This is a wonder place for breakfast, lunch or just a coffee in Sundre. In a place like Sundre…read morethat celebrates its cowboy culture I certainly didn't expect to find a trendy coffee and sandwich shop. I ordered the soup and sandwich special. The soup was wonderful and thick. I can assure you that this soup didn't come from a can. It was cabbage soup with a few perogies thrown in for good measure. The sandwich was partially my own creation because you choose all the ingredients of it from the bread type to the condiments (I had horse radish, mustard and sauerkraut). There's password protected WiFi to help catch up on the latest stuff on your phone. Inside is tastefully decorated with murals and other things to keep you busy. The washrooms are downstairs so that might be an issue for anyone who is mobility challenged. This is a place where I definitely will return to if I pass through Sundre again. Note that if you prefer a cowboy breakfast of steak and eggs with fried potatoes, this may not be the café for you. For everyone else, enjoy!

Great service, very friendly and the cinnamon buns are out of this world. A rustic ambiance…read morecompletes the picture

Don't be put off by the humble first appearances. This is a GREAT restaurant…read more I am a hardcore curry girl, but I ordered the Tom Yum soup with shrimp, mushrooms, and onion greens--and a side of vermicelli noodles. Outcome? This might have become my favourite soup. Medium spicy with a delicious tang and what seemed to be bottomless shrimp since the kitchen is so generous with the portions. (Taking a plastic container of leftovers home.) My husband had a sweet and spicy chili beef dish with veggies. He is a meat and potatoes kind of guy, but he said he would order this again. We also order Crispy Fried Wonton to start. Surprisingly good. Our waitress, Claudine, was new, but very attentive and helpful. This place is not on the main drag, so you must make an effort to find it. But do find it.

We ate supper here tonight. My wife gets very sick if anything she eats contains MSG. The server…read moreprovided non- msg options and she enjoyed her Coconut Pineapple Chicken. I had the Khmer Shrimp with peppers and onions. It had an amazing sweet and spicy sauce. I really enjoyed it. Service was very good. The ambiance is a bit rustic and the restaurant it small - less than 10 tables. We would easily enjoy another meal here.

Came here for lunch on a windy Saturday based on my Yelp search. Had the grill cheese and soup…read more Sandwich was as expected. The soup was split pea and ham. Very good. And just what was needed to warm me up. The latte was also very good. I chatted with the owner a bit. They have been open for about 5 years. 30 years ago when I was growing up jn the area, such a nice little Cafe would have been impossible to find. But Red Deer downtown has really become nice and this place is part of that improvement

Since starting a new job downtown, I wanted to find a comfortable place to grab a light lunch, and…read moreThe Bistro really has hit the spot. The Bistro is a bit easy to miss - it has a modest storefront, and looks a bit dark from the outside. When you walk inside though, the business has a nice cozy feeling: wooden chairs and leather accented tables, as well as big comfy lounge chairs and 2-person booths, highlighted by local artwork on the walls. It's a counter-service affair, and you can order coffee and espresso drinks, milkshakes and floats, plus an assortment of soups, sandwiches, salads, sweets and ice cream. They also do a breakfast first thing I the morning for the early risers and office crowd. The staff is always super friendly, and quick to clean a table or help where they can. Basically everything is made-to-order, so you're going to get fresh food. An average lunch typically runs me about $10, a bit more if I opt for a latte instead of a pop, so the value is great too. This is definitely a place to check out if you'd like a change of pace from the fast food and pricey restaurants otherwise nearby. I understand they also do catering and they're pretty accommodating.

You would think I'd give any place that would serve me a beer an automatic five during these COVID…read moretimes. Tollers Bistro's food is certainly worthy but since each of its previous five ratings are fives, I'll go against the grain with a four, as there is always room for improvement. Located in a small strip mall, it's a high ceiling open space that lends itself well to safe dining. Tables are nicely separated and booths have guards between them. However, there is no sanitizer available at the entrance and I noticed the waitress seating customers without masks, so a little more effort regarding patron's safety would be nice. The food is excellent. Great menu, lots of choice and really interesting. We did some sharing, fish tacos, sweet potato fries, and cauliflower bites. Fish was battered, not normally my favourite, but was light and really tasty. Maybe the best sweet potatoes ever and the cauliflower bites are a meal, lightly breaded and tasty, maybe too big to be shared with just two people, most of ours came home. Staff is friendly and attentive. Waitress didn't know the beer list and suggested I "go look", which is fine but there weren't that many to remember. She did, however, bring us a takeaway box without being asked as she noticed the cauliflower bites still lingering on the plate. I can agree with the previous fives, but there is always room for improvement, at Tollers it's just some attention to detail. Great spot!

How can I describe the lemon poppyseed doughnut? Which I am assuming would describe all their…read morehandcrafted, fluffy-doughed, not really wanting to share, perfectly fried without lingering oils, incredibly tasty doughnuts. The lemon glaze had just the perfect amount of tart! Was a difficult decision choosing a doughnut flavour. The iced coffee with English toffee was just perfect for this sunny Alberta morning. All the reviews are correct. It's a must stop coffee shoppe. Easily one of my favourites when I come 'home' to Lacombe.

The best donuts I've eaten in my entire life please , if bear stop in for an amazing experience…read more The staff was great and helpful for a first time customer. I will plan that route when I return to Rocky Mountain house , on my next trip. So happy to find The Bakery. I've thought about those donuts , many times. See you soon

Located in the small hamlet of Spruce View, Ab, this little bakery is THE BEST!!! They have…read moreamazing cinnamon buns, donuts and the list goes on. Run by a group of local women, this is a MUST if you are in the area. Even if you're not, worth the drive. You won't eat a Tim Hortons donut again!!!

Was super surprised to find this gem when Googling place to eat Red Deer for my day trip here…read more Easy to find IF you use Google Maps. Can see the barn from the road. Lots of parking. Lots of things for the kids to play on. Patio looks sparse and a little uncomfortable on those tiny chairs. So many cool trinkets to see here. Unique for sure. Staff were very friendly but not great with water refills. Not too busy at a Sunday at 12pm (50% full). Friend loved his Reuben but felt the soup was mostly broth. Another friend got the kettle chips and they literally looked like plain Ripple wavy potato chips. My salad was amazing, vinaigrette wasn't too sour which was perfect. Needed chicken for sure. Salad greens were fresh, but the beets seemed lackluster. Overall a wonderful place for a coffee date, couples date, Sunday brunch with your mom, or just to see the trinkets and have a light lunch.

Things have changed at this former hidden gem. Prices have gone up and service has gone down. There…read moreis one older woman in particular who is rude and obnoxious and has no regard for her customers. Three times now I have been there with friends when this woman proceeds to bring out the vacuum- which you can hardly hear yourself talk above - then the mop and bucket with the obnoxious smelling cleaner all while you are trying to visit with friends and finish eating. There is nothing worse in a restaurant and no excuse for it. I don't care if we are the only customers left , you wait until you close before cleaning the floor, it is rude and shows no regard for people that have paid to be there. I hope this changes but I and my friends will not be back to find out.

It was first time there. We were coming back to Edmonton and decided to stop there. The place is…read morebeautiful and big. Staff were quick, friendly and helpful. The doughnuts were very delicious and I enjoyed them. They were all very delicious. I'm glad we stopped there and I'm sure I'll go back there again when I pass Red Deer! :)

I know lots of people say it's a great place to stop between cities, but honestly my family has…read moretravelled from Calgary to Red Deer JUST for Donut Mill donuts. (And considered it worth the trip) One member of my fam jam only likes plain glazed donuts, and Donut Mill are their top fave. There are a huge variety though. You walk in, look at the flavors posted and then say which you want when your turn comes up at the counter. Donut heaven! The staff is always running off their feet but has always been so kind. I really need to try a soup and sandwich sometime cuz I've heard they are great too. If you like cinnamon buns? Walk next door to Glen's and get a cinnamon bun as big as your head. It's a great two-shop-stop!

Popped in for a quick (meat aka protein) lunch in between hockey games at my tween's request…read more I wasn't hungry yet from the breakfast we had had at the hotel so I just snagged a few bites of hubs' falafel and kiddo's steak. Unfortunately the steak was pretty tough. To be fair we didn't mention it to the server as we were in a time crunch between games. Both the kiddo and hubs raves about the fries. Hubs was happy with the falafel - easily a meal for two or a snack later on. I'd give Sandcastle steakhouse another try if here for a long weekend and on the hunt for meat. It's just a few blocks past the busy part of Sylvan Lake and significantly cheaper than the trendy spots. It's dark inside which is probably perfect on a super hot sunny day. And there's a cute oversized wooden bench when you come in that is castle themed which I imagine kiddos quite like.

My teenage son was choking on his steak and the cook rushed to save him. My son lived thanks to the…read morekindness of the staff. Food was kinda not my thing but if you like steak you're in for a treat.

The coziest place around! Such great panini sandwiches and soups. They have several desserts to…read morechoose from as well including a homemade carrot cake. Theres a different supper special each night. Fridays are great when they serve the prime rib dinner! And amazing coffee and lattes! Love it.

Terrible service, our waitress merely just looked at us and mumbled "are you ordering?" This is the…read moresecond time here and the last! Breakfast sandwich was bland, and eggs Benny, claiming they have the best hollandaise sauce ever, is a boastful lie. Ordered two carrot cake to go as well and the cake was burnt on the sides and bottom. Hmmmm burnt carrot cake, well worth $6 each. At $40 for breakfast, I wanted to leave happy and full..instead I left angry and full. I think most of the good reviews are family members as anyone who actually has traveled the world, ate at some of the best cafes, would absolutely turn their nose up at this establishment.