Out with you Covid winter, we’re starting a YEG WINTER PATIO BUCKET LIST! Here’s our quick and dirty list with ALL you need to know – we’ll even tell you if your furry friends are welcome! Buckle up, here we go…
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LITTLE BRICK CAFE & GENERAL STORE
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BOXER – ALBERTAN KITCHEN & BAR
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THE GREENHOUSE RESTAURANT
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REBEL FOOD AND DRINK
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CASK AND BARREL
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ODD COMPANY BREWING
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RIVERSIDE BISTRO AT COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN ICE HOUSE
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SEA CHANGE BREWING CO.
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CAFE BICYCLETTE
Pictured above: Night time at Little Brick
FIRST UP…
LITTLE BRICK CAFE & GENERAL STORE:
Their motto: Quite simply a little brick house that was built in 1903! They are a “café, general store and event space in the heart of Edmonton” and offer “good coffee, simple living and the finest quality products.”
Where to find them: 10004 90 St NW
Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm, daily
Furry friends: WELCOME!
For more info, click here!
Find them on Instagram @littlebrickyeg
BOXER – ALBERTAN KITCHEN & BAR:
Their motto: “Cozy winter patio on the 6th floor of Crawford Block” offering up ROOFTOP domes for a cool dining experience under the stars! Boxer YEG is “at the centre of things but kinda hard to find. Share Plates, Pasta & Seasonal Cuisine. Cocktails, Wine and Local Beer.”
Where to find them: 10315 83 Avenue
Hours: 5:00pm – 10:00pm, daily
Furry friends: NOT welcome! Especially not on the ruff… get it?! 😉
For more info, click here!
Find them on Instagram @Boxeryeg
THE GREENHOUSE RESTAURANT:
Their motto: “YEG’s only river valley restaurant” with outdoor winter firepits… and freshly laundered blankets! Take out available!
Where to find them: 12130 River Valley Rd NW
Hours: Thursday – Friday from 4:00pm – 9:00pm & Saturday & Sunday from 10:00am – 3:00pm
Furry friends: WELCOME!
For more info, click here!
Find them on Instagram @thegreenhouseyeg
REBEL FOOD AND DRINK:
Their motto: “Built the Rebel Igloo so guests could comfortably enjoy the outdoors” and “Join the Evolution”!
Where to find them: 9112 142 St NW
Hours: They only heat it/open it for busy nights! Contact them to reserve and find out more!
Furry friends: NOT welcome!
For more info, click here!
Find them on Instagram @rebelfoodanddrink
CASK AND BARREL:
Their motto: Cask and Barrel are big supporters of YEG’s downtown community… they offer a “Polar Patio” and are locally owned! Their space has a “home away from home” feel and they specialize in ultimate comfort!
Where to find them: 10041 104 St
Hours: Wednesday – Saturday from 3:00pm – 10:00pm (subject to change)
Furry friends: WELCOME!
For more info, click here!
Find them on Instagram @caskandbarrel104
ODD COMPANY BREWING:
Their motto: “our brewers are chemists who started brewing as a hobby in the garage. Equal parts mad science and fine art, our beers deliver creative quality”. Fun Fact: They were recently voted Alberta New Brewery of the Year 2020!
Where to find them: #105, 12021 102 Ave
Hours: 12:00pm – 10:00pm, daily
Furry friends: WELCOME!
For more info, click here!
Find them on Instagram @oddcompanybrewing
RIVERSIDE BISTRO AT COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT:
Their motto: “Igloos” aka light-up, 6-person domes offering the freshest ingredients and a view of the river valley!
Where to find them: One Thornton Court, 99 Street and Jasper Avenue
Hours: , Monday to Sunday 3:00pm – 9:00pm, Weekday mornings: Monday to Friday 6:30am – 9:30am, Weekend mornings: 7:00am – 10:00am
Furry friends: NOT welcome!
For more info, click here!
Find them on Instagram @riversidebistroyeg
ROCKY MOUNTAIN ICE HOUSE:
Their motto: “YEG’s only Texan Icehouse-inspired restaurant & bar. A must-see for foodies, live music lovers, scotch aficionados, patio hunters, & beer fans.” — a local gem offering an outdoor patio complete with some added warmth for those extra chilly Albertan days!
Where to find them: 10516 Jasper Avenue in the historic Jasper Block
Hours: Monday – Thursday from 3:00pm -10:00pm & Friday – Sunday from 12:00pm – 10:00pm
Furry Friends: WELCOME!
For more info, click here!
Find them on Instagram @IcehouseYEG
SEA CHANGE BREWING CO.:
Their motto: “Great Beer From Right Here”. This casual and pooch friendly pub is “passionate about beer, music, and their community”…their enclosed heated tent offers patio season all year long! Oh, and hit them up for their famous Christmas growlers!
Where to find them: 9850 62 Ave NW
Hours: Temporarily closed. Usually open Tuesday – Sunday from 12:00pm-8:00pm for beers to go!
Furry friends: WELCOME (*when patio is not enclosed for the winter)
For more info, click here!
Find them on Instagram @seachangebrewingco
CAFE BICYCLETTE:
Their motto: the cutest cafe just off Whyte Avenue, nestled in the Edmonton French Quarter. Their winter yeg patio is the perfect place to cozy up by the fire! They even have local artists and live music during their summer and fall patio series!
Where to find them: 004, 8627 rue Marie-Anne Gaboury (91 St.)
Hours: Temporarily closed.
Furry friends: WELCOME!
For more info, click here!
Find them on Instagram @cafebicyclette
Unique in each and every way, let’s show our local love by checking off that YEG winter bucket list one patio at a time!
Blog courtesy of Alexa Prodaniuk
