Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Rooster Cafe & Kitchen

    3.0 (68 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

    Order Rooster Cafe & Kitchen Takeout or Delivery

    Rooster Cafe & Kitchen Photos

    Business Info

    ROOSTER CAFE & KITCHEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Rooster Cafe & Kitchen

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Mimosas. $5.
    Paul G.

    Newer breakfast and lunch venue that is occasionally open for dinner. It is a bistro bar. Big on breakfasts, sandwiches and burgers with a unique twist. The food is great! They have music events. Cozy inside and casual, nothing fancy. A couple TVs with weird movies. Windows face out to the sunken patio. They have craft beers on tap and mimosa drinks in rainbow colours. They have happy hour. 2 unisex washrooms. The sunken patio is cozy and faces the street. Staff were very friendly.

    Farmers skillet; coated with ketchup.
    Matthew T.

    Great service, good food, gluten / lactose free and vegan options available. They are accommodating when requesting substitutions. Right on Whyte ave, so easy to access. Clean washrooms.

    Brisket skillet and standard breakfast
    Alisha K.

    I cannot believe that I live a very short walk away form this place and it took me so long to finally venture in. The place is very inviting and gets all the beautiful sunlight during breakfast and brunch hours. Our server was very attentive and friendly and always popped up right on time to refill the coffee and water. They were fairly busy so we were warned that the food might take a bit longer than usual, but with plenty of coffee and good company, that wasn't a big deal to me. Their menu had the typical brunch dishes you'd expect but they also have some more unique items like the brisket benny, polanchintas (crepes) and cheesecake stuffed French toast. I got the brisket skillet. This was served in a cute little cast iron skillet with perfectly fried potatoes and onions. I also asked for a poached egg on top and that was an excellent addition to the dish. The brisket was amazing and was a perfect quantity so as not to feel too stuffed. I find the $12 price tag to be reasonable too. And I believe their meat is locally sourced as well. The coffee was great as well and they were more than happy to let me sit for another hour doing my homework as it was past their busy hours when we were done eating. Overall I am very impressed with their quality of service and food. They may just have to work out a few kinks to reduce food service time. I hope they're here to stay.

    Classic breakfast (far side) and smoke salmon Benny on plain bagel (near side)
    Xiaobin W.

    Be sure to prepare enough time for waiting! But the food and sunshine near the window pay for the waiting time. We arrived around 1pm on Saturday morning. We waited about an hour to get a table and another 25min to have the food. Brunches are always kind of similar but also have lots of space for the genius chef to show their creativity and talents. I always like smoke salmon benny, but sometimes the thick and either over-citrous or over-buttery hollandaise sauce make me have to ask to put the sauce on side. However, the green "hollandaise" amazed my picky tastebud. The brown butter gives it a hint of caramel taste and the subtle pesto flavour gives a new way to explain "fresh". The thick cut smoke salmon makes me feel super spoiled. The yolk of the free-run egg just like absorb the weekend morning sunshine - golden, shinny, and fully of colour of healthy. Overall, come here with a relaxed heart and not over hungry stomach.

    Toppled over Sour Cherry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast.
    Kim L.

    I had high expectations and was left a little disappointed. We arrived 10 to 9AM and the Rooster was only about half full. We were seated and greeted upon entrance, so far so good. However, we didnt have a server stop at our table for at least another 10 minutes, which was fine, we took our time perusing the menu. It did seem a bit chaotic in there, as there were complaints from a few other tables that their food was taking too long. Eventually, a waitress for another table came by to grab our order. My orange juice and my husband's coffee arrived relatively soonafter; however, it was probably another 30 minutes until our food arrived to our table. I guess good thing we weren't in a rush or had anywhere to be! I think they must be still working out the kinks and smoothing out the flow of service. Fortunately, our food arrived to our table correctly! Unfortunately, for the people beside us, not so much. I noticed them swapping bacon and various breads because they table had ordered more or the less the same thing with different variations, and somehow everything arrived to the table all jumbled. They were quite gracious about it. I ordered the sour cherry cheesecake stuffed french toast and my husband had the breakfast poutine. I enjoyed my french toast. The sour cherries and cream cheese filling went together well. The challah in the french toast wasnt overly dry or hard, which I would expect when layered with cheesecake filling in between, and sitting on a bed of sour cherry. My only disappointment was that as it was delivered to the table it toppled over and the whipped cream topping too :( I also managed to sneak a couple bits of my husband's breakfast poutine. It came topped with 2 poached eggs and the hollandaise sauce that was slightly congealed. It looked like it may have actually been sitting under a food warmer for couple minutes because it was starting to dry out slightly. I suspect my dish may have been sitting under a heat lamp/foodwarmer as well. The portions were quite decent and we both ended up having to get the last bits packed up to go! There is quite a bit of seating in the restaurant; however, capacity kind of negates the service at this point. Service was a bit slow and I think they must be still working out the kinks in the backend or may be understaffed in the kitchen because service was quite slow for the food they offer. The servers were nice and friendly, but a little bit frazzled. The atmosphere in the dining room was a bit chaotic and a few times, I saw servers having to bring dishes back to the kitchen. It might be an alright place to catch up with a friend you havent seen in a long while if you want to have ample time to catch up. However, because of the acoustics in the dining room, the hum of chatter from other tables depending where you are sitting could make it hard to hear your friend from across the table. The food tasted alright once it finally arrived. I did also really like that they source a lot of ingredients from throughout the province. I might be back to try out the bagel boards or just pop in to grab a bagel to go another time, but there are other places on my list to try out so it could be a while before I cycle back. Hopefully by then, the service will be a bit speedier and improved.

    Breakfast poutine
    Lily V.

    Taking over from the popular Artisan Resto-Cafe, I like where Rooster is going with their menu and more importantly, their service. They promote that they support local businesses, so you'll find desserts from local bakeries, meats from local butchers, coffee from local roasters, etc. I love this!! Service is super friendly and attentive without making you feel rushed. Being a new menu, we were given lots of recommendations. We ordered coffee and they put on a fresh pot. The little things. The breakfast poutine was decadent and super filling. That hollandaise is deeeelish. The bagel with beet cured lox and their housemade whipped cream cheese? Damn, that was good. Not overly filling, but just enough to satisfy. Loved it. Excited to see what else they come up with, but it'll be hard to tear me away from that smoked salmon now that I've tried it!

    Rooster Benny
    Melissa C.

    The seasoning of the brisket was not (good) for a breakfast. Potatoes appear to be reheated from earlier, extra crispy and dry. Reheated food is always questionable. Waitress tried her best but could not recall the bagel and creamer options. Bruised fruit. Bottomless bland coffee but to have more than one cup isn't desirable. This is my second visit and I had déjà vu when I made a mental note, I should have gone to PIP instead.

    This is a photo taken in Edmonton, Alberta. It belongs to me and I think it's something you are missing. If found, please send to caller.
    Katie S.

    It's okay.. I mean, the service could have been better but overall I enjoyed the food. I suppose the decor is decent. Fun place to attend a Paint Nite!

    Birthday Brunch!
    Laura G.

    I was invited here for my birthday brunch. First time trying this place. I was actually surprise how busy it was and beautiful harvest décor for the season. We were guided to our table, while we check the menu the server took our drink order. The food was really good, We enjoyed the The Western Standard (traditional breakfast), Iron Brisket Skillet which is House-made slow roasted brisket with caramelized onions and potatoes...maybe more brisket or gravy would be nice as it is a small size Brisket and lots of hash so a bit dry for me. We also tried the Canadian Sidekick humongous pancake served with two cackleberries (EGGS), potatoes and CANADIAN maple syrup in addition to your choice of crispy bacon, back or turkey bacon, pork sausage, and garnished with fruit. The Canadian Sidekick was definitely my favorite. As it is a well balance dish. Even though it seems the server was a bit inexperience, she really put the extra mile to accommodate our orders and keep up with the busy morning and share a bit of her food preferences. a friendly a smart and friendly girl. I would definitely come back!

    Paula K.

    I loved Artisan, and was sad when it closed. However, life moves on and it was time to try Rooster, the new restaurant in its place. The interior has not changed that much, which I found comforting. The servers were extremely friendly. Rooster's menu is unique and has a large selection of bagels with house-made cream cheese and different kinds of smoked salmon. I went for the "Mentch" which was a bagel, cream cheese, and choice of smoked salmon. Served on a wooden tray, you assemble your creation yourself, which also comes with capers, red onions, and tomato slices. I'm not big on cream cheese, but the lemon dill version I chose was very flavourful. I had the lemon coriander gravlax, and fond the flavour to be a bit subtle, but enjoyable. Overall it was a good, light lunch and paired with a glass of freshly-squeezed orange juice, very satisfying. I will be back.

    Chris C.

    Was turned into this place online when I heard of a Jewish style Deli, and also heard corned beef and Matzo ball soup! Unfortunately both were not in when I arrived Sunday...I'll chalk it up to growing pains of a new restaurant. As well in that category is the service which was good but slow and a bit unorganized. When your new and busy these things need to be top priority! The menu was not as I had hoped but has some of those Jewish favourites. More of a Canadian brunch style menu. Love the bagels and smoked salmon varieties and I hear the Matzo and Corned beef will make their way into the regular menu. The Polachintas jumped out. As a Hungarian, these are a personal family favourite and just mate the Tomato magazines #20 in the cities top 100 dishes! I opted for the Reuben since I was craving the meats...wanted to add something else but nothing really fit. Coffee was good! Soup was sold out. So were the other sandwiches. Thanks for saving me the last Reuben! Took quite a while but again...new place. Kinks to work So the Reuben was top notch. Super soft dark rye, a hint of sweetness with the sauce and grainy mustard. Homemade pickles. Arugula salad very fresh. Be patient with this spot....some good things brewing. Hope to upgrade to 4 stars on the next visit if they can sort out the service and speed

    See all

    8 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Dirty, horrible service disgusting food and no respect for food allergies what a waist of time and money DO NOT EAT HERE !!!!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Karl M.
    63
    18
    4

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    We waited 1 hour for our food and when it came out it was cold. Our order wasn't even right. Would not return.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mia L.
    39
    1
    0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Food was underwhelming much like when it was the Artesian Resto Cafe. Coffee from iconoclast was good though!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    The food used to be delicious but has really gone down hill in the last month. I wont be going back there anymore.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 2 of 2

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Cafes 330 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    SugarBowl - Feta cheese omelet @ Sugar Bowl

    SugarBowl

    4.0(545 reviews)
    0.7 km
    $$

    I really like this place that has become and institution really. Great atmosphere. Comfortable and…read morecool without being pretentious. I love their cinnamon buns but this time I did not order one. My friend and I came here for supper. It was delicous. I had the Red Curry Laksa with prawns, PEI mussels, bok choy, carrots, bell peppers, red onions, vermicelli noodles, red coconut curry sauce, and cilantro. My friend had the falafel and fries. I loved my Red Curry Laksa. It was fresh and rich. Loved the red coconut curry sauce. The seafood was a decent portion. My friend liked her falafal but it definately wasn't the best she has had and was eyeing up my curry. Service was OK. I feel like because we didn't order alcoholic beverages, we didn't get service as much as the tables that did. That won't prevent me from coming here again.

    It was only my second time to Sugarbowl in my many years in Edmonton. I don't really remember my…read morefirst time though!! I had their mac and cheese and the lamb burger. Both were so very tasty, and did not disappoint. The ambiance of the restaurant is different than many places I've gone to. Being close to the University of Alberta main campus, many young students compose the clientele of Sugarbowl, but not limited to. The decor is very nice - brick walls and posters, and hand written beer menu, to name a few. Service was very good, professional, and friendly!! Overall good experience, and will return again in the future.

    Photos
    SugarBowl - Neighborhood Cafe Cozy

    Neighborhood Cafe Cozy

    SugarBowl
    SugarBowl

    See all

    Epic Market - Breakfast Poutine $18.00 in 2024.

    Epic Market

    4.5(2 reviews)
    0.9 km

    I've noticed the Epic Market under construction and today I was able to try it out. I met a…read morefriend for brunch. Brunch is offered on Saturday and Sunday, otherwise they open for lunch (closed Mondays). Epic Market is huge. This will be a very popular place for the Whyte Avenue crowd as there are so many options available depending on which floor you enter. We were on the second floor today for brunch but the first floor, which has a similar look and feel, has a Mexican menu. It opens for lunch at 11:30am. It's a unique concept for Edmonton. The server said that they've opened similar restaurants in larger cities like Toronto but Edmonton is their first venture into a "smaller market". The brunch menu was interesting with some unique features and some typical offerings. I had the Pork Bennie, for $18.00 in 2024. The prices are quite reasonable for the type and quantity of the food. My bennie was good. My only criticism is that a special house ketchup would have been a nice touch. The service was excellent and we had a nice view of Gateway Blvd out the window. The coffee includes endless refills which is good because the cups were not very large. I'm sure the vibe is much different for dinner than brunch, but based on our experience, I'll definitely return.

    I have been here several times, enjoying the market events, the variety of restaurants and the…read moreambience. Most recently, I had a gathering of friends for a farewell party .... It was perfect : friendly bartender, food options for anyone who wanted to eat and very welcoming staff. The only suggestion I have would be to add a coffee station with espresso drinks.

    Photos
    Epic Market - Inside the third floor part of Epic Market

    Inside the third floor part of Epic Market

    Epic Market
    Epic Market

    See all

    Brunch Glory - Chandu Special Crepe. $17.50 in 2025.

    Brunch Glory

    4.2(9 reviews)
    2.7 km

    Despite the road work on Jasper Avenue, this small, quaint restaurant offers all-day breakfast,…read morelunch, and dinner. The meals are excellent, the service is very professional and the staff is knowledgeable. Prices are decent and there is a lot to choose from on the menu.

    I've ate here several years ago and only returned because our destination cafe was strangely…read moreclosed. Brunch Glory was open and had lots of empty tables on Saturday morning. My wife and I both ordered the Chandru Special for $17.50. It's a crepe with bacon and eggs inside plus some cheese slices melted on top. There was a side of fresh fruit. The presentation was somewhat lacking as the cheese slices made it look like something you find at your children's birthday party. The dish definitely needed some sauce to help it down. At least the fruit was good. Our server was very skilled at tunnel vision as she didn't see us even when walking right by our table. Eventually we caught her and got a refill for our coffee. She was pleasent enough when she arrived but definitely didn't want to do refills. On a more positive note, my friend ordered an omelet which came with potatoes that looked like thick potato chips. They looked good and he liked them. If I return it will be because I am in the area and can't find a better place. In other words, three stars out of five.

    Photos
    Brunch Glory - Inside the cafe looks like it used to be a sports bar.

    Inside the cafe looks like it used to be a sports bar.

    Brunch Glory - Canadian benedict

    Canadian benedict

    Brunch Glory - Yum!

    See all

    Yum!

    Rockin' Robyn's Diner - Bacon burger, pan fries and chubby checker

    Rockin' Robyn's Diner

    4.2(207 reviews)
    7.8 km
    $$

    Looking for a diner experience with top notch food and a lot of it for a fair price? You just…read moredescribed Rockin' Robyn's to a T! We would go back in a heartbeat, just need to sleep off the food coma for a while. It's bright and airy in spite of the smallish space and the amount of booths and tables, oh and you can sit at the counter. The walls and ceiling are covered in memorabilia, concert banners and what not. The place was absolutely hopping at 12:45 PM, but we were sat in a booth right away. Waters dropped moments later, asked if we needed coffee, tea or whatever else you wanted to drink. Our server was fantastic, explaining and educating us as we were first timers. The food came out piping hot very quickly and our tea ordered after the food was dropped came in a large teapot and hot just like at home. The clubhouse, which I did not have, has house made ham and turkey according to our server. My corn beef had slices of corn beef that did not taste house made, but the sheer volume of meat I couldn't finish, the eggs were cooked perfectly. K's Mexicasa omelette was excellent with the Mexican meat the star. I know why the place is consistently full, it's that good. Definite redo when back in West Edmonton

    We came here on a holiday Monday after an hour and a half hike in cool fall weather. We wanted…read moresomething comforting and filling and our breakfasts hit the spot. The corned beef has had mashed potatoes which is different from what I'm used to but it was tasty nonetheless. My husband substituted the pancakes in his meal for pan fried potatoes. The place was super busy even though it was around 2pm and was still packed when we left. They seated us quickly as we were willing to sit at a table but we could've waited for a booth. The servers were friendly and fast which was perfect for us as I needed to get to an appointment. It's a relatively small restaurant with many patrons. It's definitely got that old diner vibe which is always fun once in a while. If you're looking for a solid, traditional diner experience, you can't for wrong with Rockin' Robyn's.

    Photos
    Rockin' Robyn's Diner - Inside Rockin' Robyn's

    Inside Rockin' Robyn's

    Rockin' Robyn's Diner - Coffee Crisp French Toast

    Coffee Crisp French Toast

    Rockin' Robyn's Diner - Menu 11/25

    See all

    Menu 11/25

    Rooster Cafe & Kitchen - cafes - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...