Block 1912
opens at 09:00 today
Coffee shop Café Restaurant
Café, Bakery, Gelateria Come in for a warm and welcoming atmosphere and enjoy a hot cup of coffee, lattes, teas or hot cocoa! Enjoy our "take a book, leave a book" policy and the art posted around the café. Currently the artists are all underprivileged local youth. Along with all of that, we also serve in-house made breakfast, lunch options, and some of the best deserts in Edmonton - including gelato! Update description
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Jessica R. 2016-05-23
I've been in love with this place since the first time I walked in the door back in 1999! As an interior designer I love to just relax my creative...
I've been in love with this place since the first time I walked in the door back in 1999! As an interior designer I love to just relax my creative...
Kasara N. 2018-07-27
Wish I could rate them even less due to their very poor treatment of employees, and overall poor food and drinks. Avoid.
Wish I could rate them even less due to their very poor treatment of employees, and overall poor food and drinks. Avoid.
Lutz H. 2018-07-20
Love the dim atmosphere, they are not stingy on the toilets,
Love the dim atmosphere, they are not stingy on the toilets,
Jenny L. 2018-03-30
It was very rustic atmosphere, desserts looks delicious and the drinks are great. There were two girls working last night, one girl was very friendly...
It was very rustic atmosphere, desserts looks delicious and the drinks are great. There were two girls working last night, one girl was very friendly...
Brad S. 2018-03-21
Great atmosphere! Very nice employees!! Oh and of course excellent coffee!
Great atmosphere! Very nice employees!! Oh and of course excellent coffee!
Laurie T. 2018-03-19
Great atmosphere; reasonable price for food and drink. They do not rush you out the door! Love all the vintage tables and brick wall!
Great atmosphere; reasonable price for food and drink. They do not rush you out the door! Love all the vintage tables and brick wall!
Tiffany B. 2018-03-14
I love the atmosphere and the kind, welcoming, helpful service. Lovely decore and reading nook
I love the atmosphere and the kind, welcoming, helpful service. Lovely decore and reading nook
Will H. 2018-02-09
Awesome place for a meeting. Coffee was great. Carrot cake was to die for.
Awesome place for a meeting. Coffee was great. Carrot cake was to die for.
Monique H. 2018-01-10
The best grilled cheese I have ever eaten, wow! Great atmosphere, too :)
The best grilled cheese I have ever eaten, wow! Great atmosphere, too :)
Ayu Nasution T. 2017-12-29
Great coffee, delicious cake and cozy ambience. We’ll be back for sure!!
Great coffee, delicious cake and cozy ambience. We’ll be back for sure!!
Ryan B. 2017-11-21
This is a great place to hang out. The coffee is the best around, the cakes and goodies are delicious.
This is a great place to hang out. The coffee is the best around, the cakes and goodies are delicious.
Chris S. 2017-11-12
A fantastic place to chill and enjoy a 5 star dessert. They serve a multitude f delicious treats to satisfy your sweet tooth. It’s one of my favourite...
A fantastic place to chill and enjoy a 5 star dessert. They serve a multitude f delicious treats to satisfy your sweet tooth. It’s one of my favourite...
Tobin F. 2017-11-11
Wonderful drinks, beautiful desserts, interesting books, and friendly people
Wonderful drinks, beautiful desserts, interesting books, and friendly people
Ariel T. 2017-11-08
Loved it! Great cakes and coffee. Def my favourite spot on Whyte Ave.
Loved it! Great cakes and coffee. Def my favourite spot on Whyte Ave.
Mylene V. 2017-11-07
I really like the ambiance of this place. If you want to chill and have a nice cup of cappuccino then this is a decent place to go.The cakes on the...
I really like the ambiance of this place. If you want to chill and have a nice cup of cappuccino then this is a decent place to go.The cakes on the...
Rayne-Anne L. 2017-11-02
Great for dates, reconnects, babies, studying, work, journaling, reading, writing, gift exchanges, meetings (except when there is live music). I've...
Great for dates, reconnects, babies, studying, work, journaling, reading, writing, gift exchanges, meetings (except when there is live music). I've...
Jaime L. 2017-08-26
Food was not the greatest....had a quiche and it was undercook and soggy. It seems that they put in the microwave to warm it up. As well I was looking...
Food was not the greatest....had a quiche and it was undercook and soggy. It seems that they put in the microwave to warm it up. As well I was looking...
Neil H. 2017-08-02
Brought my 13 year old there for a daddy daughter date. The Gelato was great! My daughter had watermelon, I had coffee favored. They had an open Mike...
Brought my 13 year old there for a daddy daughter date. The Gelato was great! My daughter had watermelon, I had coffee favored. They had an open Mike...
Sarah M. 2017-08-01
I loved the Gelato it was delicious! The "Take a Book, Leave a Book" section is very cozy and inviting. I would definitely recommend it. I'll be...
I loved the Gelato it was delicious! The "Take a Book, Leave a Book" section is very cozy and inviting. I would definitely recommend it. I'll be...
Ian S. 2017-07-23
The coffee is by a long shot is the BEST in the city, and the Gelato is wonderful as well. The service is completely lacking and whoever the manager...
The coffee is by a long shot is the BEST in the city, and the Gelato is wonderful as well. The service is completely lacking and whoever the manager...
Updates from Block 1912
Block 1. 2017-01-11
Our Award-Winning Bakery is looking to hire a new Full-Time Baker by January 16th! We make everything On-Site and From Scratch, and need a talented, and just generally awesome person to work Friday through Tuesday at 7:00am. The Job Description is making
Our Award-Winning Bakery is looking to hire a new Full-Time Baker by January 16th! We make everything On-Site and From Scratch, and need a talented, and just generally awesome person to work Friday through Tuesday at 7:00am. The Job Description is making
Block 1. 2016-09-20
Some of the Custom Woodworking our friends at T&R Woodworks have done for us
Some of the Custom Woodworking our friends at T&R Woodworks have done for us
Block 1. 2016-09-06
Crystal and Edwin taken by Just For You Photography
Crystal and Edwin taken by Just For You Photography
Block 1. 2016-08-17
We were featured in the Edmonton Fringe Dining Guide by I Ate My Way Through. Some of our favourite eateries are featured in it as well. Check it out!!
We were featured in the Edmonton Fringe Dining Guide by I Ate My Way Through. Some of our favourite eateries are featured in it as well. Check it out!!
Block 1. 2016-05-04
Our hearts are breaking for the residents of Fort McMurray. If you are from Fort McMurray and need a quiet place to sit or a treat for kids or yourself, please feel free to stop by for coffee or gelato on us.
Our hearts are breaking for the residents of Fort McMurray. If you are from Fort McMurray and need a quiet place to sit or a treat for kids or yourself, please feel free to stop by for coffee or gelato on us.
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20 reviews of Block 1912.
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