Enjoy classic dishes like eggs benedict, chicken and waffles, and sweet cornbread in a cozy, lively atmosphere.
Savor hearty options such as pulled pork sandwiches, bison chili, and mac and cheese with generous portions.
Explore an excellent variety of draft beers, wines, and specialty beverages like chai, with staff guidance.
Unwind with discounted drinks and complimentary popcorn, a unique touch for social gatherings.
Ideal for meeting friends, casual lunches, or academic meetings in a scenic, welcoming setting.
Sugar Bowl is one of my favorite places to spend time near the University of Alberta. It’s located on a beautiful, scenic street lined with trees, which makes the atmosphere especially pleasant. The food is consistently excellent. Their appetizers are great, and the pulled pork sandwich is one of my personal favorites. Portion sizes are generous, prices are reasonable, and the fries are outstanding. They even serve popcorn during happy hour, which is a fun and unique touch I haven’t seen elsewhere. The drink selection is equally impressive. They have an excellent variety of draft beers, and the staff are very knowledgeable and helpful when it comes to explaining different styles. The wine selection is also strong. The staff are friendly, attentive, and professional. Whether you’re meeting friends, having a casual lunch, grabbing drinks before or after class, or even meeting with a professor, Sugar Bowl is an ideal spot. A must-visit if you’re around the university. It’s been one of my go-to places for years and never disappoints.
Such a quaint brunch spot ! Their eggs benny are so good with sweet cornbread and the burrito was nice and cheesy. The staff all seem happy to be there and greet you with a smile. I loved their chai, highly recommend !
The Benny was excellent. The atmosphere here is stellar and the music level is perfect. I would say that the hash browns were okay, not much difference between the ones you can get at Walmart. This was the only issue. The service was impeccable. They should teach a course to other restaurants.
A local gem, service and food both on par! It’s cheap, affordable and delicious. I ordered bison chili and paired it with a Merlot wine. My boyfriend had Mac and cheese and an ipa beer both were amazing!
Cute breakfast spot, very busy and lively. Service was good nothing too special, food was great. Got the chicken and waffles and the chicken was delicious, the watermelon was also surprisingly very nice with it as well. Iced americano was not good at all but that’s okay… Would definitely come back tho!

A cozy neighborhood gem serving delicious comfort food and craft drinks in a scenic setting.
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Sugarbowl is a beloved restaurant near the University of Alberta in Edmonton, offering a warm and inviting atmosphere on a beautiful, tree-lined street. Known for its consistently excellent food, including standout dishes like pulled pork sandwiches, eggs benny, and chicken and waffles, we pride ourselves on generous portions and reasonable prices. Our extensive drink selection features draft beers, wines, and specialty beverages like chai, with friendly, knowledgeable staff to guide you. Perfect for casual lunches, brunch, happy hour with popcorn, or meetings, Sugarbowl is a must-visit local spot that never disappoints.
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