The ham and Havarti sandwich is great. And the Carmel machiato is the best I have had…read more Tortellini soup was also great. I hear great things about the banana cream pie, but I had no room for it.

I didn't realize this business was cash only, but when I said I'd hit the bank (directly behind the…read morekiosk) the owner was kind enough to give me my coffee for free to avoid the ATM charges!

I don't know how I gone this long without writing a review for this cafe but definitely worthy of…read morea mention (especially for those that are traveling off hwy 2 & need good road stop options for coffee, washrooms & good snacks). Lacombe is becoming a more frequented place for me to meet country town & rural friends. Mostly as Red Deer is just too busy to accommodate last minute get togethers unless you are closer by & have the opportunity/time to drive around. That's how I first got to experience Ona & that was back when there was a furniture & a homewares store including the cafe within it. Things have changed since then (now only cafe & cafe space is significantly larger with raised patio in back) but still fabulous food & great coffee. Plus the bonus is the neat extras one can also purchase. Lots of lower height tables & it seems to be quite popular with larger groups & families (observation from my last visit a few weeks ago). Parking is on the streets around but I have yet to walk further than a block. Bathrooms are generous in size & I greatly appreciate how well kept they are considering how popular this place always seems. Decently lit with lots of natural light. A bit more on the louder side now that it is only a cafe but still a good spot to cool off & rest the arms from driving. I've tried treats & sandwiches here - both are of decent sizes & what the price of this are these days, I would say at a reasonable price. Coffee is always tasty here & I quite enjoyed the iced option this last stop being that the outside temp was over 25C. Staff are always friendly here & great at answering questions. As a cane user, I also greatly appreciate that things are bright out to the table so I don't have to navigate around searching for seating with food &/or drink plus a cane in the other hand. Thanks for always an enjoyable road break!

Parking available on the street. Inside is very fancy and classy. Staff are very professional and…read moremenu is very pretty. Place was 80% full when I got there and most people even just got thier food + drinks to go. Lovely place to kill some time or for a coffee date. Loved the assortment of unique goods at the back. Cashew cream cheese, chocolate milk, crackers, broth, candy, etc. What a wide range! But all very unique and would make such a great gift for food-lovers. I tried the sausage roll $7.50: 9/10: very greasy. They do warm it up for you. Sausage was a good texture and taste. Pasty was nice too but sausage falls right out of pastry when eating. I also tried the beet root latte. SOOO pretty! So beautifully pink. BUT tastes like warm milk with no other flavor. I would have liked a stronger beet taste. So if you want something for show and not taste this one is 10/10.

Drove from Red Deer to Lacombe to check out this little cafe as a friend had found them on…read moreInstagram and their food looked really appetizing and healthy. When we arrived, there was only one other group dining. It was a little bit confusing on whether to ask for a menu and order at the counter or to sit and wait to be served. No biggie - after inquiring, the gal behind the bar told us to take a menu and have a seat. Our party of three found a cute table, helped ourselves to some water and perused the menu. We waited a little uncomfortably long to be approached then found out it was the waitresses first day on the job and there was nobody there to assist her. She was waiting tables and making drinks from the extensive list of smoothies and coffees. About 20 minutes later, the manager or owner came rolling into the restaurant. We ordered the Kale Caesar and few different Avocado Toasts. My friends Caesar salad was meant to have tempeh on it but came out as basically greens with lemon juice squeezed on top for $17. The toasts were fine but nothing better than you could make at home. The salad was so disappointing that my friend actually kindly approached the owner/manager to let her know of the let down and asked about the tempeh. She was explained that they could no longer get tempeh from their supplier. Seemed like a pretty easy fix to reprint the paper menu. I think there is a market for these little plant based eateries and I want to see them succeed but this one was severely underwhelming.

You would think I'd give any place that would serve me a beer an automatic five during these COVID…read moretimes. Tollers Bistro's food is certainly worthy but since each of its previous five ratings are fives, I'll go against the grain with a four, as there is always room for improvement. Located in a small strip mall, it's a high ceiling open space that lends itself well to safe dining. Tables are nicely separated and booths have guards between them. However, there is no sanitizer available at the entrance and I noticed the waitress seating customers without masks, so a little more effort regarding patron's safety would be nice. The food is excellent. Great menu, lots of choice and really interesting. We did some sharing, fish tacos, sweet potato fries, and cauliflower bites. Fish was battered, not normally my favourite, but was light and really tasty. Maybe the best sweet potatoes ever and the cauliflower bites are a meal, lightly breaded and tasty, maybe too big to be shared with just two people, most of ours came home. Staff is friendly and attentive. Waitress didn't know the beer list and suggested I "go look", which is fine but there weren't that many to remember. She did, however, bring us a takeaway box without being asked as she noticed the cauliflower bites still lingering on the plate. I can agree with the previous fives, but there is always room for improvement, at Tollers it's just some attention to detail. Great spot!

How can I describe the lemon poppyseed doughnut? Which I am assuming would describe all their…read morehandcrafted, fluffy-doughed, not really wanting to share, perfectly fried without lingering oils, incredibly tasty doughnuts. The lemon glaze had just the perfect amount of tart! Was a difficult decision choosing a doughnut flavour. The iced coffee with English toffee was just perfect for this sunny Alberta morning. All the reviews are correct. It's a must stop coffee shoppe. Easily one of my favourites when I come 'home' to Lacombe.

I have eaten here a few times with my family. It wasn't busy at all. The food was good, my grandson…read moreloved the Caesar salad. One time I asked for a Philly steak and cheese, they didn't have it but when I explained how it's made they tried to accommodate me which I thought was very nice of them. I wanted to make a reservation for my family and I for their breakfast/brunch buffet, for this Sunday (March 7/26). When I called their number I got a message saying the number was disconnected or not in service. So we will try to just show up and hope it's not too busy.

Been a while due to Covid restrictions and life stuff, but we managed to get to Marion's for the…read moreSunday buffet again after a long absence. Happy that they still offered a buffet and as usual was a great meal. Food is homemade, delicious and we were so glad that we went. Fresh pot of coffee and we were all set. Thank you for a very delicious and friendly meal.

The service at this brewery is always quick and friendly! There are always a minimum of 24…read morebeverages on tap to try (and they are always changing!). I have loved every beer I have ever tried here. This time, I had the Mezcalita, lemons and limes, dang orange wheat ale and coffee stout. The food menu is also outstanding. We had the chips and dip trio and blackened chicken tacos. I like that this brewery has both indoor and outdoor seating, as well as games to play. Dogs are allowed on the patio too!

I've enjoyed Blindman's beers for years and I'm so glad I finally had the opportunity to visit…read moretheir taproom in person! We had our dog with us and thankfully, they have a very dog-friendly patio with cozy couches and lawn games. Pro-tip: go to the dog park across the street first and find the flyer offering a free pint! My husband and I started by ordering a flight of 4. I specifically asked the bartender for 4 beers I wouldn't normally be able to get in Edmonton and he had some great suggestions. I especially liked their 24-2 Brett Stock Ale which we ended up buying a couple bottles of to bring home. They also make an excellent sour. Blindman is great and definitely worth a visit if you happen to be in Lacombe, but if you don't, their beers are sold in stores all across the province and they offer delivery in Calgary, Edmonton, and parts of central Alberta.

fryer boy cooked up today! get him a raise! he's going far one day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!read more

This was our first visit to Eastside Eatery. It's a bit out of the way, in an industrial area…read more The sign is very plain but there is free parking, although I parked on the street because I'm towing a trailer. We both ordered sandwiches. For me it was the meatloaf sandwich and for my partner it was Chipotle Turkey Bacon. They use really thick slices of bread that some may like and others might find too filling. My meatloaf sandwich was only $10.50 which is good value. The Chipotle Sandwich was a bit more at $13.50 but that's still reasonable. I had a coffee too. It was fine, though nothing special. WiFi is free but not password protected. It was nice inside the cafe. Very roomy and not too loud nor too quiet. It was easy to carry on a conversation. I enjoyed my sandwich but it was a bit large. Still this could be my new go to cafe when I'm hungry on the QEII. I recommend it.

The soup here is better than your Mom's, yes I'll fight you for it. There is really no place like…read morethis anywhere else I've been: well done, Lacombe. The menu is well focused on two things: Soup and Sandwich - the greatest lunch love-story of all time, with a pickle on the side ;). I'm not even going to ramble on with all of the delicious, fresh, local foodie highlights or even mention the cheesecakes (DARNIT, they're just so good!). If you want to keep your calories in check, make any sandwich a salad. That way it cancels out the cinnamon bun appetizer, probably. I have been coming here for years but never wrote a review in an attempt to selfishly keep the lunch-rush lineup at a minimum; but alas, the good word has clearly gotten out. So best to call your order in ahead of time if you're in a hurry - do NOT rush these lovely ladies in their craft, they are hustling HARD.

WOW what an amazing little shop in Lacombe. There needs to be more of these everywhere. Stopped by…read morethis morning to pick up a gluten free birthday cake and my Celiac wife was in heaven. Like a kid in a candy shop. We've never seen such a full bakery and such a variety of baked goods. Her little shopping basket was bursting at the seams with products. We should have brought a bigger cooler with us. Her freezer is fully stocked again. If your celiac I truly hope you do a little road trip out to Lacombe and support this bakery. Buy some product and stay for lunch. They also offer door to door delivery in Edmonton if you're unable to make it out there.

Not located near really anything else. Parking available in front of the store front. Quite busy…read moreSaturday (3 other couples) - which means it must be good! Had a couple free samples which was cool. Pre-sliced bread available. Freezers full of good-looking baking - cakes, cookies, tart shells, pies, pizza. I ended up just getting a cookie (walnut spice) which had a really strong spice flavor that I appreciated but not the best gluten-free cookie I've had.