Upper Crust Cafe

My parents, sister and I have been dining at Upper for over 30 years. My sister and I go about once a week too. The menu never changes, thank goodness except for specials. Our faves are the chicken salad sandwich, the soups, the chicken with mushroom sauce, rice and veggies. It’s ALL good!

It saddens me to write this, cause I rarely write reviews, but here goes…
I believe I need to be honest or tell someone when they do good so they know they did good… Our waitress was great…
We were a big party there tonight just under 20.
Our waitress out of 5, a big plus 10 stars…
She really took care of us & did a great job…
Beverage 1 star.
Serving pop in a can makes in my opinion makes this restaurant low class & pouring it in a very small cup creates clutter on the very small table… Oh pouring half a can of Guinness into a small cup not good… If you had a person from Dublin there I know they would slap you…
Food 3 star.
All the food was great, 1 steak was not cooked to order but was rectified right away… The Sticky toffee by placing it in a microwave for over 2 minutes… Burned my mouth… I would like to see the one who put it in there try it like that…
Support staff –5 stars
Our waitress who was great brought out each of our meals 2 at a time… She only has 2 hands… For a large table is unextapable… It’s called being a team player…
Oh & I love how we started paying with debt machine & some waitress came up to our waitress & grabbed the machine out of her hand… Did not ask her, she just took it from her… Other people at our table were trying to pay… Nice touch…
Rant over…

First off: the lemon squares are a bonafide 5 star, and possibly one of the my favourites I’ve had of that type. All the other baking looked terrific.
it’s a very diverse menu and it’s hard to ascribe a category since they do a little bit of everything. They do have a number sandwich and soup options, so that meats the café criteria; however, there’s a Thai dish, fish fillet with rice pillaf, bison burger and many others.
My wife really enjoyed her French onion soup, which came with baguette with melted aged cheese on it. The caesar salad was okay, but the added chicken was overcooked (likely pre-​cooked) and bland. My mom really enjoyed her Thai dish (I can say it smelled good), and my cousin’s rainbow trout looked really well prepared — which he enjoyed.
My bison burger was just okay. I’m aware that it’s a lean meat, but it was almost leaner than I’ve had before and a bit overcooked. The bun was fresh but started to fall apart halfway through. There were still positives to it however.
I was with a large group, and most people had varying levels of a positive experience.
My take: main dishes somewhere between a 3 – 4; desserts 4 – 5. Really nice, classic interior.

I’m very sad to give a low review upon only the first visit here but today’s service was really below par. After ordering a few items at the counter I decided to sit down and asked the lady at the counter if I could do so since the café was only about half full. She said of course and thus I sat down for my food.
After finishing quickly, I came up to the counter to pay. There, another lady had a covert whispered conversation with the lady who had assisted me the first time that I would have to pay diner prices (aka higher prices) for the items since I had sat down. I was taken aback since no one had informed me about this prior to me sitting down.
Then, she went on to tell me the total (about 20% higher than what I had expected). No explanation. Only when I asked did she tell me about the situation. After I said I hadn’t known, she shrugged. No apology. In my opinion, this was a mistake of omission on the part of the business and should have been rectified by them by charging me the original price. Furthermore, the fact that there was not even an apology after I was clearly unhappy.
I paid quickly and left. Unfortunately the experience has left a sour taste in my mouth and I’m afraid I will not be back.

I came here at the recommendation of our fabulous Unilocal CM for a mother daughter date before going to the Jube for a show.
My daughter wanted a grown up experience so I swear she ordered the most expensive items on the menu, lol!
She wanted to try the Brie with fruit for $ 13.25 and I gotta say I was disappointed. It was the most unappetizing selection of bread and fruit with Brie that I have ever had — the Brie wasn’t even melty gooey — just luke warm. We hardly touched it and I would not recommend this as a starter.
Next up, I had the French Onion soup for $ 7.50 which was full of hearty flavour and done differently with warmed bread with melted cheese on the side rather than cheese over top. I must say I think I prefer the classic version but the flavours were definitely spot on.
For mains, my I chose the steak special for $ 21.95 which was done perfectly to medium rare. The presentation was beautiful but the meat itself was a bit chewy (to no fault of the chef). The mashed potatoes were seasoned just right and the assortment of veggies was excellent.
My daughter ordered the special pasta, spinach stuffed cannelloni for $ 18.95. She absolutely loved it and the leftovers were still awesome at home.
I ordered the Sticky Toffee for $ 6.75 and it did not disappoint. Rich, small, and perfect for an already full tummy.
I was beyond stuffed and didn’t even try a bite of the brownie and ice cream she ordered ($ 3 and $ 1.75) respectively but they looked delish.
Overall, I’d definitely come back but I’d prefer my next visit with my 7 year old to be more in the $ 30 dollar range ;-) They had some fabulous sounding pies and speciality teas coffees as well as sandwiches and even grilled cheese.
I will be back for sure!

This will be the weirdest review I’ve ever written — it’s based soley on some leftovers my granddaughter brought home! Even warmed up in the microwave, the bites she shared of spinach cannelloni made me yearning for a full plate — just the perfectly spiced red sauce, blend of spinach and ricotta, pasta al dent — completely perfect. And the perfect topper — a chocolate brownie so gooey, so thick, so chocolately, so heavenly ideal.
I gotta get there is person and add another star!!!

my boyfriend and myself ate lunch here the other day. I had the Caesar salad and French onion soup it was okay nothing special. My boyfriend had the soup of the day he really liked it and he also had the quesadilla and Caesar salad, quesadilla was really good he said but wasnt fussy on the Caesar salad. Besides the food the service was great. May go back for dessert sometime they has a lot to choose from.

I came for lunch with me, myself and I today before heading in to work. Much needed as I haven’t exactly had a lot of downtime. My server greeted me with a pleasant smile and led me to the back of the café by a great window seat. I usually do not order sandwiches at cafes or restaurants but I love their sandwiches and potato salads here!!! They also have the most amazing range of house made pies, tortes, cakes, cookies, squares and sweets. It makes me sad that I can’t always order everything.
I was more than happy with my chicken salad sandwich with molasses bread and a side of their dill potato salad. I was so full from the sandwich that the I had to take the salad to go. All of this for $ 8.25 not incl tip or GST. Great value and one happy girl today!

So delicious! We had a group event and they were super accommodating and very efficient! Great variety of entrees and baked goods!

I have been a fan of Uppercrust for years. Been here plenty of times with friends and the food has been consistently good.
Today, however, the service was atrocious. I ordered pancakes and was delivered waffles, took forever to bring out a simple tea. When I asked for milk or cream the server handed me a nearly empty one from a table she was cleaning off (gross).
I won’t be back until they decide that service is as important as food quality.

I have been to Upper Crust a few times, and it’s literally only half a block from my house!
This place is amazing. I am a huge fan of it!
There was a point in time where we would go strictly on Saturday mornings so I could get the waffles. I loooooove waffles, and Upper Crust does them right! Fresh fruit, candied almonds and this sweet maple cream cheese spread. Ohhhhh, I’m drooling just thinking about it!
I have also had lunch there, and they made me the most amazing sandwiches. Toasted brown bread, heaps of ham, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and micro-​greens. I still rave about this sandwich and has to be one of the best I’ve ever had. Tip: Get it toasted!
Their cookies are on point, and usually get a few to take home. My husband is a lover of the sweet stuff, so this place is right up both our alleys. You must try it!

We came for lunch with a group of friends from work. The good thing about this place is that they accept reservations. There were seven of us and we were seated within minutes of our arrival.
As soon as you walk into the restaurant, you’re immediately welcomed with the sight of a wonderful assortment of delicious cakes and desserts. Very tempting to skip lunch and go straight to dessert!
For lunch I ordered a salmon salad sandwich, with oat bread and a side of yummy potato salad. There’s a variety of bread to choose from including rye, multi grain, French. There’s also a variety of side salads to pick from. We didn’t wait very long for our food. The prices are very reasonable. For around $ 8 you get a sandwich and side. Great quality for this price and a sit down meal.
The food is very colorful and made of super fresh ingredients. They feel homemade! The portions were just the right amount. Very flavorful food. No one had leftovers at our table and we were all happily full.
The restaurant feels happy, bright and cheerful. There’s lots of windows and natural sunlight (helps it was a sunny day). There’s also plenty of seating areas for guests. I also enjoyed seeing the large and colorful paintings on the walls. The washroom was also very nice. I feel like a place is super fancy when I see little rolled up hand towels to dry our hands. Reminds me of a chic hotel or something.
I’ve been here a couple times before and also our work occasionally gets food catered from here. If you haven’t had a chance, I recommend eating here. It’s delicious! Upper Crust definitely has the upper hand in delivering quality foods for very reasonable prices!

Pie, pie, pie, pie, pie! And basically the review could very well end there… but I digress. There is actually more to the Upper Crust then just pie — a cute room, nice sandwiches, 2 sometimes 3 different quiches of the day — which is probably why my Mom and all her retired friends, and all their retired friends, and so on, and so on, love this place. Well, quiche AND the pies of course. Come to think of it, I think my Mom might live off pie and quiche alone… Hmmm.
Anyhoo — go for lunch, stay for the pie. Take a second piece of pie home for dinner. That’s my tip for a life well lived.

What a gem of a café! I made a reservation for 5PM for 4 people and when I arrived shortly before, my table mates were seated in a booth. I liked how private it felt as I couldn’t see any other diners. They had the sign with specials by our booth so we could have a look.
The server brought us freshly baked cute square buns. They were warm and the butter melted right into it. We didn’t have to wait long for our food. I ordered the beef lasagna which comes with a side salad. My table mates had the grilled salmon served on a bed of salad and the pan fried chicken breast. The prices are really good and I was impressed with my lasagna for $ 12.95.
The salad was served on a plate and it had a nice amount of dressing. The lasagna had the right amount of cheese and beef. It was a decent size and I finished half as the salad and bread filled me up.
We looked at the dessert menu but no one ordered as we were too full. The menu had cookies, squares, pies, cakes, and ice cream. This would be a great place to come for dessert or take away as they are displayed by the entrance and look delicious!
Our server was friendly and efficient. Our drinks were refilled and plates taken away promptly. Lovely café and a place to meet friends, have a business meal, or on your own to relax and enjoy good food.

I have been to Upper Crust twice in the last three months, and I really enjoyed it both times! Both times were for lunch — must try them at dinner one of these days! The first time, my friend and I shared the dip platter, which came with hummus, tzatziki, and a generous quantity of fresh vegetables (carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, and celery) and at least six triangles of grilled naan bread. Yum! I love hummus and veggies, so perhaps I’m biased, haha. I also ordered the soup of the day as a starter for myself. If I recall correctly, that day, the soup was some sort of tomato and bean soup. It was good, if a little salty.
For mains, I ordered the large vegetarian chili, but asked them to hold the cheese and sour cream. It came with a cute muffin-​shaped cornbread. The chili was really good! It had eggplant, zucchini, beans, and yellow corn, and had just enough heat to warm you up without overwhelming my palate. The portion size, I thought, was just right!
My friend ordered one of the specials of the day, I think it was a stuffed chicken breast served with grilled vegetables. She said it was really good!
The other time I went, a different friend and I went out for brunch. My friend and I tried eggs benedict for the first time. It came in a pair: each had a poached egg on top of a slice of meat and an english muffin, and was topped with hollandaise sauce. It also came with hasbrowns (the good, «large chunks» kind, not the «slivers of potato» kind) and some fruit. I think it was watermelon and cantaloup? Can’t remember. Anyways, it was very good! The egg yolks were just a little runny, which is the way I like my eggs.
Overall, very good food, and the service was great! The staff and kind and helpful, and added to a positive experience!

One of my favorite spots in Edmonton. A must stop for desserts! Cake lovers and pie enthusiasts will love the decadent moist offerings but not before a lovely meal. The bison burger is amazing! As is the vegetarian Chilli and rainbow trout. Quiet and quaint with at home style cooking that doesn’t miss a single spice or detail. Sure to please mom.

As a university student, Upper Crust Café was one of my favorite stops for a group lunch or a quiet dinner with friends. I had all but forgotten about it until last Friday when I was out and about on a day off and looking for a late lunch. In the few years since I had been, nothing has changed. Upper Crust is wonderful, both in terms of atmosphere and food. There are many windows in the café, making it light and bright throughout. There are nice touches like rolled hand towels in the bathroom instead of paper towels or dryers, and local art is displayed on the walls.
I am a huge fan of the food at Upper Crust. Both the sandwiches and entrees are great, but I love a sandwich with potato salad. The turkey sandwich I had most recently was exceptional, with fresh ingredients and a perfect proportion of meat to other toppings. It is so refreshing to visit a restaurant with no deep fried food for a change! Desserts are also available for takeout at the door, and after our meal last week we bought blueberry pie and chocolate cake to have with our dinner later. Both were delicious, and worth the wait. I recall many years ago that their sticky toffee pudding was voted best in the city, and based on the comments I heard at tables around me, it is still top notch. Definitely one of the better restaurants in the city!

With the warm weather I start feeling less and less like eating heavy meals, so, I thought I’d stop in to Upper Crust Café and pick up some salads from their deli counter.
In the past, I have always ate in and ordered the chicken salad plate– try it once– it’ll become your go-​to… YUM!!! Tonight, I took three different salads to go. They were all delicious! Oh. Em. GOODNESS. Literally… So good! I concur with the previous reviewer, probably the best potato salad in Edmonton. I also ordered a shredded carrot with apple and a wild rice with corn that were both delicious.
Whether you are eating in or taking to go, I highly recommend getting a sweet, for now or later. The baked items are melt in your mouth GREAT and very reasonably priced. Tonight I splurged in calories on the pecan square. I intended to share half with the hubby, but alas, that didn’t work out!

This café and caterer is located by the university in Edmonton. Great for lunches. Hearty chicken salad sandwich with real cheddar and and multigrain bread. The potato salad was excellent. Also enjoyed the fruit crisp. Has very healthy choices. Prices very reasonable and good décor. It’s really a 5 star place for people on a budget. Includes a selection of Canadian brewed beers and a selection of wines. Parking can be challenging. The prime rib and mashed potatoes were mouth watering! Ok I’m salivating here.

YES. I love this place. The food is great, the dessert is even better. I would seriously consider having dessert for my meal and then a different dessert for dessert if that were socially acceptable. Upper crust is a great place for both lunch and dinner, but it’s usually pretty busy. Not many people see, to know about it as it seems to be a little bit hidden. Definitely stop by if you are in the neighbourhood, I’ve always been extremely happy with the time and money spent at this venue!