In need of a caffeine boost? Start your day—or keep it going—at these top downtown cafés.
ACE Coffee Roasters | 10180 101 Street NW
Located on the pedway level of Manulife Place, ACE Coffee Roasters serves up expertly brewed coffee in a sleek, central spot perfect for quick stops or casual meetups. Expect top-tier equipment, smooth blends, and a space designed with downtown’s pace in mind.
AROMA Cafe | 10119 Rice Howard Way
This cozy café blends classic coffee shop vibes with a flavourful fusion menu. Alongside your espresso or chai, you’ll find satisfying sandwiches, curries, and light bites with an Indian twist.
Ayco Café | 10551 Jasper Avenue
Freshly baked croissants and pastries take center stage at Ayco Cafe, where you’ll find tasty sandwiches, soups, and expertly brewed coffee in a cozy, stylish setting perfect for relaxing or catching up.
Bar Oro Caffe & Roastery | 10550 Jasper Avenue
With Old-World Deco charm and a sensory-rich atmosphere, Bar Oro brings elegance to your daily coffee ritual. Expect expertly roasted coffee, house-baked pastries, and warm, attentive service that makes every visit feel like a small escape.
Caffè Sole | 10025 102A Avenue NW
With roots in Tijuana and a passion for quality, Caffé Sole brings rich espresso, artisan Mexican chocolate drinks, and a standout tea selection to the ground level of Edmonton City Centre. Their drinks are smooth, flavourful, and made with ingredients you can feel good about.
Coffee Bureau | 10505 Jasper Avenue
Coffee Bureau is always a sunny start to the morning with their bright lids and welcoming baristas. Take a seat outside and watch the people go by while you munch on a perfectly caked croissant or doughnut. They also import St. Vitauer bagels weekly from Montreal available in cafe or in a bag of six.
Commodore Restaurant | 10712 Jasper Avenue
At Commodore Restaurant, They’ve been serving coffee at this classic diner on Jasper Avenue since 1942. Here you won’t get a cappuccino, macchiato or any other fancy coffee drink—just a regular brewed diner coffee for $2. The Commodore offers solid diner standards like breakfast dishes like omelet and pancake dishes so it’s hard not to drop in for only a cup of coffee.
Cookie Love | 10235 101 Street NW, MNP Tower
We don’t know what we like more about this coffee shop, the freshly baked chocolate cookies or the perfectly executed flat white, frothy lattes. Conveniently located on the pedway system, Cookie Love is a popular spot for office workers.
Credo | 10162 100 Street and 10134 104 Street
For a serious good latte, cappuccino or espresso, pop by Credo, one of Downtown’s most-beloved cafes, serving direct-trade coffee. Both locations are enduringly popular with locals for its unhurried atmosphere, friendly staff and modern design. A stash of New Yorker magazines at the 104 Street location will have you coming back over and over again. The baked goods covers everything from blueberry muffins to brownies to scones.
District Café & Bakery | 10011 109 Street
Start your day off right with coffee from District Café & Bakery. Serial restaurateur Nate Box is the genius behind this much-beloved cafe that brews some of the best coffee in the city. A small approachable menu includes breakfast sandwiches (mmm smoked bacon) and healthy options like house-made granola. The lunch here is impressive too with classics like grilled cheese, tuna salad, turkey and BLT sandwiches.
DOSC | 10190 104 Street
There’s a lot going on at DOSC. It’s part café, part steak house and part cocktail bar. In the morning, park yourself in front of sun-soaked window with a latte and watch 104 Street passersby. Specializing in artisanal coffee, we can’t get enough of their cortados and affogatos. The place is also famed for its hip interior that appears on many an Instagram story. Hashtag #yegdt.
Fawkes Café & Bakery | 10137 104 Street NW
Expertly crafted coffees blend tradition and innovation at Fawkes Café & Bakery, featuring classic staples alongside unique limited-run brews. Their delicious dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan doughnuts and house-baked treats make the perfect companion to every cup.
Ghostlight Coffeehouse | 9828 101A Avenue NW
Tucked inside the Citadel Theatre and connected to the pedway, Ghostlight Coffeehouse serves up creative monthly drinks, tasty snacks, and year-round access to the theatre’s beautiful indoor garden—making it one of downtown’s most peaceful spots for a coffee break.
The Glass Cafe | 10345 107 Street NW
Located across from MacEwan University, this modern, minimalist café is brightened by floor-to-ceiling windows and cozy greenery. It’s a perfect spot to grab lunch, study, or catch up with friends over great coffee.
The Hallway Cafe | 1 Churchill Square
Serving made-from-scratch sandwiches, pizzas, and pastries, The Hallway Café combines delicious food with a powerful mission. It provides employment readiness training for vulnerable youth, offering hands-on kitchen experience while welcoming City Hall visitors and catering clients.
L’Espresso Organic Cafe | 3 Churchill Square
Serving the downtown community since 2005, L’Espresso Organic Cafe offers a wide selection of organic coffee, home-style panini, sandwiches, wraps, and pizzas—freshly made and full of flavour.
Lui-Chi’s | 10020 101A Avenue
Conveniently located on Rice Howard local near many hotels, Lui-Chi’s specializes in organic wood-roasted, whisky barrel-aged coffee. Beans sourced from Latin America and from Eastern Africa, are stored in whiskey barrels for 90 days, then roasted over an open fire to just past the “first crack.” You can also grab light bites at Lui-Chi’s, such as salads, wraps and sandwiches.
OBJ3CTS | 10356 Jasper Avenue
Part café, part boutique, OBJ3CTS pairs great coffee and sandwiches with a curated selection of gifts and fresh flowers. Their custom cakes and baked goods come from sister business Wildrose Bakery—crafted off-site and just as beautiful as they are delicious.