My boyfriend and I frequent this area often because of the nearest park views and we always saw this place from afar. So one day we stopped by and had brunch here. We were free to sit anywhere we'd like. I got the Thai Cashew Noodle and Avocado Salad and my boyfriend got the Culture Breakfast. We didn't wait long for our food and our server was helpful and nice. Upon arrival, the food was plated beautifully. I loved how vibrant and colorful my plate looked. Although my boyfriend and I cleaned our plates entirely with no crumbs leftover (just sauce marks lol), we felt like our food was just okay. When I saw Thai Cashew Noodles on the menu, I envisioned a thicker noodle diameter. But instead I had thin spindly ones. Also the thai cashew sauce was good, but it was pretty watery. I wish it had a thicker consistency. But I did like how the veggies tasted fresh and the avocado was so creamy. For the price ($20 CAD), I was expecting a pretty large portion but I was able to finish my whole entree. I normally have food leftover whenever I go out to eat, but I was surprised that I finished everything. With this price being the most expensive on the menu, I was let down. It was decent but not amazing. For me, I wouldn't come back just because there's other tasty and more affordable places in the area. read more

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Cold air blowing on you at this time of year?????freezing in here....chai latte and Caramel iced latte both lovely and very reasonably priced. Kitchen bowl...asked for poached eggs medium.. came back very soft and runny...not alot of flavour ..thai cashew salad. Dressing lacking in flavor read more

I've been wanting to go to toast culture for quite some time now. I've heard good things. We went at 1 o'clock on a Thursday and was excited that they were still serving brunch menu items until 3 o'clock. I love that they have many vegetarian options. I also love that they have local coffee from Columbia. I ordered the eggs Benny with avocado (they didn't charge extra for a vegetarian substitute which I appreciated) It was tasty and so was the coffee. they also have pizza with many vegetarian options as well. Note, they have a baby change table in the bathroom I would recommend for brunch and coffee. read more

Toast Culture - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Terrible service, psychopathic even. The admin replied that I was at fault. I was never treated this was in my life. Then they blocked my review on Google. The pizza is amazing. But I'm too afraid to go back. Especially their admin encourages their behavior. read more

I've been wanting to go here for months. Toast is one of my favorite foods. On a lazy Saturday we were looking for somewhere to have coffee and a nibble. Due to covid we were set on finding somewhere we could sit outside. Driving around we saw Toast Culture with tables outside. The table service extends to the patio. I had the basic toast with jam and coffee, it was delightfully satisfying. My companion had a benedict that came on a thick slab of toast. It was delicious and the little tomato side was fresh and bursting with tomatoey onion flavour. Definitely plan to go back and try a few more things. Street parking out front. read more

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Millennials like to eat avocado toast. This has been the joke for the past few years. (Although it's not really a joke at all because avocado toast is delicious and I guess it took millennials to figure that out?) It would be a pretty smart business model to capitalize on this trend, would it not? Enter Toast Culture, who did exactly that. Open since 2019 in Oliver, they saw what the people wanted and they were prepared to give it to them. The restaurant is also affiliated with Coast Lunch Box, a food truck that I often see at various festivals around the city. Named one of the Best New Restaurants on CBC Edmonton's Best Restaurants 2019 list, Toast Culture had been on my radar on a while and I was eager to finally check them out. I visited first thing on a Saturday morning and there were still other patrons enjoying an early breakfast along side me. The room is modern and spacious with plenty of natural light. The esthetic is every bit what would be expected from a restaurant with today's taste; concrete walls, subway tile, pendant lighting - the perfect marriage between rustic and industrial. It's a pretty consistent atmosphere these days but it feels good. They've got one of those massively long communal tables in the center of the room (of course they do) and I popped myself onto one of the metal stools in anticipation of my meal. Our server was friendly and happy to answer all of my questions. To start, I perused the menu of locally roasted coffee and settled on a Mocha ($5.50), always a favourite of mine. Complete with a little bit of latte art, this mocha felt like a warm morning hug. The coffee at Toast Culture comes from The Colombian, a celebrated local coffee bar and roastery. Upon my first sip I was filled with a sense of comfort and I really enjoyed their take on this drink. Perfectly balanced with coffee and chocolate, this mocha was an ideal example of how this beverage should be made. Toast Culture certainly focuses their menu on TOAST. This should be obvious. However, there are some other options on the menu if, for some reason, you went to a toast restaurant looking for something else. They do a full brunch daily that involves benedicts and waffles, as well as salads, and even a reuben sandwich that looks quite good. There's also pizza which is made by Birch & Bear Pizza, who shares the same space. All of this is to say: There are options beyond toast... But you likely came for the toast. The very first thing on the "Toast Bar" part of the menu is "The Avocado," because like I said, they understood the assignment. However, I thought that I would make things a bit more interesting and went for the Avocado B.L.T. (Meuwly's capicola, arugula, tomato, guacamole & basil aioli on sourdough - $15.00), because if you know anything about me, I appreciate a classic BLT. I also added a poached egg for $1.50 and asked for it to be cooked medium. Running a bread-focused restaurant meant that Toast Culture knew that they needed to bring in the big guns and all of the bread used comes from local favourite Bon Ton Bakery. I liked seeing that they were aware that harnessing the power of other well-established businesses would only give them a leg up. This next-level avocado toast was full of flavour and packed with fresh ingredients. The salty and delicious capicola from Meuwly's was one of the best parts - I only wish that there had been more! The arugula and tomato were wonderfully bright, key components in a BLT. And the base layer of avocado brought the whole thing back to what we're really trying to accomplish here: avocado toast. The egg on top was a nice addition, however it was over-cooked and I didn't get any of the desired runny golden yolk. Next I absolutely had to try the Ahi Tuna Poke Toast (Soy glazed ahi tuna, kimchi slaw, cucumbers, pickled onion, & basil aioli on multigrain - $15.00), which is the item that was demanding that I order it the most. This one was the winner for me. Not only was it plated gorgeously with a rainbow of colours, but everything about this plate worked. The ahi tuna itself was beautifully marinated and full of flavour with a nice sprinkling of black sesame seeds for added punch. I loved the bright pink, tart-sweet pickled onion and cucumbers for a fresh crunch. I found that the kimchi slaw got a little bit lost but there was so much going on here that I'm sure it was playing a bigger role than I realized in the overall flavour profile. I found the thick-cut bread to be very crusty which made cutting through a bit of a challenge. This dish was fun and exciting to me and quite unique. A must-try for sure. Toast Culture was everything that I had hoped it would be and I would love to return to try some of the other toasts and probably a few sandwiches. If this is the direction of millennial cuisine, I am not mad at it. The food was very fresh, stunningly presented, and I loved the hyper-local approach to all of their ingredients. This is a business that you can feel read more

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A toast to great food! I haven't been to this restaurant but just happened to come across their 'new' food truck - Coast Lunchbox! Straight from Victoria BC, it's the trucks first time in Edmonton area this summer A 3-person manned food truck bringing delicious coastal goods to a neighbourhood near you I tried the jerk chicken bacon naan wrap with fries. Best. Fries. Ever! Super crunchy, just salty enough with a little spice and nice aoli dip. The naan wrap was so soft and delicious, hugging juicy jerk chicken and crunchy slaw filling. Yum! Looking forward to trying a few more items from this place! Follow them on twitter for location updates! read more

Toast Culture - Food truck! First time hitting up Edmonton area straight from Victoria! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Service was good and food was ok tasting. Bread crust was impossible To cut or bite through though, so I had to kind of eat it all off the plate like a salad instead of a breakfast sandwich. Probably won't be back because there are definitely better breakfast places around. read more

Toast Culture expands on the avacado toast concept to create a "toast adventure" Toast Culture serves artisan breads from Bon Ton bakery and locally roasted coffee. The menu has a variety options for everyone! You can find them under the Pearl Tower condos on Jasper ave. read more

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What a great venue for our ladies night out. The parking was easy and close, which for downtown is an extra nice perk. They have a great selection of wine and beer, I particularly like that there was a decent selection of craft beer. A neat beverage a couple of us got was the beermosa, which used a draught beer, blackberry and mango juice... and it was delightful! Would definitely recommend it! And it's priced about the same as just getting a beer that's on tap. And the menu item that all of the group was most drawn to was the artisan pizzas. Unique, well crafted, and they had a good selection of flavors. The party favourite was the weekly pizza which had smoked meats, aged cheese, bbq sauce and this to die for lemon vinegar dressed arugula. Second choice was the potato, capicola and truffle oil- hot dang this was an amazingly combined pizza! So glad it's on the regular menu to stay! We also tried the toast flight which was a fun item, I heard the bread comes from Bon Ton Bakery, which we are huge fans of that place so it's neat to see a partner up with their products. The simple but not so simple avocado toast was the best one of the bunch, great flavour and lots of avocado so good! I got an interesting jar of fermented jalapeño sauce that is made in house so I'm quite intrigued to give it a try! The only thing to mention is the seating needs a bit more cushion haha but other than that this place is super cool and worth checking out. It's only recently opened in June or July of 2019 too so well done! read more

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My co-worker and I stopped into Toast Culture on opening day. Service was relatively smooth for the first day open and the restaurant was about half full at noon. You place and pay for your order before selecting where you'd like you sit. After you've placed your order, they take your name and hand you a cute little name card, so they know how to find you once your toast is ready. The decor in the restaurant has a very industrial feel and relatively casual. The staff is quite friendly and our water glasses were filled regularly without having to ask. It took about 15 minutes for our orders to arrive to our toast. I ordered the Avocado BLT and my co-worked had the Smoked Salmon. Presentation was on point and our plates looked stunning. The smoked salmon came on multigrain bread and all the vegetable toppings looks super fresh! And my avocado BLT was perfect; it came with the most delicious piece of Meuwly's capicola with guacamole and amazing basil aioli sauce with a lots of arugula and heirloom tomatos on the side... or on top of the potato sourdough, depending how you look at it. I would definitely order this again! The portion sizes at first looked a bit deceiving and I was unsure whether it would be filling enough, as my toast just came served on one slice of bread; however, I was quite full until it was dinner time! Because my toast was served on a potato sourdough, it was quite dense and filling. The avocado BLT, came topped with a balance of ingredients from all the food groups, so this one is a good way to hit a variety of everything you need for the day! I would definitely come back again and Toast Culture is definitely worth a visit! Everything is fresh and they source a lot of ingredients from local businesses. I don't think there is a whole lot of parking in the area, as it is usually tight around the downtown area, but it was definitely a pleasant walk from my office and perfect for a warm day! read more

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Cool new spot that opened up on Jasper Ave. One of the owners used to run Jack's Grill (one of my favourite spots back in the day when it was still open). This restaurant is all about toast and pizza. We ordered the buttermilk waffles for our little one...it was so-so (my wife is a waffle master so I'm biased). We ordered the avocado BLT and the free run egg sandwich for ourselves. Both were delicious and ingredients were fresh. They source their bread from Bon Ton bakery and coffee from The Columbian...bread and coffee were on point! Great place to come for a quick brunch. Will be back to try their pizza! read more

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I like this place. I've been twice now, both times for lunch. Its busy on the weekends so you may have to wait briefly for a table but it's worth it. Service has been great, friendly and efficient. Every thing I've tried has been delicious, from the Avocado BLT, the Smoked Wild Salmon to the Pink Pepper and Goat Cheese. Pro tip: ask for some Avocado with your wild salmon, it balances the acidity of the pickled onions perfectly. Craft beer is also a nice thing to have for brunch. The reasons why it's not 5 stars. 1) Centre long shared table is a glass top, when you try to cut your food, the plate slides all over the place. 2) Menu does not show all ingredients on / in the dish, the thai cashew noodle salad makes no mention of red onion, and there were loads on it both times. read more

The breakfast bowl would have been excellent if the spinach had been drained better. It made everything watery. The avocado toast was impossible to eat. The crust on the toast needed a steak knife to be cut, and that was extremely difficult. read more

Delicious! Loved this place and it's aesthetic. I got the pink salt and goat cheese toast which was awesome. read more

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I have a confession to make. When I order a standard Canadian breakfast it's the toast that I look forward to eating the most. So when I saw a trendy new café called Toast Culture I knew it was speaking to me. My guest and I arrived around 11:00 am to a half full café. I ordered the Avocado BLT and my guest ordered the Smoked Wild Salmon. We both ordered the house drip coffee . We were surprised when our server offered us a refill but later found that there is a $2.00 charge for refills. That's okay but they really ought to say that before pouring the coffee. Still, a discount refill is better than no refill at all. As I've been known to say, you drink your first cup of coffee but you enjoy the second cup. My "toast" was wonderful. It was served by the chef and looked good enough to eat or just admire for the visual creativity. It tasted every bit as good as it looked. My toast was also filling and well priced for the quality. They offer around 7 or so variations of the toast theme so there is more to enjoy. I also noticed a breakfast sandwich and Reuben sandwich that I must try someday. Parking on the street is free but limited. If you are here solo to work or study there is a password protected Wi-Fi. Toast Culture gets my full recommendation because you've got to eat here. Just don't take up the last parking spot because I want it. read more

Toast Culture - Avocado BLT Toast. Delicious. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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Established 2019, Toast Culture on Jasper boasts an intriguing menu with none other than toasted bread as its foundation. It has a brunch and evening service, and utilizes Bon Ton Bakery for bread. Toast wizard Josh Wilhelm who has a deep resume draws from West Coast inspirations using fresh local ingredients. But does it work? Ok, so the breakdown goes like this: Through several visits, I've had the Avocado BLT, Smoked Wild Salmon, Ahi Tuna Poke Toast and Salad, the Culture Breakfast, Free Run Egg Sandwich and a lot of the pizzas. This review I will write about the Ahi Tuna Toast I had recently. There's a lot going on in each bite. The dish has tasty pickled onions that really brings all the flavours together. What I really love is that upon first sight of the beautifully plated dish, you would think that maybe the toast could get soggy but the fresh bread from Bon Ton is perfect and holds the ship. It's so good it nearly steals the show but it's a smart partnership and I love the combination of well-balanced flavours. It has crunch and punch. It works! In addition to the fun menu that includes artisan pizzas, and desserts, you can enjoy the artwork on the walls from Rust Magic and local artists that have nice pieces on display. Word on the street is that some Oilers visit on occasion and love the joint so if you're a fan, you could be bellying up to the bar with Darnell Nurse. Toast Culture gives it a 110% and I look forward to more visits! Bring the family too, because well, it's toast and it couldn't have been made more enjoyable. read more

It wasn't bad however ... just because its "toast" culture, doesn't mean you know how to make toast. The second star is because I feel bad for you. read more

My boyfriend and I have been wanting to check this place out for awhile as we love breakfast and this restaurant offers a nice selection of simple yet delicious options. It did not disappoint! The food was great. We ordered the Avocado BLT and the Culture Breakfast. We were impressed by the presentation of the dishes. The avocado was plentiful on the BLT with flavours that were well balanced, not overwhelming. You could still taste the distinctness of each ingredient (avocado, capicola, arugula, tomato, guacamole & basil aioli) on a thick piece of sourdough. The Culture breakfast was much the same. The homemade salsa was a great added touch. I added it to my poached eggs on the sourdough toast. It even went well with the roasted potatoes. The rosemary and fennel sausage was a nice addition that gave the dish that extra bit of punch distinguishing it from any regular eggs and sausage breakfast. We finished it off with the Coconut cookie with ice-cream. This was awesome! The cookie comes warmed up with the chocolate gooey and the ice-cream ready to melt! Would definitely get this again. The staff were friendly and, Josh, the owner, was there making all the goodness for us. The vibe is very chill and casual. We loved that too. They offer sweets and crackers from Bon Ton Bakery, honey, fresh preserves, serve various craft beers and The Colombian Coffee to purchase (they serve it as well). I love the Colombian and was in need of some coffee so I bought a bag to take home. Josh grounded the coffee for me and gave me a bit of re-fund because he lost some of the coffee in grounding it. I honestly couldn't tell but I appreciated his honesty. I was already going to give a good review but lovely act made me want to write the review more. Go check it out and get toasted with Toast Culture! read more

Decided to check it out, food was awesome. Had the Culture Benny and egg sandwich. Really happy we stopped by, probably going to come back the next time we are in Edmonton. Fiancé got the culture breakfast and it was also awesome, I liked the sausage. read more

Love this place! Nestled in the pearl condo makes it a convenient place for us to go when we go for a walk dt along Victoria promenade. The wine selection is good and pizzas are excellent. Have not tried the toast options yet however that will be next. Support local!!!!! read more

Love this place. Super friendly staff. Great food. Quick service. Used compostable cups! How can you go wrong. We drive here from the University area, it's that good:) read more

amazing breakfast!! a thick slice of fresh bread topped with Ahi tuna, lettuce and pickled onions and an amazing sauce. I wished I'd ordered two as it was so good to the last bite. I recommend Toast Culture! read more

Gave gift certificates for Christmas from Toast Culture and family loved this restaurant and their service. They are all foodies and so I trust their opinions. I don't live in Edmonton, but received an e-Mail from another relative asking for the contact info. So they could also purchase a gift certificate because they heard it was so good. Great to support our local talent! Thanks! read more

Went to this restaurant for a family brunch on Boxing Day. It was amazing. There were 9 of us and the service was friendly and fast. The food was delicious and plenty of it. In our group the Culture Benny and Culture Breakfast were the favoured choices. Perfectly poached eggs, delicious hollandaise, amazing multigrain bread and fingerling home fried potatoes were topped off wth very tasty pico de gallo. I will definitely be back for brunch and can hardly wait to try the pizza one evening. read more

Heard about Toast Culture, checked out the menu and went for a delicious Boxing Day brunch with the family. Great casual atmosphere, good service and the Culture Benny I had was excellent. No complaints from anyone in the group. Owner and Chef Josh Wilhelm was gracious and welcoming. I'd recommend to anyone. Gord S read more

Have been several times and have loved everything! Special mention to the Lattes, Culture Breakfast and the Poke Avocado Toast for daytime and at night the Gin and Tonic is amazing and the Potato Pizza was a surprising hit! Super friendly staff! read more

This new restaurant is pretty awesome. Dined here a few times now and have found that the atmosphere is pleasant, the breakfast and lunch menu is pretty delicious, and the service is the way service should be...all about the customers! GREAT NEW SPOT IN YEG! read more

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What a great find! Casual atmosphere, really good service, and delicious food. A new favourite for brunch and can't wait to try the pizza!

5 stars would be a far stretch. Located on jasper ave, there is limited parking out front. It is clean, but the tables and jammed close together, giving a very intimate feeling. I ordered the eggs Benedict, which came on a piece of brown baguette style bread that was cooked way too much. The arugula was a good touch to the Benny, but the hollandaise lacked flavour, and the bread just ruined it for me as it was nearly impossible to cut. The fingerling potatoes which it came with her tasty and I have no complaints about those. The coffee tasted sour. My meal as a whole was not amazing nor bad, though due to this I wouldn't recommend nor come back. I will say that the service itself was good and our waitress was attentive. read more

The food is great. Unfortunately, I have had a very negative experience with their takeout. I placed an order with them on DoorDash and it was confirmed. 20 minutes later, my order was cancelled and they would not refund me the full amount - I paid $20 and they refunded me $3. I am very upset dissatisfied. read more

So, I have to admit a broccoli, four cheese pizza with red onions and almonds is kind of outside my comfort zone. But, it was delicious and I loved the crunch the almonds added. They included their tomato-gin soup (yummy) with the order and having ordered it for pick-up, it was ready when I got there. Did I mention it was big enough to give us left overs for lunch and as a senior who is trying to self-isolate that is a good thing. Living in the neighbourhood, we have been there several times and the food and service has been prompt and friendly. It is great to be able to support small businesses at this time and this is one that deserves it. read more

The family and I have been here several times since their opening last month. My favourites include Poke Toast, Potato Pizza, and Pistachio Affogato (there's a secret ingredient in the Pistachio Affogato that will blow your mind!). Amazing food with amazing service. Love it! read more