I can't believe that it has taken me this long but I finally made it! Yelo'd is Whyte Ave's famed…read moreFilipino and Asian inspired ice cream shop and I have heard nothing but rave reviews about them since they opened in 2018. Named Favourite Dessert on the Edmonton Food Faves We Crave 2022 list, "yelo" means ice in Tagalog... And this shop is going to change your whole ice cream world. Located in Old Strathcona, Yelo'd used to be located down the street (on the other side of the tracks) in a much smaller space. They have since moved right into the action and are now in a gorgeous historic building, adding so much to the vibrancy of the avenue. I've watched this building (originally the Dominion Hotel built in 1903) struggle over the years to find the right combination of business tenants and I think that they've finally done it! The interior of the shop is large and spacious but the most striking feature is the elaborately decorated Victorian wooden porch at the entrance. You can just picture yourself sitting out there on a hot summer day with a delicious ice cream in hand, taking in the sights of Whyte Ave. The vibe inside is a bit more modern with gleaming pastry and ice cream cases, mural-covered walls, and neon lighting. The colour scheme leans purple which makes complete sense once you realize that ube (purple yam) is the signature flavour at Yelo'd. The shop feels bright and fresh, exuding an upbeat atmosphere while still maintaining a specific identity. I visited on a Sunday afternoon with the intention to taste and experience as much of Yelo'd as I possibly could! There was only one employee serving us and she was incredibly gracious as we proceeded to bombard her with our large and varied order. I certainly appreciated her efficiency and kindness. Before we even begin the topic of ice cream, it bears mentioning that Yelo'd offers a whole cafe menu of various coffees. This also includes tropical sodas and milkshakes. You could honestly visit just for the cafe aspect and to sit with a delicious beverage (and yes, I will be doing this). Most drinks can be made hot or iced which is handy depending on the season outside. I was drawn to their Iced Ube Latte ($5.50) which seemed like a great way to carry the purple theme into my coffee. Swirls of purple ube syrup mingled with the coffee and milk. It wasn't long before the entire beverage wore a violet hue. I liked this coffee a lot. It was sweet in just the way that I like it and I believe that it may have been made with evaporated milk which would also account for some of the sweetness. The ube flavour (and colour) made this beverage interesting and unique. I could see myself ordering one of these regularly, both hot and cold. Yelo'd also makes this same latte with pandan or yema, which I'm sure are equally delicious. I also noticed that there are seasonal drinks to choose from and that there's a secret staff drink menu??! Clearly, I have a lot more to discover in terms of sips at Yelo'd! There are so many exciting ice cream options at Yelo'd!! Not only do they offer a wide range of hard ice cream but their soft serve has become pretty famous in its own right. However, there's even more beyond that because they make sundaes and ice cream sandwiches as well. No matter what you're craving, they've certainly got you covered. One of the main things that I wanted to try was their straight-up Ube Soft Serve on a charcoal Waffle Cone ($6.50). Yelo'd usually has two soft serve flavours on the go at all times which rotate, but they always keep ube on hand. You can get one solid flavour or a swirl of two. On my visit the second flavour was macapuno (coconut). I decided to forgo the swirl because I really just wanted to try their ube soft serve all on its own (and in all of its glory). This perfectly simple cone was magic. The quality of the soft serve was top-notch and ultra creamy without an ice crystal in sight. The flavour of the ube was nutty and somewhat similar to vanilla, captured wonderfully on this cone. Of course the violaceous colour is part of what makes it so much fun! I loved the crunchy and sweet waffle cone, the charcoal black acting in striking colour contrast. This soft serve is some of the best in the whole city, if not just the overall best. (I sometimes go around saying that hard ice cream is "over" and this soft serve only convinced me further.) Next, I had to try the most popular item on the menu and the dessert synonymous with the Philippines; Halo Halo (Philippine shaved ice with jellies, jackfruit, coconut strings, red beans + your choice of soft ice cream or scoop - $12.00). I find it incredibly exciting that halo halo has arrived in Edmonton and that there are a few places to try it these days. "Halo halo" means mix-mix in Tagalog, which is exactly what the dessert entails - a mix of ingredients that you get to mix together! It's like a big Filipino sundae filled with an array of flavours and textures. Halo halo can be prepared in a bunch

There's another new icecream place in Edmonton and it's awesome how it's from the same owners of…read moreYelo'd which is already known for its soft serve. I love how the flavors offered are unique and it stuck to the theme of Filipino icecream. I tried the Matcha Berry and the Keso+Ube cake. The keso+ube cake was so yummy and it was the perfect sweetness. I especially liked the ube cake as it added a delightful texture to the icecream. I wasn't that big of a fan of the Matcha Berry since it was more sour tasting and the matcha wasn't that strong. I definitely wouldn't mind coming back to try more flavours though. The truck doesn't have a fixed location so remember to check their Instagram page before going.

I was pleasantly surprised by their French fries!! Truly the best fries I've eaten to date and they…read morepair well with the garlic sauce on the side. I'll definitely be back for more!!

Dedo's is the absolute best place for Shawarma. It was the first food truck we ever ordered from…read moreand we're hooked. We always get the chicken Shawarma platter; we get a huge serving of rice and chicken both lightly seasoned, a salad with just the right amount of dressing, pita and hummus. The portions are very generous. One platter is a full meal and sometimes more. If we're still hungry, a piece of baklava fills the last empty spot. He is at St. Albert Farmers' Market weekly from June-October and throughout the week at various locations in Edmonton area. Dedo's is listed on the Edmonton Street Food app and has a Facebook page.

I visited a Thursday "Truck Stop" event in Old Strathcona near the Farmers market and saw 4 trucks…read more With the limited options I decided to try out Molly's Eats because the line up wasn't 40 people deep. The only full meal option available was an "everything on fries" which literally had every type of meat they serve stacked on top of fries. I considered getting this but decided against it because it was $12! Now in my experience and opinion Street Food should be quick, tasty, original and reasonably priced seeing as how you're eating it on the street with your fingers or a plastic fork. I decided against the Meatatarian gouger and went with their signature fries which still put me back $6. They were crispy and tasty but the best part was the variety of sauces available. I had the option of following them on Twitter but honestly I would only try them again if I happened to come across the truck after I won some money at the casino...

Love, love, love... For the love of all that is baked and comforting in life, Molly's Eats has it!…read more Years ago I had my own little cookie biz, and my #1 stipulation was that baking should 1) be made with all natural ingredients, and 2) be delicious. You would think that this is not an overly difficult concept, but in the world of dried out mini-cupcake towers and fondant covered cakes... it is! So thank the sugar coated Gods for Molly! Delicious, home-baked delights that are made with natural, earthly bound ingredients and a whole lotta love. Oh, and she can make a heck of a latte to boot! For the winter season the Truck is gone and Molly's Eats is a kiosk at the Mothers Market Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Go check it out and bring home some baked delights (that is if they make it through the ride home!)

We came here recently on a beautiful day for some ice cream treats. There were plenty of staff on…read moresite that day and they were doing their best to keep up with the crowd. I was a bit disappointed that my favourite Marble Slab ice cream flavour was not present but I found a delicious option instead. I was a bit disappointed that my hot caramel was spilling out of my cup when I received my dessert but it was delicious (if particularly messy) nonetheless. The stools were pretty comfy all things told and we rather enjoyed our treats. In general I find Marble Slab to be pretty good. The fact that I can get fresh fruit mixed into my ice cream (plus some confections of various types!) is pretty awesome. I usually recommend a waffle bowl as it's less messy than a cone and tastes delicious, but on this most recent visit I had already had a good dinner so I didn't want the additional non-ice cream delights to accompany my treat. This location has a decent amount of parking and we were able to find a spot conveniently close to the store.

I stopped by this place to grab a milshake while I waited for my sister to get off of work at South…read moreEdmonton Common. They had a great deal on their milkshakes at the time: you got $2 off each shake, so I decided to get an extra shake for my sister. The shakes normally cost around $7, but they ended up being about $5 each after the promotion. The milkshakes were definitely worth the price of admission. I ordered the a cookies n' cream milkshake and it was one of the best I've had in Edmonton. This place is right up there with Dairy Queen, you should definitely check it out.

The food is really good and rich fatty salty delicious definitely not for anyone watching their…read moreweight. Much too noisy of a place though

Authentic and incredibly delicious! My fave (no photo) is the Tuscan tomato soup! You can choose…read morefrom salads, pastries and coffees, too. It's attached to the grocery, so you can purchase ingredients for a charcuterie board, and eat at your table. The pizzas we got were prosciutto/tomato/mozzarella/arugula, ham, and mushroom/artichoke. Fabulous crust in addition to the pizza toppings!

Randomly stopped here because it was on my way home ,. and wow, what a pleasant surprise. I got a…read moremango green tea with lychee jelly and it was so refreshing. The Pineapple Matcha Latte came out fast, the cup looked nice, and it actually tasted like Pineapple , not artificial syrup. The place was clean, had good air conditioning ), and the people working were chill. You can tell they've got their system down. I'll definitely be back.

I've been wanting to try Boba Bar in Sherwood Park since they opened last November. Finally made…read morethe drive there and was not disappointed Pineapple Matcha Latte $6.75- Loved it! It had pineapple pieces at the bottom and mixed well with the matcha. They use 100% pure matcha. Sweetness was just right and wasn't bitter. It does taste slightly powdery but I didn't mind. The tapioca was soft and chewy Earl Grey Milk Tea with Coffee Jelly $6.19- Great drink as well! Strong Earl grey tea flavour and the coffee jelly was yummy to chew on I wish it wasn't so far from me or else I would go back more often. I like how they don't use plastic or paper straws that get soggy. They use sugar cane straws instead. They also have drinks I haven't seen at other bubble tea places in the city. Definitely a worthwhile bubble tea place to check out!

It was beyond delicious! I would HIGHLY recommend! I had a vermicelli bowl with chicken and spring…read morerolls Best spring rolls I've had in a very long time and the vermicelli bowl was fantastic!

BUSY at the Big Lake showhome event. Free food with 1 order…read moreper person. Food was 10/10. Fresh, juicy meat, great portions considering it was free.

A bit pricey but they have really good smoothies. They definitely taste a lot better than 10 years…read moreago.

This booster juice is like the others, offering the same drinks, juices, snacks and food…read more The staff is quiet yet efficient in getting their products made and out to the customer. I love my fresh juice, the ginger hammer is my fav and I usually add a little pineapple . It's clean, maintained, bathrooms are also clean. Enjoy.