Cool joints to eat

[Lightningmike]

So I remember some talk on here but can't find any threads. Where are some of these hidden gem little restaurants within a couple hours of Edmonton. I remember years ago going for tour on my bike and I think it was East of Drayton valley I went by a place that had alot of bikes parked outside.

Just looking to get away for an afternoon on my Friday off as this has been a long stretch. Also see some country.

Any and all suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks

 

[TylerG]

So I remember some talk on here but can't find any threads. Where are some of these hidden gem little restaurants within a couple hours of Edmonton. I remember years ago going for tour on my bike and I think it was East of Drayton valley I went by a place that had alot of bikes parked outside.

Just looking to get away for an afternoon on my Friday off as this has been a long stretch. Also see some country.

Any and all suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks

Which way do you want to go Mike?

 

[pano-dude]

Last trip through Red Deer we stopped at an indoor farmers market just off gasoline Alley.
There were a few food outlets, Raman noodles, Monster tacos, brewery, steak place and others.

 

[Lightningmike]

Was thinking SW. Nice country down there. But it dont really matter. Any cool places with water falls not to far of a hike. Bad knees you know. Been working in Edmonton for 2 months now and it's too peoplie.... need to get away for the day

 

[niner]

Should do the miners cafe in nordegg then check out Crescent Falls little further west.

 

[Lightningmike]

I saw crescent falls on a page somewhere but couldn't find it again. Probably would help now that I know the name. Thank you sir

 

[Lightningmike]

Be nice to rent a bike but that's probably not an option now

 

[2kDoo]

Jacks Drive in for burgers in Spruce Grove
Doughnut Mill in Red Deer for the eclairs, doughnuts are kind of meh

 

[TylerG]

Jacks Drive in for burgers in Spruce Grove
Doughnut Mill in Red Deer for the eclairs, doughnuts are kind of meh

Gainford is open again, and food gets good reviews, or if you want to go up through Alberta Beach, Mama's in the Kitchen is amazing.

Darwell Bar for a quick wings/beer

 

[plio7]

So I remember some talk on here but can't find any threads. Where are some of these hidden gem little restaurants within a couple hours of Edmonton. I remember years ago going for tour on my bike and I think it was East of Drayton valley I went by a place that had alot of bikes parked outside.

Just looking to get away for an afternoon on my Friday off as this has been a long stretch. Also see some country.

Any and all suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks

I would guess the place you're talking about east of Drayton is the sunny Brooke hotel. it's between Warburg and Thorsby and it always packed with bikers in the summer. they do car shows there sometimes, have a small rodeo sometimes. I haven't been myself but have been meaning to stop there for ever to try it out. I've head its really good.

I'll follow up Tyler on the momma's kitchen through. that place is awesome. if you want Chinese jade garden in Onoway is probably the best Chinese I've ever had.

 

[Lightningmike]

I would guess the place you're talking about east of Drayton is the sunny Brooke hotel. it's between Warburg and Thorsby and it always packed with bikers in the summer. they do car shows there sometimes, have a small rodeo sometimes. I haven't been myself but have been meaning to stop there for ever to try it out. I've head its really good.

I'll follow up Tyler on the momma's kitchen through. that place is awesome. if you want Chinese jade garden in Onoway is probably the best Chinese I've ever had.

Possibly. I remember coming around a curve and seeing about 50 bikes out in front. All by itself i think

 

[plio7]

Possibly. I remember coming around a curve and seeing about 50 bikes out in front. All by itself i think

I drive that way every weekend in the summer and as far as I can think its the only place like that. and yeah its right on a as to are coming west out of Thorsby.

 

[2kDoo]

if you want Chinese jade garden in Onoway is probably the best Chinese I've ever had.

That's a bold statement ! Will def check them out next time I am home ! thanks !

 

[I'vegotthenutz]

Have you been to the Bruce Hotel? Check out brucesteaks.ca really cool place! Ate there a few times last year when I was working near Killam.
Bruce Hotel

 

[ArtieBar64]

Thorsby Hotel - good food

Chef N’Pigeon - Westerose (Pigeon Lake) - excellent food and beer

Hawks Tail Brewery - Rimbey - good food and beer

 

[snopro]

I have heard that place where the guy ignored Covid regulations is super good. I can’t remember the name but the owner was a big time Covid activist during the shutdown. Someone on here will know who I’m talking about . I think he was NE of Lacombe?

 

[The big greasy]

I have heard that place where the guy ignored Covid regulations is super good. I can’t remember the name but the owner was a big time Covid activist during the shutdown. Someone on here will know who I’m talking about . I think he was NE of Lacombe?

The whistle stop in Mirror?

 

[snopro]

The whistle stop in Mirror?

The whistle stop in Mirror?

That’s the place. Followed them on Factbook. Food looked amazing

 

[The big greasy]

That’s the place. Followed them on Factbook. Food looked amazing

Yeah it’s good, have you ever hit a place called “the hideout” in south red deer?

 

[I'vegotthenutz]

Thorsby Hotel - good food

Chef N’Pigeon - Westerose (Pigeon Lake) - excellent food and beer

Hawks Tail Brewery - Rimbey - good food and beer

The Rendezvous Hops and Grill in Rimbey is pretty good as well!