We stopped by for dessert. The pie selection seemed small, but I managed to get myself a coconut cream pie slice. My family ordered a mango cheesecake and a raspberry white chocolate cake slices. Dessert was dropped off to our table after a short wait. My coconut cream pie was delicious. I enjoy coconut desserts in general and I could taste a strong coconut flavour filling. Whipped cream tasted lightly sweetened with toasted coconut on top. Service was good. Staffed stopped by to check in on us once and then again to clear tables. Restrooms were clean. Overall, 4.5 stars experience. read more

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It was my first visit to pick up 78 pies for the pie day! I was dealing with the owner directly and he was a very nice person! Everything was packaged nicely and ready when I got there. The place that I picked up is small but I assume most of the people go there for take out orders. The pies were freaking delicious and I'm not even sure why it took me years to go there!! If you like pies and you haven't tried their pies, I highly recommend them! You won't regret! :) read more

I've had Vi's for Pies on my mind awhile now. I haven't been there for a long time. We went there for lunch today and I was so comforted that so much had stayed the same. Everything was just as good as ever, food, service, atmosphere, music, and pies. I had the chicken salad bunwich, it's a sandwich that sticks in your memory. The potato bacon soup was delicious. Free street parking outside. read more

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It was my first time at Vi's. We only had the cheesecake, but it was AMAZING cheesecake. The richest cheesecake with incredible cream cheese flavour. The slices are expensive but huge, so it's worth it. The inside of Vi's was cute and quaint and seemed like a nice place to stop for lunch as well. I will definitely be back! read more

Vi's For Pies - White chocolate raspberry cheesecake - Desserts Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

I've had their mess before and they are very honestly, reminds me amid cook old home cooking. The ribs and shepherds pies are both great choices. They usually have their specials up on the board for you to view, and they move it around form table to table as you are seated. They also have a large assortment of cakes and pies to choose from as well. You can order full fixed cakes for special occasions or individual slices. My personal favourite is the Black Forest cake. The restaurant itself has been around for quite a while. Inside you will find a fire place and cozy seating, very homey and comfortable. If you decide to go on a busy night, make reservations as there is limited seating. read more

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I would definitely recommend their cream pies. I tried a Keylime pie there for the first time and it was very good. I enjoyed it thoroughly I had ordered two blueberry pies for a birthday took them home had them the next day and was quite disappointed. The only person that liked it was my husband the rest of my family and myself did not enjoy them at all, so I will not be ordering the blueberry pie from this place again. read more

So I had pre-ordered a peach pie for my husbands birthday. And it was ready when I went to pick it up. The pie looked absolutely gorgeous, golden and crispy. However we were so disappointed with this pie. The filling was clearly made from canned fruit and was literally tasteless, it wasn't sweet at all. I'm not a huge pastry fan, but it's my husband's favourite and he also said the the pastry wasn't that great either. Very disappointed with the end result, and it's unfortunate as the pie looked so amazing. And it was not cheap either, like $30 for a pie that we didn't want to take a second bite out of. read more

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This is more like a 3.5 review rather than a 4. I came here for lunch on a Saturday after hearing some good things about it. It was quite busy inside but I was able to snatch one of the last few empty seats. They don't have a paper menu here but instead use a big chalkboard menu that they roll around to the tables. I ordered the Chicken Pot Pie and my boyfriend ordered the Shepherd's Pie. Chicken Pot Pie-I had high expectations for this becuase it seems to be a dish that's ordered often. Perhaps my expectations were set too high becuase it tasted like any normal chicken pot pie. Nothing was wrong with it but there wasn't anything that was unique or impressed me with the taste. Shepherd's Pie- I wish I ordered this instead. My boyfriend really enjoyed it. I had a couple of bites and it was delicious. The meat was flavourful and seasoned perfectly. The pie was soft and yummy to bite into. We also ordered dessert since it's what this place is known for. The pie pieces are big but $7 per piece is a bit steep. I rather have a smaller slice for a lower amount. We ordered a banana cream pie and carrot cake. They were both super creamy. It was a bit too much and we weren't able to finish the pieces. I feel like there's better desserts out there at other cafes. They were good the first couple of bites but it got too heavy in the end. Overall it's a homey restaurant/cafe that fits certain people's tastes but it's not a place I'll go back often. read more

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Vi's is an Edmonton staple! I love their baked goods and while it's been a long time since I stopped in for heartier fare, I've always enjoyed their bunwiches and other foods. The location and ambiance is quaint, and great to visit during the summer when you can sit on their patio. I will say that I've always found the service a little on the colder and lacking side, but not necessarily enough to be a huge detractor. read more

Ok. I've ordered desert/ pies and the peanut butter marshmallow squares. Absolutely delicious. So for the first time today I decided to go for lunch. The menu is what seems to be new daily. Colourfully Hand written on very large portable chalk boards. I was hungry for a sandwich so I ordered the ham and Swiss. It was a two hander for sure and was absolutely delicious. I definitely recommend it. They also have plenty of hand crafted soups/ specials daily. Remember, this was a pie shop over a decade ago. I will definitely be back to try many more items on the menu. Cheers read more

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It's a Saturday night. Date night with my wife. We had dinner elsewhere and wanted to have a nice dessert before heading home. We checked the google and it said Vi's was open until 10pm. We walked in at 9:05. There was almost no product in the display but did see two pieces of pecan pie which is my favourite. Didn't get a greeting when we walked in although there were two staff behind the counter. I asked what time they closed as there were chairs stacked on tables, lights were up and they looked like they were closing. The lady behind the counter, who still hadn't looked at me at this point says "ummm 9:30-ish". We turned around and walked out. We had not been to Vi's for years because we had a bad experience there with service the last time we were there. Turns out not much has changed. Here's a tip: If you want to close early, change your hours of operation. If you want your restaurant to remain in business, hire nicer staff who don't give you attitude and are generally just crappy. read more

Such a little gem of a spot! I am not much of a dessert person but whenever I feel like a piece of something this place always comes to mind. I've only been here three times but it was lovely each time. In the summer, I sat on the patio and enjoyed some pie and tea! A little date with a lady friend for a mama to be gift giving! What's better than this cute setting. Stopped in for a sweet craving recently, and thoroughly enjoyed it. It's always quite busy and I really must try their lunch here. Their specials always sound delicious! We had pie and Chai and the service was excellent! read more

Super cute place to sit in the summer in their courtyard. Or take it home! I had the key lime pie cheesecake and the white raspberry cheesecake. I definitely preferred the white raspberry as the key lime was a bit too tarty for me. They also have a fun bistro menu that I hole to try. Super impressed with the decor in the patio! read more

Vi's For Pies - Key lime cheesecake - Desserts Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Yesterday eight of us had lunch at Vi's for Pies and the food was tremendous and the service was very accommodating and pleasant. I cannot say one bad word about our experience dining at this establishment. We were set up in the bakery take-out room which was a real bonus as we could talk loudly and visit pleasantly in a private environment. The gentleman who put us in this room really made us feel welcome and special. If you want an amazing lunch at a reasonable price give this place a try as you won't regret it. Never mind the desserts are incredibly delicious and generous in portions. read more

I came to Vi's for Pies twice last week! Pie, Pie, Oh My! Well, I mean... I intended to try the pie BUT the cheesecakes stared me straight down through their beautiful lit up glass display each time we came in. Okay, okay... Next time, I promise, I'll try Pie at Vi's! The service was exceptional on both of my recent visits. The first visit was a group of four following a function downtown. We sat, ate cheesecake, drank coffee, and visited for two hours. Not once did we ever feel pressured to leave - 5 stars right there! On my second visit, again we came for a dessert after supper elsewhere and admittedly it was a Friday night around 9pm and their display case was sadly lacking as nearly everything had been gobbled up by earlier patrons. Services was still top notch! Okay... the low down: Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake - OH MY GOODNESS... You shouldn't even be allowed to come here if you don't give this cheesecake a try. Tart and Sweet - heavenly! ( I mean, seriously... I love TART!) Orange Pineapple Cheesecake - My least favourite of everything I tried (think subtle flavours) but still a solid cheesecake Oreo Cheesecake - Brought home for a treat for my hubby, and we didn't try it for 2 days and it was still AWESOME! Strawberry Shortcake - Served in between a sliced raspberry scone? Um, yes please! I'm an American and I LOVE love LOVE my biscuit dough and/or scones. This was perfection. Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake - RICH, rich, RICH. Did I mention it's a really deep and rich dark chocolate cheesecake? Paired perfectly with a cup of joe and great for sharing! Key Lime Pie - Okay, I stole a bite of my friend's and it was divine! TART perfection. All the of the desserts (minus the one to go) were served with fresh whipped cream alongside - and the good pure stuff, not the sweetened stuff. Ahhh... Vi's for Pies! I think I've found my newest and most favourite dessert spot! And I cannot wait to come back on a warm day to try out their patio out back - it looks like a little secret garden surrounded by trellis wall climbing foliage. Their dinner menu had me wanting to come back for the full meal deal, too! I think it's cute that they bring around LARGE chalkboards to each table with the ever changing daily menu rather than a paper menu. Vi's for Pies, I cannot believe I waited this long to eat inside your restaurant. I've tried your goodies over the year at different gatherings and birthday parties and I'm sorry I didn't come sooner. I promise, to be a regular from here on out :-) See you soon! read more

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This is the seniors hang out of Glenora! You know, the place where our grandparents congregate around their morning coffees to gossip...LOVE IT! Eavesdropping (not difficult, the place is empty in the morning) on their stories made my stay enjoyable and entertaining! I will give the cinnamon bun a million stars. It was delectably crusty and crunchy on the outside and soft and gooey on the inside! I couldn't have asked for better ratios of sweet to doughy to cinnamon. That bun is a must-try in Edmonton! Served warm with butter The coffee on the other hand...emm...could have been stronger for my taste (see note about seniors above ), but a solid average cup paired well with the sweet bun. For the lack of distinguishing coffee, I've removed one star. Found parking right behind the building (not signed), and an enjoyably homey, delicious-smelling atmosphere inside. Would certainly return. read more

Vi's For Pies - Quiet in the mornings - Desserts Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Food was amazing. Only complaint was we ordered the spanakopita which comes with a salad. There is an option to switch the salad to the soup, which we did. By doing so we were charged an extra 4.75 for a cup of soup (not the bowl of soup which comes with the bunwiches or individually). Plus there was no salad. We paid $18.95 just for a spanakopita and an additional 4.95 for a cup of soup totaling $23.70. That's ridiculous to charge anything when switching the salad for a cup of soup. read more

First time visiting. Ordered the veggie sandwich. Slice of tomato, bit of lettuce, cucumber and cheddar cheese. Had some mayo, on a Kaiser bun. Overpriced and definitely not worth what I paid for. Surely they could do something more with a veggie sandwich. Not impressed; was a waste of calories, in my opinion. Vibe was 'OK'. Best part of the experience was the young lady, from Turkey, who was our server. Would I go back? Nope. read more

Such a delightful spot! Definitely recommend! The service is great! The food is great! The desserts are to die for! A great place if you just want dessert and a latte, or if your feeling dinner they have a great selection- that comes to you not in a traditional menu but on a giant standing easel. We recently had the lime curry soup which was amazing! For deserts they are featured and you get a huge piece of a wide selection of tasty goodies- from carrot cakes, cheese cakes, mousses, and everything in between. You are sure to not be disappointed. Don't forget to take a piece or a whole cake home with you for later they have that option too! Seating is cozy, and although sometimes busy and noisy you can catch the nights where is quiet and almost romantic. Parking is right on the street and there is residential areas nearby with more parking. read more

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Vi's is a really unique little hidden treasure out on Stony Plain road. Upon entering we were greeted by some friendly ladies at the front and told we could seat ourselves. The atmosphere here is great mix of different age groups. We sat by some students studying but also noticed deeper into the dining room there was a large group of older ladies socializing and sipping coffee. The general ambiance of the place is classy but not in an imposing fashion. A really nice color scheme all around,attractive decor,and the lights outside the windows just add a really nice touch. I think this could be a great first date place for young couples. Not sure what brand of coffee they use but it was really smooth. I generally use double milk and double sugar in my coffee but I didn't do that here so as not to spoil the flavor. I also got the opportunity to try their Oreo Cheesecake and really enjoyed it. It looks like a small slice when you get it but it is so rich and creamy I could not finish. We went later in the evening and noticed there was limited selection for desserts so I would recommend getting here early if you like lots to choose from. All in all a really great experience and one I highly recommend if you want a break from chain coffee places or a warm inviting place to get together with friends and family. read more

Vi's For Pies - Oreo Cheesecake - Desserts Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Totally overpriced for what is served. I could buy two pies at safeway for the price of one slice. And the service was bad.

Oh Vi's... you used to be my absolute favorite but I don't know what happened over the past 2 years. New ownership maybe? I've been here many, many times, and the last few times, I've noticed the quality of the dessert to be less than what it used to be. I've had dry cake, and most recently, I was incredibly surprised to find dried banana chips in my banana cream pie. And the cream pie was more jello-ish texture than actual cream pie. Sad. So very, very sad. And I'm also not sure when the price started be to be $7 a slice, but that's a wee bit excessive for cream pie. Alas, I have dropped my rating from a previous 5 star to a dismal 2 stars. read more

Don't let the name of the cafe fool you, they do much more than just pies. My boyfriend and I came here for lunch, and of course, pie! They have a wonderful lunch and dinner menu, my photo is the ham and Swiss sandwich with their soup of the day. They also have lots of coffee and teas and an alcohol menu to choose from too. The cafe is a little bit small so it gets busy very quickly. I've seen it lined up out the door before. If you're not in the mood to sit, you can come in and just order dessert to go! The slices or pie/cake/cheesecake are huge and definitely worth their price! The food menu is a little bit expensive, but again, the quality is worth the price. Parking here is a little limited so if it's busy you may have to park down the street in a residential area. I know I'll be back here for my next dessert fix! read more

Vi's For Pies - Desserts Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

This is my favourite restaurant in Edmonton. The soups are homemade. The sandwiches are amazing. The pot pie and quiche are delicious. What is most special are the desserts. The pies are top notch. My favourites are the coconut cream or the key lime pies. You gotta try this place. read more

From ladies who lunch to the biz crowd, there is no place better for a home made lunch. Set in the quaint and quite Glenora neighbourhood it is always a fun place to go and makes you feel like you are somewhere special. It may be tough to get into at peak times, but always worth the wait! From quiche to chicken pot pie, soups and sandwiches everything on the lunch menu is always satisfying, made with top quality ingredients and super yummy! And wait, I haven't even got to what they are famous for: The pies! Oh my oh my, the pies, cakes, squares and bars are incredible. They wave hi to you when you walk in, sitting there in the glass case at the front door as a reminder not to eat too much, because they are worth it! So grab you honey bunny, your best gal pal or Mum and settle in for a true meal. And if Mother Nature has a warm day in store then the secret garden patio is one of the best in the city! read more

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POOR SAFETY STANDARDS Two stars strictly because I've been coming here for years and the food and desserts are SO good but it's COVID season and the staff is not only rude, didn't wash their hands and called my table the b word gossiping right near me. The clientele here is usually older and my father is a senior. I watched the server take payments, open doors, grab the menu boards and not wash her hands once. read more

The nanaimo bar was the bizzomb. I should probably try the pie, since that is what they're famous for, but I don't know if I'll be able to come back here and not order the nanaimo bar. Like, dang. I just stopped in here with some time to kill on my way to the west end. Great desserts, decent coffee, solid wifi, and the most gorgeous outdoor patio? Yeah, I wasn't about to turn that down. Our waitress was friendly and we chatted a bit about the LRT plans. She re-filled my coffee and water a plenty. Now that it's summer, I'm going to be here all of the time for sunshine and pie. The patio is just too much! I love it. My waistline might not like it so much, but shut up, waistline. This isn't about you. It's a bit out of my way (I'm a south-side/university/downtown girl, for the most part) but it's worth it. Bonus: plenty of parking out front! read more

Vi's For Pies - Perfect sunny summer afternoon complete with iced latte and nanaimo bars! - Desserts Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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This is an ol' favourite and if you're seeking desserts, you're likely in the right place! I like how they separate the dessert-only line from the eating full meals crowds and the fact that they use a chalk board to show the menu. I ate a bagel with brisket and it was so delicious! And then I had the best strawberry shortcake I had had in years! I even brought some of it home and the whipped cream was still quite awesome the next morning when I ate my leftovers! Vi's is a great place, and my dining companions also enjoyed their meals and desserts (because you can't not eat dessert when you're here!). read more

Coconut cream pie for the win! And the banana pecan cheesecake. Oh and the keylime pie. And cannot forget the Oreo cream pie... So basically every pie. We started off with dinner. I was expecting full dinner pie menus like chicken pot pies, quiches and stuff. They do have chicken pot pie but their menu expands to more than pies. Soup, stirfrys, spanakapitas, ribs and more. We arrived at 7pm, by 715pm we put two desserts away to save them. By 8pm almost half the desserts had been picked over by people coming in for to-go pies so we had to pick all the desserts we wanted to order so we'd be able to get what we wanted. By the time we left around closing time only a few cake peices were left. Don't miss out - get there early to get the goods! There's a patio for summer pie eating and also a beautiful fireplace for winter pie eating. You can eat pie comfortably ALL YEAR ROUND! The service is fantastic, some of the best servers I've had in a long time. read more

My girlfriend and I ordered a peach pie at Vi's for Pies. To say that it was awful would me a major understatement. We had to throw it out, literally. It was made of crudely cut, unripe peaches, it had no glaze, it was half baked - no words to describe our disappointment. read more

Vi's for Pies is a popular neighbourhood eatery in near Glenora. The allure of the fresh-baked pastries, homemade soups, and entrees that define the term "comfort food" keep the place hopping throughout the day. In fact, the place gets absolutely packed around lunchtime. The menu changes on a regular basis and is written on large chalkboards that rotate around the room. Some menu staples include salads, lasagna, shepherd's pie, and chicken pot pie - a delicious deep dish of chicken chunks and vegetables in a creamy sauce. Whether to stay or take out, the desserts are plentiful, and I always enjoy a variety of squares and brownies from Vi's for Pies. read more

I find the food here is always high quality and has greasy ingredients. A very good Birthday go to for my girlfriends. This particular review Is for a mouthwatering dessert. It was a surprise. It looked delicious as usual but turned out to be spectacular! It was the black and white cake. It wasn't too sweet, but more like mousse icing. Words fail me .......sorry. try it worth every penny. read more

Vi's For Pies - Desserts Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

I live downtown and I have driven by this place many times heading out to the west end and never really thought about stopping. The reason why my fiancé and I decided to give this place a chance was because we were hungry and this was the first place I saw. I am glad my stomach was telling me 'EAT HERE' We walked into this place and their dessert selections put a huge smile on my face. Cheesecakes, éclairs, and pies, I wanted a piece of everything!! We seated ourselves since it wasn't really busy, and the waiter came by with the menu written on a chalkboard. Which I thought was pretty neat. My fiancé ordered the shepherd's pie and I got the curry chick peas with potatoes and rice. Our meal came with a side of salad and amazing homemade creamy dill. We were so stuffed that I could not order dessert. I know! I regretted that decision myself. We had such an amazing experience that we decided to come back the weekend after. This time the restaurant was really busy. The wait time was probably 15-20 mins long. Since it was raining that day the patio area wasn't open I figured that's why it was so packed. We were then given the chalkboard menu, and my fiancé decided to go ahead with the shepherd's pie and I went for the soup and salad (I didn't want to make the same mistake as the weekend before and not get dessert). My meal came with a strawberry flavored dressing for my salad, I was just so amazed at how delicious this strawberry dressing was, I am use to seeing strawberry flavored red but this was white so it kind of threw me off a little bit. When I finished my meal I went for the carrot cake, and it was incredible. I really enjoy my experience eating here. Their washrooms are extremely clean, their staff are friendly and I just love the atmosphere. This will definitely be my weekend go to place for sure! read more

Vi's For Pies - Desserts Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Amazing dessert and reasonable priced! Went here on a Thursday night with friends. Ordered the chocolate cake - to die for! And couldn't finish it! My friends had the skor cake (amazing!) and the raspberry chocolate cheese cake (very rich and great raspberry taste!) Fast service, good coffee and great atmosphere! Will definitely be back! read more

A cute little bistro. The soup and sandwich was delicious. The pies of course are divine. Our favorite touch was when the server brought the menu over.....a large chalkboard on an easel! Our old eyes loved that! read more

Vi's For Pies - Fireplace in our dining area. - Desserts Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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After passing by Vi's a few times we finally stopped by to grab some dessert to go. I ordered a slice of the chocolate fudge cake and my husband got the mango blueberry cheesecake. Both were delicious. The chocolate cake was three layers + fudge icing but not too sweet or overwhelming. It did taste slightly like it had been in the fridge a couple days (the slightest touch dry) but I kind of expected that since there was about 1/3 of a cake left wrapped in Saran Wrap. Still above average though. The mango blueberry cheesecake was delicious. Rich with cream cheese icing. The place itself serves food and tea/coffee with ample seating indoors and outdoors. The back patio had a sign that said there was a huge wasp problem outside though. We will be back to try the sit down menu (inside though, I'm not about that wasp life!) read more

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Tried this place numerous times for both dinner and dessert or just dessert itself. It's a rather small bistro with friendly service. Always seems to be filled with people whenever I go but can always find a seat. Perfect for few friends looking for good dinner and dessert. Although they are known for their dessert, they have quite a few really good entrees on their menu, what sticks out in my mind is their Shepards Pie and Beef Brisket. As for dessert, since I'm a fan of fruit pies, their blueberry and sweet cherry pies are a perfect choice. They also have a delicious peanut butter pie! It's become a go to place when I'm craving dessert. Definitely check this place out! read more

Vi's For Pies - Beef Brisket with Mac & cheese, coleslaw and jalapeño cheese biscuit. - Desserts Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Ah okay well this will be one of those times where I just couldn't decide what I wanted to rate it. I want to be able to give 3 and 4 because I really enjoyed this cafe but it just fell a little short in some places. So this was my first time being to a cafe/restaurant and it was a little .. weird? Not in a bad way necessarily , just in an odd sort of quirky way. The way the seating works - as it's posted at the front - is if you're coming to eat lunch or dinner, you seat yourself and a server will come and help you. If you're coming for coffee and pie, you order at the front and then find a seat. So just fair warning if you're like me and you like to know what you're getting into, because I didn't and it was pretty foreign to me! I was going in for dinner with my boyfriend so we sat at a table pretty close to the front and the waitress came over and brought us their chalkboard sizes menu - which I thought was awesome and hilarious. She was really nice and took our orders right away after we sat down. I tried their brisket with an in-house made tea. The food was quite good actually and I was really happy with it. It is very much so a type of meal you would eat at home - the just right portion, familiar taste and simple cooking. The iced tea I had with it was also really nice. It was unsweetened but wasn't bitter. Afterwards we tried their apple cheesecake pie which I thought was good! The crust was pretty burnt but the filling of the cheesecake-pie was to die for! It was different from other cafes which I appreciated, even if the entire pie wasn't perfect I was still inspired to try and make it at home. The waitresses were nice and attentive - just a little awkward. Which probably has to do with the fact that there isn't a set 'structure' with who attends to who. Like I said it's a weird kind of restaurant meets cafe, which isn't a big deal if you don't mind munching on some brisket while buddy across the room sips a coffee in the same amount of time. It's just preference really! Overall it's a good, cute cafe to go to. I would recommend to try it out! read more

Vi's For Pies - Desserts Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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Service here is excellent. The pies and cakes all looked really good. I asked for the banana cake but came out with the banana cream pie. They quickly fixed it though. I haven't tried any of the meals, just desserts. I assume the meals to be comfort food from the whole ambiance of the place. Interesting thing is they use easels for their menu and bring them right up to your table. Great idea for those of us who wear glasses ;) I hear there's going to be a really interesting urban art gallery next door so I can't wait to check it out again! read more

Not at all what this place used to be. The food quality is poor, and the prices have gone up. For one stale veggie sandwich on a round kaiser bun, and a side cup of soup, I paid $21.30 A slice of pie is over $8.00. Our server didn't smile once, and I asked how she was and she replied fine. She didn't want to engage in any conversation. I will give it to them the cheesecake was nice, but hardly worth another visit. So many places in town that appreciate your business, and have great food and atmosphere. If I'm going to spend money it will be elsewhere! read more