I love the rooster kitchen!! The staff and food and community are top notch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Natalie Bee
Wonderful experience everytime. Supports the arts both music and visual and the staff are amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Luke
I don't think I'll be back. Booked a later brunch reservation and upon arrival at my specified time they were not ready. Once seated we didn't see our server at all. Took us just over 20 minutes to flag her down to get our drinks and food orders in. The food took about another 45 minutes for breakfast items. Food portions and quality was good. Taste was okay but nothing special. Disappointed in the experience overall.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Brad R
There are so many great restaurants in Edmonton and I am always looking for a new place to try. On March 21, 2024, after reviewing the tremendous variety of amazing Brunch destinations, I decided to try somewhere I had not previously tried. Roosters had great reviews and the menu was reasonably priced with a good selection.Upon arriving the restaurant was fairly quiet, with only 4 other people. I noticed a stage on the East side of the restaurant and a variety of seating styles, from tables to benches and communal high tops. We were seated at a table with bench seat and chair; the server was friendly and attentive.Upon reviewing the Menu I knew I wanted the House-made Brisket Benny. Even though it was before noon, the server advised that there was no more Brisket as it was made in-house; another was currently being prepared, although not yet ready. I was disappointed, although decided to order the Rooster Benny, which came with back-bacon on a bagel, hollandaise, potatoes and fruit garnish. I chose an everything bagel and medium poached eggs, with a side of grilled mushrooms. My friend chose the Cowboys Hangover - 3 overeasy eggs, pork sausage, back-bacon, potatoes, fruit garnish, multi-grain toast and French toast.The other guests in the restaurant had their food, so from our understanding ours was the only orders.When the food arrived both plates looked good. The server asked if anything else was needed and I responded only the side of mushrooms I ordered. The server apologized and said she would get them right away...it became clear the mushrooms were not prepared at the time of the order as it took a few minutes for her to return. The mushroomd were steaming and served in a small cup...upon trying them they had the look and consistency of canned mushrooms, or perhaps mushrooms stored in water or blanched after being cut. There was no seasoning or combination with onion and no indication they were cooked in a pan or on a flat top...at least not to the point of where you could see tell-tale signs of being fried. I informed the server of my concern with the mushrooms and she assured me they were made from fresh mushrooms and were cooked on the grill; she offered to remove them from the invoice. The server assured they were not canned. I did not eat them and guessed they may be precooked and first heated in a microwave to expedite the process.Upon sampling the rest of our meals we found most of the food items to be prepared without care and attention:The poached eggs were hard; the potatoes were thinly sluced, bland and mostly burnt; the hollandaise sauce did not have flavour; the overeasy eggs were bland; the back-bacon was dry and over cooked, multi-grain bread was heated, although not toasted; the French toast was thin as a crepe in the middle and undercooked, appeared to be prepared from commercially sliced bread and not a French loaf.We shared our concerns with the server, although chose not to send any food back; in addition to removing the mushrooms from the invoice, the server reduced the Rooster Benny by $1.70. The total invoice was $39.69 and we included an $8.00 gratuity, which is more than 20%I submit many restaurant reviews and am as balanced as possible. I would normally not repeat a review, although the response my friend received from the manager to theirs was not well received. There was no apology for the quality of food, other than to state that the mushrooms were examined and found to be over-cooked, so they were replaced for future customers. This tells me the mushrooms are cooked in advance and simply reheated...this makes sense while they would appear steamed and of poor consistency and quality...they are not grilled fresh. The manager also questioned why we did not ask to speak to the manager and why we felt the need to enter a review when "penance" had already occurred by receiving a $1.70 discount.Reviews are provided for various reasons, although primarily to assist future diners and the owners. Perhaps we attended on an off day, although the poor response tells another tale
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Cheryl A
We decided to try this restaurant based on reviews.I ordered the Cowboys Hangover and my partner ordered the Rooster Benny.How does a cook screw up a basic standard restaurant breakfast when our order was the ONLY order in the kitchen at the time???The sausages and backbacon were overcooked and dry. The hashbrowns were hard and inedible. The "toast" was barely toasted and the piece of French toast (thinnest piece ever) was somehow soggy in the middle. The fried eggs were OK although very bland.My partner's Benny was subpar. The eggs and backbacon were overcooked, and even though the waitress stated the mushrooms were grilled, I know canned microwaved mushrooms when I see them!Overall, one of the worst breakfast experiences we have had in quite some time.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Mikaela York
Server said "all mimosas are $5" but then mine was actually $10 cause it had a half strawberry on it?We were there 930am on a Saturday and it wasn't busy at all and our server was extremely slow. Food was mediocre.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Frank Krulicki
This smaller cafe/diner near downtown Edmonton is a lovely spot for breakfast, brunch and dinner. The atmosphere is eclectic, the service was attentive and the food delicious. I highly recommend it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Braised Beef Burger and Fries, Rooster Egg Benny, Brisket on a Skillet, The Benny and the Rooster Benny
Amazing vibes, the owner is so friendly, and I really enjoyed my visit here. I highly recommend coming for an all inclusive atmosphere, and fantastic food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joanne Leitch
Came for Friday breakfast after an appointment nearby. Sweet little hidden gem with great food and service. And the bonus, on Friday mornings a group of really talented local musicians were having a jam session there. It was such a lovely treat to hear them perform.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Murray Glick
Great condo complex with gorgeous NY lofts! Large and somewhat extravagant!
Deborah A
Food was okay. Service excellent. Friendly and good happy vibes. Love the decor and seating arrangements. Lots of areas to sit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
David Pipella
Great personalized service and excellent food. We had the all day breakfast and it was delicious.
Amazing service and price !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food! Great management! I highly recommend trying Rooster!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just the perfect spot to have an easygoing brunch on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Toast, Rooster Egg Benny, Potatoes, Bagel and Lox
I love the rooster kitchen!! The staff and food and community are top notch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful experience everytime. Supports the arts both music and visual and the staff are amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I don't think I'll be back. Booked a later brunch reservation and upon arrival at my specified time they were not ready. Once seated we didn't see our server at all. Took us just over 20 minutes to flag her down to get our drinks and food orders in. The food took about another 45 minutes for breakfast items. Food portions and quality was good. Taste was okay but nothing special. Disappointed in the experience overall.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
There are so many great restaurants in Edmonton and I am always looking for a new place to try. On March 21, 2024, after reviewing the tremendous variety of amazing Brunch destinations, I decided to try somewhere I had not previously tried. Roosters had great reviews and the menu was reasonably priced with a good selection.Upon arriving the restaurant was fairly quiet, with only 4 other people. I noticed a stage on the East side of the restaurant and a variety of seating styles, from tables to benches and communal high tops. We were seated at a table with bench seat and chair; the server was friendly and attentive.Upon reviewing the Menu I knew I wanted the House-made Brisket Benny. Even though it was before noon, the server advised that there was no more Brisket as it was made in-house; another was currently being prepared, although not yet ready. I was disappointed, although decided to order the Rooster Benny, which came with back-bacon on a bagel, hollandaise, potatoes and fruit garnish. I chose an everything bagel and medium poached eggs, with a side of grilled mushrooms. My friend chose the Cowboys Hangover - 3 overeasy eggs, pork sausage, back-bacon, potatoes, fruit garnish, multi-grain toast and French toast.The other guests in the restaurant had their food, so from our understanding ours was the only orders.When the food arrived both plates looked good. The server asked if anything else was needed and I responded only the side of mushrooms I ordered. The server apologized and said she would get them right away...it became clear the mushrooms were not prepared at the time of the order as it took a few minutes for her to return. The mushroomd were steaming and served in a small cup...upon trying them they had the look and consistency of canned mushrooms, or perhaps mushrooms stored in water or blanched after being cut. There was no seasoning or combination with onion and no indication they were cooked in a pan or on a flat top...at least not to the point of where you could see tell-tale signs of being fried. I informed the server of my concern with the mushrooms and she assured me they were made from fresh mushrooms and were cooked on the grill; she offered to remove them from the invoice. The server assured they were not canned. I did not eat them and guessed they may be precooked and first heated in a microwave to expedite the process.Upon sampling the rest of our meals we found most of the food items to be prepared without care and attention:The poached eggs were hard; the potatoes were thinly sluced, bland and mostly burnt; the hollandaise sauce did not have flavour; the overeasy eggs were bland; the back-bacon was dry and over cooked, multi-grain bread was heated, although not toasted; the French toast was thin as a crepe in the middle and undercooked, appeared to be prepared from commercially sliced bread and not a French loaf.We shared our concerns with the server, although chose not to send any food back; in addition to removing the mushrooms from the invoice, the server reduced the Rooster Benny by $1.70. The total invoice was $39.69 and we included an $8.00 gratuity, which is more than 20%I submit many restaurant reviews and am as balanced as possible. I would normally not repeat a review, although the response my friend received from the manager to theirs was not well received. There was no apology for the quality of food, other than to state that the mushrooms were examined and found to be over-cooked, so they were replaced for future customers. This tells me the mushrooms are cooked in advance and simply reheated...this makes sense while they would appear steamed and of poor consistency and quality...they are not grilled fresh. The manager also questioned why we did not ask to speak to the manager and why we felt the need to enter a review when "penance" had already occurred by receiving a $1.70 discount.Reviews are provided for various reasons, although primarily to assist future diners and the owners. Perhaps we attended on an off day, although the poor response tells another tale
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
We decided to try this restaurant based on reviews.I ordered the Cowboys Hangover and my partner ordered the Rooster Benny.How does a cook screw up a basic standard restaurant breakfast when our order was the ONLY order in the kitchen at the time???The sausages and backbacon were overcooked and dry. The hashbrowns were hard and inedible. The "toast" was barely toasted and the piece of French toast (thinnest piece ever) was somehow soggy in the middle. The fried eggs were OK although very bland.My partner's Benny was subpar. The eggs and backbacon were overcooked, and even though the waitress stated the mushrooms were grilled, I know canned microwaved mushrooms when I see them!Overall, one of the worst breakfast experiences we have had in quite some time.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Server said "all mimosas are $5" but then mine was actually $10 cause it had a half strawberry on it?We were there 930am on a Saturday and it wasn't busy at all and our server was extremely slow. Food was mediocre.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
This smaller cafe/diner near downtown Edmonton is a lovely spot for breakfast, brunch and dinner. The atmosphere is eclectic, the service was attentive and the food delicious. I highly recommend it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Braised Beef Burger and Fries, Rooster Egg Benny, Brisket on a Skillet, The Benny and the Rooster Benny
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazing vibes, the owner is so friendly, and I really enjoyed my visit here. I highly recommend coming for an all inclusive atmosphere, and fantastic food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came for Friday breakfast after an appointment nearby. Sweet little hidden gem with great food and service. And the bonus, on Friday mornings a group of really talented local musicians were having a jam session there. It was such a lovely treat to hear them perform.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great condo complex with gorgeous NY lofts! Large and somewhat extravagant!
Food was okay. Service excellent. Friendly and good happy vibes. Love the decor and seating arrangements. Lots of areas to sit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Great personalized service and excellent food. We had the all day breakfast and it was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5