[ADob]

Just back from our lunch at Fennec. Definitely a positive experience - solid service, excellent non-alcoholic drinks (had the bitter orange and it was full on grown-up tasting), fabulous brussels sprouts, and the beef dip sandwich was top notch. Would recommend. Plus it doesn't have that echoing cavern thing going on like so many places downtown where you can barely have a conversation.

 

[Gronk!]

Had breakfast at Hathaway's on 124 St this morning. This is the latest to join OEB, Albert's and Brunch Glory for breakfast/brunch places in this neighborhood. Everything was perfect, from the decor to the servers to the delicious food. I'll be back again.

Just a couple of minor critiques:
1. Please provide spoons instead of stir sticks for coffee.
2. Keep the coffee coming.
3. I have this weird habit of drowning pancakes in maple syrup, therefore I could have used more syrup than what was provided.

 

[thommyjo]

Had breakfast at Hathaway's on 124 St this morning. This is the latest to join OEB, Albert's and Brunch Glory for breakfast/brunch places in this neighborhood. Everything was perfect, from the decor to the servers to the delicious food. I'll be back again.

Just a couple of minor critiques:
1. Please provide spoons instead of stir sticks for coffee.
2. Keep the coffee coming.
3. I have this weird habit of drowning pancakes in maple syrup, therefore I could have used more syrup than what was provided.

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You could also add May, Malina, Tiramisu Bistro, and Golden Sparrow for strong brunch menus...then a few more casual ones like Farrow, Remedy, and KB&co have decent breakfast offerings too.

 

[policyenthusiast]

Had breakfast at Hathaway's on 124 St this morning. This is the latest to join OEB, Albert's and Brunch Glory for breakfast/brunch places in this neighborhood. Everything was perfect, from the decor to the servers to the delicious food. I'll be back again.

Just a couple of minor critiques:
1. Please provide spoons instead of stir sticks for coffee.
2. Keep the coffee coming.
3. I have this weird habit of drowning pancakes in maple syrup, therefore I could have used more syrup than what was provided.

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The pineapple pistachio pie from Hathaway's is very weird but incredibly good.

 

[IanO]

Don't gorget that today through the 6th the first 150 soups at XO and Hoang Long are FREE courtesy of the DBA!

Treat Yo’Self: Soup Season - Edmonton Downtown

Warm up with free soup downtown! Visit Hoang Long 888 or XO Bistro Feb 2-6 for free bowls and a chance to win a $150 gift card.

www.edmontondowntown.com

 

[Gronk!]

Food Notes for February 2, 2026

OpeningsHappy Lamb Hot Pot serving Mongolian-style hot pot, and is now open at 3838 Gateway Blvd NW. There are 11 other locations in Canada.Cookie shop COSW has opened up in the former Rock n Roll …

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Openings

• Happy Lamb Hot Pot serving Mongolian-style hot pot, and is now open at 3838 Gateway Blvd NW. There are 11 other locations in Canada.
• Cookie shop COSW has opened up in the former Rock n Roll Ice Cream space at 10109 108 Avenue NW.
• Paraiso Tropical will be opening a new location with an “innovative concept” this year.
• With the closure of Epic at Station Park, the next iteration of the building will be the Station Park Food Hall, opening spring 2026.
• Chain cafe Chai Walla just opened their second location in Edmonton, at 2571 17 Street NW.

Closures

• Downtown taqueria Carne Asada is now closed.
• Also downtown, it looks like Gyu-Kaku is now closed.
• Takopo’s West Edmonton Mall location closed on February 1. The business will continue to operate its food truck.
• After ten years in business, Ayesha’s Kitchen and grocery store will be closing its doors.

 

[IanO]

Damn

• Downtown taqueria Carne Asada is now closed.
• Also downtown, it looks like Gyu-Kaku is now closed.

 

[policyenthusiast]

Damn

• Downtown taqueria Carne Asada is now closed.
• Also downtown, it looks like Gyu-Kaku is now closed.

Two huge losses. Carne Asada were my favorite tacos anywhere Downtown. El Cortez is also likely gone for good.

 

[IanO]

Carne was legit.

 

[Gronk!]

I ate at Carne Asada a couple of times and enjoyed their food. I could have went there more often if not for their erratic opening hours and lack of seating.

 

[Greenspace]

Court Finds Sunterra Liable for $35M in Cheque-Kiting Ruling

An Alberta court finds Sunterra liable for $35 million in cheque kiting, with the company’s president held personally responsible amid ongoing restructuring.

retail-insider.com

 

[Gronk!]

Court Finds Sunterra Liable for $35M in Cheque-Kiting Ruling

An Alberta court finds Sunterra liable for $35 million in cheque kiting, with the company’s president held personally responsible amid ongoing restructuring.

retail-insider.com

When I went by last week, Sunterra at Commerce Place was quite busy. That said, they still need to bring back the same exterior seating before COVID, and it's high time they got rid of that unused juice bar.

 

[policyenthusiast]

When I went by last week, Sunterra at Commerce Place was quite busy. That said, they still need to bring back the same exterior seating before COVID, and it's high time they got rid of that unused juice bar.

The cafe and salad bar alone are probably enough to keep them afloat, with how busy they appear to be. I wonder if the Commerce Place location is an outlier?

 

[Airboy]

The cafe and salad bar alone are probably enough to keep them afloat, with how busy they appear to be. I wonder if the Commerce Place location is an outlier?

The southside location was quite busy when I was there a few weeks back. As for downtown. with GoA staff working more in the office that will help the bottom line. Commerce place had a lot of Government offices.

 

[David A]

The southside location was quite busy when I was there a few weeks back. As for downtown. with GoA staff working more in the office that will help the bottom line. Commerce place had a lot of Government offices.

It may not help everything there, but it will help a number of places in Commerce Place, especially the already busy coffee places.