This cafe is a real treat. Elegant but not ostentatious, or formal. They start you off with…read moredelicious coffee and as many refills as you want. The menu covers the basics but the meals are anything but basic. Mine was the right size; neither to big or small. I've been here several times this summer and the breakfast sandwich and the Bennie are my favourites. Service is usually excellent although they seem to host a lot of events (wedding parties, etc) which can slow things down. Presently they have some nice jazz music filling the room but it's definitely quiet enough to easily hold a conversation. My only gripe is that the sign is easy to miss so you might have to drive around the block. I've always found free parking right out front. You won't be disappointed if you come.

I really like the ambiance here. It is cute and quaint. Think of a small town tea house. Server…read morewas fine but not standout in terms of speed or friendliness. Both of us decided on the veggie burger with Caesar salad. Burger was very flavourful. I think they make their own veggie patties, and they are really great and keep their form unlike other places. The salad was fresh too and well dressed. Prices are very reasonable. The menu is fine but basic. I have had their spiced Ethiopian burger which I enjoyed very much. It would be great to see more fusion menu items. They also do the cheapest high tea in the city. Worth checking out if you want an inexpensive homestyle lunch or breakfast.

Well , this sandwich and fries was 10.50! I could have made this at home for 1.00 ! Too bad …read more. small portions , too expensive .. this place has gone down hill fast ! I don't recommend eating here .

Incredible Staff! If you want to go to a place where they know you and appreciate you, this is the…read moreplace! Small family diner feel with and extensive menu that does not disappoint. Don't miss out on the brisket!! Every neighborhood needs one of these spots!

I finally made it to Ken's Diner, located in north Edmonton…read more This diner is amazing - the style is 1950s diner, with music and poster of the era. The ambiance is very relaxed and welcoming. I took the tripe decker clubhouse with a poutine and a soda, as well as a chocolate milkshake. The food and drink were so very delicious and full of flavour. Service was very good and staff were attentive and welcoming!! Ken's Diner serves breakfast and lunch, and is open until early evening. A place to try again!!

I have been driving by for a couple of years now and finally stopped in for a quick breakfast. Joe…read moreand his staff were amazing! Their breakfast specials are incredible--I had the omelette and it was absolutely perfect. The only picture I could add is an empty plate!

This one is an old dinner, and a regular place for regular customers of the community…read more The menu is complete, both breakfast (all-day breakfast available) and lunch/supper menus. Monday night is all you can eat spaghetti and meat sauce!!!

I grew up (ostensibly...) less than a mile from the New West Hotel and the place is stitched into…read morethe tapestry of my life. It may well be the source of my fascination with dive hotel coffee shops. My first visit to the restaurant was about 1964, with my father, and I recall going there with friends, on our bikes for fries and milkshakes. In the 70's I worked nearby and my work comrades did their drinking in the tavern. We would hit up the restaurant first to put down a layer of food before we started on the draught, at .25 a glass. Recently I had business in the wild west end and was feeling the need for food. I spotted the New West up the road, and decided to indulge in some nostalgia, whilst feeding the soul. I had not been in here since 1986, and very little has changed. They have opened the front room out, which increased the seating, but the aesthetic and the feel of the place is unchanged from what I recall. I took a seat by the window and had a waitress handing me a menu and pouring me coffee literally in seconds. I am pretty certain she had been here since at least the Carter Administration, as she was very familiar. I may have flirted with her, back when she, Jimmy and I were all younger. I ordered what had been my stand-by, a Bacon Cheese Burger, with fries. I wanted to see if that had changed, and when it landed on my table 11 minutes later the trip down memory lane shifted gears. The burger, fries, everything, looked and smelled exactly as it had 40 years ago. The burger was juicy and well cooked, the bacon crispy and delicious, the garnishes fresh. The fries were perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside but soft and tasty in the middle. Even the coffee was good. Even though it was mid afternoon after lunch, the pots were fresh, and refills kept coming. This is not yer fancy coffee, this is Bun-O-Matic at their best. The restaurant itself is dated and I do not joke when I say it has not changed. It is however, cozy and warm like being in Baba's kitchen. This is what the best small town coffee shops are like. Rustic charm, the smell of good things in the back and a cadre of regulars and characters who seem to view random patrons as interlopers. The New West is a popular spot for seniors, many of whom I expect have been coming here since they were juniors. With prices this good, I can't blame them. My lunch came to $13 before tip. This may be the last place in the known universe where you can get a breakfast special for under $8. Service - 5 Food - 5 Decor - 3 Nostalgia - 5 I will be back for another drive down memory lane. The tavern is closed now, but the New West Restaurant lives on. If you are a fan of REAL retro dining I recommend this spot highly.

We haven't been here for a few years. I think that this cafe is under new ownership. They were…read morequite slow and that's not a good thing for a place catering to the blue collar workers who need a fast lunch. Ours took at least 30 minutes. The server might be new as she didn't seem to know what she was doing. Coffee took a long time to come. When the meals started to arrive she didn't include utensils, jam or napkins. Also the only utensils we could find were those one use wooden types. Those are okay for take out but we were eating off of plates and should have metal utensils. There were three of us and the first two were at least half done before mine even arrived. Those were the bad points, or the problems that need corrective action. On the positive side the cook (who I think is the owner) did a good job of cooking tasty meals. He was slow but he knew what he was doing. My partner's omelet look unique and she really enjoyed it. My wrap was good too. The cook understood English much better than the server and had more personality on display when he greeted his customers. Hopefully they will resolve the service issues. If they do, they should do well.

Working in the neighborhood, the Sandwich and Burger Patch has been my choice on those days that my…read morelunch is forgotten at home, and it has been a lovely treat every time I have visited. The service is lovely and the family makes you feel welcome. The food is really good and I have been happy with everything I tried. From the burgers to the all day breakfast, you are bound to find something to curb your appetite.

Haven't been to this diner in a very long time, but decided to treat my dad to a filling breakfast…read more It was just after ten in the morning and the parking lot was already pretty full. But when we walked in there was still plenty of seating inside. The front of house server was very friendly and seated us promptly. As I looked over the menu I reminded myself why I hadn't been here in a while. There are absolutely no gluten free options for anyone with celiac disease. I don't have it but my wife does unfortunately. We decided on our food items and it didn't take long for our food to arrive. I ordered the Eggs Benedict which was delicious. Eggs were a nice runny medium and the hash-browns nicely seasoned. But for the 2 Bennys and the hash-browns I thought the $20 price point was a bit too much for what you get.

Food was great tasting, service was amazing and the restaurant had an old school diner feel…read more Ordered the Chunky Monkey smoothie and Cowboy breakfast poutine I even had a dining companion. Frank the goose was hanging out.

Love the food. Great service. Decent prices. Service is usually great. Nice decor with lots of…read morecool pictures.

Well, it seems this place has remained amazing over the years. I had only been here once about 15…read moreyears ago. I don't know why I didn't ever come again! I guess because it's a bit far from me. But I won't let that be a deterrent ever again. Great breakfast and options. It's really busy so you feel a bit rushed for turnover, but it's understandable since it's not a huge place and so busy due to its excellence. Coffee was good, food was good, decor is awesome. And even when there is a line, they have the buzzer thing down to a science. Wasn't too long of a wait, but was happy there was stuff in the parking lot to explore while waiting. Thanks, RR! You do it right! I'll def be back for lunch as the menu looked like perfection.

This is one of Edmonton's best fine dining experiences. But a recent visit enlightened me to it's…read moreNo-Kids policy! The food and liquor selections are great and they do offer daily specials. Occasionally live music on the weekends is offered. Great 1st date restaurant with, I believe, some GF options available. We'll worth a visit!

Went here again with a friend who wanted to try this place out…read more The atmosphere is nice. It is like being in an Irish pub. Service this time wasn't as good as previous visits. We had to flag the server a few times to fill our water or get condiments. I did my usual Buffalo Cauliflower and Fish and Chips. Friend went with the Yorkshire Beef Burrito. Food was a little slow to get out. But it was consistent. I enjoyed my usual Buffalo Cauliflower and Fish and Chips as much as did previously. The cauliflower was well seasoned, and the batter was perfectly coated on. Fish light and flakey and the fries are well cooked. My friend seemed to really enjoy hers as well. This is probably the nicest pub in North East Edmonton. So if you are craving a pint and fried food this is where you should go.