Guidebook for Edmonton
Food Scene
Mill Creek Cafe
9562 82 Ave NWGreat breakfast/ brunch spot!
Block 1912 Cafe
10361 82 Ave NWGreat cafe/ lunch spot & fantastic gelato!
La Boule Patisserie & Bakery Inc.
8020 101 St NWDelicious pastries & coffee!
The Next Act
8224 104 St NWGreat casual dining/ pub!
Meat
8216 104 St NWsmokehouse serving classic & delicious BBQ.
Diner serving New Orleans and Southern style food (po' boys, jambalaya & gumbo) & great cocktails
30 locals recommend
DaDeO
10548 A 82 Ave NWDiner serving New Orleans and Southern style food (po' boys, jambalaya & gumbo) & great cocktails
Boulangerie Bonjour
9913 99 St NWGreat bread and Cheese!
Sugarbowl
10922 88 Ave NWNice atmosphere and some of the best burgers in town.
Arguably the best Italian restaurant in town.
Need to book several days in advance given how busy it gets.
58 locals recommend
Corso32
10345 Jasper AveArguably the best Italian restaurant in town.
Need to book several days in advance given how busy it gets.
Red Ox Inn
9420 91 StOne of the staples in town for a good steak or fish.
This is a high end spot before an Oilers game or event at Rogers Place.
29 locals recommend
Sabor Restaurant
10220 103 St NWThis is a high end spot before an Oilers game or event at Rogers Place.
Won several awards for being one of the best restaurants in town. They focus on getting local ingredients.
39 locals recommend
Rge Rd
10643 123 St NWWon several awards for being one of the best restaurants in town. They focus on getting local ingredients.
Some of the best mixed drinks in town. Also great before attending an event at the Citadel.
48 locals recommend
Woodwork
10132 100 St NWSome of the best mixed drinks in town. Also great before attending an event at the Citadel.
The Marc
9940 106 StOur favorite French cuisine in town!
Hands down the only game in town if you are looking for a bakery.
146 locals recommend
Duchess Bake Shop
10718 124 StHands down the only game in town if you are looking for a bakery.
The Parlour Italian Kitchen & Bar
10334 108 St NWIf you are craving a good pizza, this is it!
If you feel the urge to immerse yourself in French culture... bon appétit!
22 locals recommend
Café Bicyclette
8627 91 StIf you feel the urge to immerse yourself in French culture... bon appétit!
Rosso Pizzeria
8738 109 St NWIf you feel like eating pizza and want to stay on the South side.
Really cool hidden coffee shop in the heart of Riverdale, close to downtown.
31 locals recommend
Little Brick
10004 90 St NWReally cool hidden coffee shop in the heart of Riverdale, close to downtown.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Sewing Machine Factory
9562 82 Ave NWGreat spot for live music & drinks
Black Dog Freehouse
10425 82 Ave NWCraving a down to earth pub, look no further.
The Pint Whyte
8032 104 St NWGo to spot to watch a game and grab a beer.
One of Edmonton’s major venues for live blues, jazz and soul music.
28 locals recommend
Commercial Hotel-Blues On Whyte Pub
10329 82 Ave NWOne of Edmonton’s major venues for live blues, jazz and soul music.
Mercer Tavern
10359 104 St NWCould not get much closer to Rogers Place for a cold one.
This is the top spot for good food and drinks before any event at Rogers Place.
13 locals recommend
JOEY Bell Tower
10310 101 St NWThis is the top spot for good food and drinks before any event at Rogers Place.
Essentials
Earth's General Store
9605 82 Ave NWGreat organic grocery store
Planet Organic Market Ltd
7917 104 St NWSave-On Foods
8124 112 Ave NWCanada Post
181 104 Ave NWPost office
Parks & Nature
Mill Creek Outdoor Pool
9555 84 Ave NWOpen June 1st - September 3rd, 11am- 9pm
Arts & Culture
Hosts many great concerts, comedians & musicals/ plays
30 locals recommend
Northern Jubilee Auditorium
11455 87 Ave NWHosts many great concerts, comedians & musicals/ plays
Art Gallery of Alberta
University of Alberta
It has taken years to build and relocate to this downtown location. The jury is still out whether it was a good move given that it is not open yet... but lots of interest by the locals.
164 locals recommend
Royal Alberta Museum
9810 103A Avenue NorthwestIt has taken years to build and relocate to this downtown location. The jury is still out whether it was a good move given that it is not open yet... but lots of interest by the locals.
TELUS World of Science - Edmonton
11211 142 St NWKids love going there!
Citadel Theatre
9828 101A AveThis is where you go for your fix of plays and musicals.
Entertainment & Activities
Edmonton Valley Zoo
87 Avenue NorthwestGreat smaller scale zoo for children
Rogers Place
10220 104 Ave NWHome to the Oilers & also great concert venue
Commonwealth Stadium
11000 Stadium Rd NWGo Eskimos!
Shopping
Old Strathcona Farmers' Market
10310 83 Ave NWOpen every Saturday from 8am- 3pm
French Quarter Farmers Market - Marché Agricole du Quartier Francophone
8627 91 St