MainStreet 1908
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PRICE RANGE
$2.00 – $7.00
CUISINES
Cafe, Contemporary, Canadian
FEATURES
Takeout, Seating
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PRICE RANGE
$2.00 – $7.00
CUISINES
Cafe, Contemporary, Canadian
FEATURES
Takeout, Seating
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4.5
16 reviews
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Traveleriam
Edmonton30 contributions
Jun 2021 • none
Stopped in to this impressive building for a look and decided on ice cream, however the assortment of fresh pastries was tempting and food offerings will be saved for another visit. But lets get back to the ice cream, it was delicious, not too sweet and serving portion was worth the price paid. Be sure to make this a stop while in Camrose.
Written June 27, 2021
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bullbarley
Fort Saskatchewan201 contributions
Sep 2021 • couples
We day tripped to Camrose and found this charming café in their downtown. The historical building caught our eye. The friendly staff inside made the visit fun. The owners obviously love being there and mingling with customers. Out beverages were perfect.
Written October 11, 2021
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Joseph D
Scottsdale20 contributions
Sep 2023 • friends
Lovely decor & ambience, friendly service and the Fratello blend coffee they serve is the best you'll find anywhere. Highly recommend Mainstreet 1908 and encourage you to check it out today!
Written February 8, 2024
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Colleen J
19 contributions
Jul 2022 • none
Such a lovely spot, great vibe inside, historic building, light and airy. We enjoyed a delicious iced americano.
Written July 22, 2022
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Ben B
Calgary14150 contributions
Jul 2019 • couples
A local recommended this place for their excellent ice-cream, and so we tried it out on our recent visit to Camrose. The server was very friendly, and we loved the ambience and mood of the place. The building is quite unique, all white, with an interesting history. They had changed the source of the ice-cream, however. It was still very good, but not truly special. We'd still go back on a hot day for a treat any day...
Written July 27, 2019
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e m g
Edmonton31 contributions
Dec 2018 • none
Nice light environment on historic main street in Camrose good selection of drinks and quiet to sit and enjoy your time there
Written June 4, 2019
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lizz538
6 contributions
Aug 2018 • couples
This place offers the best ice cream in Camrose! With lots of different flavors and toppings to choose from, you can't go wrong here. They also offer great drink options!
Written August 28, 2018
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ellejames
Calgary182 contributions
Jul 2018 • friends
Need great coffee? Come here & support local vs Starbucks. Super cool old house on Mainstreet. Once you walk in, its elegant & classic and is an ice cream parlour and coffee shop. Lots of places to sit & just super neat.
Ordered Americano & it was great ! Fast service.
Written July 8, 2018
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DaMama4
Camrose383 contributions
Jun 2018 • solo
Always wondering in when shopping downtown for a Highlander Grogg Coffee to sip on! Always freshly brewed and the ice cream is yummy as it is Dutchman Dairy. Its a better stop than Starbucks!
Written June 26, 2018
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Pinkdresses
Edmonton156 contributions
Jun 2018 • couples
Stopped by here to grab some Togo coffees for our road trip. This location is incredibly beautiful and inside a large building that has been beautifully laid out.
After I initiated the greeting to an empty shop, a staff member reciprocated and continued on with her work. The other staff member with a straight face took our order and silently made our drinks. In an empty coffee shop this made for an awkward exchange.
The coffee was good but based on this interaction I wouldn’t return.
Written June 8, 2018
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Crystal M
Camrose8 contributions
Jun 2018 • couples
My husband and I visited one evening for coffee and dessert. We were impressed with the beautiful building and the cozy atmosphere, however, customer service and unique baked product is lacking. We understood we were visiting during a busy street festival, but the owners should have been prepared for that. We were not greeted as we entered, nor asked how everything was tasting. The washrooms were also in disarray and dirty. I understand it was busy, but more bathroom checks could have prevented this.
I was impressed with my Dutchman Dairy ice cream cone and coffee, however, we could have grabbed a cinnamon bun at the grocery store. We did eat-in and the cinnamon bun was served on a glass plate, but with plastic cutlery. I was expecting homemade and classic baked goods to match the branding/atmosphere of the shop.
The Jaywalkers is an event where many are able to explore shops on Main Street they may normally not shop or visit. The owners, with some planning, could utilize this event to showcase what a wonderful unique business opportunity they have. With some changes this place has the potential to be one of our regular stops.
Written June 6, 2018
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aquacaliente
97 contributions
Feb 2018 • family
I was here Feb 11 2018 with my sister and niece for this special event. I was very impressed with the attention to detail. From the heart shaped sugar cubes to the Royal Albert china everything was very well presented. The food was excellent and service was very attentive. I look forward to their next high tea.
Written February 11, 2018
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lust4life88
Camrose15 contributions
Aug 2017 • business
Pros:
Great location in a historic building
An assortment of coffee and bakery fare
Nice interior with a mix of tables and comfy chairs to choose
Games to play eg. Trivial Pursuit
Prices somewhat comparable to Starbucks (could be a con to some people)
Cons:
Call me old fashioned, but when I come to an establishment especially a boutique coffeehouse like this one aims to be, I expect the customer service to be top notch.
Unfortunately when I have come here I have not felt overly welcomed or have been greeted with a cheery "Hello" like you would expect. Instead, just a cashier standing staring at me while the other one is leaning forward with her arms on the counter and head down, both saying nothing and me being the only customer in the cafe.
Recommendation:
-Customer service training for staff and owner
-Smile
-Greet all customers as they are entering
-Thank customers when they leave
-Upsell. Offer a pastry that would pair nicely with a coffee or other beverage
-If there's time to lean there's time to clean family business or not
I have visited this cafe twice and I will give this place one more chance. There are other options in Camrose and on Main Street to choose from if the customer service does not improve.
Written August 28, 2017
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Steve P
35 contributions
Aug 2017 • friends
The coffee house was recommended by family for us to meet up with my wife's old high school friend who she hadn't seen in many years. It was a central location that, being from out of town would be easy to find. I had an amazing iced latte, my wife had an iced tea and her friend had a hot chai latte. We sat on some comfy chairs in a little corner for 4 hours catching up. As we were leaving we were offered some samples of their ice cream. OMG! We will definitely make a road trip back here just for the ice cream, next time we're out.
Staff were friendly and they had some Trivial Pursuit game card boxes placed on the tables if you wanted to test your knowledge.
Written August 8, 2017
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Stephanie S
18 contributions
Aug 2017 • family
Had a drink. Yum. Ice cream. Desserts. Espresso. Frozen drinks. Malt. Sorbet. Italian soda. Teas. In old courthouse building up a flight of stairs.
Written August 7, 2017
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