Guidebook for Edmonton
Food Scene
One of Edmonton's best restaurants. Upscale comfort-food italian. Reservations are recommended but there is some walk-in seating available if you are lucky!
28 locals recommend
Uccellino
10349 Jasper AveOne of Edmonton's best restaurants. Upscale comfort-food italian. Reservations are recommended but there is some walk-in seating available if you are lucky!
Bündok (boon-dock) is a newer restaurant, just a short walk away, serving amazing locally-sourced bistro-fare and drinks. A cozy, upscale atmosphere with a great menu and a lovely brunch on the weekend mornings.
8 locals recommend
Bündok
10228 104 St NWBündok (boon-dock) is a newer restaurant, just a short walk away, serving amazing locally-sourced bistro-fare and drinks. A cozy, upscale atmosphere with a great menu and a lovely brunch on the weekend mornings.
Tzin is a tiny little secret spot on 104th Street - you might miss it if you blink! One of the best restaurants in the city - enjoy small plates, great wine, amazing service and some of the BEST food that Edmonton has to offer. Reservations are strongly recommended, as the place is very tiny.
40 locals recommend
Tzin Wine & Tapas
10115 104 St NWTzin is a tiny little secret spot on 104th Street - you might miss it if you blink! One of the best restaurants in the city - enjoy small plates, great wine, amazing service and some of the BEST food that Edmonton has to offer. Reservations are strongly recommended, as the place is very tiny.
Wildflower is one of our favorite restaurants, and is often a great spot for a family gathering or an anniversary dinner. The food is upscale Alberta-steakhouse and there's something on the menu to please everyone. The brioche loaf they serve you at the beginning of your meal is worth the visit alone.
6 locals recommend
Wildflower Grill
10009 107 St NWWildflower is one of our favorite restaurants, and is often a great spot for a family gathering or an anniversary dinner. The food is upscale Alberta-steakhouse and there's something on the menu to please everyone. The brioche loaf they serve you at the beginning of your meal is worth the visit alone.
Some of the best MSG-free, Western chinese food in the city!! This family-owned place is super clean with great service, affordable pricing and delicious food.
Dragon Buffet
12724 137 Ave NWSome of the best MSG-free, Western chinese food in the city!! This family-owned place is super clean with great service, affordable pricing and delicious food.
In the mood for post-bar eats or late night Chinese? All Happy is where you want to go (or order delivery!!!). Try the Peach Shrimp (or Peach Chicken) - these guys are open almost 24/7.
All Happy Family Restaurant
10011 106 Avenue NorthwestIn the mood for post-bar eats or late night Chinese? All Happy is where you want to go (or order delivery!!!). Try the Peach Shrimp (or Peach Chicken) - these guys are open almost 24/7.
This place is a super adorable little family-owned restaurant, just down the street from our home. Often quietly filled with University students, the pricing is good, the food is fresh and you always leave happy.
I Love Sushi
10108 105 St NWThis place is a super adorable little family-owned restaurant, just down the street from our home. Often quietly filled with University students, the pricing is good, the food is fresh and you always leave happy.
Blue Plate Diner is a great little indie comfort-food spot that offers a cozy atmosphere, vegetarian & vegan options and some of the city's best Mac 'N Cheese!
29 locals recommend
Blue Plate Diner
12323 Stony Plain RoadBlue Plate Diner is a great little indie comfort-food spot that offers a cozy atmosphere, vegetarian & vegan options and some of the city's best Mac 'N Cheese!
We aren't vegetarian, but Sarah's addicted to the food at Padmanadi. Offering an all-vegetarian menu, Padmanadi offers a huge selection of vegetable-based or meat-substitute items. You're guaranteed to have a super fresh, yummy and meat-free time. Check out their website, because they also offer $20 buffet nights monthly (so good).
46 locals recommend
Padmanadi
10740 101 St NWWe aren't vegetarian, but Sarah's addicted to the food at Padmanadi. Offering an all-vegetarian menu, Padmanadi offers a huge selection of vegetable-based or meat-substitute items. You're guaranteed to have a super fresh, yummy and meat-free time. Check out their website, because they also offer $20 buffet nights monthly (so good).
Have you ever had Hot Pot? 97 Hot Pot is a super fun experience with something for everyone. Sit down at your table and choose from a huge menu of meats, veggies, seafood and side dishes to cook in your individual broth pot. Make up your own dipping sauce at the sauce station. Eat and repeat until you're stuffed. Located in a very well-populated and safe area of Edmonton's China town. Park for free just a short walk away (106 Ave is best) and leave full & happy.
97 Hot Pot
10602 97 St NWHave you ever had Hot Pot? 97 Hot Pot is a super fun experience with something for everyone. Sit down at your table and choose from a huge menu of meats, veggies, seafood and side dishes to cook in your individual broth pot. Make up your own dipping sauce at the sauce station. Eat and repeat until you're stuffed. Located in a very well-populated and safe area of Edmonton's China town. Park for free just a short walk away (106 Ave is best) and leave full & happy.
Urban Diner is a homey, cozy restaurant spot that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Featured on Food Network's "You Should Eat Here," they have great diner classics and some good options for the vegetarian in your life as well. Parking is available and the High Street area surrounding is great for some post-meal shopping.
24 locals recommend
Urban Diner
12427 102 AveUrban Diner is a homey, cozy restaurant spot that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Featured on Food Network's "You Should Eat Here," they have great diner classics and some good options for the vegetarian in your life as well. Parking is available and the High Street area surrounding is great for some post-meal shopping.
When you think of an old classic diner, this is it. Huge pancakes, good coffee and affordable prices. Tip: wear a sweater, as it's a little cold inside. Parking is available.
20 locals recommend
Route 99 Diner
8820 99 St NWWhen you think of an old classic diner, this is it. Huge pancakes, good coffee and affordable prices. Tip: wear a sweater, as it's a little cold inside. Parking is available.
This is a great locally-based business with fresh, made-before-your-eyes pizza. Quick-service, super affordable and either choose from the menu or customize your own. Beautiful interior space and lots of fresh ingredients.
10 locals recommend
Lovepizza
10196 109 St NWThis is a great locally-based business with fresh, made-before-your-eyes pizza. Quick-service, super affordable and either choose from the menu or customize your own. Beautiful interior space and lots of fresh ingredients.
Some of the city's best sushi and japanese food. Let the chefs choose your meal or pick off the menu. So good, you'll want to eat here all the time.
29 locals recommend
Japonais Bistro
11806 Jasper AveSome of the city's best sushi and japanese food. Let the chefs choose your meal or pick off the menu. So good, you'll want to eat here all the time.
This is your classic, Italian-Family-Owned restaurant. Cozy interior, lots of drippy candles, huge portions and great pricing.
19 locals recommend
Cafe Amore Bistro
10807 106 Ave NWThis is your classic, Italian-Family-Owned restaurant. Cozy interior, lots of drippy candles, huge portions and great pricing.
Turquaz Kebab House
13310 137 Ave NWSome super-delicious lebanese in a sit-down or take-out atmosphere.
Destination Doughnuts
10548 124 StYum! Freshly made local doughnuts with classic and gourmet flavors.
They get busy, so go early (they open at 7AM). Vegan-friendly but you would never know - best doughnuts in the city.
10 locals recommend
Doughnut Party
11980 104 Ave NWThey get busy, so go early (they open at 7AM). Vegan-friendly but you would never know - best doughnuts in the city.
Zwick's Pretzels
12415 107 Ave NWAmazing freshly-made soft pretzels, sandwiches and other snacks.
Super cool atmosphere, great open-air in the summer, live music in the evenings and super delicious food!!! Try the brunch, it's my favorite.4
23 locals recommend
Daravara
10713 124 StSuper cool atmosphere, great open-air in the summer, live music in the evenings and super delicious food!!! Try the brunch, it's my favorite.4
All-you-can-eat Sushi!!! Great food at a decently affordable price, newly renovated atmosphere.
Sushi Garden
10401 Mayfield Rd NWAll-you-can-eat Sushi!!! Great food at a decently affordable price, newly renovated atmosphere.
Can't beat the pricing and the cool old atmosphere at OSF. Great service, quality food at a great price.
6 locals recommend
The Old Spaghetti Factory (Downtown Edmonton)
10220 103 St NWCan't beat the pricing and the cool old atmosphere at OSF. Great service, quality food at a great price.
All-you-can-eat sushi with a fresh flair and great atmosphere. Free parking in the back.
11 locals recommend
Watari
10108 124 StAll-you-can-eat sushi with a fresh flair and great atmosphere. Free parking in the back.
The Manor Casual Bistro
10109 125 St NWYummy upscale food in a relaxed atmosphere.
Woodwork
10132 100 St NWSome of the best cocktails in the city. Delicious menu!
The Lingnan
10582 104 St NWGreat western Chinese food in a charming Asian atmosphere.
Our favorite spot in the city for Indian food. Worth the drive. Great buffet at a reasonable price.
Little India (Dining,Takeout & Delivery)
9250 34 Ave NWOur favorite spot in the city for Indian food. Worth the drive. Great buffet at a reasonable price.
Drinks & Nightlife
Mercer is an awesome pre-show or post-show stop - lots of craft beer, great atmosphere and delicious food.
48 locals recommend
Mercer Tavern
10359 104 St NWMercer is an awesome pre-show or post-show stop - lots of craft beer, great atmosphere and delicious food.
Kelly's is one of our favorite spots in the neighborhood to grab wings or a beer. This place is full of locals, ranging in ages from University to Baby Boomers. Great friendly atmosphere, lots of TVs but not an obnoxious sports bar.
22 locals recommend
Kelly's Pub
10156 104 St NWKelly's is one of our favorite spots in the neighborhood to grab wings or a beer. This place is full of locals, ranging in ages from University to Baby Boomers. Great friendly atmosphere, lots of TVs but not an obnoxious sports bar.
The Pint Public House
10125 109 St NWGreat patio and busy atmosphere during the summer.
Shopping
Shop Chop is a little indie-store in the front of a hair salon. If you're looking for a little gift to give that someone that has everything, this is the place you want to go. Fun little knick knacks and pieces that you wouldn't find anywhere else.
Shop Chop
10265 107 St NWShop Chop is a little indie-store in the front of a hair salon. If you're looking for a little gift to give that someone that has everything, this is the place you want to go. Fun little knick knacks and pieces that you wouldn't find anywhere else.
This is a free and open-to-the-public shop that is home to over 150 emerging, mid-career and established Alberta artists. If you're not from here, this is a great place to stop and bring home a little piece of our province - lots of locally-based goods including crafts, home-decor, woodwork, home-accessories and more.
13 locals recommend
Alberta Craft Gallery
10186 106 StThis is a free and open-to-the-public shop that is home to over 150 emerging, mid-career and established Alberta artists. If you're not from here, this is a great place to stop and bring home a little piece of our province - lots of locally-based goods including crafts, home-decor, woodwork, home-accessories and more.
If you're someone that loves to cook, you will love Evoolution. Take home bottles of their flavored artisinal olive oils or balsamic vinegars. Try everything in-store and pick up unique spices, salts & other foodie-friendly must-haves.
7 locals recommend
Evoolution
11958 104 St NWIf you're someone that loves to cook, you will love Evoolution. Take home bottles of their flavored artisinal olive oils or balsamic vinegars. Try everything in-store and pick up unique spices, salts & other foodie-friendly must-haves.
Love wine? deVine is a short walk away and offers almost every kind of wine imaginable. Super helpful staff, competitive pricing and an amazing assortment to choose from.
11 locals recommend
deVine Wines & Spirits
10111 104 St NWLove wine? deVine is a short walk away and offers almost every kind of wine imaginable. Super helpful staff, competitive pricing and an amazing assortment to choose from.
If you're looking for something to buy for a female in your life, Miss Boss is an adorable little boutique that specializes in locally made jewelry, classic upscale clothing, handbags and other accessories. The owner is down-to-earth, approachable and clearly loves what she does. Support an Edmonton-small business!
Miss Boss
12424 102 AveIf you're looking for something to buy for a female in your life, Miss Boss is an adorable little boutique that specializes in locally made jewelry, classic upscale clothing, handbags and other accessories. The owner is down-to-earth, approachable and clearly loves what she does. Support an Edmonton-small business!
Very cute little boutique, carrying Swell water bottles, travel essentials, home accessories and handmade cards. Great to buy gifts or pick yourself up a little something.
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10187 104 St NWVery cute little boutique, carrying Swell water bottles, travel essentials, home accessories and handmade cards. Great to buy gifts or pick yourself up a little something.
Really cool health-foods store, specializing in supplements, natural skincare/beauty products and other accessories. Great staff, monthly sales, lots of good products you might not easily find elsewhere.
Optimum Health Vitamins
11810 104 Ave NWReally cool health-foods store, specializing in supplements, natural skincare/beauty products and other accessories. Great staff, monthly sales, lots of good products you might not easily find elsewhere.
Kingsway Mall station
West Edmonton Mall
Best farmer's market in the summer, runs from June to September, only on Saturdays.
22 locals recommend
City Market Downtown (Summer location)
Best farmer's market in the summer, runs from June to September, only on Saturdays.
Essentials
Save On Foods
10180 109 St NWSafeway Oliver
11410 104 Ave NWOPEN 24/7 pharmacy and convenience store, includes a walk-in medical clinic open during daytime hours.
11 locals recommend
Rexall
10818 Jasper AveOPEN 24/7 pharmacy and convenience store, includes a walk-in medical clinic open during daytime hours.
7-Eleven
10357 Jasper AveOpen 24/7 within walking distance.
Entertainment & Activities
Cineplex Odeon North Edmonton
14231 137 Ave NWSightseeing
Gorgeous fountains and awesome walking spot with surrounding park area.
131 locals recommend
Alberta Legislature Building
Gorgeous fountains and awesome walking spot with surrounding park area.
Local square for city events, wading fountains and local color.
46 locals recommend
Sir Winston Churchill Square
Local square for city events, wading fountains and local color.
Great local ave for walking, nightlife, shopping and sight-seeing.
195 locals recommend
82 Avenue Northwest
82 Avenue NorthwestGreat local ave for walking, nightlife, shopping and sight-seeing.
Arts & Culture
Art Gallery of Alberta