The Woodrack Café

The Woodrack Café is a cozy and vibrant gem in the heart of the city. I dropped by yesterday and tried their London Fog and Flat White—both were fantastic. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with charming décor and friendly staff. Whether you're looking for a quiet spot to unwind or a place with character to meet a friend, this café is a perfect choice. Prices are fair, and the quality of coffee and tea is excellent. If you’re looking for a place that feels like a little escape with great vibes and good drinks, definitely check it out!

I tried this cafe for the first time and safe to say I loved it♥️ Coffee was really good and food was tasty too. Friendly staff, beautiful ambiance. Will definitely go again☺️

It was a full-circle moment walking into Woodrack Café—nestled in the space that once housed Beadworks, right across from where I worked from 2007 to 2013. I was at the Old Strathcona Farmers' Market just last Saturday, but today I discovered that Woodrack has quietly been serving the community for three years now—though the building itself has been around for a decade, as the solo barista kindly shared amidst the bustle.
My friend and I had coffee and a London Fog—both comforting and well made, perfect for the mellow, lived-in ambience of the place. Despite the rush, the barista held it down with calm efficiency, and the whole space had a welcoming rhythm that made me want to linger.
Old haunts may evolve, but when they’re replaced by thoughtful cafés like Woodrack, the change feels more like continuity than loss. Noteworthy that since OSYS closed the crime rate has gone down in the area and #Varscona theatre must be so relieved!!!

Kind of a unicorn among cafes. My partner and I have been doing a cafe tour around Edmonton. We have found that either the coffee is great or the food is great, but rarely are both good. Also, we have had a harder time finding coffee we like because we don’t enjoy the current trend for acidic coffees.

Initially, we ordered brewed coffee and a mocha. The owner (?) noticed my partner having his coffee black and recommended the Americano, on the house. Impressed at how quick he was. The Americano definitely had a much deeper and richer flavour than the brewed coffee.

The Americano here is delightful and pairs great with the lunch and breakfast “sammies.” I had the mocha with a peanut butter flavour shot and it was delicious.

We did have a harder time finding the door after parking on Whyte Ave. It’s by the ice cream place and down a long hallway on the first floor.

Definitely recommend.

Super friendly staff. It was the perfect cafe for a rainy day. Pretty quiet, music wasn't too loud, good selection of treats and drinks. The decor has a really warm vibe too! It was a good place to work for a few hours. I got the Red symphony latte which could have been stronger but was good either way.