Barb and Ernie's Old Country Inn, Edmonton, Alberta

South central of the city.  This couple have a beautiful story of their lives and their cozy diner.  There is usually a line up at the door, which can be a good sign.  Breakfast is what they do best, which is great when thats all im in the mood for.  The menu is huge, definitely hard to choose, hotcakes, omelette's, Benedict, eggs any style, even a healthy portion for those craving some cornmeal crepes or multi grain hotcakes.  The couple are from Germany, so that is the atmosphere they have created, kind of loud, friendly welcoming and Schnitzel.  Unfortunately, my recent experience was not as good as my first.  After we had been asked if we were ready to order about four times within ten minutes of being sat, i was getting slightly annoyed, considering the wide selection in front of us.  My medium eggs were a pool on my plate, the French toast was dry and barely French at all, and after all that there were a few (what looked like facial hairs) under my toast.....yucky, that was the end of that meal....So not so great, however, the coffee was always being refilled, the servers were nice, and my meal was taken care of, so they do care about their customers which i applaud.  Everyone has their off days, and i guess this was one of mine, and whoever gave two attempts at making my eggs.....I will definitely go back and try again, they did win me over by having Twinnings Earl Grey tea......  

Natasha :)

Credo Coffee, Edmonton, Alberta

Downtown Edmonton, quick stop for a rumored best cup of coffee.  So perhaps its a preference, not of mine anyways.  Nice people and service, however, the snack choice was pretty bare.  The coffee was fresh and hot, but not tasty at all.  I had an Americano, it was very sour and quite fruity, my mum had a regular medium blend coffee which was very weak and watery.  I prefer a nice smoky roasted espresso.  We both enjoyed the open, bright atmosphere, but they could have turned up the cozy just a touch.  Will try a French press next time....

Natasha :)

Zenari's, Edmonton, Alberta

Great place to go for a quick coffee, or a long leisurely lunch.  Its mostly Italian food, one of my faves!  The selection is all so delicious and hard to choose, so its best to go with someone who is willing to share what they got.  Pastries, muffins, desserts of all kind, carrot cake, tiramisu, muffaletta, grilled Italian sandwiches, soups, lattes....i could keep going but ill let you go and see the rest for yourself :)
So i had, minestrone soup, grilled Italian sandwich and bean salad.  Everything was great, homemade soup very tasty, sandwich was full of veggies, melted cheese and toasted wonderfully.  The bean salad was very simple but yummy, i could taste a good quality olive oil in the dressing.  Its a great location, downtown in Manulife Place, lots of tables to choose from, you go up to order and they bring it to your table.  After your meal you can have a little browse at their great selection of kitchen wares.  Thanks for the oven mitts mum ;)

Natasha :)