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.

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

I can't believe it's taken me so long being back in Edmonton to go enjoy some delicious Farrow…read morebrunch/lunch options. It's the season for anything apples, so I was happy to find a caramel apple cronut & went for a classic grick middle (as per their website & one of my favs - Fried Egg, Bacon, Rosemary Aioli, Smoked Cheddah, Tomato Jam, Arugula). Sadly with a cane & a reuseable bag, I couldn't take a coffee to go (stair logistics are hard enough) but it's always a great cup when I do have a free hand. Oh, I should mention in case I've never did in previous reviews, neither of these food options are something one wants to eat when trying to look presentable. As it's deliciously messy! There's a few bar seats at this location but it's best to take your food to go. At this particular location (there's 4 locations now!) there's no accessible entrance (nor exit). Kind of baffles my mind on why they didn't build a ramp with the newer set of stairs at the exit door. I even made the comment that it's really too bad they don't use the order window on the side (like they did in the pandemic), for us that need to avoid the challenge of stairs. There's also no railings on the steps, so be sure footed in wet & winter conditions (even if you're not disabled). So as much as I love the food & coffee at Farrow, I have to leave it as it's a place I'm going to only on a randomly decent mobility day for the knees & legs.

Always had the cronut on my Wishlist and happened to be in the area ~11:30AM on a Saturday. Tried…read moreto call and ask if they had any left to not waste my time, but no answer. So I went anyway and they did have some! They also had FOUR people working with No other customers inside so why no one could answer the phone ... Cronut was Caramel Apple - filled with apple pie filling. 10/10 very good donut, loved the texture, lots of moist filling.

Found this place by sheer chance while we were walking around and were not disappointed…read more Got their Pulled Pork Poutine and it was gigantic. Not only that but it was also delicious, not too salty with the perfect amount of pork and cheese curds. 100% would recommend. It was quiet so we almost had the whole place to ourselves. Service was also great - the staff gave us recommendation and she was actually the one that recommended the pulled pork poutine. It's a must if you're in the area.

Stopped by for an early dinner. They had a Reuben sandwich on special... so I tried that with…read moregarlic parm fries fried in duck fat. Everything was delicious. The sandwich was a bit messy, but very tasty with a good portion of corned beef and sauerkraut. The fries were done to perfection. Lots of interesting selections on their menu... I.e. buffalo burger, etc. Service was good and the restaurant was very inviting. Recommended trying.

I finally made my way to Highlevel Diner on 109 St in Edmonton…read more The restaurant is very nice and cozy, and very welcoming. I ordered a chicken fajitas plate and it was very tasty - the fajitas were filled with seasoned chicken, onions and green peppers. Brown rice and refried beans were the sides, along with salsa and sour cream. The menu is diverse, and I wanted to sample a good number of the dishes !! The drinks menu was honestly nice and long. Service was good and quick, and the staff was welcoming and polite. A very nice place to go to as a regular, or when you are on a date!!

Everything is solid here. The atmosphere…read more The service. The food. I love the local art that is displayed here. And for a fee it can be yours. The ever changing art brings a new dimension into the restaurant. I had the appetizer platter. This came with blackbean hummus, tzatziki, chichen souvlaki, and spiniach pie. My friend had the Chicken green curry. Both dishes were fresh, flavourful, and generous. My chicken was cooked really well, and the spinach pie was rich and garlicy. My pita bread though was dry. By time I brought my dish home, the pita was dried out. My friend was also happy with her selection. Our server was friendly and prompt. A great stanbye place.

Haven't been to this diner in a very long time, but decided to treat my dad to a filling breakfast…read more It was just after ten in the morning and the parking lot was already pretty full. But when we walked in there was still plenty of seating inside. The front of house server was very friendly and seated us promptly. As I looked over the menu I reminded myself why I hadn't been here in a while. There are absolutely no gluten free options for anyone with celiac disease. I don't have it but my wife does unfortunately. We decided on our food items and it didn't take long for our food to arrive. I ordered the Eggs Benedict which was delicious. Eggs were a nice runny medium and the hash-browns nicely seasoned. But for the 2 Bennys and the hash-browns I thought the $20 price point was a bit too much for what you get.

We had 2 birthday celebrations for my husband at JayBee's. The service was great. The food came…read moreamazingly fast, everyone's order on a robotic tray with a happy face that can sing Happy Birthday. The kids loved it. It was a great family time.

Went here with a friend for lunch. Food was excellent. Service was good but really slow, so don't…read morecome here if you are in a rush. Really great ambiance - cute and cozy. Nice soups and salads too. However, that being said prices are much higher here than most sandwich shops. Sandwiches seems to be the trend right now, and I have had great sandwiches for half the price. So this will be on the once every year, every second year.

Stopped here for a treat. Parking lot in front of store. Man staff was kind enough to walk me…read morethrough the display case but all her really did was read off the name tags that already said what each thing was. No prices. Having reviewed Yelp before I came I asked for the cheesecake - $14. Way overpriced. Taste 10/10 - very good BUT not worth $14 in my opinion. Cafe is cute and would be a great place for coffee but watch the price of the sweet treats.

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