Ace Coffee Roasters
With multiple locations across the city (two of them being south of the river), Ace Coffee Roasters has become a staple in YEG! This coffee joint takes great pride in accuracy and precision, with each coffee roasted to the specifications. It’s a beautiful recipe for a perfect cup of joe.
Block 1912
Stop in at Block 1912 and enjoy some of Edmonton’s finest coffees and gelatos, located in a historic building in the heart of Old Strathcona. The comfy seating and fresh fruit pies (baked on site) will make you want to stay for the whole afternoon.
Cafe Bicyclette
Get the chance to practice your French while enjoying amazing coffee at Café Bicyclette, the affable friendly neighbourhood café in the French Quarter. They have one of the most magical patios in town, perfect for catching up with friends & family!
Cafe Mosaics
Aside from the restaurant being a staple on Whyte Avenue for over 25 years, Cafe Mosaics continues to create nutritious and tasty vegetarian/vegan comfort food and coffee for the soul.
Eleanor & Laurent
The Sugar Bowl’s sister eatery, Eleanor & Laurent, is a café, boulangerie, patisserie, rotisserie, charcuterie, and meeting place. Come for the to-die-for pastries and specialty coffee, stay for the elegant and adorable décor!
Kaffa Roastery & Studio
Located in the heart of the Garneau Community, Kaffa Roaster and Studio is a boutique coffee roaster and coffee house that serves as a hub for musicians, artists, artisans, and more! With its central location, Kaffa offers a great view of Garneau, the North Saskatchewan River Valley, and downtown.
Pact Coffee
This hot (or iced) spot opened its doors in 2021 on the corner of Whyte Avenue and Calgary Trail, and across from the Pride corner. It’s the perfect location to get a caffeine jolt while strolling Whyte Ave. If you prefer to sit and savor every sip, take a seat inside, or park it on their patio to people watch!
Square 1 Coffee
This adorable coffee shop on Fairway Drive (there’s also a new location in Glenora) provides great tasting coffee, craft beer, and special wines. They bake their our own treats and prepare their own food in-house. With plenty of seating, this local favourite is a great place to meet with friends or perch with your laptop for an afternoon.
Transcend
Masters of coffee since 2006, Transcend is a must-try for coffee fanatics. Staff are well trained and passionate, often reciting the complicated alchemy of handcrafted coffees. Take the Flat White for example. It’s a popular drink originating in Australia/New Zealand where milk isn’t heated as much as in a latte, making it a bit more thin, yet still sweet.
The Woodrack Cafe
This woman-owned, Whyte Ave establishment is all about keeping it simple and serving up top-notch coffee. They’ve turned their place into a cozy hangout, where you can sip on amazing coffee and munch on tasty baked goods, all in a laid-back, boho-style setting.
