Wanted to thank my uncle and mother for helping me move so I wanted to take then somewhere "nice". Originals Joe's seemed to fit that bill. It was quite full when we got there and quite noisy. Not with music just with chatter. Bad accoustics? Took forever for someone to even take our drink order and many tables were waiting for service. Food took about as long as expected. Food was good. I had the chicken burger which was freshly fried. Lots of lettuce and pickles. Bun was not soggy. Presentation was excellent. I also tried the sesame rice which I was surprised to really enjoy. Cesar salad had a healthy portion of bacon and sliced parmesan as well. Portions were appropriate for the price too. So other than slow slow service this place was an excellent choice. read more

Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar - Chicken burger - Bars Near Me - St Albert, Alberta

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Always a favorite for a nice drink and some great appies, meals and dessert choices Staff are great, fun environment Comfortable read more

This is a little location in St. AB. Nothing too bad with it, just not my fave. It does have a lot of parking though and it is never too busy for a weekend night! The service here is my main issue. I came with two girlfriends. Two of us got our food and then the third dish took an additional 10 mins to come out. It was kind of weird to either eat while our friend had nothing, or to wait and out food get cold. She did eventually get her food. It was a long haul to be there though. Very slow even though it wasn't too busy. I had the Salmon sandwich and it was awesome! I think it's my fave menu item. The broccoli cheddar soup was great too. Coffee was bang on. 10/10 coffee. read more

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I cannot say much here. We only ordered drinks! Place was clean. Selection good. Staff very good. Lots of parking. Decent atmosphere. Prices average. read more

Love this place; staff get to know you. Great for celiacs. Partial to the fish and chips; always have to get the dill dip for the fries

Urgh! The sweet potato fries with original joe's signature dill dip is the best go to snack for me, can't live without it!!!!

Went to original Joe's last night (Sunday) around 9PM with Hubby and a girlfriend of mine who was visiting from out of town. The place was packed - patio full and only a few spots left in the restaurant - always a good sign on a Sunday night! First - I must apologize that I didn't take any pictures last night - we were starving and dug right in because it looked so delish! We ordered three items to share amongst us: RED TRACTOR NACHOS crisp corn tortillas piled high; layered with a blend of melted cheeses, roma tomatoes, red and green onions, black olives and jalapenos. served with fire roasted salsa and sour cream. 16.49 ADD SPICY BEEF, CAJUN CHICKEN, OR PULLED PORK 3.99 EACH GUACAMOLE 2.99 We elected to add pulled pork for $3.99 - So good! Our guest was most impressed! We asked for extra salsa and that was brought without charge. First of all - the platter was HUGE - and I really like that they layer REAL (not processed) cheese throughout the layers of tri-colored chips. The only tweeny weeny complaint tonight - they forgot the olives but there certainly were more than enough toppings to last throughout the platter that we couldn't even finish! I know the price on these nachos might seem a little high but the quality is outstanding - if you love nachos - you absolutely MUST give these a try! We also tried 2 of their summer features (none of us had tried these before) Dragon Boat Lettuce Wraps Oven roasted chicken breast, fresh seasonal vegetables and crisp chow mein noodles; sautéed in a hoisin peanut sauce, topped with freshly squeezed lime juice, chopped cilantro and toasted cashews. 10.99 The Lettuce Wraps were my husband's absolute favorite dish - sweet and salty from the hoisson sauce! I thought the lettuce leaves they used could have been slightly larger to better "wrap" the food - they seemed like standard romaine leaves. I have had this dish at Asian restaurants where they give you the lettuce that is meant for wrapping (and you can buy these now at Superstore if you want to make your own!) I have to admit - probably just my own frugalness - I would prefer to see the Lettuce Wraps priced around $9.99 rather than $10.99... For a smal bowl of chicken and noodles with veggies and 6 large lettuce leaves - I think their profit margin would still be okay. And lastly... Gogi Tacos Slow roasted pork shoulder, simmered in a light, korean inspired sesame soy sauce; served on fire grilled tortillas with a spicy chili garlic aioli, topped with fresh ginger-cilantro slaw and served with a side of sweet potato fries. feed your seoul! 10.99 Absolutely delicious and the first time I have ever had their sweet potato fries! They were like fries on crack - unbelievably delicious - sweet, salty, crunchy goodness! The Gogi tacos were excellent - great flavor - very fresh - but I didn't catch the "spicy" part - in fact, I didn't find them spicy at all. And for dessert we shared their HUMUNGOUS Dirt Pie! 2 huge pieces of ice cream pie with cookie crust and chocolate and caramel sauce drizzled over it for $6.99 - YUM YUM YUMMY! The three of us could barely finish our appetizer, 2 mains, and dessert - it was a feast fit for a king! All of us agreed that we would definitely order these same dishes again! read more

Sadly I feel the quality of food has gone downhill a bit. Caesar salad was completely brown and they served it to me anyways. Prices are comparable to other establishments. read more

OJ's is consistent with their food and service. Thus me being happy it's close to my St. Albert stops. I've been to many locations over AB and I really like that they have a good selection between lighter meals and full on supper options. Their salads are very tasty and for those steering away from gluten, lettuce wraps are a good win. For those that love tacos like I do, I really enjoy their fish tacos. Today is a soup (can come in a cup or bowl) and cheese toast kind of day. The place feels young and trendy, so it's a good place to go by yourself or with friends. This location has a raised area right of where you walk in, lots of booths, back benches and normal floor level seating. For those that are mobility limited, there's a handicap spot that is shared between Starbucks and OJ's but lots of close parking options nearby in the private parking lot. Granted this is a popular location, so try and come before the normal meal time of you don't want to park too far away. Also there's no automatic handicap doors but they do open without a lot of effort and I've been in here with both crutches and cane, so the tables are set with enough space to move around without fear of taking someone else out. Personally I like this location because of the amount of sun that comes into the restaurant and in summer they have a patio too that excellent to chill on. read more

Have been in here twice in the last month. First time i went in with my wife they were busy but we were greeted and seated fairly quickly. Food and drink was good both occasions. Will be back. read more

Kitchen is not accommodating for making changes for vegan options. Asked for a simple dip to be make out of mayo and seasoning as they have dairy in their existing dips. Would not even consider it.....every time I go to BP's they are more than happy to work with me....stay away from OJ's....go to BP instead! read more

I ordered a burger I swear they the same patties as McDonald's now. Why so small??? Definitely not worth the $18. Might return Definitely won't waste money on a burger again. read more

Ordered the banana bread French toast. Very decadent french toast! The included potatoes were also yummy but the maple butter was hard as a rock - wouldn't even melt on the french toast (which was lukewarm). Snagged a bunch of sweet potato fries as well - I am convinced that no one makes them better than Original Joes. They are an absolute must!!! If I was just reviewing the fries, this would be a 5 star review. Tried a friend's hummus - which was positively drowned in balsamic vinegar. Would never order that myself as you couldn't really taste the hummus. Service was good. Water refilled when I needed it. :) read more

Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar - Time to eat - Bars Near Me - St Albert, Alberta

Nothing exceptional on the brunch menu. All pretty greasy and heavy. The smashed potatoes are good but really just big fries. Some lighter, healthier options would be nice; yogurt and granola, avocado toast, fruit bowl. read more

Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar - Tasty but not very healthy. Good hangover food I suppose. - Bars Near Me - St Albert, Alberta

Came here for appetizers with friends. Have to say all the dishes we tried were just what you'd expect. The chicken lettuce wraps were fresh and flavourful. The med bread was deliciously tangy with the added touch of goat cheese. And the nachos were oh so melty and cheesey. Basically what I'm trying to say is you really can't go wrong with any dish from the Original Joes menu. Oh and the wrapped kimono reisling is so fresh and crisp and refreshing. A perfect combo if you plan on gorging yourself on all these delicious salty treats. read more

Let's just start off by saying I don't really like chains, but as far as chains go, Original Joes is one of the ones I like a whole lot more. Because as a restaurant, here's all you need to do to make me love you, even if you are kinda chainy: offer two sides with all your entrees. You might think that's not healthy, but these aren't your ordinary sides of french fries, sweet potato fries, and onion rings. Yeah, they offer those, but they also offer healthy options like caesar salad, a house salad with about a dozen different dressing options, fresh veggie and dip, roasted veggies, and my personal favourite (but not really healthy), mashed potatoes. Service was average, not bad considering how busy it was for a Wednesday at noon. I was surprised to get ID'd. I know it's technically an adults-only place, but on Wednesday at noon when all I'm ordering is a club soda, I get carded? Weird. Definitely not a bad veggie burger, actually one of the best I've eaten recently. I requested no cheese and they followed my order. Not too shabby! A good lunch date with one of my besties, even if it's a little out of the way. read more

My mouth waters when I think of the salmon burger... why did I not know about this sooner? I always have a hard time deciding what I want at OJs. The menu is so large. But now I know I want the salmon burger. Always. Like... right now. The place was packed at 7 pm on a Wednesday and service was definitely affected by that. Our food took a really long time to come out once we ordered. I ordered a Ceasar and it was one of the best I've gotten in a restaurant... though I did need to add some more tabasco to it. Between the 4 of us, we ordered: The Mushroom Quinoa Burger with poutine and brocolini: What a great option for vegetarians! I really don't like quinoa but I tried a bite of the patty and it was really delicious. Also.... their gravy is vegetarian!! The Grilled Cheese Burger with Fries and brocolini: My cousin has had this in the past and said that it was not as good this time, though still yummy. The bread didn't look as grilled as I expected it to, and he agreed that it is normally much more grilled and really gives it the grilled cheese look and taste. Fish Tacos with sweet potato fries: I tried a piece of the fish and was surprised by how spicy it was (which I loved). I didn't try the sweet potato fries, but everyone else raved about them. And finally.... The Salmon burger with fries (and dill dip, of course) and ceasar salad: I'm not kidding..... I can't stop thinking about it. It is SO good. I took the top of the bun off because it just looked like too much bread. But the salmon and avocado went perfectly together. And of course, the dill dip makes everything just that much better. We had really wanted to get some dessert... but there just wasn't room for it. For 4 people with 2 rounds of drinks, and an entree each, the total was $117. Not bad at all! read more

Food is good, place is buzzing on a weekend and cocktails are good. We have also been there for lunch a couple of times during the summer and found there was too many flies flying around. It's a bit off putting but would not stop us going back to eat. read more

This Original Joe's went through a renovation. I don't know what it was like before but this renovation looks like it was for the worst. Just seemed bland with booths on one side and bench seating and high chairs on the other. In the middle is just an arrangement of tables and chairs. Very basic. The service was pretty bad too. The place wasn't busy for lunch and the waitress took a long time to take our orders. The beers came about 10 minutes later. I don't condone crappy service. I'll be sticking to the downtown/Glenora Original Joe's from now on. read more

I went here again and the food was really good..the sweet potato fries were yummy as always, and the chili lime chicken was really scrummy too! But the service was awful! It took the waitress ages to bring our drinks and then when the food arrived there was no cutlery or plates (as we were sharing appetizer's)..it was so bad we just sat there with food waiting for something to eat it with. The waitress was like the little engine that couldn't..she was kinda all over the place and not really accomplishing anything. read more

This place would get 4.5 if you could give it. Start with the food. Awesome, they have the best fish tacos I have had. The spicy mac and cheese is awesome. The chicken burger I am also told is great. The drinks yum. A good ceaser and the house wines red and white are great. The local pics are a nice touch giving a nice atmosphere. Hell they forgot our order and I would still say the service is great! The price is inline with the other places like this. All in all I would stop here if you get a chance! read more

This is one of my most favorites places in St.Albert. Great beer selection and a tasty menu. I will always LOVE their sweet potato fries and dill dip! It wasn't until my last trip back home to St.Albert in February 2014 that I had REALLY enjoyed my meals there! I had the chicken tenders with sweet potato fries, the turkey avocado club and the beef dip. It wasn't until the last meal I had there, the beef dip did I realize that I did not have enough Alberta Beef while visiting and how amazing Alberta beef is in comparison to everywhere else. ALSO they have Alley Kat beers on tap... including Aprikat. Mmmmmmmmm Anyways, I love coming here with friends and having some drinks and good food. Very rarely have I been disappointed here. Hit em up! **I miss this place a lot... since there are none in Toronto. Obvs. read more

I like Original Joes but just not the calories! Awe who am I kidding that's what makes it all so good! Anyway score could have been higher if service was a bit more attentive. She was friendly enough today but never saw her again after she asked if my food was ok. Could have used a drink refill and the bill. After a long wait in a not so busy afternoon crown I had the bartender help me out. As for the food it was decent and as you may or may not know I have been trying burgers all over the place lately. So I opted for the Kona burger (I usually have a sirloin steak salad so good). Burger arrived nicely plated and for my two sides I had a side salad (I would have packed it up to go as I did not touch it but as mentioned earlier no server to get a to go container. Hate waste grrr) and french fries with gravy. Gravy is subtle but good and fries were semi crispy and pretty darned tasty I might add. My burger had a nice brioche bun, shredded lettuce (I prefer whole but no biggie), a not so ripe tomato, a hint of red onion and nice slice of pineapple. Also adorning the ground chuck AAA beef hand packed patty were two pieces of bacon (unfortunately not separated so just on one another and far too messy to try and set up properly) and a hefty slice of cheese. It did have a nice amount of terriyaki sauce on it though as it ended up not being as messy as I thought. Food was good but meat could use some spices or something. Not enough zing perhaps. Service while friendly needs better watching skills to observe when a customer needs something or is waiting for a bill etc. Bartender was terrific and helpful when he needed to be for me as well. Will I be back? Of course as we all deserve a second chance! read more

This was a sad, pathetic experience for any restaurant. I expected better from Original Joe's. I came with a group of 4 people and we started off with some drinks. They were fine. Pretty standard stuff. First impressions is that the place was NOT clean. The menus looked as though they've never been wiped down in history and my boyfriend's knife was splattered with a white residue and his fork had a curly hair wrapped around it. When we ordered the food, my boyfriend very clearly asked if there was sauce on the burger he was about to order. "I don't know - it should say on the menu" was the server's blunt response. There was no mention of sauce in the ingredient list (which confirmed aloud with her), so he proceeded with his order. Later on, another member of our group overheard her reciting the same "I don't know" spiel to another table. There was never any offer to go double check in the kitchen. When the food was brought out, they brought out only 2 peoples' orders while the other two sat waiting. When the third person finally did receive their meal, the lady (not our server) asked if we were missing something. We were - an entire meal. So the fourth person sat waiting. And waiting. And waiting. It was clear her meal was forgotten about. While this was happening, my boyfriend was eating his burger, which to nobody's surprise, was repulsive. He opened it up to discover a LOAD of sauce, mushy onions that were supposed to be crispy fried, and soggy bacon. He immediately stopped eating his meal. Another member of our party noticed her salad was very sparse in any ingredients. When the fourth person's chicken gyoza did get cooked and brought to the table, she noticed the gyoza was severely lacking in fillings. As she continued to eat, she also noticed the chicken to be BRIGHT PINK. She pulled the rest of her food apart and decided not to eat, as she wasn't even sure if it was edible or if it was frantically undercooked due to forgetting about it in the first place. When the not-very-present server finally did come check in on us, 3/4 people couldn't even stomach their meals and didn't eat them. She didn't seem to question why. I did mention that my boyfriend's meal did actually contain sauce he inquired about so she did offer to remake the sandwich. Sadly, there were so many other things wrong with it that we said no. As for my meal, it was just okay. I made it palatable by dousing it in ketchup. The server did comp the burger a small percentage when the bill came, but sadly it did not redeem this waste of money. A few of us even left hungry. read more

Best place in St. Albert for drinks, in my humble opinion. I'm a frequent patron, especially on Tuesday nights when the price of a pound of their delicious wings falls to $3.50 a pound, and I've never had anything but a pleasant experience. Keep in mind, this is over the course of several dozen visits. The staff is outstanding, extremely personable, helpful, and if they make a mistake they're quick about apologising and rectifying as quickly as they can. The manager is outstanding himself. I vividly recall a time when a friend of mine was having a difficulty deciding which tap beer to go with, and Dan basically hauled him over to the taps and gave him shots of each to let him choose. No charge. That kind of thing is absolutely outstanding. Now, onto the food. Outstanding. All of it. Bar none. They nail every single dish, and cover the entire spectrum from far-east to south-west. You can order anything on their menu that you think will suit your fancy, and get something that will sate your appetite and then some. Their wide choice of sides provides plenty of healthy choices, and tonnes of grease-filled deliciousness for those who aren't watching their calorie intake. THE DRINKS! Arguably the most important part at any such establishment. Their tap blondes and reds, my frequents, are beautifully priced for the quality that comes in the cup. Absolutely delicious. Their wide choice of other beers, domestic and imported is outstanding. Like, unbelievable. Go on, take a look for yourself. Their bartenders are all well trained, and they can mix any beverage on the menu with great ease, along with any creations - shooter or otherwise - that they're capable of providing with the alcohol they have on hand. So long as you order it correctly, and convey the directions for said drink properly, they can do it. Overall, if you're looking for a place to have a couple decent drinks with friends, without excessive rowdiness, this is absolutely the place to go. read more

My favourite place here in St. Albert amazing food amazing people everyone asks how you're doing and treats you like a friend

We got take out tonight. The food was subpar, at best. I ordered Fish Tacos. The fish was in dried pieces-I could not really locate it-and the tomatoes were horrible-lettuce was not fresh, either. There was brown romaine lettuce for the salad. My husband's beef dip was on a terrible bun. He said the beef was ok. The fries were not fresh-they were greasy, and awful. The Hummus was good, but VERY garlicky. There were very few pieces of Nan bread with it-they used to give more. Nan bread was tough. In all, one of the worst meals I've ever had. read more

I usually love original joes food. Especially for the price! But the new item on the menu- Brussels sprouts is one I won't try again. The Brussels sprouts were not cooked fully and it was like chewing on tough cardboard. The bacon was over cooked and it's basically hot chilli flakes and creme fresh sprinkled on top... Not one I will be going back for. read more

Wife and I went there yesterday for an early dinner. I had the pulled pork sandwich and wife had the double dog. Both were great and service was perfect. We've never had a bad meal here! I'm from the southern US originally and this is the closest to pulled pork sandwiched from my all time favourite place, Red Hot and Blue. They even put cole slaw on the sandwich just like I'm used to. (If you haven't tried it, be adventurous - it's great! read more

Burgers, nachos, and sweet potato fries oh my!!! This place is great. The food has taste, its well presented and you will not leave hungry. There is a reason why its always busy......duh the foods good AND NO MINORS!!!! Sorry parents but I'm a parent too and I even want to get away from my kids for a night of fun and a couple drinks. This is the place to be if you want to have a great meal, at a great price without all the family meltdowns at the dinner table. read more

A large group of us had a going away party for a coworker and they couldn't have been more accommodating. The service was great. Friendly server and the food was hot and delicious. I'm not a fan of Original Joe's but you've converted me. At least to your location! read more

Food is amazing here. Everything is made from scratch (including their nachos). My wife used to work there and we still love going because we know that the food is always fresh and amazing. read more

Best place to grab some food and hang out with friends! Food is great! Waitresses all rock! Everyone of them!

Great wings and cold, cold beer. Exceptionally good burgers and the dill dip for the fries is heaven. Before I had a baby I thought that the best thing about this place was that kids weren't allowed now I stand outside in the rain with my stroller, tears running down my cheek... read more

I visited Original Joe's this evening and was pleasantly surprised by their location in St. Albert. It's well decorated and has a comfortable feel to the room. I enjoyed the French Onion Boar Burger immensely; however, I found that the service was lacking. The servers spent way too long chatting with their regulars and as a result I wound up waiting for what seemed like forever to get re-fills on my drinks and my bill. read more

Best place to eat in St. Albert....Awesome food, good portions, fun environment and great customer service. My favorite place!

I used to love Original Joe's but now due to growing popularity and terrible service I'd rather spend my money in an environment where i can hear my friends talk and I actually get service from a Non-Snobby 18 year old waitress! read more

We went here for lunch. I had two appetizers: the hummus with balsamic vinegar and naan bread and the sweet potato fries. The sweet potato fries were wonderful and would definitely order again. The hummus, however, was drowning in balsamic vinegar and completely masked the flavour of the hummus. While I like this combination, in the future I will ask them to reduce the amount of balsamic at the time I order. The service was very good. read more

Hot fast plentiful and good couldn't see this place from the highway. Found it and like MacArthur I shall return pretty quiet place for a Sunday evening. That's ok. Great food read more

This is our favorite place to go without kids. Fun atmosphere, great food and without exception wonderful service. Nachos are a meal for at least two, the Cajun chicken wrap with fries and mango salad is tasty and the burgers are awesome. Just be ready to wait if it's a Friday or Saturday night. read more