eat in or take out…read more Our default orders: black forest cake, this taste nothing like your store bought black forest. Box full of mixed cream & custard pastries - eclairs, cream puffs, custard horns. Fruit flan- My favourite hostess gift So much more - sandwiches, lattes pizzas. Pick up some groceries from the Italian centre and head home to make dinner with the family. We love Spinelli's ;)

This was an amazing find due to a last minute Yelp search while at West Ed. If you want something…read moreto eat, skip all the franchises and food courts and come here instead. We had the feature Bosciaolo (Woodman) pizza and it's the best pizza I've had in memory. Each bite is full of earthly umami flavor. The creamy bechamel sauce replacing the usual tomato is genius. There are three types of mushrooms, truffle oil and Italian speck to round out the salty flavor. The crust provides that extra crunch that makes for a perfect bite. I will miss this pizza and visit it often in my dreams. If you still have room for dessert, swing by the dessert counter and pick up anything that catches your eye. We got an eclair, a pistachio canolli, blueberry cheesecake and donuts. Every single thing was delicious. Thankfully they aren't too sweet so you don't feel the sugar crash afterwards. Zero regrets and many repeat visits in the future!!

This cafe place is hidden in the west close to WEM. Great…read moreplace to work and study as it's quiet. Grabbed their clubhouse sandwich, iced latte hazelnut and matcha. Service was pretty quick as it wasn't busy.

The ambience is honestly beautiful, and the place itself has a lot of potential. Unfortunately,…read morethat's where the positives end. The service was awful. One of the staff members came across as demanding and constantly pressured people to buy something. My friend and I had already purchased food and wanted to share because everything was expensive, but we were basically forced to buy more. It felt less like customer service and more like being pushed into spending money. The favoritism was also impossible to ignore. I ordered a croissant and didn't receive any chips. When we asked if chips came with the order, we were told no. But the customer sitting right next to us had chips anyway. When we asked why, the only explanation we got was that they were "special." It made absolutely no sense and left us feeling singled out. A nice interior doesn't make up for rude service. The atmosphere might look welcoming, but the way customers are treated tells a completely different story. I won't be coming back, and I definitely wouldn't recommend this place unless they seriously improve how they treat people.

Try the Breakfast Schnitzel! Wow! Breakfast Sammy also great but not a fan of tater tots. Friendly…read moreprompt service, kitchen in the slow side for breakfast.

We rarely drive to the west end for a restaurant, but we were headed in that direction anyway and…read moredecided on stopping here for supper. It is pleasant enough on the inside, but pretty non descript. I wouldn't come here for the atmosphere. However if you like clean open concept this may be a place for you. Our server was friendly and helpful, giving her reccomendations. Menu is diverse with many things to try. But not so many that you are overwhelmed. We decided to split a few things. The Korean Schnitzel - Pork Tenderloin, Asian Slaw, Sweet & Sour Sauce, and Peanuts The Saganaki with Honey, Walnuts, and Lemon and the Happy Burger with Gruyere, Bacon Jam, Pickles, Lettuce, Tomato Food came out in a timely manner. Everything was good, but not standoutish that I would run here again. For sure the best bang for your buck was the korean schnitzel. The thing was massive. It was pleasant. Loved the peanuts and slaw that came with it. The saganaki was tasty. The burger which came highly recommended, was decent but by far, not "one of the best burgers" in Edmonton (That was quoted to us.) I much perfer the one at The Next Act. However it was yummy. If you are in the area it is worth checking out. However I wouldn't drive across the town to come here.

Simply put they know what they are doing. I have looked for years to find someone in Edmonton who…read moreknows how to make a Flat White - finally. I live in the neighbourhood and had recently given up on both the Starbucks locations on 199st and gave Waves a chance. Within two visits the gentleman who runs the coffee machine and lady at the window knew my order, checked in with me at the drive through on quality and now both even know my voice. Every experience I have ever had at a Starbucks/Second Cup has been with some high school dropout or Arts degree student to busy contemplating their skinny jeans/sexuality than taking my order correctly. You want a good cup of good morning - head to Waves on 199th; your welcome.

Decided to break with my tried and true Starbucks with a visit to another coffee place nearby…read more Wanted to do some writing, and didn't want to deal with crowds. Fortunately, Sunday afternoon, Google said they were less busy than usual, so I decided to head over. I ordered a Maple Macchiato, which was just OK. But the croissant-- oowee! I haven't had one that fresh since I got back from France, lo those many years ago. Not sure who their supplier is, but 2 thumbs up! I had planned on sitting inside at the table by the window, but when the AC kicked on, it was blowing right on me, and got downright chilly. The shadows were hitting the patio perfectly, so I grabbed an outdoor table. Unfortunately, the wind kicked up, making editing a bit of a challenge, but I definitely want to return. The place was quiet and pleasant and I can see getting a lot of work done there in the future.

Amazing coffee sourced from a local roaster! Smooth, rich…read moreand delicious! Baked goods are so tasty made with Alberta grains and truly have a home baked taste!

This my second time here at Awn and this time I ordered the egg salad sandwich which came with a…read morecucumber salad. The sandwich was tasty with chunky pieces of egg. The highlight though was the side cucumber salad. The cucumbers were lightly pickled and delicious. My partner ordered the quiche. She said that it was good but not very filling for the price. In my first review I only gave them 3 stars because the coffee was not hot. I drink it black so people who add milk and or sugar would definitely notice the temperature. This time the temperature was at the low side of normal so it went down quickly. Here's the thing. The server noticed my cup was empty and asked it I would like a second cup. She said it's free with meals (drip coffee). I was impressed because only a few places offer that important second cup. Surprisingly the second cup of coffee was served at just the right temperature. I really appreciated the easy listening music that was not turned way up like so many places do these days. The ambiant sound was pleasant and it was easy to have a conversation. This is a very relaxing place to hang out. I can now give four stars and can easily recommend Awn.

We have visited this location twice so far and have really enjoyed our time. You pick a piece and…read morethe price on the bottom is inclusive of the painting, firing ect. While it can be a bit pricey, there is a good selection of smaller items that you can paint, and everything we have painted so far has been on display in the house. (I have also left one outside ant it is surviving well) We also got to check out the painting and bunnies last Easter. It was so awesome and the staff made sure everyone got lots of time to paint and best of all cuddle bunnies. Great treat for the little ones to exercise their creativity.

I was hired by Color Café to complete electrical work, and we agreed on the full price upfront. I…read morefinished all the work properly and on schedule, and the business is actively using everything I installed. When I followed up for the remaining payment that was owed, the owner not only refused to pay but spoke to me in an extremely rude and vulgar manner. The level of unprofessionalism was shocking. Based on my direct experience, I strongly advise other tradespeople and customers to be very cautious when dealing with this business.

High-end toddler play space!…read more I never thought I'd put the words high-end and toddler in the same sentence. It's so fitting. I've been listening to all the mommy hype about this place and it was all true. This place was amazing!! First and foremost - make a reservation for the play space! It's a must to get in. You can call your reservation in or place your reservation online. It's pricey. 8.95 per kids over the age of 1.....for an HOUR of play. Here's why the price is worth it. The space is impeccably clean. There are appointment times for play starting at 9AM. After each hour of play, the staff comes through for a full half hour and cleans up the space. When you show up for your appointment time your kids come into a perfectly clean and sanitized set up space. They can pretend to be a doctor! Or a teacher! Or they can shop for groceries, or cook in a diner! The spaces are amazing. The decor? I want the decorator to come to my house. The decor is trendy, kid friendly and modern. I felt like I was hanging out in someone's awesome house. The bathrooms were downright gorgeous and had change tables. So what to do while your kids run around? Eat and drink! This establishment offers VEGAN treats. My soy latte was on point. So was my vegan made-on-site-from-scratch cinnamon roll. My child ate a vegan cheese quesadilla. I never had vegan cheese until today. I ate more of the quesadilla than my child!! The food and drink are so amazing here. The best part - you don't need kids to enjoy this space. There is a cafe attached that requires no planning to attend. Just come and enjoy! Plenty of parking right out front. So, we will be back! My only critique is that for myself and my two children I spent close to 30 dollars for an hour of entertainment. But wow did I enjoy myself.

An incredibly adorable indoor playground for your little ones to enjoy. They had a beautiful space…read morethat seemed very well cared for and clean. Located on the west side and there was quite a bit of parking available. But it was crowded in the cafe and even the playhouse was quite busy. They said they limit the number of kids in the space and you have to pre-book your 60 minute time slot. 60 minutes flew by! And it felt like we didn't get quite enough time to explore and really appreciate all the little houses and details. But that must be the allure of going again! Our babies favourite activities at the playhouses were the slide and the little play restaurant. The slide was busy and tight quartered. But the little stairs and crash section at the bottom were well placed. The play restaurant was good great, they had all the condiments and so many cute plastic food items for a variety of kids to play with. I recall one kid yelling out 'Ice Cream, Ice Cream'. So fun! There was also costumes, a colouring station, suction building blocks, a wooden play body/operation table. The baby area also looked nice, cozy and with some great stimulating toys. It's a bit pricey and it's too bad it's only a 60 minute booking but in February they had a 1/2 price deal so for just under $5 I felt like that wasn't too bad to check it out. If you do get to check out the cafe I would recommend their signature blue Butterfly Pea latte- it was super sweet and creamy and delightful.