Edmonton is a city that has no shortage of coffee culture. You don't have to look very far to find…read morea hip cafe or a specialty roaster - they're practically on every block. However, not many have grown and expanded quite the way that The Colombian has. I also don't think that anyone else can say that they get their beans from their own family farm... In Colombia. At the helm of the business? Thee actual Colombian himself, Santiago Lopez along with partner Kristin Panylyk. They opened their first full-service coffee shop with a roastery on site in 2018 - this flagship shop still operates today in Glenora and its where all of the beans get roasted. The business has now expanded to seven locations, including one in Saskatoon, each one acting as a hub in its respective community. EDify Magazine named The Colombian as Best Coffee 2025 and there's certainly no disputing the amount of impact that this Edmonton success story has had on the city's coffee scene. I visited the original Glenora location on a sunny Saturday afternoon and you cannot miss The Colombian's signature marquee signage that lets you know (in lights) that you are in the right place for coffee. The cafe was absolutely bumpin' with every table occupied and a long queue to place orders. Santiago Lopez was buzzing around the space greeting customers and taking the time to give detailed bean recommendations. The vibe is fresh and modern with light woods and black accents. The cafe certainly feels like the place to be on a weekend afternoon and I can only imagine that the rest of their six locations are exactly the same. (In fact, their Parkallen spot happens to be my "neighbourhood cafe" but I usually like to visit the OG when I'm writing.) While the interior of the cafe was quite busy, I found solace outside on the adjoining patio. I will admit right away that I am not much of a coffee purist but I do know what I like. I could order a latte or a mocha but I almost always gravitate toward the seasonal drinks menu (if there is one). These menus are usually where you'll find interesting flavours and creative ideas from the baristas - which is what I'm always on the lookout for. On this visit The Colombian was serving up an Orange Blossom Latte (Cardamom and fresh orange syrup, espresso, steamed milk. Floral and bright - $7.25 for regular size) which fit my desire perfectly. Served with a classic latte art look, this might have been my favourite drink that I've ever gotten at The Colombian! Not only could I taste the coffee, a nice robust roast, but the warming cardamom and hint of orange was very enjoyable. Not too sweet, not too bitter. The balance was just right and this felt like the type of latte that I could see myself ordering again and again. A pleasure! The Colombian offers more than only coffee and you'll also find a food menu. Most items lean toward breakfast but there are some sandwiches as well. I've been a fan of their Loxocado (a smoked salmon avocado toast) in the past but unfortunately it no longer appears on the menu. In its absence I chose the Avocado Toast (Avocado, cilantro, garlic, onion, lime, walnut oil, hempseed - $12.00) with an egg added ($1.50). Crusty bread was well-coated in a thick layer of smashed avocado and I really enjoyed the citrus notes to boost the flavour. Very bright and fresh! The textural elements were great too. I cut into the poached egg expecting a satisfying cascade of golden yolk but sadly the yolk had been cooked through. None the less, a decent avocado toast. However, I definitely missed the Loxocado version. Lastly, I was excited to try their Colombian Guava Croissant (Pastry stuffed with guava filling - $4.50). This reminded me a lot of the Empanadas Queso y Guava that I often get from Paraiso Tropical. I thought that it was very cool that they found a way to make a cafe version of this - a croissant instead of an empanada. I was very impressed by this tasty pastry! Not only was the croissant deliciously buttery but the sweet and jammy guava filling really helped to add a playful Latin spin. It's really nice to see some menu items that actually reflect the Colombian heritage - a great accompaniment to the coffee! The Colombian has set their focus on so much more than running multiple coffee shops. The heart of the business is all about sourcing sustainable, traceable, fairly priced beans. But there's more! They offer coffee subscriptions, fundraisers, and even coffee classes. They've got a blog. They've got a podcast. Plus there's a specialty coffee shop on wheels called The Coffee Mule that can be rented for events. Is there anything that The Colombian can't do?? It doesn't seem so. This Edmonton coffee mogul is impressive to say the least and there's probably a cozy cafe location right near where you live. Why not pop in and grab a latte?

My boyfriend and I heard good things about this place so we decided to check it out. The parking…read morelot out front was pretty much full, but luckily we managed to snag the last spot available. I ordered the regular Vanilla Latte with oat milk and my boyfriend got the large Mocha with oat milk. The lady taking our orders was friendly and nice. And they served our drinks right to our table. I absolutely loved my latte. It was creamy, robust, and very smooth. One of the smoothest lattes I've ever had. The oat milk complemented the espresso well. It had the perfect sweetness level. The Mocha was pretty tasty as well. It had a rich chocolate-y flavor. My latte was so well-done that my boyfriend kept stealing sips from my drink. We had a great time at this place and I can't wait to visit again.

We stopped by Credo on a whim for some iced lattes and they were surprisingly good. Strong coffee…read moretaste, milky enough but not too much, and not too sweet at all. Don't come here expecting dessert-like drinks, though. 5 stars.

I came here during winterval and was quite pleased: not only by the speed of service but also the…read morenon-caffeinated beverage options for me and my kid alongside the Winterval deals. My cinnamon maple steamer was great, my kid and I enjoyed cookies, and the kid loved the hot chocolate. A great stop to reinvigorate us during our afternoon/evening downtown!

Decided to check this place out while I was in the area. Unfortunately, I had plans to grab coffee…read moreelsewhere so not sure how good this coffeehouse is. Only 2 other people here at 4PM on a Thursday but lots of seating for a nice coffee date. They have Jacek chocolates which I may have to go back for! They also have their own coffee (beans) which leads me to believe their coffee must be good. There baked goods selection was a muffin or homemade granola bar. I tried the granola bar. It was soft, chewy, and nice. Simple yet filling. A nice homemade tasting snack.

I nice cafe right on 124st ( great location to grab a to go coffee and shop down 124st and look…read moreinto all the art galleries) It has a small but nice patio A typical coffee menu with muffins chocolate and wraps ( veg one included) I ordered a vanilla latte. I was happy to learn that they had milk alternatives and they don't use a vanilla syrup more of a vanilla paste The small was a little pricy $7 but it was good. Excited to try out their patio this summer ( they are right next to bloom vegan cookies so that would make a very nice strolling combo!!!!)

Grabbed a latte and a ham and cheese croissant. In and out in under 5 minutes, both were delicious…read more Will be going back here for sure!

Great experience from start to finish. Highly recommend for anyone who loves good coffee and chill…read morevibes.

This is a cozy cafe I believe run by a local family and the homemade freshest treats available!…read moreVery friendly and personable service, will definitely come back when I have appointments in area!

So ridiculously good!!!!!! So glad I asked my gf for a recommendation of a local coffee shop when I…read morehad an appointment in the area last month. Great vibe, delicious pastries baked FRESH, and 1812 syrups are always a yes in my lattes! Cute seating options and a funky chalk wall bar. Ways to improve? There didn't appear to be any spaces to plug in a laptop, etc. if you are looking for somewhere to stay longer and work from. Regardless, Crum still gets two thumbs up!

Beautiful lovely environment - great for a coffee date or brief lunch meeting. Lots of natural…read morelight, wood and natural decor. There is free 30 minute parking along the west side of 111 street (just a few stalls) and they do offer mobile orders. Prepare to pay premium coffee / food prices here - today was $6.90 for a small vanilla latte (they forgot the vanilla so thankfully I was order in to stay and got it added) and $13-$14 for a breakfast sandwich. Large to go drip to bring hubs was about $3.50. The staff are lovely, the food and coffee are prepared thoughtfully with love and are the highest quality. I LOVE this place for a treat! The price point definitely would break the bank for me if it were a daily stop. Today hubs is having his 6 month brain tumor surgery MRI follow up next door at U of A - so this is an ideal place for me to sit, breathe, and mindfully enjoy while passing time. See you in about 6 months ACE!

Very solid coffee house. The cappuccino was professionally made. The London fog was exceptional…read more The donuts were the Korean trendy style - pretty good!

If you are a coffee fanatic, this is the coffee shop for you. They have a very good selection of…read morecoffee beverages, and coffee supplies. They also make their own elderberry syrup and other unique beverages I did not get the opportunity to try like their coffee lemonade. I ended up ordering their elderberry latte. It was light and floral. My husband ordered an Americano with their specialty beans and it was aromatic with notes of strawberry, apricot, raspberry with a hint of floral and iced tea. Our kid ordered a hot chocolate and there was cute latte art included. He loved his drink. Customer service was friendly and efficient. I would come back here when I am in town. We ended buying a bag of beans and some specialty coffee cups to take home.

Dropped by during Edmonton trip…read more This one offers wonderful pour-overs - so fresh and great layers of flavors - Plenty of equipment and beans to browse through as your waiting for your drinks - you can also peak through the window towards the back of the cafe, and you see there roasting facility - which is super cool. Service is also pretty quick, very friendly, offers suggestions if you are having a hard time deciding. Would re-visit if in Edmonton.

Located attached to the Red Star restaurant. Beautiful area with lots of wood decorations. The vibe…read moreis super relaxed. The service was prompt and courteous. I ordered an ice latte with oat. The coffee is pretty good. Well roasted and prepared. The only thing I noticed was the surcharge for oat milk, and honey. $1 extra seems rather different than other coffee shops. I could be wrong though. Great location, service and coffee!

I love this place. The interior is so inviting and the outside patio is very chic. I always grab a…read morecoffee for my long dog walks downtown. I wish I knew his name but the guy serving me is always friendly and always asks me if I need water for my dog. their mocha's and coffees are delicious and I really appreciate that they have milk alternatives. I highly recommend.