Reviews for L'Espresso Organic Cafe in Edmonton, AB

I’m truly stunned and don’t understand the motives of some people making wrong accusations that the business is running by... racist, and only to damage the reputation of a good business. To those people who likes to twist the story, my colleague and Iwas at the coffee place when the homeless man walked in (I am a regular customer and it wasn’t the first time that I seehomeless people eating and resting in this coffee !) Back to the story, the homeless man walked in, goes straight to the cooler,choose his drink and then go to the front counter, the owner with a friendly tone asked him for what he likes and the man askedfor a cookie. The man was searching his pockets for money to pay but the owner told him don’t worry about it, it’s on me.The man took his order, went and sat on the table by the ATM machine, he ate his cookies like any other customer, no one bothered him and no one asked him to leave… after a while the owner approached him because he wasn’t moving, us too we wereconcerned if the man was okay ! When the owner didn’t succeed and couldn’t get any response back from him he called thesecurity for help. The security came and managed to wake him up . (What a relief knowing that he was only napping, my heartbeats was racing from the fear of something bad happened to him !) when he tried to stand up ready to leave the securitysupported him up, and asked him if he's going somewhere else and offered him a ride, he didn't reply and walked out, thesecurity stayed with him for his safety and that was it ! The owner and the staff are super friendly, caring people , and thedrinks/food are so delicious. I work near by and this is the only place I go to. Read more

I really like this cafe. Conveniently located across from Churchill and in the lobby of Chancery Hall. The ambience is second to... none, really cozy and quaint but classy. I didn't find that coffee something to rave about, it was good, but not anythingdifferent. I will still come back again, as I proudly support local business! Will try the food next time. Read more

To all of the folks saying that this business is run by racists, I eat at this cafe almost everyday and know the staff quite... well. I assure you that the owner and staff are not racist. I have had nothing but wonderful service in this establishment, dayin and day out. Please be sure that you are aware of the entire situation before leaving a public comment that could ruinsomeone else's business. Read more

@Duncan The owner is most certainly not racist and the incident you referred to about kicking out an indigenous person is... because that person had been combative and assaulted staff. Try not to assume the part of the incident you are seeing is thewhole story, there was far more than what you saw. No one deserves to be assaulted. L'Espresso owner and staff are wonderfulpeople, kind and compassionate. Read more

Great cafe right in the heart of downtown. Kelly is gem of a person and always has a large dark roast coffee ready for me when I... get to the till. He also makes an awesome pastrami sandwich! I always look forward to our chats and am happy to support thislocal business. Read more

A hidden gem of a place. I have been going here for the past 3 to 4 years, and it is great. Kelly is super friendly and easy... to talk to. The coffee is tasty, and the food is amazing. If you stop by in the morning he is always baking something fresh.The staff is always professional with all patrons. I have personally observed them give food and drink to the vulnerable people.It is my first stop in the morning to get things going. Read more

Beautiful little cafe by the theatre. Great food and friendly staff

Great coffee shop right next to Churchill Square. I visited in the morning and ordered a coffee and breakfast sandwich, both... were good. The service was friendly and courteous. I did not stay as I was going to work but if you did stay it looks nice andcozy. The cafe is clean and tidy. I’ve been walking by for many years and finally told myself to go in and try it out and Iam pleasantly surprised. Read more