Around Edmonton
Restaurants
The University area and the nearby Garneau and Strathcona neighbourhoods feature a wide range of restaurants to suit all budgets. Downtown, which is just a short LRT or bus ride away, also features a variety of dining options. An asterisk indicates a location that comes recommended by the popular print culture conference organizers.
- Edmonton Dining
A website with a comprehensive listing of Edmonton dining options.
On Campus
- CAB (Central Academic Building) – Tim Horton's, Booster Juice.
- HUB Mall – A & W Restaurant, Academy Pizza, Bar Teca, Beez Health Food, Cookies by George, Edo Japan, Eurasian Bistro, Ho Ho Chinese Food, Java Jive, International Fare, Korean Food Restaurant, La Pasta Trattoria, Subway, Motherly Sandwich Shop, New York Fries, Pita Pazzaz, Sweets and Treats, and The Jacket Potato Man.
- Room at the Top (Pub)
7th Floor, Student's Union Building
M, Tues, Thurs 11am-8pm, W/F 11am-12am, Sat/Sun Closed - Rutherford House*
11153 Saskatchewan Drive ph. 422-2697
T-Su: 11-4
Beautiful setting and historic house. The Arbour room serves tea and a very nice lunch. Reservations are strongly recommended. - SUB (Student's Union Building) – Java Jive, Edo Japan, Marco's Famous Burgers, Funky Pickle Pizza, Subway, Cram Dunk Doughnuts, L'Express Fresh Food, Juicy Smoothie Bar.
Near Campus
- Booster Juice (Sandwich and Juice Bar)
8623-112 Street ph.988-7824
Mon-Fri 8am-9pm, Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 10am-6pm - Da Capo* (Italian café; pizza, sandwiches, salads, and soups; gelato)
8738 109 Street ph 433-5382
Everything here is excellent. They do not do take away, even for coffee, unless you bring your own mug. - The Highlevel Diner (Various/Vegetarian)
10912-88 Ave ph.433-0993
Mon-Sat 8am-12am, Sun 9am-10pm - Hudsons Canadian Tap House (Pub) http://www.hudsonstaphouse.com
11113-87 Avenue ph. 433-6364
Mon-Sun 11:30am-2am - Kyoto Japanese Cuisine (Japanese)
8709 109 Street ph.(780) 414-6055
Sun-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri/Sat 11am-11pm
One of two rather good Japanese options near the university. - Leva * (Italian café; pizza, gelato, good sweets)
11053 86 Avenue ph. 479-5382
Competitor to Da Capo. Also very good. - Organic Roots (Various)
8225-112 Street (780) 414-0788
Mon-Fri 8am-7pm, Sat 9am-5 pm, Sun 10am-4 pm (brunch served until 3pm) - Remedy (Indian and Pakistani Café)
8631-109 Street (780) 433-3096
Mon-Sun 8am-12am - The Sugar Bowl (Café/Coffee Shop)
10922-88 Ave ph.433-8369
Mon-Fri 7am-12am, Sat/Sun 8am-12am
Funky independent coffee shop and restaurant with an interesting menu. - Upper Crust Café and Caterers * (Various)
Breakfast available
10909-86 Ave ph.433-0810
Fri 11am-9pm, Sat 9:30am-9pm, Sunday Closed
Good standard fare. - Yokozuna* (Japanese)
8409 112 St. ph. 430-3673
Very good sushi and sashimi.
Old Strathcona
- Block 1912 (Café/Coffee Shop)
10361-82 Ave ph.433-6575
Mon-Sat 9am-12am, Sun 10am-12am - Café Mosaics (Vegetarian)
10844-82 Ave ph.433-9702
Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 11am-2:30pm - Chianti (Italian)
10501-82 Ave ph.439-9829
Mon-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-10pm - Culina (Fusion)
9914-89 Ave ph.437-5588
Fri 9am-3pm/5pm-10pm, Sat 10am-3pm/5pm-11pm - Dadeo (Cajun)
10548a-82 Ave ph.433-0930
Mon-Sat 11:30am-12am, Sun 12pm-10pm - Funky Pickle Pizza (Pizza)
11152-82 Ave ph.434-9818
Mon-Fri 11am-3:30am, Sat 12am-3:30am, Sun 12am-11am - Julio's Barrio (Mexican)
10450-82 Ave ph.431-0774
Mon-Sat 11:30am-12am, Sun 11:30am-10pm - The Keg Steakhouse and Bar (Steakhouse)
8020 105 St. ph. 432-7494 - King and I (Thai)
8208 107 St. ph. 433-2222 - Langano Skies
9920 82 Ave (780) 432-3334
Tues-Thurs 4:30pm-10pm, Thurs 11am-2:30pm, Fri 11am-2:30pm, 4:30pm-11pm, Sat 12pm-2:30pm, 4:30pm-11pm, Sun 12pm-9pm
Excellent Ethiopian restaurant with unique vegetarian options - Yiannis Taverna (Greek)
10444-82 Ave ph.433-6768
Mon-Fri 11:30am-12am, Sat 11:30am-12am, Sun 5pm-10pm
Downtown
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Cafe Select
405-10018 106 S.
(780) 428-1629
Mon-Thu 11am-12am; Fri 11am-2am; Sat 4pm-2am; Sun 4pm-12am
Great spot for late night dining. - The Creperie
111, 10220-103 St. (780) 420-6656
Tues-Fri 11:30am-4:30pm, Tues-Thurs 4:30pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-10pm, Sun 5pm-9pm
A cozy, romantic French restaurant, for casual or formal dining - Haweli Restaurant
10220 103 St. (780) 421-8100
Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 5pm-9pm
A very good Indian restaurant in the heart of downtown - L'Azia Restaurant
10200 102 Ave. (780) 990-0188
Mon-Fri 11am-11pm, Sat 10am-midnight, Sun 10:30am-11pm
Your casual Asian fusion solution - Lux Steakhouse
10150-101 St. (780) 424-0400
Mon-Fri 11am-2:30pm, Mon-Thurs 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm
Fine dining for the hip steak lover - Ruth's Chris
9990 Jasper Avenue (780) 990-0123
Mon-Fri 11:30am-2 pm, Mon-Sun 5pm-10:30pm
Casual to elegant dining for your Alberta beef fix
Nightlife
To find out what's on in Edmonton during your conference stay contact TIX on the Square. TIX is a community box office that supplies tickets and information for the wealth of arts and festival events happening around Edmonton. In the mood for poetry, dance, theatre, a Fringe Festival hold-over or a Symphony Under the Sky? The staff at TIX can make helpful suggestions on what to see and do while you're in town.
- TIX on the Square (www.tixonthesquare.ca)
Phone: 780-420-1757
Toll free: 1-877-888-1757
TIX is located in downtown Edmonton on the SW corner of Sir Winston Churchill square. Box office hours are: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Saturday, closed Sundays & statutory holidays.
New Books
- Audreys Books
10702 Jasper Ave
(780) 423-3487 - Chapters
10504-82 Ave
(780) 435-1290 - Greenwoods
7925-104 St.
(780) 439-2005 - Ukrainian Bookstore
10215-97 St.
(780) 422-4255 - University of Alberta Bookstore
9012-112 St.
(780) 492-4464
Used Books
- Alhambra Books
10115-81 Ave.
(780) 439-4195 - Belgravia Books & Treasures
7609-115 St.
(780) 429-1707 - The Bookseller
9562-82 Avenue
(780) 496-9193 - Broad Valley Books
8207-105 St.
(780) 988-1701 - Dr. David Howell Books
10533-82 Ave. (By Appointment Only)
(780) 232-1042
(780) 439-2692 - Edmonton Bookstore
11216-76 Ave.
(780) 433-1781 - Gritty Grotto Books
10442-82 Ave
(780) 433-9963 - Old Strathcona Books
8104 Gateway Boulevard
(780) 436-2665 - Wee Book Inn
10328 Jasper Ave.
(780) 423-1434
Comics
- Happy Harbor Comics
10326-81 Ave.
(780) 439 - 8277 - Wizards Comics and Collectibles
8619-109 St.
(780) 436-6611 - Warp 1 Comics and Games
9917-82 Ave.
(780) 433-7119