What started as a small home-based pandemic project has now grown into Tealicious Blend, a cute…read moreshop in St. Albert that offers not only a wide range of bubble tea but food options as well! Named as Favourite Handheld on the Edmonton Food Faves We Crave 2024 list, I had to make the drive up to St. Albert to check them out for myself! Located in a strip mall type of shopping area in the heart of St. Albert by the river you'll find Tealicious Blend's storefront. The outside signage advertises bubble tea, Korean egg sandwiches, wings, salads, and more. Stepping inside of the restaurant space on my Saturday evening visit I was greeted with a cheerful atmosphere straight out of any K-pop lover's dreams! (They were quite literally playing 'Golden' from KPop Demon Hunters as I walked in.) Faux cherry blossom branches decorate the space while bright lime green benches serve as seating. There's even a claw machine filled with plush versions of bubble tea that customers can challenge themselves to win (and people were continuously attempting to do so!). Everything about Tealicious Blend is upbeat and you can't help but feel the joyful and lighthearted vibes for the duration of your visit. The menu centers around two main items: Bubble Tea and Korean Egg Sandwiches. There's a small handful of other food offerings; including a bowl of tonkotsu ramen specially for "cold season" and even some hamburgers. However, most customers likely come in to try the popular Korean sandwiches. Tealicious Blend also has three different combos to choose from if you really want to build a meal out of your visit. I started my journey with a bubble tea - which sounds simple but with so many flavours to select from it always takes me way too long to make a decision. Milk tea is always a solid option and they're also serving the ever-trendy brown sugar type of bubble tea that is all the rage these days. In the end I found myself landing on the Taro Cheesecake ($8.50 for large) from the Cheesecake Series Milk Tea part of the menu. This drink is also on the "Best Sellers" list, which made it seem like a safe bet. As is standard in most bubble tea establishments, you are welcome to specify your preferred sugar level. For me, I always just want to enjoy my beverage as intended. I think that I also just really wanted something cute and purple to sip on if I'm being honest!! Taro milk tea was mixed with swirls of whipped "cheesecake" and the bottom of the cup was filled with chewy tapioca pearls. This bubble tea was very good and almost impossible to stop sipping (until there was none left). Taro, a tropical root vegetable, is known for its distinct purple hue and nutty vanilla-like flavour. Mixed with the sweet and tangy taste of the cheesecake, this bubble tea flavour could not go wrong! Next time I'll be interested to try Tealicious' Classic Milk Tea, the Match-A-Green Smoothie, or the Brown Sugar De Luxe. So many bubble teas, so little time!! For my meal I knew that I had to try one of the signature Korean Egg Sandwiches and I was pretty excited about it! There are twelve types to choose from, each one sounding interesting and delicious in its own way. Ultimately, my choice was made easy because they serve a Spam Egg Bite Sandwich (Fluffy scrambled egg, Spam, cheddar, cabbage, mayochup, egg bite sauce - $8.95) and I think that I've made my position toward Spam pretty clear. Served in the most adorable cardboard sleeve, I have heard these sandwiches described as thiccc... And that was no lie. Also known as Korean egg drop sandwiches, the common denominator is always a fluffy, perfectly folded egg and soft buttery bread. Milk toast or brioche is commonly used. I personally can't go wrong with Spam and I love the salty mystery meat with my whole damn heart - especially fried up with a nice sear on. The cheddar added a sharp and melty edge and the cabbage (a classic Korean sandwich ingredient) brought a satisfying crunch. They might use the term "mayochup" at Tealicious Blend but in my world it's called fancy sauce!! Mayonnaise and ketchup combined is pretty fancy, no? Sinking my teeth into every bite of this formidable sandwich was a delight and a celebration of delicious flavours that came together in the most satisfying way. The value of this sandwich cannot be overstated, in fact every Korean egg sandwich on the menu is under $10 except for one. I can't wait to return so that I can try some of the other available types! I see you Spicy Beef Bulgogi! I'm sure that there are other restaurants in the Edmonton area that do Korean egg sandwiches... But are they as good as these ones? Certainly worth the drive to St. Albert, I loved my experience at Tealicious Blend! From the uplifting environment, to the delicious food, to the excellent value, there's nothing not to love about this cute bubble tea shop! 감사합니다!

Easy to get to. Easy to spot the store front and parking available right in front. Staff were…read morefriendly and did not rush me to make a choice. I got 2 sandwiches and Peach Mango smoothie with delux (tapioca, jellies + pudding). Meat lovers sandwich - wow 11/10 was super surprised how good it was. Sauce was good, bread was good, meats were well cooked and I was happy with the portions, little bit of cabbage inside gave it a wonderful crunch. Beef teriyaki - 10/10 wish there was more meat but otherwise loved the amount of cabbage in this one. Peach Mango smoothie with delux (tapioca, jellies + pudding) - 9.5/10.Loved the flavor. tapioca was better than I expected. Jelly were good. Pudding was unique but not my thing. 100% recommend this place. Don't forget to download the app to get points so you can win free squishmellows OR free drinks!

another hidden cafe gem in Edmonton close to the high level bridge…read more It's a cool cafe that looks like a house from the outside.

Tiny wth a wonderful ambiance and equally wonderful barista.The coffee and goodies are perfect…read more Open Tuesdays through Saturday 7.30 - 2 pm or 3 pm. People even line up to get in there. Best little coffee shop in town.

We stopped in before the farmers market today. We were just going to have a coffee but instead had…read morea veggie omelette for breakfast. So it comes out not like a traditional but on something like a skillet, I was iffy but it was amazing! A side plate with some awesome bread and some more veggies. It was fantastic. We also tried the baklava and it was also sweet and tasty. My vanilla latte was one of the better ones I have had, not stupid sweet. The service was very quick and friendly. Overall what I would call an authentic and delightful Turkish cafe!

Soooo good! Sooo friendly! The perfect place for a casual date or to meet a friend for a coffee…read moresnd bite. Everything is made with love! Be sure to ask for recommendations - they won't steer you wrong. There's a cute little outdoor patio as well if you'd like to catch some fresh air or stop during the farmer's market.

Great service. Good coffee and pastries…read more I was impressed by the coffee here. I had a Chai latte twice and it was made well. I ordered online both visits and the first time they didn't have it ready but the second time it was all ready on perfect timing of when I wanted it for. So convenient since there was a long line for drinks. I also really love the chocolate twist croissant. Better yet. It's free with the purchase of your first drink via the app! Found the space to be welcoming clean open and great for a little midday pick me up!

Good Earth has gone through a revamp and reopening here by new owners since my last review…read more They also just changed their App and Rewards system. I was pleasantly surprised that when I downloaded the new app they had loaded in a digital coupon for one free handmade medium beverage. What I like about Good Earth - is the focus on naturally derived ingredients (like real pumpkin purée not just a sugar syrup) and the variety of unusual drinks not found at Second Cup or Starbucks. This location has a variety of seating and self serve water. Good Earth is a great spot for a catch up coffee date with a friend. Can't wait for Egg Nog season to get here! See you soon, Good Earth!

I love this little coffee shop for a quick bite to eat and a great matcha. Great location, easy to…read morestop in on your way to an appointment, and service is always super friendly. I have yet to find something that is not delicious and well made. Highly recommend!

We are now frequenting this office tower for some appointments so I think I will be a regular here…read morefor awhile. FYI hours start at 9am M-F and 930 on Saturdays. So if you're looking for a 8am coffee, you will need to bring your own. This morning I was the first customer and was greeted by a friendly young man who made the perfect iced matcha latte! I will definitely be ordering this again! Beverages here come in one size (or at least I think they do). Their syrups are 183 and you can opt for sugar free even as their matcha powder is pure and unsweetened and then they add syrup! See you soon! Oh and remember to register your license plate for feee parking!

If you're looking for a local cafe, Paramo cafe serves a variety of drinks and desserts. I got an…read moreiced americano and tiramisu. The iced americano and tiramisu were alright, not the best I've had but it was decent and also a little pricy. During my visit, the cafe was really crowded so it was a bit hard to find seating when we got there. I think overall if you are not looking to go to a Tim Horton's or Starbucks and want to support local, Paramo Cafe is good to try!

Great little cafe. Parking was pretty tight and fuller than I expected for 1PM on a Saturday…read more Boyfriend got the red velvet latte but didn't know what red velvet was (chocolate and red food coloring) - tastes like a mocha. He said it was too sweet for him. My mother and I got Chai tea lattes and were very happy with ours. Great flavor, lots of foam, hot enough but not burn your tongue hot. Mother wished they would pull the tea bag out before serving. We also tried the tuxedo cheesecake. It was great and tasted as expected, 9/10 ( too sweet for me). Lots of other nice baked goods and lots of baklava surprisingly but it was their 'deal of the day'. 2 gender neutral bathrooms.

First time at this Italian bakery and I was impressed with the amount of baked goods they had…read more They had a lot of choices to choose from. My personal favourite was the Nutella Donut which had plenty amount of Nutella inside. Their service was standard. And they had plenty of seating and it wasn't hard to find a table either.

My family could not eat a frozen tortellini product, it tasted like the meat inside had gone bad. I…read morecalled about the store's return policy and was met with a rude and defensive reaction from a manager.I was told the problem must be with my family. Dumb way to lose a customer. As a long time customer, I also find a lot of floor staff acting annoyed when you ask for something. No thanks, we're out.

We stopped by Credo on a whim for some iced lattes and they were surprisingly good. Strong coffee…read moretaste, milky enough but not too much, and not too sweet at all. Don't come here expecting dessert-like drinks, though. 5 stars.

I came here during winterval and was quite pleased: not only by the speed of service but also the…read morenon-caffeinated beverage options for me and my kid alongside the Winterval deals. My cinnamon maple steamer was great, my kid and I enjoyed cookies, and the kid loved the hot chocolate. A great stop to reinvigorate us during our afternoon/evening downtown!