District Cafe

BEST SANDWICH IN THE CITY! Great downtown cafe, though I’m here to review the food, as I didn’t get any beverages. Got the Italian sandwich, amazing sandwich, the bun was really good, though was not the bread I was expecting, but was still phenomenal. Went back and got it a few days later. Great sandwich, thought about it all day. Got the haskap berry and cream cheese danish for breakfast and it was pretty good, I liked the powdered sugar. Overall, nice, big cafe off Jasper ave, close to everything downtown with great food and drink options, patio outside too is nice.

District Cafe & Bakery is a great Edmonton cafe stop with friendly service, good-quality food, original baked goods, and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. This was my first visit in a very long time, and on this stop I had the drip coffee and the B.L.A.T., which was fresh, satisfying, and generously portioned. The avocado was a nice twist on the classic BLT, and the bacon was done just right — perfect thickness and crispiness. It is also a great place to grab something to go and enjoy nearby on the Legislature grounds.

Simple decoration, great atmosphere. The spot to visit downtown for brunch or a quick lunch. The coffee was great, and the bakery items were delicious. The cold sandwich was not the best option for me, but soup and other hot meals look delicious.

Great coffee and very friendly staff. The café also has shelves with gifts and souvenirs, which is a nice touch. On weekends it can get quite crowded, and there seem to be ventilation issues — the staff sometimes has to open the doors because of odors, even when it’s cold outside. Overall, still a pleasant place to visit.

We came here in the late morning. The cafe was semi-busy and filled with a bunch of people but there was still ample room for us. They have a bunch of things on their menu: from sandwiches, a large assortment of baked goods, and of course coffee and tea. It's a nice breakfast spot with alot of options. We ordered the Tuna Fish and Chips, a Pistachio Rose croissant, and we got two matchas. I got the Strawberry Matcha with oat milk and my boyfriend got the regular matcha. I really liked the food that we ordered. Upon first glance, the Tuna sandwich looked small but I was surprised by how much filling it had. The tuna salad filling inside was absolutely delicious. Also all their pastries in the display looked beautiful, but once I locked eyes with the Pistachio Rose croissant, it was over lol. It was splendid. The nutty and floral notes combined with the flaky, light, buttery texture of the croissant? Chef's kiss. And not only this, but the croissant had a pistachio filling inside! That croissant really was the gift that keeps on giving. However the Strawberry Matcha downgraded the overall experience for me. I don't know if it's the combination of oat milk and not enough matcha flavor, but I couldn't stomach my drink. It tasted like too much milk, barely any matcha, and the strawberry syrup. I honestly felt a little nauseous and I was forcing myself to drink it because I paid for it. I felt bad and didn't know if I could ask if they could remake it. I only drank 25% of my drink then tossed it in the trash. My boyfriend's matcha was infinitely way better and what a matcha latte should taste like. He tried mine and said that the strawberry matcha he ordered two weeks ago was way better, which is why he recommended it today. I wouldn't order the Strawberry Matcha just because it's a gamble depending on who's making it and what it will taste like, but I'd order a regular matcha or latte instead. Loved the food though, and the ambiance was so pretty inside.