Taste of Edmonton: Lower Your Expectations & Just Enjoy the Vibe

"Don't expect to get your money's worth - consider it a 'fun tax'!" 💰 The Deal • 40 Food Tickets = $69.50 (Most dishes cost 2-6 tickets) • SUNSCREEN ESSENTIAL! ☀️ Alberta sun doesn't play around • 50+ vendors, 200+ dishes - decent variety but small portions • Best times to go: Weekday lunches = less crowded Friday afternoons = busy but shorter lines • Bring your own water bottle! 🚆 Getting There ✔ Take LRT to Churchill Station ✔ Drivers: Park at Library underground ✔ Free bike parking available 👍 The Good vs. 👎 The Not-So-Good Pros Cons Sample 50+ restaurants at once Overpriced for portion sizes Live music & festival atmosphere Long lines if you go at peak times Summer-only outdoor experience Weather is always a gamble Bottom line: It's basically a giant outdoor food court - don't expect gourmet, just enjoy the summer vibes! 🍴 What We Ate (Honest Reviews) 🦞 Blowers & Grafton Lobster Roll (Tiny but decent) Fried Pepperoni with Honey Mustard (Surprisingly tasty combo!) 🍣 Takopo Flamed Salmon Nigiri (Okay but I prefer proper sashimi portions) 🍜 Dagu Rice Noodle Marinated Beef Rice Noodles (Better at their actual restaurant) 🍗 Irie Foods Jerk Chicken (Not as flavorful as others I've tried + hard rice) 🍹 Salute Sun Tea (Way too sweet - bring your own drinks) 🥭 Boualouang Laos & Thai Mango Salad (Good but misleading - menu showed shrimp, got half of one 🙄) 🍌 Beya's Catering Tostones with Mojo Dip (Three tiny plantain chips = worst value) 🥟 Koutouki Greek Spanakopita (Solid if you like spinach pies) 🥗 Satay Madura Vegetable Fritters (Surprisingly good!) 🍖 Transit Smokehouse St. Louis Ribs (Best value - decent meat portion for the tickets) 💡 Pro Tips ✔ Go with friends for shared tasting ✔ Walk the whole fest first before buying ✔ Cash + sunscreen + water bottle = survival kit #YEGEvents #TasteOfEdmonton #SummerInAlberta #FoodFestival