Sorted by how many people would go back.
On Brew Routes, the Edmonton cafés people most often say they would go back to are Candid Coffee Roasters (Highlands), Candid Coffee Roasters (75th St) and ACE Coffee Roasters - West Ritchie.

Highlands outpost with a great back patio and genuine community connection.

Fruity beans roasted on-site, with a loft that overlooks the whole operation.

High ceilings, a visible roastery and a patio where dogs are welcome give ACE several ways to use the space.

More room than most Square 1 locations, with an eclectic interior suited to meeting up or staying awhile.

Terrace seating makes this Colombian location better suited to meeting friends than grabbing coffee to go.

Coffee by day and neighbourhood pub later gives Nuestra a different rhythm from a standard café.

An outdoor fountain and open seating make Mokha a natural pick for meeting with a group.

An upstairs laptop bar and plenty of plugs make this Square 1 built for getting work done.

Large patio and plenty of seating make this a practical place to meet friends over coffee.
Chess, plants and room to settle in make this better for a long catch up than a quick takeaway.

Two floors and late hours make Kahwa useful when coffee stretches into the evening.

Yemeni coffee is the focus, with traditional spiced brews, qishr and espresso made from Yemeni beans.

Homey historic residence with a great shared table for neighborhood conversation.

A glass roasting room puts coffee production on display, while lounge seating gives people room to stay.

Come for the croffles as much as the coffee; they are the clearest thing separating this from a standard café.

Enough room for a laptop or a catch up makes this Coffee Bureau easy to stay in.

Mid century details and a lever espresso machine give this Coffee Bureau a more distinctive bar setup.

Pizza, orange zest lattes and room for groups make Overflow useful when everyone wants something different.

Intimate, sunlit space featuring an excellent pour-over tasting flight.

House made chai gives this Square 1 a second reason to visit when coffee is not the priority.

The attached workspace makes this Square 1 useful when coffee needs to turn into a work session.

Seasonal drinks and a changing treat selection give Tulip more reason for repeat visits.

Bee themed details and work friendly seating give BE Coffee a clear identity for study sessions.
A historic alcove, local beans and sandwiches make this Iconoclast better suited to a quick lunch stop.

Gluten free donuts pair with espresso here, giving PACT a clear food reason beyond the coffee.

A workspace off 124th Street makes this Transcend location one for coffee with a laptop.

The roaster sits in view beside a workspace, putting coffee production right beside the people drinking it.
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