Two Rooms Cafe: A Whyte Avenue Gem
Two Rooms Cafe is one of those places that’s easy to walk past and not notice, if you don’t know that it’s there.
Nestled in the old Dominion Hotel building near the corner of Gateway Boulevard and Whyte Avenue, Two Rooms is perhaps the best kept secret on the Avenue.
Serving what is best described as “Canadian Cuisine,” Two Rooms offers a wide selection of entrées: sandwiches, pasta dishes, burgers, and more.
For my money, the best item on the menu is the 100% Sirloin Burger.
For $11, you get the juiciest, tastiest burger you’ll ever bite into, along with a choice of soup or salad. The salad comes with a home-made dressing that is absolutely delicious. I’m not sure what the recipe is, but it has hints of cucumber, vinegar (naturally), and a hint of tanginess that I can’t quite place (lime?).
I’ve tried the Montreal Smoked Meat Sandwich in the past, and it’s also a good choice. I don’t recall the exact price, but I believe that it’s also $11.
Two Rooms has an extensive wine selection that, I’m told, is quite good. Not being much of a wine connoisseur, and having never ordered a glass of wine at Two Rooms, I can’t verify the accuracy of that statement.
The beer selection is quite good, and there is a full bar, so you should be able to get whatever cocktails you might be in the mood for.
The non-alcoholic drink selection is fairly impressive, too. In addition to the standard pop, coffee, and tea choices, Two Rooms also offers sparkling water, Orangina, and Italian sodas.
In addition to the great food, the Two Rooms Cafe has a nice, cozy atmosphere. The decor is mostly dark wood, which fits well in the old building.
Jazz or electronic music is usually played in the background, providing a nice ambiance, without distracting from the dinner conversation.
There’s also something oddly appealing about having your dinner served to your table by the same guy who cooked it.
I’ve only been to Two Rooms Cafe a few times, but it’s quickly become one of my favourite Edmonton restaurants. The food is great, as is the atmosphere.
The price is good, as well. I went for dinner with an old friend last night, and our bill came to only $40 (including tax and tip) for two Sirloin Burgers, a $7 glass of wine, and an Orangina ($3.25).
For more restaurant reviews and information, check out my Edmonton Restaurant Guide.
March 10th, 2008 at 7:12 pm
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