As for the hot ones!

Beautiful setting. Great food and service!! Authentically rustic cuisine:)…read moreLove the 'Eggs' and giant cinnamon buns!

We came here for late lunch, and to visit the adjoining bakery. It is such a cute place, it has a…read morevery "antique shop" vibe, super cute. Our server was so sweet, and friendly. We ordered the breakfast poutine and the Dover sole en pappiotte. Both were delicious! We also left with fancy gigantic donuts and a sourdough loaf from the adjoining bakery. Had these the following day and they were amazing! Do not pass up a trip to Beaumont for this place, well worth the drive!

Popped in yesterday to pick up the 2021 Summer Colour Change edition cups en route to the lake!…read more This location was super busy at 1030am on a Friday with 7 staff working hard! I was able to pick up 3 cups and a matcha green latte for the road. Unfortunately my matcha green tea latte was super bitter - I've never had that happen before. Not sure what happened but I'm sure it's a one off. This location is on the smaller side with limited seating but still bursting with all the good 'ol Starbucks cheer! See you soon Starbucks, see you soon!

It is crazy that a company such as Starbucks who makes billions in profit has increased their…read moreprices and on top of it, is forcing this tips BS onto its customers. "Starbucks gross profit for the twelve months ending March 31, 2023 was $23.061B, a 6.57% increase year-over-year. Starbucks annual gross profit for 2022 was $21.933B, a 7.93% increase from 2021." I went through the drive-thru yesterday and before I could pay I had to tip ... and it the machine is just put in front of you. Talk about sham based shopping. They are all about the D.I.E religion (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), but this company cannot even pay their staff properly -- thus forcing this tip crap. I will never buy from these greedy buffoons again!

Great coffee, and the bubble waffles are delicious. The gentleman working was so kind, and was…read moredoing a great job considering it was busy and he was the only one working. Lots of seating space, and a very bright atmosphere as well.

A flu shot and a bubble waffle with coffee, what a convenient combination. This is a pharmacy and…read morea coffee house cafe. You can get your seasonal shots and then sit back and reward yourself with a bubble waffle, pastry or just a coffee. When Awake first opened I thought that a pharmacy and cafe was a weird combination, but they were ahead of their time. Today, a Tuesday, it's quite busy and we got one of the last tables. I could tell that others were here for the same combination as us. Awake has a small menu with just their bubble waffles and pasties but otherwise it's a fine place to stop for a break or to pick up a prescription.

Lots of free parking in the communal parking lot. Place was 80% full Saturday at 1PM…read more Latte was good. Iced Chai was 12/10 good. Boyfriend even liked it better than his latte. Plain Croffle was super fresh but I'm not a fan of the texture. Overall a great coffeeshop and I will be back for another iced chai this summer!

Second time here and my sandwich was delicious. My partner tasted it and agreed that the Bulgogi…read morepanini was a winner of a sandwich. It was $12.00 in 2026 which is very reasonable. My photo doesn't do it justice because it was packed full of tender marinated beef. It was some of the best beef I've tasted in a long time. I think that this was just recently added to the menu because it was on a piece of paper taped to the wall menu. Hopefully it will be a permanent addition to the menu. My partner had a ham, egg and cheese sandwich and she enjoyed it too. Consistent with my first review, Monacci Coffeehouse is an excellent place for lunch or breakfast. It's fairly quiet, which is nice. Staff are friendly and serve is quick.

Donuts are fresh and I Love the Boston cream ones. Egg…read moretarts are not as expected - more custard like. Biscotti was wonderful with a coffee.

Purchased a few items and one was a cheesecake . The cheesecake was filled with whipping cream…read more Very dissappointing. Not going back.