You Gotta Eat Here spots Edmonton foodies will love

Do you ever work up an appetite watching Food Network Canada's show You Gotta Eat Here!? All of the incredible food being featured is enough to send you directly to the kitchen, or better yet, to one of these local restaurants. These spots have all been celebrated by John Catucci and the You Gotta Eat Here! Crew. Pay them a visit and you'll soon understand why.

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Soda Jerks

1

17520 100 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5S 2S2

• Phone Number
  • 780-486-5375Primary
• Directions
• Menu

The team at Soda Jerks understands that while it's difficult to go wrong with a burger, there are many ways to go really, really right. Stacked high with more than 50 toppings to choose from and always made with 100 per cent Angus ground chuck, the burgers here will spoil you for all other burgers. Add a glass-bottled soda or a premium ice cream milkshake to really up your burger-joint game.

This business is featured in the following Smart Lists:

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The Downtown Diner

2

10209 100 Ave, Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 1Y7

• Phone Number
  • 780-998-1435Primary
• Directions

At this popular Fort Saskatchewan diner, you'll find home-cooked meals and fried comfort food that’ll warm your soul. Sandwiches and burgers are probably the best thing on the menu, and the thick cut fries come with their own dipping sauce to enjoy. The ‘50s inspired diner serves generous portions of made-from-scratch meals in a fun and friendly environment. What's not to love?

Urban Diner

3

12427 102 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5N 0M2

• Phone Number
  • 780-488-7274Primary
• Directions
• Menu

Serving up breakfast, lunch and dinner, Urban Diner offers some of the tastiest dishes in town. Try the Dutch poffertjes for breakfast (little pancakes with icing) or the hearty veggie chili for lunch. Or, come back for dinner and have the pulled pork poutine; gravy, pork and cheese curds have never been so delicious.

This business is featured in the following Smart Lists:

• Edmonton restaurants with the best hangover foods
• The ooeyest, gooeyest mac and cheeses in Edmonton
• Best places to eat gluten-free in Edmonton

Sugar Bowl Coffee & Juice Bar

4

10922 88 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 0Z1

• Phone Number
  • 780-433-8369Primary
• Directions
• Menu

Not every restaurant is renowned for serving both breakfast and beer, but The Sugarbowl isn't like every other restaurant. With savoury chicken and waffles and sumptuous cinnamon buns on the menu, it's easy to understand why people are drawn to this spot during the day. And, with 160 craft beers available, it's no surprise that beer lovers flock here in the evenings, as well.

This business is featured in the following Smart Lists:

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Sofra Turkish Restaurant & Wine Cellar

5

108-10345 106 St Nw, Edmonton, AB T5J 1H8

• Phone Number
  • 780-423-3044Primary
• Directions
• Menu

This charming Turkish restaurant specializes in tasty small bites, perfect for sharing. From pita and hummus to stuffed grape leaves to lamb to swordfish, the authentic flavours shine through all the menu items here. An impressive wine cellar offers plenty of pairings to help create a well-rounded and memorable dining experience.

This business is featured in the following Smart Lists:

• Hidden gems throughout Edmonton
• Where the chef eats: Date night restaurants in Edmonton
• Edmonton’s hotspots for hummus

Sloppy Hoggs

6

9563 118 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5G 0N9

• Phone Number
  • 780-477-2408Primary
• Directions

You'll find some of the best BBQ in Edmonton here. House-made sauces and rubs are prepared from scratch and four different woods are enlisted to get the richest flavours in their slow-smoked meat. The ribs just fall off the bone and the pulled pork is smothered in Copper Ale Sweet Sticky sauce. Want to impress the guests at your next gathering? Sloppy Hoggs also offers catering services.

This business is featured in the following Smart Lists:

• The only rib joints worth knowing in Edmonton
• Barbecue joints in Edmonton worth the mess
• Burgers, sandwiches, po’ boys and more in Edmonton

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