The place is always packed and for good reasons. (obviously not during covid) I'm always excited to try their endless list of drinks or beers on tap. I love how causal the vibe is there as well. I've never eaten a meal here that I haven't loved and the location is in such a cute little corner. It's my go to place when hanging with friends. You HAVE to try the cinnamon bun, but make sure to go early enough before they're sold out read more

Great staff and delicious food. I ordered their Eggs Benny on cornbread and thought it was a great breakfast. I did like their home made ketchup. My husband ordered their hash and did say he wished the veggies and the potatoes were more crispy. Just a heads up that most tables are for 2-4 people. Therefore if you have a large party be prepared to wait. I noticed several large groups having to wait an hour whereas the smaller parties only had to wait for a table to be cleaned. Overall, a nice brunch spot in Edmonton! read more

Loved this place. Located near the university of Alberta. Satisfied with both food and service. read more

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The best breakfast in Edmonton. They got us In right away. Decent parking. Great service. Great food.

While visiting my friend in Edmonton, I decided to stop by SugarBowl for a solo breakfast since he was busy at work. I arrived around 10am on a Thursday morning and the place was comfortably full, but I managed to grab a nice sunny table by the window. There were also seats set up outside since it was still kind of warm out. I went with the SugarBowl Benny, which was poached eggs served on cornbread, with potatoes on the side. The cornbread was an awesome twist on a classic eggs benedict! I also decided to get a cinnamon bun to go (partly because I knew I was going to be stuffed after the eggs benedict, and partly because I wanted to share it with my friend). It was so huge that I would recommend sharing it, otherwise you will just fall into a carb coma. But it was definitely delicious... no wonder I saw one lady walk out with three of them to go. Service was great and the food came out quick. Overall, I'd recommend SugarBowl for a nice weekday breakfast spot. read more

SugarBowl - SugarBowl benny - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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This is a special place to go for breakfast but I'd never been here for dinner until now! I had the special of a cordon-bleu chicken sandwich. The chicken was done perfectly! One of my friends had the chicken and waffles with watermelon salsa, which apparently was featured on an episode of "You gotta eat here." We even splurged for dissert and had the banana cream pie which was incredible, PLEASE order this if you go here!! There is also an extensive beer menu if you are looking to try some new brews! It's a very cozy comfortable dining experience. The only downside is because it's such a popular restaurant their only waiting area is outside, but they do have an outside heater. Just dress warm in case you need to wait for a table. I was chilly but it was worth the wait!! read more

SugarBowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Had Sunday brunch here with party of 4. Very nice ambience, excellent food and good service. Would recommend trying this place out. If you do go, plan to buy some bread from bakery next door! read more

Sugar bowl is nice. They have a great selection of beer. I've always found the food to be so so. But the location is amazing and you definitely go for the scene. Expect the line to be out the door. I got lucky today and there wasn't a really long wait. It's also a great restaurant to bike to from downtown. You get a little exercise and there's beer at the end! I had the chicken and waffles and they were pretty good. My partner had the lamb burger and it was amazing. There was also a special type of mango wheat beer on tap as a promotion that they were having. read more

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They have Fantastic chicken waffles and scrumptious burgers. Nice atmosphere, decent prices.

People talked this breakfast place up to me, so I went early one weekend to give it a shot. I decided to go for one of the eggs benedict variations which was on cornbread - sounds delicious, right? And I love eggs Benedict when done right! Sadly however, this was a let down. The cornbread was OK but not amazing, the Hollandaise sauce was distinctly average. And while I don't mind my egg yolks a bit runny, not only were the egg yolks runny but the egg whites weren't even cooked all through and were also runny - which is kind of gross, tbh. Attached a photo to illustrate. Maybe the dinners are better than the breakfasts, or maybe I picked the wrong dish to order, but I don't feel any temptation to go out of my way to return and try more. read more

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Love Super Bowl it's my favourite treat after a doctors appointment five out of five stars, I recommend their cinnamon bun

The SugarBowl served up one of my favorite meals on a recent trip to Edmonton. In an attempt to avoid the Saturday morning breakfast crush, my friends and I arrived at 7:45 AM for the 8 AM opening time. Even so, there was already a queue forming. The place seems to be popular with cyclists and young families, especially on the weekend, nestled into a tree-lined corner of the U of A campus. The brunch menu has something for everyone, and with the generous portion sizes, you aren't going to go hungry. My breakfast sandwich was a steal. For under $9 I got perfectly cooked eggs stacked into a firm homemade roll with arugula, cheese, and sliced tomato (substituted instead of the breakfast meat). I'm usually not a mayonnaise/aioli sauce fan, but the sandwich included a swipe of a piquant, rich, garlicky spread that won me over in spite of myself. Yum! Service was a bit slow, but that's to be expected during peak times. Don't go if you're in a rush, try to arrive early, and you'll be fine. We enjoyed eating in the outdoor seating area in front. Overall the experience was the total opposite of greasy spoon brunch dining. read more

SugarBowl - Morning brunch scene - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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I had the breakfast sandwich of the day ($7) and shared a cinnamon bun ($4.50) with my breakfast buddy who had the Sugarbowl Benny ($13). The breakfast sandwich was the most jacked up breakfast sandwich I've ever encountered. Eating it was messy but was good. I had a bite of the Benny and the switch up for cornbread is a good one. Especially if the fluffy cornbread is moist with béchamel sauce and has a piece of bacon on it. The cinnamon bun is dauntingly big, making the two accompanying butter pods seem puny and insignificant beside it. It's the diameter of a side plate and stands 2 inches high off the plate, more than enough for two especially after a full meal. It's not the traditional cinnamon bun that comes soggy and dense with sugar syrup or coyingly sweet. I would describe it more like a cinnamon bread. The outside is almost crispy with brown sugar and cinnamon, while the inside is slightly sweet, light and airy. I find I like this version over the alternative. This medium sized restaurant is located on a quiet street near the university. There isn't much parking available during the weekdays (I saw about two parallel parking spaces in front of the restaurant), but you should be able to find some meter parking in walking distance around the corner. There was a charming seating area set up in front for a great place to relax with a beer during the summer months. The inside is cozy with a large round bar providing plenty of beer options and a scattering of tables which I assume would fill up fast during the busier times. read more

SugarBowl - A fried runny egg, arugula, tomato, fried parmesean eggplant, melted harvati cheese in an English muffin. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

I came here for brunch with some friends. They have a good selection of local beers. The decor of the restaurant was cute and cozy with lots of natural lighting and servers were quick and attentive. I think I ordered the wrong thing with their Huevos Rancheros. I was disappointed to find the beans were bland and dry that I couldn't finish it after a few bites. For $18, I felt like I overpaid for some dried beans and 2 eggs. I would probably come back again but get something else. read more

Indie coffee shop with table service that also serves simple meals and drinks, including alcoholic. Nice patio out front on a pleasant street. University student, professor, and artist clientele. Nice destination for a bike ride and/or date. read more

The giant cinnamon rolls are absolutely amazing, if you ever get the chance to pop in here, DO IT

What a cool looking venue! We went here for lunch on a slow day and the food was pretty damn good, the decore is rustic and hipster and I love the way the bar is set up. My friends had the eggs benny and I had the laksa, which was nice, but more of a curry pasta than a laksa soup. And I'm almost 100% certain it had dairy products in it, which laksa should not... My disappointment in my meal was only minor though, the delicious drinks selection and overall ambiance made up for it. There is parking behind the venue but getting there due to the one way streets can be a headache so plan in advance. read more

This place literally has the best latte I have ever had in my life. I ordered a almond milk latte with an add shot of espresso which was rich and delicious. I also ordered the omelette of the day which came with huge chunks of bacon both savory and satisfying. I tasted the cornbread with bison chili and their famous cinnamon buns. The cornbread was amazing while the cinnamon bun was not as impressive (a bit dry if you ask me). The service here was just okay. He messed up several of our drinks and kept bringing us chai lattes for some reason but he fixed the order quickly and brought us our correct drinks. He was nice enough but nothing extraordinary. This place seems to get pretty busy and is crowded so that could be the reason for the lack of service. If anything I would come here everyday if I could just for their lattes. read more

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A perfect spot for brunch. We saw Sugarbowl featured on You've Gotta Eat Here! and were excited to try it. Like other places we'd seen on the show, this one didn't disappoint. First to try were the cinnamon buns, which really should be called cinnamon size-of-your-head buns. They are huge! But delicious. The maple chicken and waffles were also an attraction. I found the chicken a bit on the sweet side for my liking, but others said it was good. And the waffles, again on the large size, were cooked perfectly, with that light, fluffy texture in the middle, and crisp edge. Our server was friendly and attentive, and helpful in describing dishes we were interested in trying. They also have a reasonable sized list of beers on tap, but unfortunately I was driving, so couldn't try any. I will have to return some time to check them out. read more

I came back here a second time but it was later in the night. My friend and I ordered chicken and waffles to share, kale caesar, and cinnamon bun. We weren't too gung ho about the food we received. The chicken was dry and the waffles were kind of stale. I'm assuming whatever was left over at breakfast was thrown on the dinner plate. I was super excited for my salad but was disappointed with how underwhelming it was. The cinnamon bun was a bit dry. Not sure if it was a bad night or because it was quite late so they just gave out leftovers. I'd like to come back for breakfast in the near future but I think I'll skip ordering a meal past a certain time. read more

Cinnamon Bun: 1.5/5 Wait WHAT?! I thought this was supposed to be the best Cinnamon Bun in the world! Cinnamon scent: 2/5 Can barely taste cinnamon. Bread: 4/5 Big & Fluffy Topping: Pretty much SMOTHERED with brown sugar Food: 3/5 Overwhelmingly oily. The SugarBowl Benny was overwhelmingly greasy & felt heavy. read more

Cinnamon rolls are huge and delish. Baked fresh. I've been here a couple of times and instead of hollandaise they have a béarnaise sauce and it lacks flavour, not adding really anything to the dish. The Hashbrowns are very good. Service is decent and staff are nice. Very small restaurant and wait lines are long. Also parking is limited. read more

Was there yesterday! Many drinks were not available but its totally understandable! Great good and atmosphere. Definitely going back

Classic favourite! Always enjoy meeting friends here! Recommend their specialty drinks and breakfast sandwich. Also known for their chicken and waffles. read more

Items Selected: Coffee Cinnamon Roll Cornbread Chicken & Waffle - Buttermilk, Spice marinated Chicken Breast, Waffle, Maple Butter French Toast - Brioche, Berry Compote, Whipped Cream Located on 88 Avenue NW, truly an all-day eatery that is frequently filled to capacity from 8am until the calendar turns over to the next day, it was just minutes prior to opening on Saturday that I joined at short line in front of Sugarbowl, a number of idling cars occupying nearby street parking choosing to wait things out in comfort as temperatures hovered just below freezing. Taking up a small space just south of the North Saskatchewan River, a lot of wood and exposed brick giving the room a rustic yet homey feel, it was immediately as the clock struck eight that doors were unlocked to welcome patrons, the bar at room's center popular amongst regulars that were greeted by name while a tight two-top against the left wall is what myself and many others opted for. Clearly knowing their clientele, several Cinnamon Rolls already lined up at the pass and ready to go, it was with pleasant greetings from a young woman that a menu was presented, the Bread Pudding offered at dinner not available during early morning making decisions simple, strong Coffee poured quick and refilled consistently throughout the meal. Taking the opportunity to maximize the sampling, though limiting the order due to more dining plans to follow, it was with one of the restaurant's signature Rolls plus a side of Cornbread that the meal was quickly underway, the latter which is intended to be served as part of a Benedict unfortunately a bit too dry without Butter and Honey while the unfrosted Loaf with a knife sticking out of it eats more like Coffee Cake than a spiral of Brioche, the Cinnamon-Sugar on the outside baked into a crust that penetrates deep down to the middle. Impressed by the speed at which the kitchen works, the noise-level kept to a minimum compared to the dining room where bare walls reverberate every sound, it was only ten minutes after ordering that two sizable plates were presented with a "hope you're hungry," the French Toast decorated in stewed Berries and canned Whip immediately disappointing as the bread was not well-saturated with Custard and thus not significantly different from Bread out of the toaster while the Chicken & Waffles fared better thanks to the quality of the brine and spicy Batter, though the Waffles themselves were flaccid and no more compelling than the famous store-bought version from Kellogg's. read more

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Cinnamon buns! I've been eating their cinnamon buns since I've discovered Sugar Bowl in University. Can't tell you how many decades ago that was. Just had it the other day and it was still just as amazing! I usually have one there and bring one home (just a tip) lol. I heat it up for a few seconds and cut into it while smearing just a tad of butter with each bite. It's heaven lol. It's the only cinnamon bun I will eat and accept to be without cream cheese frosting. Just try it for yourself! You'll understand what I mean! Highly, highly recommend. read more

Gotta love this place! For brunch, lunch, dinner, or just beers. Great space, good food, and tasty beers! A few challenges are parking and the bathrooms. Very small bathrooms and you almost walk through the side of the kitchen to get to it. I really enjoy brunch and I usually get the sandwich or burito special. The eggs Benedict is also tasty but it comes on corn bread which makes it quite different from a normal Benny. read more

SugarBowl - Breakfast burrito wrap. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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Jenn (server) might actually be the best server in Edmonton. Good atmosphere, excellent drinks and amazing customer service. read more

Our 'go to' spot for many years. Casual, lively and friendly university neighbourhood eatery. The popcorn is a must with a good craft beer. Everything on the menu is consistently excellent. Great coffee too! read more

so so yummy! i got the vegan sausage and tofu scramble. it is SO SO YUMMY. i got take out but the restaurant itself was super cute and the staff were all super friendly. i am moving here next year, and will definitely come more!! thank you! read more

SugarBowl - vegan sausage and tofu scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

I've tried to go to the Sugarbowl for years but either the parking is non-existent or there's a line-up. My stars must be all lined up because I found parking (one empty stall) and there was a table ready. Service was prompt and friendly. The menu surprised me as it was quite small for food but huge for drinks. Perhaps it's become more of a pub than a cafe. I ordered the waffles and my guest ordered bacon and eggs. Coffee was very good quality and we could have as many refills as we wanted. My waffles were fine although instead of the traditional toppings of berries or bananas there were grapes and mellon. The combination didn't work for me. My guest very was happy with her dish and noted that the bacon had very little fat and the eggs were just how she liked them. We tried to carry on a conversation but it was difficult as there was so much ambient noise. That's often the risk of these old brick buildings although the High Level Diner - two doors down - is not this loud inside. I think that most people come here for the ambience, especially in the evening, and it does have ambience in spades. If ambience is what you're looking for you will be happy here, especially if you live nearby so that you can walk or bike here. For my money I'll likely go to the High Level Diner instead, but that doesn't mean there's anything wrong with the Sugarbowl. It's just a matter of preferences. read more

SugarBowl - Waffles with seasonal fruits. $14.00 in 2019. Those are grapes, not strawberries. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Feeling lucky when living only 5 min walk from it for 6 months before getting told that there's this must-go place in the whole city : P Ordered brunch menu: the bennies. The cornbread is moist and has a bit creamy flavor. Puncture the eggs and the yolk would melt all over, giving the cornbread a even nicer texture and taste. Helpful service. Went there on a Sunday noon and waited for about 20 min. Would give 5 stars if price could be more economical, even though it's not over-priced. read more

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This used to be one of my favorite brunch places when I lived down whyte ave! Just came here on last Saturday for brunch at about 11 am. As expected, it is insanely busy on weekends during brunch and especially moreso when it's nice outside. I'd say to expect to wait at least 15 to 20, which is honestly pretty decent. Parking is difficult to find around the area, but you might luck our with residential parking as we did. We had a lovely spot on the patio and the service was pretty good. The food was not as good as I remembered. I had the pork sausage with potatoes which was the special for the day. It was pretty bland and way too much potato for the dish overall. Our friends ordered the eggs Benny which they reported as fantastic. My fiancée ordered the chicken and waffles and as per usual that didn't disappoint. The prices are a bit more than an average brunch place going for a minimum of 16 to 18 dollars per dish not including coffee/juice. We ordered a cinnamon to go but it was pretty plain compared to one's we've had before. Overall, it's a nice location with good service, however not sure I'd come back for a bit as the brunch food didn't wow me. Also, I'm not a fan of eggs Benny! It would be a great brunch place for the summer months however as its in such a good location. read more

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It's overrated. The food is mediocre, so is the service. It's more of a popular food spot for tourists rather than a restaurant you would enjoy their food daily. read more

Either here or Highlevel Diner, whichever has a shorter wait. All I want is a warm cinnamon bun with a cup of coffee after workout on a Saturday morning. We were told to wait about 10-15min to be seated. But we got a table right after tuning to head to Highlevel lol... The cinnamon bun is a little bit disappointing. It is not tasted as good as before. Dry and tasteless inside, and not crisp on the outside. The cinnamon powder is not well mixed with brown sugar so that the bun is tasted bitter in some parts. The unexpected pleasing taste came from the daily special breakfast sandwich. All the basic components, but the flavour was just at the best. The sour dough buns got grilled one side, so it was crispy outside and warm and soft inside. The thick slice of aged gouda cheese was just at the right firmness and tasted pretty light, which perfectly matched the flavour of the light and fresh aioli. The medium roasted drip coffee was also to my taste, which had a hint of chocolaty, caramel, and a little bit smoky. Some good some bad. Overall, it was a good start of the lovely Saturday. read more

SugarBowl - Breakfast Sandwich with roast beef, egg omelette,arugula, aged Gouda cheese, xxx aioli, and grilled sour dough buns. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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An Edmonton landmark, their brunch is spot on and they have one of the best beer selections in town. It is a quaint little restaurant with very unique features. They constantly have rotating beers on tap and I love the chicken and waffles as well as their cinnamon buns. If you are planning to go for brunch, plan to wait or go very early. read more

Super yum fryz and bread, patio here is my fav spot to perch! Servanz are top notch, everytime I hav drink of water they get me fresh one! Sometimz am not too thirsty just wanna see servanz hustle for fun. Wood be better if greedy hoomanz shared fryz more but servanz gave free refreshing bath from water bottle instead. Had sooper laugh game of tag with waiter dood, hez not tricky as old Larry Diablo but he tryz his best and was good sport. Recommend order two corn bread pleaz so yu can give me one of em! read more

Flat out delicious. That's how I'd describe brunch at the sugarbowl. Possibly my new fav breakfast location! Whether it's eggs benny or one of the specials you will not be disappointed. The coffee is good too. Service is always fantastic and worth going back for. It's so good the queue is always out the door, regardless of day of the week. Don't be put off by that, the wait is well worth it! I'll be going back to check out the beer menu in the evening :) read more

SugarBowl - Latte! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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I was a long time regular at the Bowl and it still holds a very special place in my heart. Prices have climbed considerably over the years and I don't know that they *always* reflect the quality of food you get, but the staff are great and the atmosphere is what really makes the place so special. Brunch is fantastic, and yes, the cinnamon buns are as epic as they seem (they're bigger than my head!) read more