The Quest for a New Favourite Coffee Haven

THE QUEST FOR A NEW FAVOURITE COFFEE HAVEN

By Ryschell Dragunov

1. This adventure starts with the rising sun in the South East with ANVIL Coffee House at 6148 90 Ave NW in Ottewell Plaza. This great independently owned coffee shop was started by Tony and Lesley who live in the neighbourhood. Their longing for a local coffee shop was the catalyst to the creation of Anvil

2. With just a quick dip into the River Valley you will find the adorable Little Brick Coffee shop at 10004 90 St NW. Opening the gate to enter the whimsy of the garden leading to the Little Brick House, built in the historic 1903home of J.B. Little, with its quaint counter-serve featuring coffee& pastries, plus a shop for simple grocery items and event space you will feel like you are walking back in time. The Little Brick will soon become your new River Valley Coffee go-to.

3. Heading East towards Beverly you will find another local favourite nestled in a cluster of shops in the Highland Area. Mandolin Books & Coffee Company on 6419 112 Ave NW. Here you will find a fantastic fancy latte made with Catfish coffee, maybe grab a local treat and find a great book or piece of local art. Mandolin Books is one of our Featured Coffee shops this month. Read more about them here.

4 Continuing the journey to Old Towne Beverly you will find “Take 5 Coffee Shop” at 11801 48 St NW. This is one of those classic, old school coffee and donut shops that fits right into the small town feel of Beverly. Here you will find simply the BEST Honey Cruellers in Edmonton and loads of small town hospitality, it’s been a local favourite for over 40 years. Oh and if you are looking for the perfect coffee shop to invest in for yourself, the owner is retiring and looking to sell.

5. Now that I have taken you to the far east of Edmonton lets travel West towards downtown. Along the way you will find Rogue Wave Coffee Roasters at 11322 119 St NW. Rogue Wave has taken the deep dive into the science and craft of brewing to bring you delicious and exciting coffee from around the world. Their mission is to provide you with the coffee and gear that enables you to make a deeply satisfying cup of coffee in your home, office or cafe.

6. A little closer to the downtown core, but not quite you will find the unusual, cafe-in-a-gym, Dirtbag Cafe at 10505 107 St NW inside the Rock Jungle Boulders climbing gym. “Dirtbag” is a term of endearment, the idea that you need to follow what you feel is your path, and as long as you know the destination, you’ll work the trip out as you go. Just go there... you will understand.

7. Right in the heart of downtown Edmonton you will find Lock Stock Coffee on 10534 Jasper Ave. It’s super easy to find ePark meters on the street so you can leisurely enjoy your time in their warm, wood-lined espresso bar offering house-baked pastries, sandwiches & tartines. Bonus, Lock Stock Coffee shares it’s space with Red Star Pub, you are welcome if I just introduced you to your new favourite pub too.

8 Venturing a little further downtown and towards the south lies Board N Brew Cafe at 9929 103 St NW. This contemporary cafe offers light eats, coffee & cocktails, plus hundreds of board games to rent. What a brilliant concept, combining your favorite beverage with a new adventure in every game. Just imagine hundreds of games to choose from as well as a broad selection of coffee, beer and snacks.

9 The final stop on our adventure takes us all the way over to the Southside where you will find CAFFIEND at 14132 28 Ave SW. This is another of our featured Coffee Houses. Another perfect place to call your “Third Place” with its baked goods menu changing on a weekly rotation and treats prepared by a certified chef, this is definitely worth the adventure to the south side.