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    The Next Act

    4.2 (332 reviews)
    ModeratePubs, Burgers
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    THE NEXT ACT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Andy L.

    I've been to the Next Act several times over the years. They have a very enjoyable atmosphere, although it can get quite loud. The burger is something that always stood out and a must try. Other than that, their breakfast menu is quite good as well. I'd rate them 8.5/10.

    Falafel wrap.
    Hector I.

    Wow what a change! I came to the next act a few years ago. I decided to come and try it again. Let me say The Next Act wins the most improved. I came and ordered the falafel wrap with fries. Without a doubt the best falafel I have ever had. Delicious citrus tones of the wrap was perfectly matched with delicious hummus. The fries were also great and perfectly seasoned. Service was very friendly and the meal came at timely manner. Definely recommend trying it out.

    Tequila lime chicken burger
    Kayla C.

    I recently tried out @nextactpub on Whyte Ave for the first time during lunch on a Friday. I had heard great things... so I was looking forward to this spot. We literally had the place to ourselves- so I can't really speak to the service on a busy day. The waitress only had us to look after. Water was re-filled frequently, and she checked on us a few too many times. Pictured: Tequila Lime Chicken Sandwich $19 ... tequila lime glazed chicken breast, jack, bacon, guac, lettuce & tomato w/ jalapeño garlic mayo on brioche. Food was hot and fresh, however my meat was questionably cooked. I was sketchy about the chicken, and I removed the bacon which was limp and rubbery. The flavour combinations could have otherwise been good. Overall I'd give this spot a 3 out of 5- but it could have been an off day.

    Zechen M.

    5/5 burger 3/5 fries 4/5 service I came with a group on a Sunday night and the patio was packed. The server asked us all for IDs (and they had to be physical copies) which I thought was a bit weird given that we were not ordering any alcohol out on the patio. They have a moderate selection of craft beers and some canned cocktails that weren't too impressive. Food took a little bit longer than expected. I had the Critic which was one of the best burgers Ive had in Edmonton. The fries though I was less impressed with -- the grease to starch and salt ratio was a little off. Would go back and try another burger!

    BLT
    Ying L.

    We heard about the poutine being famous sow anted to come here for brunch. It wasn't too packed on a Sunday afternoon so we were seated right away. The BLT was fresh and portion was big so I was able to Pack it home. For the steak n eggs, the steak was cooked to a medium when we ordered a medium rare. The pouting was was a bit salty and didn't get the squeeky cheese curds but not too terrible

    Drama Queen burger
    Sharon M.

    I did takeout today and ordered the dill pickle wings and the vegetarian burger - Drama Queen with fries. The wings were crispy and had great flavour. The burger was also delicious and juicy. I normally don't like fries, but they were pretty tasty with the coarse sea salt. The pick up process during COVID was pretty smooth. They were a little behind and I had to wait an extra 10 mins for my food, but pretty good overall.

    Erika G.

    I'm not sure if there is any other restaurant that epitomizes the Edmonton experience the way that The Next Act does. It's truly a local hotspot that is beloved by its community. They've been around for over 25 years and they are literally the heart of Old Strathcona. I've been a major fan for many, many years. The restaurant isn't flashy and it doesn't need to be. They never seem to change much of anything and they don't need to. Everyone loves them just the way that they are and it's probably because they haven't wavered from the comfortable experience and delicious food that we all know and crave. The Next Act usually lands on just about every list; VUE Weekly named them #1 Best Hamburgers 2018, #1 Best French Fries 2018, #1 Best Pub Food 2018 & #1 Best Favourite Mainstay 2018. CBC Edmonton's Best Restaurants 2019 cautions that you Don't Skip the Dishes Here. And Avenue Magazine calls them the Best Pub 2020. What more do you need to know? Because it's all true. You'll also find them in the Worldwide Faves section of this website! I visited on a Sunday afternoon and was ready to crush some serious eats. The restaurant, right in the center of the action, is located in the theatre district and has always been known as a theatre hangout - hence the restaurant's name. Now flanked on either side by their sister restaurants; MEAT and pip (and a new sandwich shop opening soon across the street), The Act has gone full monopoly on their little corner, but in the most humble way that you could imagine. The inside of the restaurant never seems to change and you are always greeted by the comfortable and familiar green-wrapped booths and chairs. There's usually a selection of rotating local art on the walls but otherwise it's always the way that you remembered it. The space isn't that big, it's always lively and noisy, and the staff is always friendly. We grabbed a booth by the window and looked around, noting how good it felt to be there. My first visit was likely around 17 years ago and the space is just as easy-going and welcoming today as it ever was. Gazing over the menu, there is obviously a large emphasis on liquor, from beer on tap (they even have their very own brew called Next Act Black) to cans, many from local breweries. If you're more of a cocktail person such as myself, they've got you. You'll find several boozy mixed drinks on the menu and I couldn't resist the Siren's Cup (Hot chocolate with coconut rum and salted caramel & coffee liqueurs - $13.00) because it sounded perfectly seasonal. I mean, what more do you want on a snowy day in Edmonton?? I'll wait... I liked this drink a lot because a warm hot chocolate on a cold day is always ideal and this one was nicely boozy (2oz) and tasted great. I especially loved the flavour of coconut. Dessert in a glass! When it comes to the food, the selection and quality is always much better than you would expect from a place like this. It might be a pretty low-key pub but the food is very special. The highlight are the burgers to be sure, but there are lots of other items to choose from as well. On this visit I decided to try the Classic Nachos (Double layered cheese topped with black olives, diced tomatoes and jalapeños, served with fresh guac, salsa & sour cream - $18.00) with pulled pork added ($5.00). I'd never had them before and I heard that they were quite good. They arrived in a scalding hot pan and we immediately dug in! I liked that the coverage of the toppings on the chips was very good and every bite was filled with flavour. There were hidden layers of cheesy goodness to be discovered, salty strands of delicious pork, and juicy tomatoes sprinkled throughout. I really enjoyed the spicy kick from the jalapeños as well. The sides of homemade guacamole and salsa were also delightful because they tasted incredibly fresh. I liked these a lot. They may not have been the best nachos that I've ever had but they were certainly solid. Next, I obviously needed to try a burger because that's what The Next Act is the most famous for. I was very dazzled by the Buffalo Fried Chicken Sandwich (will definitely be ordering this next time!!) but was sure to stick to my burger guns on this particular visit. It had to be The PB&J (Crunchy peanut butter, housemade bacon jam & cheddar - $19.00). Although the Pyrotechnic sounds very good as well. All of the burgers come with housemade fries and the fries are amazing. Which always makes things super difficult because they've also got the best House Salad of all-time which you can substitute for $1. This salad includes mixed greens, pea shoots, almonds, grapes and strawberries with housemade white balsamic honey vinaigrette. The salad always comes well-dressed and it's been the exact same for years. Never change a thing! As incredible as the fries are, I almost always sub the salad because it's so special. The crunch from the almonds and the sweet juiciness from the strawberries and grapes are always perfect. Onto the burger!

    Cameo Burger. Beef patty, chimichurri, jack cheese, spring mix, sweet sour onions, mayo, & smashed corn nuts on Brioche Buns.⁣

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