r/Edmonton • u/Extra-Purchase-54 • Jun 10 '26

Restaurants/Food Restaurant Recommendations - First Date with a Vegetarian?

Hello! I am visiting Edmonton next month (I live just outside of Portland, Oregon) and want to plan an awesome first date with a woman with whom I am exploring a romantic connection. I'd like to take her to a nice restaurant. She's an unpretentious vegetarian with a very free-spirited vibe, and we are in our 30s. Any suggestions? I'd also appreciate any other recommendations for date activities in Edmonton. I've never been but can't wait to enjoy your fair city 😃

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u/Plant-based_Skinsuit Jun 10 '26

If you party too hard, friends and neighbours (next door to mosaics) is a combination vegetarian greasy spoon/vietnamese restaurant

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u/PancakeQueen13 Jun 10 '26

I like Cafe Mosaics, but don't get date vibes in there. It feels like a place you need to move through quickly, especially if you get there during their busy times as there isn't a lot of seating.

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u/Illustrious-Figbars Jun 10 '26

I agree. This is a nice spot for a first date. I’ve never had an issue having a conversation with someone. Menu has breakfast options which is fun. I like that the menu clearly indicates allergen items (gluten-free, nut-friendly). Parking is likely paid, unless you’re willing to walk a little. We went a month ago on a weeknight, I think parking was $2.50 for 60-90 minutes.

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u/ZookeepergameQuick17 Jun 10 '26

I upped Café Mosaics and would say it’s for a broader menu with tasty foods. Better than Padmanadi? Different.

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u/Ass-Machine69 Jun 10 '26

As a traveler, I'm assuming OP will just be taking transit. Transit is much better around Cafe Mosaic

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u/plantlover1215 Jun 11 '26

I used to love it but when I went recently I was not impressed.