Guidebook for Edmonton
Food Scene
Great wine, pasta and mussels. Try the lobster diavolo pasta or gorgonzola mussels!
12 locals recommend
Sicilian Pasta Kitchen
11239 Jasper AveGreat wine, pasta and mussels. Try the lobster diavolo pasta or gorgonzola mussels!
Not much for atmosphere but great service and yummy middle eastern cuisine. Try the hookah!
7 locals recommend
Co Co Di
11454 Jasper AveNot much for atmosphere but great service and yummy middle eastern cuisine. Try the hookah!
One of the best lattes in town. Unique menu that changes daily. Open only for breakfast and lunch. Breakfast sandwiches are really good! Cute little patio in the summer.
19 locals recommend
Elm Café
10140 117 St NWOne of the best lattes in town. Unique menu that changes daily. Open only for breakfast and lunch. Breakfast sandwiches are really good! Cute little patio in the summer.
District Café & Bakery
10011 109 St NWGreat lattes, pastries and lunch menu. Hipster hangout.
Blink and you'll miss it. This tiny but amazing cafe is wedged between Red Star and Bower. Award winning pastries. Love the lox bagel here.
12 locals recommend
Lock Stock Coffee
10534 Jasper AveBlink and you'll miss it. This tiny but amazing cafe is wedged between Red Star and Bower. Award winning pastries. Love the lox bagel here.
Modern Italian. Book waaaay ahead. One of Canada's top 10 restaurants.
Bar Bricco is right next door. Best late night eats in the city hands down. Try the cheese and meat tasting plates with foccacia
58 locals recommend
Corso32
10345 Jasper AveModern Italian. Book waaaay ahead. One of Canada's top 10 restaurants.
Bar Bricco is right next door. Best late night eats in the city hands down. Try the cheese and meat tasting plates with foccacia
You have to go here if you're a fan of traditional steak tartar. Love the cocktails here. Perfect ambiance for date night.
48 locals recommend
Woodwork
10132 100 St NWYou have to go here if you're a fan of traditional steak tartar. Love the cocktails here. Perfect ambiance for date night.
Japonais Bistro
11806 Jasper AveModern sushi. Try the tuna nachos and love crunch.
Canteen
10522 124 StLove the brunch here. Make sure you book ahead.
Best Mexican street food in the city. Try the fish tacos and guacamole.
61 locals recommend
Tres Carnales Taqueria
10119 100a St NWBest Mexican street food in the city. Try the fish tacos and guacamole.
Cactus Club Cafe
11130 Jasper AveVery popular on weekends!
Earls Kitchen + Bar
11830 Jasper AveNice atmosphere. Recently renovated. Solid brunch menu.
Wood fired pizzas, pasta etc. Try the prosciutto wrapped mozza balls! Casual atmosphere.
26 locals recommend
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria
11750 Jasper AveWood fired pizzas, pasta etc. Try the prosciutto wrapped mozza balls! Casual atmosphere.
Restaurant and Bar. 9910 (live music venue) is right downstairs. Check out their event listings as there's usually something fun happening there. Hip Hop brunch happens here too!
43 locals recommend
The Common
9910 109 St NWRestaurant and Bar. 9910 (live music venue) is right downstairs. Check out their event listings as there's usually something fun happening there. Hip Hop brunch happens here too!
Shopping
Shades of Grey Boutique
10116 124 StLocally owned ladies clothing boutique. One of my faves!
Red Ribbon
12520 102 AveLocally owned mens and ladies boutique. Crammed with good finds.
Lux Beauty Boutique
12515 102 AveCult beauty products. Great for girly gifts.
Carbon Environmental Boutique
10710 120 Street NorthwestUnique selection of products. All environmentally friendly.
So fun to come here and pick up everything you need for charcuterie.
7 locals recommend
Paddy’s International Cheese Market
12509 102 AveSo fun to come here and pick up everything you need for charcuterie.
Everything Else
Simple, oversized tops and sweaters. Reasonable prices. Next door to Woodwork!
7 locals recommend
WORKHALL Studio
10130 100 St NWSimple, oversized tops and sweaters. Reasonable prices. Next door to Woodwork!
One of Edmonton's claim to fame bakeries. Arrive early in the day to get your pick of goodies. Limited seating available. Highly recommend if you have a sweet tooth!
146 locals recommend
Duchess Bake Shop
10718 124 StOne of Edmonton's claim to fame bakeries. Arrive early in the day to get your pick of goodies. Limited seating available. Highly recommend if you have a sweet tooth!
Mercer Tavern
10359 104 St NWUsually a good crowd and good music here. In a historic building.
Who Cares Wear Ltd
11222 Jasper AveLocally owned ladies boutique. High end. Great shoes!
Foosh
10544 82 Ave NWStreet apparel. Pop in and pick up an etown hat as a souvenir!
Drinks & Nightlife
Cheap beer and old school arcade/pin ball games make this a popular hang out. No pretentiousness here!
12 locals recommend
Thrift Shop
10311 103 Ave NWCheap beer and old school arcade/pin ball games make this a popular hang out. No pretentiousness here!
Restaurant and Bar. Definitely worth the uber ride across the river. Amazing Mexi Cali decor and menu. Extensive tequila and mezcal menu (half price Thursdays!). Dance floor in the basement.
34 locals recommend
El Cortez
8230 Gateway Blvd NWRestaurant and Bar. Definitely worth the uber ride across the river. Amazing Mexi Cali decor and menu. Extensive tequila and mezcal menu (half price Thursdays!). Dance floor in the basement.