Poor quality, poor response. I ordered a fruit box as a treat for our family as we have been self…read moreisolating for 5 weeks. Thought this would a a nice pick me up and I am going out of my way to support businesses that are trying to stay open during this pandemic. For $42 received 4 bruised bananas, 3 soft apples, 3 oranges that were stringy. The handful of grapes were ok. I am totally able to understand that in these times that perhaps nice fruit may not be available, however I think that this location of Edible Arrangements would be ashamed to send something like this out. I believe that a message acknowledging the poor quality would be more appropriate and would have shown pride. This was not the case. And the response I received was insulting. "I am sorry to hear you are unhappy but this is the quantity that corporate office directs and we will use the pictures your sent for staff training." It ended on a nice note when our lovely neighbours dropped off a care package of fruit from Sobey's. Banana's that weren't disgusting, nice raspberries and strawberries, lovely apples and oranges, melon and blueberries. $17.

We were expecting a new little one to be joining the family this week so I called Edible…read moreArrangements to find out what the turn around time is on orders placed. I was so excited to find out that if you call in an order by 5pm, you will receive it that same day. Since they are open until 7, Edible Arrangements is a great gift idea that works with my schedule! Well yesterday was the day where my Sister In Law gave birth to my newest little niece so I called Edible Arrangements in the early afternoon to order an arrangement for pick up just after 5. I got there and it was ready and waiting for me in the cooler. Additionally, because I had signed up to be a part of their club while on the phone, I saved $5 on the arrangement. It was just a great experience from start to finish with the great staff encounters I had, both in person and on the phone. I appreciated the hours they are open and the opportunity to order on the day of. And I think it's a great gift idea - I figured there would be lots of flowers gifted to my sister in law and that they would appreciate something they could snack on, while she recovers in the hospital and then at home.

This is a super cute store filled with unique gift ideas from over 50 local makers. The staff here…read morehave great recommendations and are super friendly! The store is laid out so nicely and everything is easy to see. So many cute things here!!! They are even doing fun events at this place every week. They just had their 2 year anniversary celebration and the Encanto princesses made an in-store appearance! They have giveaway draws sometimes when you purchase in store and they also have online shopping too if you prefer that method of shopping. Check out the photos of some of the cute things they have here. Definitely recommend checking this place out for your next baby shower for mom-to-be or even birthday gifts.

Dansk reminds me of the kitchen gadget store Le Gnome, with a little bit of Bowring thrown in…read morethere. It's another store that's big on cramming everything they carry into every nook and cranny, with the risk of overwhelming customers' eyesights. Be careful you don't step on anything, especially since they have a lot of fragile stuff in this shop. And right now, as you can probably imagine, it's like Christmas is bursting through the door. This would be a good place to check out if you're looking to spruce up your place for the holidays. You'll find everything from kitchen gadgets and fancy dinnerware (crystal, ceramics, glass) to jewelry and small home decor items. They even have a small section of gadgets and things for wine connoisseurs especially. Prices range from affordable to quite pricey. Dansk also offers instructional seminars on decorating and entertaining, although I'm not sure how much these run for. This store has everything you need to make your home feel all cozy and fuzzy for the holidays, but prepared to feel a little bombarded by Christmas here.

Dansk is a good store to get a gift for anyone with a home. The store is packed with items and you…read moreactually need to be careful not to bump into something and cause a disaster. They carry a variety of items but mostly it is cookware, dinnerware, knives, cutlery and things along those lines. I don't know if I personally would decorate my home with some of the items because some of them seem to posh but they do have lots to choose from. I view it as a kind of last minute place to go gift shopping because you will most likely find something decent.

I like Bunches. Mostly because I love flowers!…read more Unfortunately, I think Bunches is expensive. That's why I don't buy flowers here that often. But they do have BEAUTIFUL flowers so if you're looking to impress, it's worth the extra cash. I've come here to get rose petals before. They didn't used to charge me for them but I'm pretty sure that the last time I went in, they did. My advice is if you just need some decent flowers, go to Safeway or Save-on but if you want to really impress, Bunches is the way to go.

I needed to get some flowers for my mother's birthday and Bunches is probably the only florist I…read moreknow. Maybe it's that huge green sign that stands out. I'm not exactly a flower expert so I had one of the attendants pick out something that would good for a mother's birthday. The staff were very helpful in this situation, and I left with a nice, little bouquet. I thought I spent more than I would have liked, but then again, I'm not exactly sure how much bouquets cost.

Southgate isn't the kind of place I recommend visiting in December, but then again I don't…read morerecommend visiting any mall in December (not if you can help it). That being said if I'm gonna go to a traditional indoor shopping mall then Southgate is my top pick. It's mostly a convenience factor (I like Kingsway too, but I live closer to the south side). The mall is older, I think 25 or 30 years old, but they've don't a lot of renovations in the past 5 years so everything looks new and bright. Southgate has a nice amount of stores, not too many, and I can usually find what I'm looking for when I come here. There are some higher end stores like Michael Kors, and the Apple Store (well high end depending on what you by) to your run-of-the-mill Canadian mall standards like The Bay and Sears. There are also a few stores here that are great to go to because for me it means avoiding a trip to WEM or going downtown (I love downtown, but I don't love driving/parking downtown). So yes it's great I can buy my makeup at Sephora here instead of going to WEM or going to Evoolution (delicious artisan olive oils and vinegars) instead of having to go downtown or to St. Albert. One of my favourite things about Southgate is the food court. It's open, and can be a bit loud, but it's got a decent fast food selection from Koryo (Korean) to Opa (Greek). I also love how environmentally friendly Southgate is...they've got bins for recycling, trash, and they even have drains so you can pour out your beverage down the drain instead of dumping it in the trash. There's even a separate spot to put the utensils. The other high point of Southgate, as strange as it might seem are the washrooms by the food court (well the ladies at least, can't speak for the men's). Why? Because the washroom stalls are huge (seriously you could probably get 4 people in there), they have a heavy wooden door, and when the door is locked it goes from a green vacant to a red occupied. I wish all public bathrooms did that, instead of playing the knock-to-check-and-see-if-someone-is-in-the-bathroom-stall game. The bathroom stalls also have a a big purse ledge for you put your purse/bags on. And when you go to use the sinks after you're done there is a automatic paper towel dispenser in front of every sink. No waiting in line to dry your hands. Score. Regarding parking it can get busy here, but I usually find the parking lot is pretty decent, particularly if you go to the upper level there's usually always spots there (maybe not right before Christmas). Southgate is also on the LRT line (right after Century Park) so it's convenient if you take transit. Just know Southgate isn't park and ride, so if you park here and take the lrt you could get a ticket (yeah they check that). One thing that is a little weird about Southgate is the layout. It's a mall that was just designed a bit weird, but it's not a big mall and easy to figure out. It can get busy, but it doesn't have the insane crowds that WEM does. Southgate is definitely my go to mall in Edmonton.

There's absolutely nothing in this mall for me anymore…read more There's only two stores in the mall that offer plus size clothing - Reitman's and The Bay - neither of which have much of a collection. The only unique option in the food court is Koryo, but it was shut down this weekend for a massive cockroach infestation :( Even though I used to go there quite often when I lived on the southside, I still find it incredibly difficult to navigate. It's such a strange layout.

I just purchased a dress shirt and dress pants at Tip Top. Jim was exceptionally helpful and…read moreknowledgeable. Being fashion challenged I was nervous going in to make the purchase. Jim made it really easy for me. I dislike buying clothes yet Jim made it a pleasant experience for me. I highly recommend Jim.

Tip Top is a men's clothing store in Southgate that sells formal wear such as suits and dress…read moreshirts. I like this store. It really has a wide range of suits to choose from, even if you're young or old. I think the best thing about this store is that they frequently have good sales on everything in the store. Every time I've been here they've had a different sale, good ones at that.

This my second time here at Awn and this time I ordered the egg salad sandwich which came with a…read morecucumber salad. The sandwich was tasty with chunky pieces of egg. The highlight though was the side cucumber salad. The cucumbers were lightly pickled and delicious. My partner ordered the quiche. She said that it was good but not very filling for the price. In my first review I only gave them 3 stars because the coffee was not hot. I drink it black so people who add milk and or sugar would definitely notice the temperature. This time the temperature was at the low side of normal so it went down quickly. Here's the thing. The server noticed my cup was empty and asked it I would like a second cup. She said it's free with meals (drip coffee). I was impressed because only a few places offer that important second cup. Surprisingly the second cup of coffee was served at just the right temperature. I really appreciated the easy listening music that was not turned way up like so many places do these days. The ambiant sound was pleasant and it was easy to have a conversation. This is a very relaxing place to hang out. I can now give four stars and can easily recommend Awn.

Small little cafe located in a strip mall off of 122 st. Plenty of parking spaces and their big…read moresign makes it easy to find. I received a gift card and decided to try it out. They serve breakfast, lunch, and have a few selections of hot/cold drinks. The menu is pretty small. I ordered a breakfast sandwich (the only one on the menu) which was almost $15. It was just the sandwich alone and it did not come with any sides. I went home and added my own sides. I ordered mine to go and it came in a tiny container. The sandwich was pretty good. It had a hearty/organic taste to it. Unfortunately because I ordered it to go, the egg yolk ran in the box making the sandwich soggy and messy. If I had known that I would've just ordered something else or came back when I had more time to sit in the cafe to enjoy it. Although enjoyable, the sandwich was a little small for the price and with no sides it's not something I'm itching to order again. I'd probably stop by for a drink though. The girls working the counter were very nice. There were a few tables and a bar by the window where you could sit.

I really like stores like this. The kind of stores that put your picture onto all kinds of fun…read morestuff! The best thing I saw here was a little metal compact (2 mirrors inside) with a picture on the cover. It was a super cute couple and I absolutely loved it! These guys can put your pictures onto almost anything so it's a great place to go if you're looking to get a gift for someone. And usually, something like this is pretty unique so it's sure to be a big hit! I think you can get this sort of stuff done for cheaper at Walmart but if you're looking for a more professional store, this is a good one. The woman who I talked to was really friendly and helpful so the staff gets a thumbs up in my books!

I absolutely love this place! You can find a lot of fun…read morethings to buy for yourself or as a gift! I go there when I need some fun cards or little gifts. The staff is always very helpful and nice and I love the service. Recently I noticed the little sunflower that I posted, and I bought it for my work desk! I highly recommend this business! :)

It's so fun to shop here. You can find the neatest things…read more I bought the "scary" flavored hot chocolate pouches for Halloween. My trick-or-treaters loved it. Especially the green witch brew. The staff is delightful and also as full of fun as the store.