Ok, so this place is awesome. On Fridays at our office, we take turns getting fancy pastries from…read morevarious places around Edmonton, and share them Friday. I ran across this relatively new place on Whyte avenue and picked up some of their donuts, and pastries. The blew everyone's minds on Friday. For a fancy birthday party I got a cake there, and not only are the cakes incredibly imaginative and delicious. the box was very solid and formidable, with little pieces inside to stop the cake from sliding around. All-around professional.

Honestly, I'm not a fan of hair in my food, or employees leaving the bathroom without washing their…read morehands, last time I'll be visiting this location...

In my (heavily biased) opinion Old Strathcona and Whyte Ave is the best part of the entire city. It…read moreprobably helps that I live nearby and have frequented this part of town practically every day of the combined fifteen years that I have called Edmonton home. The vibrant history of the area is one of Whyte Ave's defining features, each part of the streetscape telling its own story. One such example is the Hulbert block; a three-storey, brick clad, Edwardian commercial building that was built in 1912. On the street level of this building Edmontonians have been enjoying cozy cafe visits at Block 1912 (the cafe's name a tribute to the year that the building was built) since 1992. This cafe is one of the most notable spots on the avenue and their 33 year tenure makes them an iconic and reliable mainstay. Named Favourite Coffee Shop 2023 in the Edmonton Journal, it goes to show that even after this many years people seek out the familiar and comfortable spaces in the city. After all, Block 1912 really does feel a lot like going home. I have spent plenty of time at Block 1912 over the years and I have always been impressed by the immense amount of space that this cafe occupies. Full of time-weathered quirks, there is never any shortage of things to see and discover in this original-exposed-brick hideaway. Deep within the cafe the lighting dims as there are only windows at the very front of the space making natural light sparse. There are different levels of seating and mis-matched chairs. An entire nook is lined with shelves of books. I happen to know that there are secret drawers in various pieces of furniture that are filled with hundreds of notes, left by past patrons. Artists and musicians are encouraged to pitch their portfolios to the manager in order to be featured in the space - whether it be on the walls or to perform during one of the regular live music evenings. Visiting on a Saturday afternoon, I hadn't been to Block 1912 in a while and was interested in exploring everything that their menu has to offer these days. And there's a lot! The counter for ordering is about halfway into the cafe and the glass case full of pastries is an immediate distraction. Did you know that they also make their own gelato?? Of course all sorts of coffee beverages are available but Block 1912 also serves alcohol. There's a full menu of sandwiches, small plates, and comfort food. The staff is friendly and happy to answer any questions. I wanted to order a coffee to stick with the cafe vibe... But I'm not a straight black coffee kind of girl. The Ganache Mocha ($8.75) caught my eye but then I saw the list of 46 (!!) flavoured syrups that there are to choose from! It's almost impossible to decide on only one and after much difficulty I selected Toasted Marshmallow as an add-on to my mocha. Seemed like flavours that would make a lot of sense together! (If you ever want to find out what a "pineberry" latte tastes like go to Block 1912 and let me know what happens.) I settled into a table right at the front of the restaurant so that I could enjoy the small amount of natural light that reaches the interior. Receiving my coffee, I have to say that they got the memo! I was impressed at how much my toasted marshmallow ganache mocha looked exactly the part - there were even mini marshmallows on top! Was it incredibly sweet? Yes. Was there even coffee in this? Who knows! But this warm beverage was what I had been hoping for. Chocolatey with a definite toasted marshmallow flavour, I was delighted that this drink felt like a specialty cafe creation. In the interest of having an entire lunch, I wanted to order something off of the sandwich menu. The Hot Italian Grill seems like the sandwich to get. But the Turkey Apple Brie Sandwich ($16.00) felt seasonally appropriate and I picked that one. A soup or salad is also included, turning this dish into a meal. There were two daily soups available and the Vegetable Beetroot Soup also seemed to match the falltime vibe. I liked that the bread was a lot more interesting than a plain white or brown type. Instead, this bread was studded with what appeared to be cranberries - an ideal match for a turkey sandwich! The brie cheese was gooey and melty. I barely noticed the apples. It was a decently good sandwich but there wasn't a whole lot of filling and I could have easily made something like this at home. I liked the flavour combination though. The soup was warm and flavourful with a fairly fine dice of veggies within. I was expecting a more prominent beet component (maybe not a full borscht but somewhat closer to that) and I'm not sure if I noted the beets at all. If there was any, they were chopped very small and completely mixed in with the other vegetables. I also had to try the Herb Crusted Chicken Pot Pie ($18.00) from the Comfort Food part of the menu. Who doesn't love a soul-warming comfort food on a chilly day? It was even raining! Also served with soup or salad, we decided to try a salad

This cafe has a really nice interior. There was recorded jazz playing when we were there…read more Got a peach smoothie. It was a bit icey but the peach flavour was good

Stopped in for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. It was pretty busy considering it was a Saturday…read moreafternoon, but the wait wasn't too bad. I hadn't been to this location since it took over the old Starbucks, but it's a great addition to the Whyte Ave experience. The interior is a solid modern coffee shop with lots of mid century modern accents, wood booths, and plants in the windows. There's tea and coffee beans to purchase and take home, as well as merch. Street parking's your best bet, then try the lot down the block and see if you can snag a spot. My matcha was pretty good and my folks enjoyed their London Fogs. Only thing we were missing were some sleeves for our hot drinks; we ended up grabbing some water cups on our way out to act as a heat barrier.

Lots of gluten free and vegan baking options!…read more Reliably delicious coffee and all their treats are gluten free and vegan! Couldn't ask for a better combo. Their doughnuts are particularly tasty and Instagram worthy. Coffee corner is making a come back!

NUTTEA Canada - Edmonton, AB (corner of Gateway and Whyte Avenue)…read more Back in May, we were walking along the very charming Whyte Avenue and came across some cool artwork at the Old Strathcona Public Washroom (you can see the artwork by clicking on the following link == https://urbanedmonton.ca/.../old-strathcona-public-washroom/ ) . This washroom sits at the southern terminus of the High Level Bridge Street Car ( https://www.edmontonstreetcars.ca/highlevelbridge ) which sadly for us, wasn't going to be in seasonal operation for another couple of weeks yet (May through October). It was upon heading back to our car on Whyte Avenue that out of the corner of my eye I noticed this intriguing stairway leading to some type of shop, hmmm , must explore! Adding even further to the intrigue was the sign .. "Nuttea Nut Mylk Tea". What is this? What could it be? Something vegan, dare I wonder Well, wondered I dared, and I'm glad that I'm the wondering daring type because, ... here we are Turns out this charming little shop has a variety of mylks and teas, the mylks in a wonderful variety of flavors such as Jasmine Green Nut Mylk Tea, Mango Nut Mylk, Avocado Nut Mylk, Matcha with Nut Cream, and a large assortment of other delicious sounding flavors, everything 100% vegan using a variety of 5 different nuts, macadamia, hazelnut, walnut, almond, and cashews. We opted for the Black Sesame Nut Mylk (on the right) and the Earl Grey with Chocolate Nut Cream (on the left). Both were smooth, delicious with a uniquely satisfying and gratifying flavor! If you're in the area, definitely stop by and check them out, with soooo many flavors combinations, you're bound to find something to satisfy your taste buds.

I found out about Nuttea from an event a while ago. Although the store is hidden in the basement,…read morethe place was vibrant when I was there. In terms of tea, their focus is on using nut ingredients, which seems to be healthier than some other bubble tea places. Two signatures they have are Nut Mylk and Nut Cream. The Nut Mylk is a blend of Cashew, Walnut, and Macadamia and the Nut Cream is Cashew, Walnut, Macadamia, Hazelnut, Almond (pieces). I tried their Strawberry Nut Mylk. It was good and felt healthy. Their prices are a bit higher but it makes sense given the ingredients they use, so I'd give them 8/10

It was so fun and awesome cats are up for adoption and highly recommended this place …read more My wife and I found a cat that was sassy and lovable and silly.

I love this place and I recommend you guys to pay them a visit specially if you're into pet. I…read morewould say their coffee is not the best, but they also made it just right. The cats were very gentle, and you can actually pet them. The staff is friendly. The atmosphere is cozy with charming seating. A unique spot to spend some time.

A friendly little coffee shop perched onto Roots on Whyte. The room is an interesting shape, small…read morebut they made good use of the space by running seats along the length of the windowed wall. It's a bit cramped but it's not bad if the tabes are not full. I managed to bag the table with the plug in but its really cold by the window in winter. Really drafty! I ordered a soup to keep warm, it was red lentil and feta which was tasty. The portion was large and it came with two warm cheese scones. The scones were worth a star alone! I wanted a vanilla latte but they don't do any flavoured coffees. The normal latte was fine but small. It came in a cute glass :) It's a nice open spot for a short meeting, or a quick coffee and catch up. But not somewhere I'd spend a few hours working... not in winter... too chilly.

Stepped in to grab some coffee to go during a walk on Whyte. I was interested in the caffe Canadese…read moreand asked how it was different from the Americano. The girl at the cash till explained that instead of adding water to espresso, it's done by running more water through the espresso coffee grind and therefore making it much stronger than a Americano. So basically their version of a lungo. I enjoyed it but I can't say I'll order it again simply because it tasted like a stronger brew of a dark roast, which I can get at many other coffee shops. The cappuccino was delicious! I almost wanted to go back to ask what the secret was! It's possible that they milk with a higher percentage in fat or cream, which gave it a very nutty flavour. I'll definitely be coming back for a cappuccino the next time I'm in the area, as well as looking forward to trying their affogato and gelato when the weather is warmer.

Upon walking in, I was impressed by the amount of space there was inside. There were many full…read moretables of people when we arrived past noon, and I loved seeing the wide assortment of green plants scattered throughout the cafe. We got a couple of things: an Almond Croissant, Bulgogi Poutine, a Lavender London Fog with oat milk, and a Peppermint Mocha with oat milk. My Almond Croissant was okay. I know almond croissants are made with leftover pastries, but there was no texture at all. It just fell flat, and lookswise it was physically flat as well lol. It was alright. I wouldn't get the almond croissant again. The Bulgogi Poutine was pretty good. The fries were delicious and crispy. The sauce on top of the fries was slightly sweet, salty, and savory. For me, the bulgogi could've been more flavorful and it didn't taste fresh but I liked the overall dish. Lastly, the Peppermint Mocha was alright. It wasn't spectacular. And I felt the same way about my Lavender London Fog with oat milk. I wish there was more depth in my drink. I think the tea could've been steeped a little longer. Flavor was there in my drink, but it wasn't strong enough. It was slightly disappointing since I've had amazing London Fogs before, and this one just wasn't up to par. Also my drink was slightly warm, not too far off from lukewarm. I feel like the price doesn't exactly correlate with quality for most things here. If we come back here, I'd be willing to try different things and pastries. But I don't think my rating would change much.

This place is great, clean, good food and drinks, staff is great, all of them are nice, and…read moreeverything went smoothly. We came in with 6 band kids and they were fine with it, very very PEAK here.

This place is a hidden gem! Delicious and simple food that warms both belly and soul. I stumbled…read moreacross this family owned restaraunt by happenstance and continue to return for the warm food as much as the friendly smiles and excellent service. My fresh brewed Chai tea was true to roots and the Veggie Roti Naan is my go to snack. Don't let the quiet, off-the-beaten track location fool you. It's an excellent choice!

The high tea is amazing. The food is a culinary experience worthy of celebration. Delicious blends…read morethat are fresh, inspiring and pleasing in every way. Service is fantastic and I look forward to being there again