Guidebook for Edmonton
Food Scene
Little known traditional Japanese gem, with excellent quality food, nice ambience, and competent staff.
Furusato Japanese Restaurant
10012 82 Ave NWLittle known traditional Japanese gem, with excellent quality food, nice ambience, and competent staff.
Da Capo
8135 102 St NWExcellent coffee, good quality baked goods, nice ambience.
Pip
10335 83 Ave NWNice cafe for brunch or any other meal of the day.
Great BBQ place, southern style with a contemporary feel. Great smoked meats. The sampler platter is a must for groups of 3 people or more.
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Meat
8216 104 St NWGreat BBQ place, southern style with a contemporary feel. Great smoked meats. The sampler platter is a must for groups of 3 people or more.
The Next Act
8224 104 St NWBuzzing burger place. No kids after 4pm.
Best coffee in Edmonton and competes with the best in Canada. We've had coffee all around Canada and this one stands out.
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Transcend Coffee and Roastery
9570 76 Ave NWBest coffee in Edmonton and competes with the best in Canada. We've had coffee all around Canada and this one stands out.
Boulangerie Bonjour
9913 99 St NWOne of the best bakeries and cheese shops in Edmonton.
Tasty Italian pizza, gelato, and coffee.
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Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria - Whyte Ave
10421 82 Avenue NorthwestTasty Italian pizza, gelato, and coffee.
Neighbourhood establishment. They make their own bread. I'd prefer this place for brunch rather than lunch. And then you go check out the second hand bookstore next door or burn off the calories in the ravine.
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Mill Creek Cafe
9562 82 Ave NWNeighbourhood establishment. They make their own bread. I'd prefer this place for brunch rather than lunch. And then you go check out the second hand bookstore next door or burn off the calories in the ravine.
Nice place to grab a hot bowl of Ramen, with both meat and vegetarian broths available.
Nudoru ramen bar
10532 82 Ave NWNice place to grab a hot bowl of Ramen, with both meat and vegetarian broths available.
Izakaya Dorinku
10205 82 Ave NWJapanese street food. High quality.
8020 105 St
8020 105 Street NorthwestWell ... it's The Keg! You get steaks and it has a consistent and reliable quality.
This is a gem! Indian-South African fusion. Excellent quality. You can order off the menu or use the buffet. They have vegan nights on some Tuesdays.
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Narayanni's Restaurant
10131 81 Ave NWThis is a gem! Indian-South African fusion. Excellent quality. You can order off the menu or use the buffet. They have vegan nights on some Tuesdays.
Cally's Teas. English style high tea. I can't afford most of the things on the menu here but I once had a cup of tea and they offered me a free tart which was one of the most delicious things I've ever put in my mouth.
10151 82 Ave NW
10151 82 Avenue NorthwestCally's Teas. English style high tea. I can't afford most of the things on the menu here but I once had a cup of tea and they offered me a free tart which was one of the most delicious things I've ever put in my mouth.
Essentials
Earth's General Store
9605 82 Ave NWOrganic grocery store.
Save-On Foods
8124 112 Ave NWBig grocery store
Cheaper grocery store. You will have to bag your own items and pay for plastic bags. Or you can use the reusable shopping bags we have left in the pantry.
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Bryan & Alison's No Frills
3045 80 Ave NWCheaper grocery store. You will have to bag your own items and pay for plastic bags. Or you can use the reusable shopping bags we have left in the pantry.
K & K Foodliner
9944 82 AveGerman and European food imports.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great brew pub. A variety of tasty craft beers. Try the pretzel bun. It's really good.
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Situation Brewing
10308 81 Ave NWGreat brew pub. A variety of tasty craft beers. Try the pretzel bun. It's really good.
Brewery-Restaurant, tapas style. We haven't eaten there yet but have heard very good reviews from friends.
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Biera
9570 76 Ave NWBrewery-Restaurant, tapas style. We haven't eaten there yet but have heard very good reviews from friends.
One of the best liquor stores in Edmonton. Knowledgeable staff can give you excellent recommendations to suit your taste for any budgets $14 and up.
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Color de Vino
9606 82 Ave NWOne of the best liquor stores in Edmonton. Knowledgeable staff can give you excellent recommendations to suit your taste for any budgets $14 and up.
Yardbird Suite
11 Tommy Banks Way NWCommunity run jazz club.
Affordable and low key neighbourhood pub with occasional comedy nights.
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The Next Act
8224 104 St NWAffordable and low key neighbourhood pub with occasional comedy nights.
Getting Around
One of the best places to rent bikes and buy other sports equipment in Edmonton.
Custom Uniforms, T-Shirts, and Trophies
7620 Gateway Blvd NWOne of the best places to rent bikes and buy other sports equipment in Edmonton.
Westbound busses to University and West Edmonton Mall. East bound busses on the other side of the intersection.
97 Street & 82 Avenue station
Westbound busses to University and West Edmonton Mall. East bound busses on the other side of the intersection.
99 Street & 89 Avenue station
Northbound buses to Downtown, a mere 10 minute ride.
Shopping
High quality shoes from reputable brands. Nice friendly staff.
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gravitypope Edmonton
10442 82 Ave NWHigh quality shoes from reputable brands. Nice friendly staff.
gravitypope Tailored Goods Edmonton
10414 82 Ave NWOn the expensive side but has unique items.
Warp 1
9917 82 Ave NWGreat comics and board games. Big location.
I often see trendy and unique clothes in this boutique. If you can afford it, go in.
Kelly Wollf + C'est Sera
8239 104 St NWI often see trendy and unique clothes in this boutique. If you can afford it, go in.
Big store with a Starbucks on the second floor and lots of books, games, and toys.
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Chapters
10504 82 Ave NWBig store with a Starbucks on the second floor and lots of books, games, and toys.
Sightseeing
Train rides over the High Level Bride during the summer and fall months on old trains from around the world.
Edmonton Radial Railway Society
8408 Gateway Blvd NWTrain rides over the High Level Bride during the summer and fall months on old trains from around the world.
Parks & Nature
Refreshing hiking trailers popular with locals and pet owners. Includes separate off-leash trails. Great for fat bikes, jogging, power walks, and relaxing picnics.
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Mill Creek Ravine
9304 76 Ave NWRefreshing hiking trailers popular with locals and pet owners. Includes separate off-leash trails. Great for fat bikes, jogging, power walks, and relaxing picnics.