Edify’s 2026 Patio Guide

The sun is shining, sleeves are rolled up and after a long winter, Edmontonians everywhere are experiencing that annual phenomenon: patio fever. Whether you’re chasing cocktails, cinnamon buns or Stanley Cup dreams, Edify has rounded up the city’s patios to soak it all in. This list is organized by area.

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Downtown/Central Edmonton

1st RND Downtown

11248 104 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-428-7177 | 1strnd.ca
Loaded with plenty of big outdoor screens, it’s an ideal spot to watch the Oilers chase the Stanley Cup. Minor-friendly and dog-friendly.

The Art of Cake

11811 105 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-441-1339 | theartofcake.ca
Heather Klimchuk claims their egg-salad is “the best in the city.” Minor-friendly and dog-friendly.

Baijiu

10359 104 St NW, Edmonton | baijiuyeg.com
Baijiu has long held court on Edify’s Best Restaurants lists — and in 2024, it stirred things up yet again, landing a spot for Best Cocktails.

Bianco

10020 101A Ave NW #120, NW, Edmonton | 780-761-8838 | biancoeats.com
Bianco serves both sauce and swagger in their swanky, industrial patio.

Bodega on 124 St

12417 Stony Plain Rd, Edmonton | 780-250-6066 | bodegabysabor.ca/124-street/
This patio’s got all the charm of a secret garden — complete with string lights and brickwork. Minor-friendly.

Braven Terrace

10344 102 St NW, Edmonton | 780-784–8580 | bravenrestaurant.com
Soak up the sunshine in the heart of ICE District Plaza — took the top spot for Best Steak in 2025. Minor- and dog-friendly.

Campio Brewing

10257 105 St NW, Edmonton | 587-635-1952 | campiobrewingco.com
Topped our 2022 Best Patio and 2025 Best Brewpubs lists. Pair your playoff games with their “Big MacDavid” deep-dish pizza. Minor-friendly and dog-friendly.

Cask & Barrel

10041 104 St NW, Edmonton | 780-498-1224 | thecaskandbarrel.ca
Sip a whisky or cocktail as you soak up some sunshine.

Public Exchange

10909 Jasper Ave, Edmonton | 780-705-1900 | thepublicexchange.ca
With a black and pink mural created by Alixandra Jade, the same artist responsible for the floral mural on Machester Square, this patio knows how to party; often with a DJ.

Confederation Lounge & Patio

10065 100 St NW, Edmonton | 780-424-5181 | fairmont.com/en/hotels/edmonton/fairmont-hotel-macdonald/dining/confederation-lounge-patio.restaurant
The Confederation Lounge is the restaurant at Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, where the patio overlooks the river valley. The classy drinks and picturesque setting make this spot a favourite for special occasions, or a night out with the girls. Take your pick (but we recommend both). Minor-friendly.

Courtyard (Marriot)

1 Thornton Ct NW, Edmonton | 780-945-4747 | marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/yegcy-courtyard-edmonton-downtown
It’s hard to beat these downtown, patio views of Edmonton’s river valley. Minor-friendly.

Dolly’s Cocktails

9902 109 St NW, Edmonton| dollyscocktails.ca
The backyard patio is cute and fresh; the type of place where Kim Mitchell’s Patio Lanterns will get stuck in your head. Dolly’s is likely known most for 2 features — delicious cocktails and fun decor. Dolly’s was ranked by Edify‘s judges as one of the Best Cocktails 2025. Dog-friendly.

Dogpatch

10158 90 St NW, Edmonton| 780-761-8700 | dogpatchyeg.ca
As you can probably tell from the name, this bistro is also dog-friendly. Read about how Marty Pawlina’s favourite thing to eat is the Brickyard Burger at Dogpatch. Minor-friendly.

Fu’s Repair Shop

10524 Jasper Ave, Edmonton | fusrepairshop.ca
Dine on this secret patio under bright paper lanterns. Earned the top spot for Best Overall Restaurant in 2025. Also earned a place for Best Cocktails in 2024. Dog-friendly.

Kelly’s Pub

10156 104 St NW, Edmonton | 780-451-8825 | kellyspubedmonton.com/
Enjoy pub classics (and make sure to check out their specials during hockey games). Minor-friendly until 9pm, and dog-friendly

Little Brick

10004 90 St NW, Edmonton | 780-705-1230 | littlebrick.ca
Known as the community coffee shop in Riverdale, this cafe is open (and serves brunch) 8-4 daily. Minor-friendly and dog-friendly.

The Marc

9940 106 St NW, Edmonton | 780-429-2828 | themarc.ca
On the list in Edify‘s Best Steak category in 2024.

Moth Cafe

9449 Jasper Ave, Edmonton | 780-244-9702 | themothcafe.com
Minor-friendly. Vegan. Makes the Best Vegetarian 2025 list (again!).

Odd Company Brewing

12021 102 Ave NW #105, Edmonton | 587-590-9973 | oddcompany.ca
You know them Edify‘s Burger Challenge, and it’s true that burgers and patios go hand-in-hand, making Odd Company one of the Best Brewpubs 2025.

OEB

10240 124 St NW #56, Edmonton | 780-250-0788 | eatoeb.com/locations/oeb-edmonton
Minor-friendly.

Otto

11405 95 St NW, Edmonton | 780-477-6244 | ottofoodanddrink.com
Best Vibe in 2024 and Best Tried & True 2025, and we think that good vibe definitely carries into the patio. Minor-friendly.

The Parlour

10334 108 St NW, Edmonton | 780-990-0404 | centuryhospitality.com/parlour
Minor-friendly.

Partake

12431 102 Ave NW, Edmonton | ouipartake.com
Partake made Edify‘s Best Overall 2025 list. Minor-friendly.

Red Star

10534 Jasper Ave, Edmonton | 780-428-0825 | redstarpub.ca
Minor-friendly.

River Valley Adventure Co. | Urban Green Cafe

9735 Grierson Hill, Edmonton | 780-995-7347 | rivervalleyadventure.com/urban-green-cafe
A Segway tour of the River Valley topped off with a cool iced coffee? Sign us up!

Sherlock Holmes Pub

10012 101A Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-426-7784 | thesherlockspubs.ca
Relaxed. Dog-friendly.

Three Vikings Food + Drink

10713 124 St NW, Edmonton | 780-249-6302 | threevikings.ca
Dog-friendly. This pub on 124 Street offers a mixture of British and Scandinavian fare.

Tony’s Pizza Palace

9605 111 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-424-8777 | https://www.tonyspizzapalace.com
On the list for Best Family in 2023.

TZiN

10115 104 St NW, Edmonton | 780-428-8946 | tzin.ca
Visit this patio for award-winning food. Won Best Date Night in 2023.

Urban Diner

12427 102 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-488-7274 | urbandiner.com
This patio, surrounded by white trellis and greenery, is oh-so charming. Minor-friendly.

Violino Ristorante

10133 125 St NW, Edmonton | 780-757-8701 | violinorestaurant.com
Enjoy Italian favourites. Minor-friendly.

Viphalay

10523 99 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-756-8188 | viphalay.com
Delicious Laos and Thai dishes. Don’t miss the Goong Laow Dang  or red wine shrimp.

Old Strathcona / Whyte Edmonton

ACE Coffee Roasters

11053 86 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-244-0223 | acecoffeeroasters.com
Minor- and dog-friendly. Read about what makes a coffee shop, like ACE Coffee Roasters, important for great conversations.

Ampersand 27

10612 82 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-757-2727 | ampersand27.com
Minor-friendly.

Belgravia Hub

7609 115 Street | 780-756-3344 | belhub.com
A great neighbourhood spot, open 7 days a week. Minor-friendly.

The Black Dog Freehouse

10425 82 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-439-1082 | blackdog.ca
Wooftop patio.

Blues On Whyte at the Commercial Hotel

10329 82 Ave NW, Edmonton | 825-333-3583 | bluesonwhyte.com

The Buckingham

10439 82 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-761-1002 | thebuckingham.ca

Grindstone Theatre and Bistro

10019 81 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-244-9076 | grindstonetheatre.ca/theatre-bistro
Minor-friendly.

Highlevel Diner

10912 88 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-433-0993 | highleveldiner.com
Minor-friendly. This staple of the Edmonton food scene has many memories.

Julio’s Barrio

10416 82 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-431-0774 | juliosbarrio.com
A great spot to meet friends, with some of the best people-watching. Minor-friendly.

La Bosco Bakery and Cafe

10413 79 Ave NW, Edmonton | 587-460-7177 | labosco.ca
Dog-friendly.

La Petite Iza

10926 88 Ave NW 3rd floor, Edmonton | 780-435-0083 | lapetiteiza.com
Small-plate French cuisine on a rooftop patio. La Petite Iza was recongized as one of the Best New restaurants in Edmonton in 2022.

Longroof Brewing

#104, 9916 72 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-435-0158 | longroofbrewing.ca
Dog-friendly.

MEAT

8216 104 St NW, Edmonton | 587-520-6338 | meatfordinner.com
Minor- and dog-friendly.

The Next Act Pub

8224 104 St NW, Edmonton | 780-433-9345 | nextactpub.com
Dog-friendly and minor-friendly until 4 p.m. Winner in 2023 Best Tried & True.

O’Byrne’s Irish Pub

10616 82 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-414-6766 | obyrnes.com

Pals Sandwiches

10335 83 Ave NW, Edmonton | 825-480-5300 | palsyeg.com
Scored on the Best New Restaurant category in 2023.

Pip

10335 83 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-760-4747 | pipyeg.com
Minor- and dog-friendly. Won 2024 Best Brunch category.

Spotlight Cabaret

8217 104 St NW, Edmonton | 780-760-0202 | spotlightcabaret.ca
Minors until 6 p.m. Rooftop patio.

Sugarbowl

10922 88 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-433-8369 | thesugarbowl.org
Minor- and dog-friendly. From her days as a University of Alberta undergrad to her term as its chancellor, Peggy Garritty always finds time for her favourite sweet treat: cinnamon buns at Sugarbowl.

Take Care Cafe

9621 82 Ave NW, Edmonton | 825-512-5631 | takecarecafe.co
Garden patio in the back

Under the High Wheel

8135 102 St NW, Edmonton | 780-439-4442 | underthehighwheel.com
Get on top of your bicycle wheels and ride to Under the High Wheel’s adorable patio and coffee window — you won’t regret it.

East Edmonton

Bodega (Highlands)

6509 112 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-757-0137 | bodegayeg.ca/highlands
Twinkle lights under the night sky in Highlands make this wooden patio feel enchanted. Minor-friendly.

Café Bicyclette

8627 91 St NW, Edmonton | 587-524-8090 | cafebicyclette.ca
Minor- and dog-friendly. Fantastic and open patio space, walking distance to Mill Creek Ravine.

Duggan’s Boundary Irish Pub

9013 88 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-465-4834 | duggansboundary.ca
Quiet, backyard patio. Dog-friendly.

Fox Burger

6423 112 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-250-0369 | foxburger.ca
Minor-friendly. Rooftop patio.

Frank’s Community Pub

8815 99 St NW, Edmonton | frankspub.ca
Enjoy their fun selection of grilled cheeses, at this “community spot” with a laid back, friendly atmosphere. Minor-friendly.

La Patrona

2 Athabascan Ave #8, Sherwood Park | 780-570-1200 | lapatrona.rocks
Winner of our 2024 Best Mexican category.

South Edmonton / Beaumont / Leduc

Alley Kat Brewing Company

9929 60 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-436-8922 | alleykatbeer.com

Buco Pizzeria Windermere

1249 Windermere Way SW, Edmonton | 780-540-2826 | bucopizzeria.com
Minor friendly.

Chartier

5012 50 St #102, Beaumont | 780-737-3633 | dinechartier.com
Long-standing favourite. Winner of our 2022 Best Brunch and Best Baked.

Evario Kitchen + Bar

950 Parsons Rd SW, Edmonton | 780-784-8515 | evariokitchen.ca

Glass Monkey

5842 111 St NW, Edmonton | 780-760-2228 | theglassmonkey.ca
A gastropub with a strong menu with Italian flare.

Habaneros Mexican Grill

5015 48A Street, Leduc | 780-986-1377 | habanerosleduc.ca

Hart’s Table and Bar

14229 23 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-488-4278 | centuryhospitality.com/harts

Workshop Eatery

2003 91 St SW, Edmonton | 780-705-2205 | theworkshopeatery.com

XO Bistro + Bar (Mactaggart/Terwillegar)

5021 Mullen Rd NW, Edmonton | 780-430-0043 | xobistrobar.com

XIX Nineteen (Terwillegar)

5940 Mullen Way, Edmonton | 780-395-1119 | dinenineteen.com/terwillegar

West Edmonton & Spruce Grove

Barbacoa

470 South Ave Unit C, Spruce Grove | 780-571-1717 | barbacoa.ca
Barbacoa made the list for Best Restaurants Best Steak in 2024 and Best Steak in 2025.

Rebel Food and Drink

9682 142 St NW, Edmonton | 780-752-7325 | centuryhospitality.com/
No need to be a rebel, both dogs and minors are welcome.

Vi’s for Pies

13408 Stony Plain Rd, Edmonton | 780-454-4300
Minor-friendly. Quiet backyard-like patio. The Peanut Butter Moose Pie won Best Desserts in 2024

Vivo Ristorante

18352 Lessard Rd NW, Edmonton | 780-756-7710 | vivoristorante.ca
Try the grilled Caesar salad.

North Edmonton & St. Albert

Glasshouse Kitchen and Bar

101 Riel Dr, St. Albert | 780-651-7361 | glasshousekitchenbar.com
Minor-friendly.

Riverbank Bistro

8 Mission Ave, St. Albert | 587-290-1655 | riverbankbistro.ca
With exposed brick and warm lighting, this patio is rustic, charming and boasts plenty of character.

The Ridge Social Eatery

4 Versailles Ave #105, St. Albert | 587-290-3463 | theridgestalbert.com/menu
This patio is perfectly positioned to catch a stunning sunset. Minor-friendly and dog-friendly.

XIX Nineteen

150 Bellerose Dr #104, St. Albert | 780-569-1819 | dinenineteen.com/st-albert/
Made the the list of 2024 Best Overall Restaurant. Minor-friendly.