I stopped by the Fine Art Cafe yesterday for an afternoon snack. The weather was nice so I sat outside. The Cafe is near the river amongst many older character homes in a quiet and appealing neighborhood. It was fairly busy so it did take some time to get my food but I was not overly concerned because I had my niece’s etch-a-sketch. My turkey club tasted as good as a club sandwich gets and the chickpea soup was also fine. I got a strawberry banana iced tea that was not all that enjoyable. All in all, it was a relaxing experience.
TAPS – 13.5
T – 3.5
A – 4
P – 3
S – 3
702 14th St E Saskatoon
When I go out for dinner with my dad we both have a hard time deciding on where to go. We ended up deciding on Calories and it proved to be an excellent choice.
I went all out for this meal! It consisted of the following:
Beverage – Mojito Mint Iced Tea
Appetizer – Split Pea & Lamb Curry Soup
Dinner – Organic Lamb Merguez & Vegetable Couscous Marga with “Ras el Hanout”
Dessert – Peach Pie
My whole meal was amazing. I don’t think anything could have tasted any better. I was pleasantly surprised since I have only indulged in the amazing desserts from Calories.
The service was also excellent. Their menu changes often and because of this our server explained each dinner option to us. The service was approached very professionally.
The atmosphere was nice as well. It isn’t the largest restaurant but you definitely don’t feel cramped into a small space. The walls are covered with art work that is for sale similar to many restaurants in the city.
The prices are what I would expect for such a dining experience. The dinner menu ranges from $20-$30 a plate.
T – 5
A – 4.5
P – 4
S – 5
TAPS 18.5
Calories Bakery & Restaurant 721 Broadway Ave
http://www.caloriesrestaurants.com/
I have been to Park Cafe in the past but this is the first time I have gone for breakfast. Park Cafe captures the feeling of a diner you would find around the 1930’s. The walls are covered with photo’s of Saskatoon in its early years. The atmosphere of the restaurant is like no other I have been to in Saskatoon. It could use a bit of a facelift, but it almost adds to the character.
Park Cafe has your regular breakfast choices. I ended up going with the eggs benedict. It was served with some of the best hash browns I have ever had. The benedict itself was also very good. A bit on the salty side but still delicious. I also gave the sausage a try and it was very good. The sausage was not the typical greasy mush you find at most restaurants. My guess is that it may be homemade. Make sure to get it as a side if it doesn’t come with your breakfast.
The service was also very good. They went out of their way to accommodate our party.
In regards to the price, it would be very similar to many breakfast establishments around the city. I believe my eggs benedict cost around the $13 mark.
TAPS time
T – 4.5
A – 4
P – 3
S – 4.5
16 TAPS
515 20th Street W Saskatoon
I went to Alexander’s for lunch today. All around, it was great. I started off with the quesadillas and for the main I went with the chicken focaccia sandwich with split pea and ham soup.
Let me start by saying that I am a sucker for Alexander’s quesadillas. I think they are really good, and once again I was not disappointed. My dad seems to think Prairie Ink has the best quesadillas around which means I guess I need to go give them a try. Either way, if you are a quesadilla fan try out both restaurants.
My main course was just as good. The sandwich couldn’t have been better and as for the soup, it did have a lot of pepper in it but I don’t mind that.
About 8 years ago I used to go to Alexander’s often. They had my favourite meal/dessert combo. I couldn’t get enough of the BLT pizza and Kentucky pie. Both have since been removed from their menu. It is too bad that it had to happen but they still have plenty of great options.
Here we go!
T – 4.5
A – 3
P – 3.5
S – 4
TAPS 15
414 Cumberland Ave N
http://alexandersrestaurant.ca/
Hands down, best pancakes in town. With Marlyn Monroe and Elvis watching you dine, the atmosphere takes you back to the 1950’s or was it the 1960’s? I am not sure, because I was born in the 1970’s. Either way, this fun diner rarely disappoints. The stack of 5 pancakes is not for the light of heart or light of stomach either. Out of the goodness of my heart, I will usually share a half a pancake with my daughter.
If you decided to go during the weekend, you might have a small wait as it is obviously a popular place for breakfast and brunch.
The only complaint I could find against breakfast is the chocolate milk. Instead of having real chocolate milk, they simply stir in some chocolate syrup in the white milk. I believe it should be called chocolate flavored white milk instead of chocolate milk. Either way, if you claim to be a pancake aficionado like myself, Broadway Cafe is a sure bet.
16 TAPS
T – 4
A – 4
P – 4
S – 4
814 Broadway Avenue
Saskatoon, SK S7N 1B6
Phone: (306) 652-8244
I wouldn’t say I am a regular but I do find myself eating at Prairie Ink the odd time. Located in the McNally Robinson Bookstore, Prairie Ink has a wide range of delicious meals as well as a great selection of deserts.
I ended up going with the Grilled Chicken Club. It wasn’t your typical club sandwich. It had both grilled and shaved chicken, swiss cheese, a dijon mustard and your regular veggies, all on foccacia. It was definitely a tasty treat. For the side I went with the Blue Cheese and Pear Salad. I was a little hesitant but it turned out to be delicious. It was served with a blueberry vinaigrette. Just a party in my mouth! For desert I had the Creme Brulee. I was slightly disappointed. If you want a good Creme Brulee go to Souleio!
T – 4.5
A – 4
P – 3.5
S – 4
TAPS 16
3130 8th Street East
Saskatoon SK
One of my favorite new spots for a light supper or an original meeting spot for coffee and conversation recently opened in downtown Saskatoon. Created by the owners of the restaurant Calories and Pine View Farms, this new eatery will become a favorite of many in the city.
Today, I sampled the Caesar salad, iced white tea with raspberry and lemon tart for dessert. The small Caesar salad in a box ranks high as the dressing does not hold back on flavor. The large sliced mushrooms and ample amount of grated cheese make the small salad heavy enough for a man to eat. A few extra croutons would make the salad perfect.
The iced white tea with raspberry taste combines a good amount of sweetness. My only complaint stems from the plastic cup. When dining in, this drink should come in a more substantial glass than a throw away cup.
The lemon tart is near perfect if you love lemon. Since I do love lemon, I finished the dessert wanting more.
16 TAPS
265 3rd Ave S. Saskatoon, SK
(306) 979-8102
