Remedy Cafe

Remedy Cafes have become a staple all around Edmonton...each with its own distinct vibe. This is one of the oldest in the city. The stairwell and space on the one side of the area (where the washrooms are) seems like it hasn't been used in some time. The furniture is aging and becoming a little dirty. And overall, it's an odd layout. However, it's still one of our favorite java hangs in the Whyte Avenue area. The food, coffees and teas are pretty much standard fare from any of the Remedys in the city. The service was good. Kind and helpful. The reason we love this one so much is it's one of the rare spots that stays open so you can get a drink in before the late show. Old reliable... 4 x ☕☕☕☕

Tried the Masala Chai at Remedy Café, and it was a huge letdown. Nothing like real masala chai—bland, watery, and lacking spice. Completely misleading name. Not worth it! ⭐ 1/5

Worst latte I’ve ever had (made with coffee from the fridge instead of espresso) and interior of the cafe was dirty and cold. The quality and atmosphere appears to have went downhill recently. I had went to do some reading and studying but given how dirty it was and that it was freezing inside, I ended up tossing my awful drink in the garbage, leaving, and going to a different nearby cafe.

I have a disability that makes it really challenging to enjoy my favorite foods. I had a number of special requests to make it easier for me and the staff happily accommodated everything that I asked for (though sometimes they needed to be reminded, which is totally okay). The panak paneer will cure just about any bad mood and it's super important to know that they have grilled cheese on the menu! The Vietnamese coffee shouldn't be missed. Just don't ever drink it after 4:00 p.m.!

Let’s talk about presentation and well seasoned food!!! This $12.25 Chana Masala is a vegan dish that offers you a gracious amount of flavourful chickpeas with soft buttery naan bread! But my favourite part was the Vanilla Rooibos Chai tea 🤤, it was $5.50 and I opted for oat milk. Look at the size, plus the flavour was full - no sugar or honey required. This is an absolute must have if you decide to visit. If you try it, let me know what you think @iamher.foodie

I came here summer 2019, had their vegan egg & ham bagel and hummus... It's plain sorcery! My mind was blown 🤯. It haunts my dreams till this day. I will legit drive 3 hours from Calgary... their hummus is absolute magic. It is so flavorful! And I don't even have words for that breakfast sandwich! It rendered me speechless.

Special thank you to the young lady that made our drinks for us despite me ordering to the wrong location! The chai latte is so good! Only issue was a guy outside doing drugs , smells so bad !

Came here on a recommendation. To start off on a good note. They have a great atmosphere. Otherwise... food is way overpriced. Ordered a mango juice tandoori chicken wrap. Coconut chicken wrap. And kashmiri chai. As per staff wraps have halal meet and curries do not. The wraps are filled with fillers with no meat. No flavour. Just lots of chickpeas and potatoes. Comes with a sweet syrup sauce tasted like homemade pancake syrup with too much cinnamon.... not something you should be having with a savoury wrap. The kashmiri chai they provide is a sham. Looks good. Tastes overlysweet but it is NOT Kashmiri chai at all. This is a green pistachio drink which they provide and label as kashmiri chai. Just an FYI kashmiri chai is supposed to be Pink! Thats what it is known for. Regardless bill came to $35.00. Wasted money. Not worth it. Will not be going back again.

Remedy cafe was founded over twenty years ago by Zee Zaidi, and was the result from much travels around the world. Many Pakistani and Indian recipes were introduced, along with Chai beverages. In the many locations in Edmonton and Sherwood Park, Remedy offers many breakfast and lunch / dinner food options along with combos, and a good long list of warm beverages. Remedy offers many types of teas, fogs, chais and coffees. Although I never had Chai, some of my favourite hot drinks include the London Fog and coffee latte. I had the opportunity to try other coffees, such as the cappuccino, Syphon and drip coffees. Iced chai and coffees are also available, as well as milkshakes and lassis. Furthermore, Remedy also offers catering for any event you might have. Finally, the locations of Remedy cafe I went to really offers a sense of community coffee place where you can have delicious foods, and excellent hot (or cold) drink. And certainly a great place to read a book or meet with friends.

I've been to Remedy around the UofA a few times over the years for drinks and food. Their butter chicken wrap has been a pleasant surprise in terms of quality and portion. My favourite part about this place is the second floor though, and I'd give them 7.8/10 for that.

Service has always been great . I love the ambiance and looking forward to going soon to see the new art installation by the artist of the month. W.McConnellabstractart. Great idea Remedy Cafe..see you soon.

Chai date anyone? If it's at Remedy then yes! I am still a super fan of their Chai, with the perfect blend of flavors and giant cups, you will always be satisfied. If you're looking for that extra kick go with a Dirty Chai, and if you want caffeine free you have a choice of Kashmiri Chai or Vanilla Rooibos Chai. Personally the Kashmiri Chai takes the cake for best decaf drink in the city! Made with pistachios, this good green drink is nutty and topped with dried rose petals and pistachio bits it's picture savoury. Fridges of kombucha, trays of cakes, and vegan snacks, there is quite a bit of unique choice here aside from the Indian dishes. I even saw Grilled Cheese on the menu. Food wise I have loved everything I've tried here but my tip recommendation for first timers in the Butter Chicken wrap - beware it is on the spicier side for sure! A personal favourite dish is the Chana Masala with naan and/or rice. And if your sharing amongst friends the Hummus and Naan is perfect! Parking to the south side of the building is a bit hidden, but once you park you can register your vehicle inside Remedy for 2 hour parking. If the parking is full there is a bit of street parking farther south near the Running Room. An interesting shock would be the bathrooms... which are absolutely covered in graffiti. But there is a baby change table in amongst all that vandalism charm. Since this location is so close to the university it classically will have plenty of students working and studying, so sometimes the upstairs seems a bit like a quiet zone. But the main floor has lots of eclectic seating and conversation.

I really enjoyed the Butter Chicken Wrap ($12) , the quick service, and friendly staff! Was able to dine in for about 1.5 hours without any rush to leave since you can order at the counter and wait for your food to be called out. There were tall boundaries between each table which was a nice touch. The wrap came with a sauce, but it was equally good on its own. It had rice, chicken, turmeric, cumin, and peas.

Let's talk about presentation and well seasoned food!!! This $12.25 Chana Masala is a vegan dish that offers you a gracious amount of flavourful chickpeas with soft buttery naan bread! But my favourite part was the Vanilla Rooibos Chai tea , it was $5.50 and I opted for oat milk. Look at the size, plus the flavour was full - no sugar or honey required. This is a must have if you decide to visit. If you try it, let me know what you think @iamher.foodie

The food is good location is great. But they really need to invest in their business and update furniture. Seats are stained torn and ratty. It is looking very rundown

This location is huge there 2 floors so you can eat and have a quiet place to study. Great service very fast. I wanna say the food is delicious curry. The drink are a must to try.

I love Remedy! The best place for authentic Indian tea!! Always friendly service and a nice calm mood.

I have a strange love-hate relationship with the Remedy Café. I love the location, the energy and intention of the staff, the promise of the menu, and the design and décor: the big, bright windows and comfortable chairs perfect for lounging are a great counterpoint to the cold and chill out-of-doors. I hate that the menu doesn't deliver the excellence it promises, the food is just 'good', the flavors are very westernized without the subtle touches I've found in Indian / Pakistani restaurants. (Remedy is still better than many other lunch offerings, but not as good as it could be.) I hate that the chai varieties are good, but not great, with a pre-made flat flavor that completely lacks the subtlety that a really good chai delivers. On the rare occasions that I make a simple chai at home, I can get a better flavor with only a handful of spices, toasted before make the brew. I know Remedy can do better. Still four stars: Remedy is a comfortable and pleasant place to spend time, with a good selection of coffee, chai, and juices. All it would take is one inspired manager to make Remedy a five-star happening.

I really am in love with this coffee shop. Not only do they make a good cup of coffee but they have excellent tea too. Love my chai and London fog! If you like good deals, grab a chai tea and 2 samosas for a light snack before going to the movies. Their dessert options are excellent too. In general this is a great place to meet for a quick get together or have a large group at the family tables. I have to say an additional awesomeness of this place is their set up for those that are physically limited. There's a ramp and stairs on the side or you can access the cafe directly from 109 st door. Seating is limited but if you're able, go hang out upstairs. Also, good tip to know is that there's free parking if you sign in to the iPad when you walk into the cafe. Staff is always friendly here and today I greatly appreciate the extra kindness extended to me. The cashier made sure to bring my tea over as I'm currently on crutches and well, life's a bit difficult when you don't have hands free to hold that precious hot liquid you've been looking forward to all day. Thank you.

Mmm mmm good! I like the consistency between different locations for Remedy Café - especially the drinks! Huge fan of the hot chai selection tastes fabulous - my favorites being Kashmiri Chai (rose petals & pistachio) or Badamee Chai (almond everything) with variations of milk choices (soy, almond, 1%)!! Some of the mugs are large with nice logos and positive sayings, which I like :) The food has always been delicious! Love how they use the heavy copper-steel plates and handi (I think?) for dipping sauces. The samosas are nice being just spicy enough for me to be able to munch on, but I love the butter chicken dish and (grilled) butter chicken wrap (spicy just righty)! Foods are uber flavorful and delightful - probably the closest I've come to Indian/Pakistani fusion :D The layout of the restaurant is also really nice - your choice of tall tables and bar stools, variety of chairs and sit-down tables, vintage cushy lounge chairs and coffee tables, nice mood lighting (not too bright, dim or high color temperature), lower floor, upper floor, etc XD Nice central location near the university and Whyte Ave, which is probably it's greatest downfall as well (being flooded by 109 Street traffic and tons of students during exam periods)... However this café is still one of my top favorite cafes! ^_^

If you're looking for great vegan or vegetarian options Remedy won't leave you disappointed!The butter chicken is flavourful and the portions are decent size for delivery. Instead of choosing one side, you can get half of two. For example half naan half rice, which is a great option!

We occasionally like to go here for dinner. They have really improved their ordering system and having the little space ship buzz when it's time to pick up your food is a big improvement over the old system where you hoped that what you were picking up was what you had actually ordered and paid for. I like the gluten free wraps and my spouse likes the chicken and rice. We each ordered our preferred version of the chicken and had more than enough to eat. They do have some vegetarian options which is nice. The food is not exactly child friendly unless they are into chick peas, and I recommend you take the kids elsewhere to eat but especially for the bathroom which is decorated with pornographic graffiti. They seem pretty tolerant of table hogs, which I guess is a plus, if you are an entitled 19 year old narcissist who likes to leisurely sip chai lattes while writing your papers in the midst of a busy restaurant, sending actual diners balancing their food as they trudge to the upstairs cafeteria seat

Dear Remedy, I have been a big fan of yours ever since you had the first one near the university on 109 st many many years ago. You have amazing chai and the atmosphere is good. If I was rating you on those alone you would get 5 stars. Unfortunately I am rating you on something else, your lame pricing. I got a remedy bottled water today. It tasted, looked and felt like regular water. It was great. What is not so great? Your insufficient posting of prices, Remedy. When I arrived at the single til after the long lineup realized why it you do not price your bottled drinks. Your water costs $4 Remedy! Damn! That is most be at least a 1000% margin. I do not how you sell this but I want to invest, asap! Its true, you made it on the bottom of my list of places to visit Remedy but I am 100% in with you guys when we decide to take this water worldwide. Water for $1, what a joke! Pffff...$4 is the new $1 water. Starbucks $2 water tastes like crap after drinking this $4 bottle. You can quote me on that Remedy.

I ordered a gf wrap from remedy through skip the dishes only to be called by a worker and informed they aren't gluten free..they can't guarantee anything is gluten free due to their spices. False advertisement that could cause people to get seriously sick.

We received a GC for this restaurant for $30 and ordered 1 x butter 5chicken with rice and 1 x lamb curry with pita. The bill was $35-something plus $5 for a tip made it a $40 take-out. Both dishes came with pita, no rice. The sauces on both dishes were absolutely delicious! I give the butter chicken a 5 but have to give the lamb curry a 3 because was that really lamb? I consider myself a bit of an expert on lamb as I order a full, cut & wrapped lamb every fall from a local butcher and I dearly love the flavor of lamb. I have to dock marks because whatever meat I ate this evening did not look, smell, taste or feel like lamb, pretty sure that was beef. I would definitely order the butter chicken again but not the lamb. And make sure you double check what you order for the sides!

I love Remedy Cafe! They have so much selection of drinks, including americanos, lattes, teas (seems like a hundred to choose from!), and of course their famous Chai! Different locations offer different variations of the chai, but the 109th street original location has them all. I've had their regular Chai and their Kashmir Chai, both of which are amazing. If you have dairy requirements, are vegetarian or require gluten free, they can cater to your dietary needs. 109st and 87th ave is open late, so it is perfect for a late night drink. They also have alcoholic beverages, so if you want a coffee and your friend wants a beer, it's a perfect compromise! Also, their butter chicken and naan bread are delicious!

It's interesting to compare the pre and post renovation reviews. Clearly people like what they've done with the place. I've always liked this REMEDY, even when it was a hole in the wall. The chai is delicious, the tea options are plentiful and the food is satisfying. The service has always been friendly and quick (especially considering how busy they can be). And now there are lots of great seating options, whether you want counter, table or lounge style. As for parking, you can leave your car in the lot just south of REMEDY, just don't forget to check it in on the ipad before ordering.

Mediocre at best. Extremely over priced. Staff are pretentious. Be warned: If you're not a granola-eating, body-odour-omitting, satchel-wearing hipster, expect to get treated like a complete weirdo. The reusable spoons are usually dirty when "clean" (even bright and early in the morning.) The bathroom has the worst graffiti I've ever seen (I get it; "let the customers express themselves".... But at what cost?) Although you may try to be polite and make a point to engage with the staff, they are extremely off-putting, to put it diplomatically. Let me get this straight: I'm expected to tip, AND put my own dishes away in the designated area? Lol... I dunno. This place & the premise behind it repulse me.

The butter chicken with rice and naan is worth it, but has become recently more pricey than comparable butter chicken dishes nearby! In addition, all of the chais in the menu are great and their cake is one of my go to places when you're just craving a slice of cheescake or other cake.

This was my first time trying Remedy Cafe. We ordered take out for my work and a staff member had to pick it up because there was no delivery until 12:45pm which was a little strange to me since lunch time would be one of the busiest times for delivery for them! This is the only reason I'm giving a 4 instead of 5 star on this review. The food and the portion size was awesome! I had the butter chicken with half rice and half naan bread. The yellow tinted (turmeric?) rice was delicious and well cooked. The butter chicken sauce was not too spicy and the naan had a nice chewy texture. One of my coworkers couldn't stop raving about her Chana chicken dish. So next time I'm going to try that out. We have already planned our next order date from here. Give it a try!!

My gf and I went here after a dance class. We had healthy shots, tea, cookies and food. Everything was really yummy. This location is very big and it was very busy. The energy was great! Lots of adorable nick nacks for sale. I'll definitely be back.

I've been to Remedy several times over the last few years, and while this location is certainly a step up from the previous, it also lost its small coffee shop charm. As a coffee drinker the new $3.50 price tag on regular coffee (a large is maybe 12oz) is very steep. The taste and size being comparable to a McDonalds coffee, which rings in at half the cost. I won't be back.

This is a must visit for any Edmontonian. Remedy is synonymous with the best Chai Lattès. They have a few to choose from but I suggest sticking to the original:) I have ordered hundreds of these... They have a LOT to choose from but I frequent the samosas and dahl/curries. I leave with food sweats every time. It is SO GOOD! (As long as I remember to ask for no cilantro! Why does that stuff exist?...) The atmosphere is also pretty good. A nice spot to sit and read/study or catch up with a friend. Free wifi = happiness

While I enjoy basking in the hippiness of soft music, mismatched furniture, dirty toilets, dreadlocks and yoga mats, I'm definitely underwhelmed by Remedy. I've not been a very active Remedier - having probably been there about 6 times over the last two years. The list of chais that they serve here is an impressive one. While I do enjoy the Kashmiri chai and their regular chai, I happened to have the ginger spiced chai today and was quite disappointed. In general, I'm not very fond of overly sweet chai but that's something that seems to be sell well, so I do consider Remedy to serve great chai. However, in the ginger chai the ginger wasn't mixed at all and the drink was just a regular chai till I go to the last two sips that were extremely pungent. It's okay - it's still a solid 3 star chai. The masala dosa, on the other hand was at the far end of the rating spectrum. I've heard so many Edmontonians speak praises of how good the masala dosa at Remedy is, so I figured I should give it a try. Now, I'm not one of those Indians who generally expects a lot from Indian restaurants. Having said that, this dosa I had today was probably the worst rendition of any Indian dish I've had in Canada (thus far). I say rendition because it is certainly Remedy's interpretation of what a masala dosa is. However, it's an awful interpretation. The batter had a very weird and rubbery texture. The filling (masala) was an unfortunate stir fry of vegetables that had flavors far from those expected in South Indian food. I was extremely disappointed. I don't want to get into how bad the chutneys and sauces were. The whole experience was, coming to think of it, a waste of calorie intake. I have no clue why they make masala dosas if they're going to make it like this. All in all, I'll come back but stick to chai. The wraps and other food is a decent 3 star, but nothing evoking a 'Wow!'. I understand that Remedy is dear to many and I love that they're an Edmontonian food presence. I much prefer the chai at 'Chai Pani' on Whyte.

I came to Remedy on advice from a fellow Yelper whose word I trust. Unfortunately my experience was far from good and bordering on downright horrible. First of all, the parking options are non existent. There is a private lot on either side of the building but both are for other businesses. There is no street parking so you either have to park illegally in one of the private lots or find a spot and walk atleast 2 blocks. I don't know if Remedy had the option to get a few spots in either lot but I would suggest that they try. Even if it cost them revenue to buy some spots this would be returned from the increase in driving clientele (virtually everyone has a car in Edmonton). Anyways, I chose the illegal parking option since I was only planning to be there for 20-30 mins. Little did I know that the employees had different plans for my time. Upon arriving I was the only one at the counter. No one in front or behind me. I was unfamiliar with the menu so I asked for advice for a snack and drink. Two employees advised me of the 2 samosa and chai tea combo which sounded good and was reasonably priced at $7+tax. I paid and my iced chai came pretty quickly. While waiting for my food a 5 person lineup appeared. I waited inside the restaurant to get my food before moving to the patio and taking advantage of the sun. I proceeded to wait what ended up being 34 minutes (I only know this because I texted a friend right when I sat down). I watched as 4 of the 5 people after me received their food. The 4th person ordered the samosas like me and I walked up to get them but was informed that this wasn't my order. This put me over the edge. I expressed my feelings and how long I've been waiting and the employee didn't even apologize, just said they'd go make it now. I was fuming! I waited another 5 minutes from that point and finally received my reheated, fried samosas that weren't even that good. They were greasy and uninspired. Once again I saw no remorse from anyone working there at my horrible user experience. My remedy is to never give any money to this business that clearly doesn't care and hires staff that reflects those same poor ideals. Oh and this is my first 1 star review and I'm not happy that I had to give it. I'd much rather enjoy spending my money and getting respect and thanks for my business.

Really great coffee shop with a huge menu! They have quite a few locations all over Edmonton but this one is probably my favorite. It's spacious, good for studying (although loudness and outlets may be an issue) and for socializing. What I appreciate too is that they have a big food menu as well. I've had everything from their samosas to rice dishes to wraps and they're all very satisfying and filling. My only complaint is that it is a little pricey. Its not the most cash friendly but to be honest it's worth it as a once in a while splurg. Their cheesecake is also quite tasty as well as, of course, their drinks. I'm not the biggest fan of their coffee black but their Chai and other tea drinks are good. They have a lot of vegan and vegetarian options as well - for sweets and eats. There vegan cookies are certainly on the thin and hard kind of side but taste wise they don't fall short! Being in the university area there's quite a few students going there and usually it gets pretty crowded, it's rarely even half empty. Fun fact: there's a magician who shows up sometimes as well to entertain people which is pretty darn awesome. All in all I think remedy is a safe bet for a coffee shop and if you haven't checked it out yet you absolutely have to!

I can't believe I haven't made a point to review Remedy yet! I come here on a fairly regular basis and don't see that changing any time soon. When I first moved to Edmonton a year and a half ago, I was told by countless people that I "needed" to try the chai at Remedy. Once I finally made a point to check it out, I completely understood the enthusiasm. It's absolutely fantastic. I especially enjoy the Kashmiri chai which is flavoured with pistachios and rose petals. Divine! Plus it's decaf so you don't need to worry about grabbing one before bed. As for the food, I find Remedy to be hit or miss. You can order the same dish two days in a row and end up eating something that tastes completely different. Sometimes it's fantastic and sometimes it's nothing particularly special. It's never been very bad though. I do love how vegan/vegetarian friendly the menu is. I tend to order the vegan butter chicken whenever I go here for food. Yummy! My biggest issue is how slow the service can be. I honestly don't really blame the staff for this one. I don't know how the managers can justify having one person on the counter on a Friday night. It's ALWAYS busy at Remedy so this shouldn't be a surprise. Don't go here if you're in a hurry at all.

Remedy is primarily known as a hangout for students, activists, and artistic types. The atmosphere is thick with culture and creativity, and the art on the walls rotates on a regular basis. A lot of people come here for the chai, which is delicious and frothy. The food, which mostly consists of Indian and Pakistani cuisine, is also abundantly enjoyed. My favourite is the palak paneer, a thick blend of spinach, potato, and spices topped with cubes of cheese. The chai and samosas are a perfect snack, although the dipping sauce is more reminiscent of a syrup than chutney which is traditionally served with this kind of food. Remedy also serves coffee, beer, and a host of other cold and hot beverages. There is free WiFi for customers, and lots of comfy chairs and couches upon which to relax.

This location has undergone some pretty major expansion and renovation changes in recent times... and this was much needed as it used to be FAR TOO BUSY for my liking on a regular basis. Now, I still think it'll get pretty darn busy on occasion but it's now perhaps Remedy's largest location in town. And the seating is colourful, the walls have fun patron contributed art, and there are numerous seating options both indoors and outdoors. My favourite beverage at ANY Remedy location is always the Kashmir chai, but I do love some of the other chai options (and I've yet to try them all at this point to be honest!). I do like the food that they provide: it is ample and there are numerous options. I'm probably most likely to visit here just for a beverage, but I do really love the chana masala wrap for example.

I love the food here! Remedy is currently in some kind of transition stage while undergoing renovations. The new atmosphere is nice and bright, a lot more open and clean looking than the last outfit. The woman taking orders was super pleasant and friendly which is a very nice surprise. On past visits I've always found the staff to be less than friendly and almost rude in some cases. I've come to expect unfriendly service here so that was a nice surprise. Food was delicious as always. My friend and I shared the butter chicken wrap, as they are decent sized portions and we can never finish the whole thing to ourselves. Its always so tasty and I especially love that sauce that goes with it. We both ordered the Kashmir Chai and it was good, although I didn't care much for the rose petals they top it with. It was great for presentation but they kind of took over the chai. I'd order it again without the rose. I would have given 5 stars but there's one thing I didn't like much about the place, I'm hoping its a temporary thing while reno's are happening. They are quite busy here and with all the new tables, which are totally necessary, there's very little room for customers to line up so people are constantly crowded and in each others way. Also the system of picking up your food isn't working... Instead of 2 chai's they only gave us one, no big deal but then when they went back to make another one there was no pick up system in place and people who had ordered after us kept jumping in to swipe the chai we were waiting for. A number system like they have is good if they actually reference the number when calling that an order is ready. All in all, its a good place with great food, even if its full of hipsters.

One of my favourite places for a butter chicken, nicely seasoned and delicately balance. The matcha latte little bit too sweet. Overall this places are the best for tea lovers.

Close to the University is this great Chai Tea provider as well as great London Fog options. Any of their hot beverages are best enjoyed during your stay because the paper cups render the beverage a paper taste. The pressed wraps are quite filling, however their chicken dishes are undersized (there isn't enough nann bread or rice for the amount of chicken provided). On my many occasions to this venue, I have seen many first dates here. The music can be rather intrusive, however, the second floor provides a decent sanctuary for studying. There isnt much light after the sun sets, and you can ask the cashier behind the counter to turn them higher. The chairs are usually soiled with light crumbs and some of the black seats near the window are kinda broken.

I love love Remedy! I always get a Pomegranate Ginger Ale and a Butterchicken Wrap when I go. However I recently have gone and they seem to be changing the Butterchicken wrap. It's significantly inferior than what I have had before. Worse, today it was completely different, with a multi grain wrap and not containing all the ingredients. Not sure what's up with that but it was underwhelming.

Remedy is a really cool place to kick back and relax. The majority of patrons are students, art folk and bohemian hippie types. The reason for this is the atmosphere at Remedy - it's very chill and laid back. My fondest memory of Remedy is their apple pie. Oh, how I love apple pie! A lot of people go to Remedy for the chai. If you are a big chai fan, you need to check out Remedy because it is their claim to fame. Delicious! The food at Remedy is, for the most part, Indian food. It's a great snack and the spices will keep you warm on a cold Edmonton afternoon. Remedy also serves desserts, beer, coffee, and some other drinks. It's really just a great place to relax. If you haven't been to Remedy, I recommend giving it a try.

I stopped by Remedy Cafe for a late-night snack and coffee with a friend. The crowd is hip and young - a lot of university students finishing papers (free wi-fi!) and chatting philosophy. It's a great place to do some people watching. I tried a vegan coconut chicken dish, which I wouldn't order again (points lost for its weird veggie texture), but the desserts here are to-die-for. Each cake and pie gets its own clever name, such as "Fudge Judy." I would recommend Remedy for its lattes and atmosphere, but I would stick to desserts only next time.

We live almost right beside Remedy, so it's a neighbourhood staple. Best to come first thing in the morning, when it's super quiet, or else you might be hard pressed to get a seat. Remedy did some renovations and expanded their space, and it's honestly beautiful. Their gluten free, dairy free, sugar free options for nearly everything makes Remedy super accommodating for nearly everyone to frequents there. The artwork on the walls are from locals which jazzes up the place, and supports local talent. Also, they make amazing naan bread. I definitely want to try more menu items, especially their butter chicken!

The most DELICIOUS Chai that has ever poured past my lips. Roobois, Dirty, Kashmiri or the good ol' Classic Chai; you won't be disappointed by these amazing drinks. I love Remedy for the vibes, design and decor. You can just be you and play games, eat dinner, study or socialize without any fret of judgement. Must visit!

I can't even justify giving one star because of how blatantly rude their staff are at this location. Not much else to explain. Normally they're fine but now I'm definitely not coming back here. Girl makes my drink without all the toppings. No biggie, I always get the vegan hot chocolate and they always make it with nuts and coconut on top. My drink is overflowing on the counter and I can't drink any of it because it's so hot. There is literally milk pouring everywhere. I ask another girl kindly if she can put it in a different mug and she was like "Oh yeah of course, no problem, sometimes the whip cream just makes it overflow." I'm studying upstairs and would rather not get everything sticky and covered in chocolate. Then I asked if I could get the toppings, like the nuts and coconut. She says of course, hands it off to the other girl to make (short, blonde hair, glasses) who proceeds to slam the pitchers down on the counter, make a big scene, and angrily top my drink with the wrong toppings, making it overflow, again. Nice. Thanks a lot. To top it all off, I get a few eye rolls and snarky comments made about me to her coworker while I'm in clear earshot. Disgusting, catty behavior. I don't even have the energy to talk to some of the people here, because when I politely ask for a modification I get treated like garbage. Next time I'll just go to transcend across the street because I'd rather not be treated like I'm useless, incompetent, and annoying when I'm nothing but nice to people working there. In short; Drinks are fine (when they're made right), food is decent, but customer service is lacking and staff are beyond rude. Will definitely be following up with management as it's more than unacceptable.

Perfect place to catch up with friends, work or people watch. I always seem to loose track of time when I'm here. Chais are a specialty and the wraps are delicious! Parking is hit and miss though, it always seems to be busy.

The chai lattes are by far the best in the city, perfect every time. Your quintessential hipster hangout, Remedy is definitely geared towards university students and local cool kids. I took away one star because this location always has their (often terrible) music turned up much too loud for a coffee shop, and the baristas are a bit standoffish. I just bring my noise cancelling earphones and smile as big as I can at the grumpy baristas! Still worth it.

Decent coffee, drinks, shakes and ethnic food. But in my opinion, over-priced for the portion.

I absolutely love their chais, I recommend the Ginger or Kashmiri especially. I would drink three a day if I were able. The menu overall is quite large and features many Indian-based dishes that are well prepared and tasty (try the samosas and their butter chicken). The staff have always been polite and friendly to me even when they're super busy. I typically wont stay and eat/drink if it's busy but that's ok cause I'm close enough to throw rocks at their building from mine lolol.

This is a great place to study, read, drink, relax or catch up with a friend. There's plenty of comfortable seating, and it never gets too loud or too quiet here. While you're here, I would highly recommend the Ginger Chai Latte for a warm, spicy treat. They also have a gorgeous display of decadent cakes, including gluten free options. I had a slice of the Red Velvet Cake, and I felt complete.

The chai was absolute perfection, and this place is great to grab a beverage to go. I do like that there are options for every diet type. We ended up waiting literally a full twenty minutes for a bagel with cream cheese. Many people who came after us got their food first. When I approached a staff member, she assured me that the bagels are made authentically (aka, toasted) so they take longer than the regular dishes, which are merely microwaved (gross). I mentioned to her that I understood, but that I thought 15-20 minutes was a little excessive to wait for a bagel. She said it was because there was a rush. I feel like a plain bagel with cream cheese should not take more than 10 minutes (max) so I was disappointed. After asking her to look into it, it still took an additional 10 minutes. I was already finished my chai by the time the bagel came. Not wowed.

TLDR: overcrowded, overpriced, and bad service I've passed by here a lot and saw it was usually busy, so decided to finally check it out. First off, the line was super long. But more than that, I'd be okay with a moderately long line, except it was so damn SLOW! The staff seemed to be very slacking / relaxed and were about moving very slowly; they were frequently chatting up small talk with other coworkers when there was still a long line of people waiting to be served. Overall gave the impression of very low work ethic. I got a matcha chai, which had a nice spice to it with the chai, but was overly sweet I was expecting some sweetness, but it tasted like they dumped a bucket of splenda in it. My friend also got a pour-over coffee, which the staff quietly left cooling on the counter and forgot about until we eventually asked where it was / if it was still being worked on. Maybe their other locations are better, but for now I'd recommend going somewhere else like Starbucks, Second Cup, Transend (if you still want a local coffee place), or Steeps (if you like local tea) if you're looking for a fancy coffee and a place to study. At least they have free parking, so that was nice.

The curries went up $5 from 10 to 15 and mine literally had 4 pieces of vegan chicken in it :'( I even asked for more but they said there was nothing they could do. Great staff, but if you're going to jack up the food prices, don't skimp.

WOW, so impressed with the renovations! In my book, this Remedy location, has gone up at least 3 stars since my last visit. I first stopped into Remedy a few years back and just hated it! It was old, run down and smelt terrible and the customer service was not good. And I know some people liked that "starving student" hang-out vibe... I did not. It was gross. I never came back. (I actually thought I had written a 2 star review - guess not). Then I was asked to meet there for a meeting, so begrudgingly I went. To my surprise the place has completely been re-done. Remedy is now airy, clean and fresh. The gross moldy-pachouli hybrid smell has been replaced with the heavenly smell of delicious foods. And the customer service - well, lets just say I was quite impresses! The young man working the counter went out of his was to be helpful. Even making taster size versions of a chai for us to try out. Remedy Garneau, I will be back. (But not the downtown location, that one's crap wifi irks me to no end!)