We rarely drive to the west end for a restaurant, but we were headed in that direction anyway and…read moredecided on stopping here for supper. It is pleasant enough on the inside, but pretty non descript. I wouldn't come here for the atmosphere. However if you like clean open concept this may be a place for you. Our server was friendly and helpful, giving her reccomendations. Menu is diverse with many things to try. But not so many that you are overwhelmed. We decided to split a few things. The Korean Schnitzel - Pork Tenderloin, Asian Slaw, Sweet & Sour Sauce, and Peanuts The Saganaki with Honey, Walnuts, and Lemon and the Happy Burger with Gruyere, Bacon Jam, Pickles, Lettuce, Tomato Food came out in a timely manner. Everything was good, but not standoutish that I would run here again. For sure the best bang for your buck was the korean schnitzel. The thing was massive. It was pleasant. Loved the peanuts and slaw that came with it. The saganaki was tasty. The burger which came highly recommended, was decent but by far, not "one of the best burgers" in Edmonton (That was quoted to us.) I much perfer the one at The Next Act. However it was yummy. If you are in the area it is worth checking out. However I wouldn't drive across the town to come here.

If there's one recent restaurant opening that I've been pretty excited about, it has to be Happy &…read moreOlive. They appeared on the scene last year at a time when opening a new restaurant might have been viewed as an outlandish idea. But with the people behind other such beloved favourites as Red Ox Inn and Canteen at the helm it could be assumed that they had a pretty good idea of what they were doing. In a short amount of time (less than a year!) Happy & Olive has been named Favourite New Restaurant 2023 in the Edmonton Journal and Best New Restaurant 2024 in EDify Magazine. And they're not wrong! Located in Crestwood (in Crestwood Centre to be exact - lots of great businesses there and easy parking!) you'll find a fresh little spot on the corner, a restaurant that is still all bright eyed and esthetically beautiful. The decor isn't over the top; just nice finishes, a combination of various types of seating, a central bar area, and an approachable atmosphere. It feels like a down to earth space while maintaining clean lines and modern sensibilities. The patio is also very lovely and I was happy to grab a table out there on a warm July evening. I found our server to be helpful, friendly, and happy to offer some guidance as needed. Once settled in, I began to peruse the beverage menu and was pleased to find a rather good non-alcoholic cocktail portion of the menu, a trend that is really nice to see on more and more menus. I enjoy a boozy beverage as much as the next gal but sometimes I'm just not in the mood. On this occasion the list of five libation-free drinks were very welcome and I was glad to order The Gabby (Fresh mint, lemon, sugar water, bitters - $7.00). However, I will say that if you want to stay right on the olive theme it would be a great idea to order The Olive cocktail along with an order of Warm Olives - live your best olive dreams! Absolute perfection on a hot day! Not only was this beverage sweet and also tart, it was incredibly refreshing. The mint and lemon really made the drink feel like something quintessential to sip on in the summertime. A perfectly ideal patio choice! I enjoyed the way that Happy & Olive breaks down their menu. Do you want something "crispy?" (Um, yes. Everyone does.) There's also "this & that" or how about most people's favourite; "bread things." Or maybe you just need the "hungry" part of the menu. I did find that I required a bit of clarification on whether the plates were meant to be shared and it turned out that a communal dining style was the main intention. Armed with this information we set about ordering a whole bunch of plates that caught our attention with the plan for us all to try a bit of everything. (I love doing this with my family because we all enjoy eating the same foods. I don't like it as much when I go out with friends because, in some cases, tastes can vary quite a lot.) I'd heard a lot of excited buzz about the Fries (Rosemary, Parmesan, garlic oil, lemon aioli - $9.00) so clearly those were a must! Just when I thought that I knew everything that a french fry could be... I was served these. And wow, they are something special. Ultra crispy and likely double fried, the sprinkling of rosemary and parm really added a punch of unexpected flavour. The true surprise, however, was the lemon aioli, which was an absolute delight. I'm not sure that I've ever tasted anything quite like it! Creamy and fresh, this simple dipping sauce brought a whole brunch of bright acidity. It's always nice when a dish lives up to expectations and these fries certainly did. I had also heard that Happy & Olive had a latke menu at some point?? This wasn't the case on my visit but I love a latke and I'm super curious about what this entailed. Next up were the Crab Cakes (Remoulade, fennel celery slaw - $22.00) which I sometimes find can be hit or miss but I loved the sounds of these ones and had to give them a try. Positively golden on the outside, cutting into these crispy cakes revealed a luscious interior. Like a crab flavour bomb, I was met with actual crab meat and a satisfying mix of textures. I also loved the crunchy and refreshing slaw. I find fennel to be a completely underrated vegetable and it's one of my favourites. I always order it when I spot it on a menu! This dish completely nailed it for me and I think that it was the biggest winner of the night in my opinion. As mentioned previously, the Warm Olives (Marinated Happy style - $9.00) just seem like something that you should probably order at a restaurant called Happy & Olive... I wasn't sure what "Happy style" meant but I was excited to find out! I loved the variation of types and stunning colours, like little jewels. I'm not sure why this was surprising (it says "warm" right on the menu) but these really were very warm! The oil that they were bathed in was hot, even. Grabbing a piping olive and tossing it into my mouth was a satisfying experience. I also loved how aromatic they were with the use of rosema

Very cozy homely vibe, excellent service, and real delicious food reminiscent of grandmas…read morecooking.This is a must visit gem in Edmonton

I was here a couple times with a friend who works near by…read more. we came here for lunch!! I ordered soup and sandwich,, my friend ordered the same The soup was fantastic, it was a vegetable beef soup, homemade and very tasty. The sandwich was a veggie sandwich and equally very good on what I think was homemade bread!! It was full of alfalfa sprouts tomatoes, cucumber, radish!! A very nice lunch indeed!! It did get very full in here, over the lunch break, we ate and left quickly to make room!! Plenty of parking at the front but does fill up quickly!! I would like to come back when the lunch hour is over. It's a diner where you go to the counter, order your food then pick it up or the guy will bring it to you!! Regular diner type table and chairs, nothing too fancy, but the food is delicious!! I've heard the daily lunch specials are great!! I've heard this from multiple people,, and that's why I'll go back to give that a try!!!

Looking for a diner experience with top notch food and a lot of it for a fair price? You just…read moredescribed Rockin' Robyn's to a T! We would go back in a heartbeat, just need to sleep off the food coma for a while. It's bright and airy in spite of the smallish space and the amount of booths and tables, oh and you can sit at the counter. The walls and ceiling are covered in memorabilia, concert banners and what not. The place was absolutely hopping at 12:45 PM, but we were sat in a booth right away. Waters dropped moments later, asked if we needed coffee, tea or whatever else you wanted to drink. Our server was fantastic, explaining and educating us as we were first timers. The food came out piping hot very quickly and our tea ordered after the food was dropped came in a large teapot and hot just like at home. The clubhouse, which I did not have, has house made ham and turkey according to our server. My corn beef had slices of corn beef that did not taste house made, but the sheer volume of meat I couldn't finish, the eggs were cooked perfectly. K's Mexicasa omelette was excellent with the Mexican meat the star. I know why the place is consistently full, it's that good. Definite redo when back in West Edmonton

We came here on a holiday Monday after an hour and a half hike in cool fall weather. We wanted…read moresomething comforting and filling and our breakfasts hit the spot. The corned beef has had mashed potatoes which is different from what I'm used to but it was tasty nonetheless. My husband substituted the pancakes in his meal for pan fried potatoes. The place was super busy even though it was around 2pm and was still packed when we left. They seated us quickly as we were willing to sit at a table but we could've waited for a booth. The servers were friendly and fast which was perfect for us as I needed to get to an appointment. It's a relatively small restaurant with many patrons. It's definitely got that old diner vibe which is always fun once in a while. If you're looking for a solid, traditional diner experience, you can't for wrong with Rockin' Robyn's.

Place was 70% full Saturday 11AM. Huge menu. Staff were…read moresuper friendly and so many coffee refills. Socrates Signature Breakfast was great. Bacon was a little chewy/tough. Hasbrowns were 12/10 good. Sausage was too fatty for me but boyfriend loved. Pancakes were good and lots of syrup and butter offered. Meat Lovers Eggs Benny: so much food. Everything in it was excellant and boyfriend gave the hollandaise sauce 10/10. Overall excellant breakfast here.

Finally a restaurant without tv's and loud music. Our…read morewaitress attended to us with a good attitude and very promptly. Everyone was happy with the meals they had selected and our eggs were cooked to perfection.

Great place to eat the crew and I come here about once a week for lunch and it never disappoints,…read moreThe staff is super friendly and always will help you if you can't decide what to eat (because everything is so good) food is a 10/10

We stopped here for the first time today because we had a rare errand to the northwest. A quick…read morecheck on the Yelp app pointed to Big Daddy Sandwich so that's were we stopped. Big Daddy is not actually very big. Most tables were for two and even though it was only around 11:00 am on Monday, most tables were in use. We sat at the bar looking out the window. We placed our order at the counter. This is where they shocked me by saying that they don't sell coffee. I wasn't expecting anything fancy but no coffee at all was a shock that cost them one star (that means if you don't want coffee you can consider this a 5 star rating). We asked for cups of tap water but they didn't have cups either. He eventually offered us free bottled water so we would have something to drink. That was very nice of them. I ordered the southwestern chicken wrap. It was delicious. It also had quite a bite to it because of the hot peppers. The ingredients were fresh and tasty. I can certainly recommend this wrap to anyone. My partner ordered the fried egg sandwich from the breakfast menu. She really liked it. Washrooms were large and clean. There was a steady stream of people coming and going at 11:00 am so at noon it must be crazy busy. If you can live without coffee with your sandwich you will be happy you stopped at Big Daddy Sandwich.

This should be one of those places you HAVE to go to! The pizza was great, it's like a pan pizza…read morewith the crust cooked to perfection and good quality toppings, I had the Marty's special and I loved it! I was also able to try a slice of the meat lovers (thanks Marty?) and it was also delicious! The sandwich's that came out while I was there were enough to make me want to go back, not to mention the staff was so friendly (Marty? & friends)!!!

great food as expected somewhat pricey but got two meals out of each order so great valueread more

A community minded owner that continuously gives back to the community thru charitable donations…read moreand supporting local groups. Food is standard bar food, and they do it well. Hilights are the wings, pickle spears, pizza, Friday all you can eat fish and chips and the excellent steak sandwich. $16.95 will get you a side, garlic toast and a decent cut of cow that is easy to cut and perfectly cooked all the time. The owner is starting to bring in craft beers on tap, only place in Devon that is doing so, service is always great, fast, and friendly. Its not fancy, but its fun, if you are passing thru Devon, pop in, there is a reason this place is busy most days of the week.

The service is terrible and it takes 36 minutes for them to make a burger.The food is sub-par at…read morebest. A lot of "bucket" ingredients if you catch my drift.

Lots of parking right out front. Fast seating and prompt service. The food is reliably good. There…read moreis a large menu with lots of tempting things to try. The coffee is hot and delicious.

EVERYTHING is absolutely awesome here. Servers are super friendly. Food is absolutely fantastic…read more "Eggs Benedict" is my fave and all omelets are wonderful too. Coffee is outstanding. Prices are reasonable. It's a tremendous atmosphere and the amount of time to spend there from start to finish is just right. It's my favourite place to eat in St. Albert. And it's more than just breakfast!