Early risers and night owls rejoice–no matter the hour, there’s an Edmonton restaurant ready to serve you!
6 AM: Start your morning off right at one of the several city-wide locations of casual Québec breakfast chain Cora (chezcora.com), known for their crêpes and other classic breakfast options.
8 AM: For the smell of freshly baked cinnamon buns and one of Edmonton’s most famous baked goods, get to High Level Diner (highleveldiner.com). 10912–88 Ave.
10 AM: Time for a mid-morning pick-me-up. In addition to an extensive menu of coffee and other caffeinated drinks, Lockstock Coffee (lockstockcoffee.com) offers mouth-watering breakfast sandwiches and house-made pastries. Try their kouign-amann, you won’t be sorry. 10534 Jasper Ave.
12 PM: We love a lunch special and Mikado’s (mikadorestaurant.com) Lunch Bento Box is one of the best. Choose from their 5 different options which include a mix of sushi, sashimi, tempura, and more. Three locations, including 1903–98 St.
2 PM: Fancy a late lunch? Monsoon Bistro & Bar (monsoonbistro.ca) has traditional Mughlai and tandoor cuisine, as well as cocktails and an extensive wine list. Try the Murg Malai Tikka—done in tandoor, marinated in cream cheese, and well balanced with a bit of spice—or the paneer with onion, ginger, and garlic paste. 4485 Gateway Blvd.
4 PM: Call it a day and head out to Happy Hour at Fuzed Kitchen & Bar (fuzedkitchenandbar.com). Their specials run daily from 2 pm to 5 pm and feature deals on signature appetizers and drinks. 2335–111 St.
6 PM: The Marc (themarc.ca) has made a name for themselves with their timeless upscale takes on French classics. Enjoy a romantic evening, or relax with appetizers and wine after a busy day. 9940–106 St.
8 PM: Since it’s almost the traditional Spanish tapas hour, it’s time for sangria, chorizo ibérico, and empanadillas at Bodega (bodegayeg.ca). Several locations, including 6509–112 Ave.
10 PM: Asian-inspired cocktail bar and restaurant Baijiu (baijiuyeg.com) is a heavy-hitter when it comes to late-night eats. Trendy ambiance, inventive cocktails, and some delicious plates make this restaurant the perfect spot for a night out with friends. 10359–104 St.
12 PM: A late-night meal featuring authentic Chinese cuisine? Sign us up! All Happy Family Restaurant (allhappyfamilyrestaurant.ca) is nestled in the heart of Edmonton’s Chinatown. Their extensive menu includes dim sum dishes, Chinese-Canadian classics like ginger beef, and so much more! 10011–106 Ave.
2 AM: As Edmonton’s bars flip on the fluorescents, there’s still a couple spots to grab a bite before heading home for the night. Miss Saigon (misssaigonyeg.com) specializes in Vietnamese fare and stays open until 2:30 am Fridays and Saturdays at 10355–78 Ave, and All Hours Pizza and Donair (allhourspizza.com) is open till 4 am daily with no-fuss pizza, donairs, and burgers at 11922–129 Ave.
4 AM: When only hashbrowns and black coffee will satisfy, Denny’s (dennys.ca), the American diner chain, is always open ‘round the clock. Multiple locations, including 10803–104 Ave.
