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Food & Dining Experiences
12 Great Central Alberta Restaurants, Eateries & Markets
Food & Dining Experiences
12 Great Central Alberta Restaurants, Eateries & Markets
Calgary and Edmonton are hardly the only places in the province to taste unique and flavourful fare. In Central Alberta, restaurants, eateries and food shops offer distinctive ambience, locally sourced ingredients and much more.
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Food & Dining Experiences
Troubled Monk Brewery
Troubled Monk BreweryTroubled Monk Brewery is an award winning microbrewery located in Red Deer, Alberta. Swing by for a tour and taste some of their delicious brews in their tasting room!
Learn More >Taste the culinary landscape of Alberta’s third largest city and explore the world without a passport. Chef Emmanuel David at Boulevard Restaurant hosts a Taste the World event, featuring food from a different country. Each event is a unique adventure that transports you to a different corner of the world. But you don’t have to attend a special event to sample a world of culinary variety in Red Deer. A wide variety of international cuisine is carefully crafted by creative chefs and here in the breadbasket of Alberta locally sourcing is easy.
Begin your evening sipping Pesky Pig Pale Ale at Troubled Monk Brewery and end it nibbling on small plates and sampling uniquely local cocktails at To the Lost cocktail lounge. In between you’ll have to settle on a place for dinner and that won’t be easy.
Try a wood-fired Neopolitan thin crust pizza from Famoso, fill up on real Mexican food at Las Palmeras or the Old Mexican Taco Buffet, go diner-chic at Queen’s Diner and savor some curry at Indian Feast Restaurant. Whether you prefer sushi or souvlaki, you’ll find it in Red Deer. You’ll also discover fine dining restaurants serving the best Alberta beef steaks and local produce.
We’ve raised the bar when it comes to food. Some people call that a revolution and others call it evolution. Whatever you call it, Red Deer’s diverse food experiences definitely doesn’t disappoint.
Red Deer
Food Experiences
Bedford Food Company
Delicious casual dining celebrating Canadian cuisine and dishes from around the world. Poutine, donairs, pitas, gourmet rice bowls, and locally made craft beers.
3301 50 Ave
4039861388
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Chubby Jerk & BBQ Kitchen
Authentic Caribbean style kitchen making fresh (never frozen) delicious BBQ. Come in and check out our daily lunch menu!
5005 50 Ave
8252219798
Pink Bow Steak and Crepes
Enjoy the finest & freshest ingredients, cooked on their patented sizzling hot plate. Simply immerse yourself in the Asian inspired culinary and wholesome experience of ‘Sizzling it your Way’. Craving something sweet? Try a delicious signature dessert crepe or bubble waffle (best described as something between a waffle and an ice cream cone, filled with fruit, sauces, ice cream and various toppings). Dine in, pick-up, or have it delivered. Open 7 days a week.
#19, 6791 - 50 Ave
4039868822
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West 67 Lounge & Grill
West 67 is a casual restaurant & bar utilizing the creative & fun loving menu. Our restaurant features acclaimed cuisine inspired by Asia, the Caribbean and North America, making it easy to please just about every palate in one place. After indulging in a steak or the Jamaican-style chicken, try homemade banana bread pudding or the chocolate volcano for dessert. If you are a beer aficionado, don’t miss the locally brewed craft beers at the bar. We have created an extensive list of
6500 67 St
4033571119
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Tribe
A contemporary restaurant with a mind to source local seasonal ingredients to create food inspired from around the world.
4930B 50 St
4033923046
Lokal Kitchen
Our dishes are always fresh and prepared with the utmost care in ingredients. Our chefs are trained to produce top quality foods always keeping consistent flavouring to all our dishes. We are famous for our Korean BBQ & Crispy Chicken. Our dishes range from Beef, Chicken and Pork authentic recipes.
7150 50 Ave
4033566199
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The Krossing
The hot spot down town Red Deer, open at 11 am daily, serving you lunch, dinner, appy’s and more.
5114 48 St
4034066592
Indian Kitchen Bar and Grill
Where authentic Indian cuisine is cooked with high quality ingredients served in a cultured style. Our chefs will take you on a culinary tour of India, offering a taste of the North, Mughlai cuisine formerly prepared for the royalty of great palaces.
5018 45 St
5872721551
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The Rusty Pelican
Featuring an open kitchen and wood burning stoves mixed with our tasteful décor, we’ve created the perfect California Bistro atmosphere.
2079 50 Ave
4033471414
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Ricky’s All Day Grill
A new concept in hot take-away. Come try the sandwich bar or have a Ricky’s classic. Either way, your stomach will thank you!
163 Leva Ave
4033485522
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Boulevard Restaurant & Lounge
Boulevard is ranked #1 out of 262 restaurants in Red Deer by TripAdvisor reviews. Chef Emmanuel David and his team have created an outstanding menu that features local ingredients. Meals are paired with featured wine selections and decadent desserts that will leave you satisfied.
33 Petrolia Drive
4033142518
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The Coconut Room
High quality food and coffee with Hawaiian tiki inspired atmosphere. Outdoor rooftop patio seating option. Serving up fresh baking, salads featuring local organic veggies and lunch entrees with some vegetarian options as well! Our staff are the friendliest you’ll find and the coffee is smooth as silk. Come by any day of the week, we are open full time and experience wonderful atmosphere and creative conversation.
4924 50th Street
4039861022
Glenn’s Restaurant & Gift Shop
Enjoy breakfast all day or home style meals with a focus on healthy choices. Our tea garden and patio opens end of May (weather permitting). We also have an exquisite selection of teas available for purchase at our tea counter.
125 Leva Ave
4033465448
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The Ranch House
The Ranch House Restaurant & Bar was established in 1974 and specializes in western cuisine. We have a wide selection of menu items including steaks, prime rib, seafood, chicken and more. Every meal we serve at The Ranch House Restaurant & Bar is made from scratch, directly in-house.
7159 50 Ave
4033584100
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Mr. Mikes Steakhouse Casual
The delicious chain you know and love! Mr. Mikes Steakhouse Casual offers a wide variety of menu options from gourmet steaks to burgers and one of a kind appetizers. Great value. A daily happy hour. No fancy frills. No stuffed shirt attitude. Just real people and great food.
6701 Gaetz Ave
4033560056
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Mohave Smoke House & Bar
Red Deer’s home for some delicious BBQ. Fresh food, fresh ingredients.
6608 Orr Drive
4033403463
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The Keg Steakhouse & Bar
The Keg Steakhouse & Bar menu features tender, juicy steaks, slow roasted prime rib, succulent shellfish, the freshest of salads, irresistible desserts and of course, an outstanding wine list.
6365 50 Ave
4033095499
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George’s Pizza & Steak House
In this Italian kitchen, creative pizzas share a large menu with steaks and seafood as well as many other delicious items.
6715 Gaetz Ave
4033421097
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Fusion Cafe
Chinese and Vietnamese menu items with a variety of vegetarian and vegan options available. Take out, delivery and catering.
6842 50 Ave
4033485268
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To The Lost
Come and enjoy downtown Red Deer’s first true cocktail lounge. A food and beverage experience like no other.
4916 50 St
4039868080
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One Eleven Grill
The Hot Spot in Red Deer for great food, cold drinks, and live music on the weekends. Reservations recommended.
#108, 5301 43 St
4033472111
La Casa Pergola
Come down and enjoy a little taste of Italy. With our old world charm and stylish atmosphere, you can relax and enjoy the Italian experience!
4904 48 St
4033422404
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Westlake Grill
Located at the heart of breathtaking Heritage Ranch in Red Deer, AB, Westlake Grill offers an incredible dining experience in one of the most scenic areas of Red Deer. Our professional team of chefs use the fresh and local ingredients to create homemade favourites that will warm your heart and fill your stomach. Are you a breakfast fan? At Westlake Grill we offer brunch every weekend from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm so you never have to miss out on your favourite breakfast dishes, whether you’re a sw
6300 Cronquist Drive
4033474977
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R&R Grill
R&R Grill provides diverse cuisine, intimate atmosphere and impeccable service. On Sunday’s enjoy their impressive prime rib lunch.
3310 50th Ave
4037551167
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Remington’s Grill
Located in the Black Knight Inn, the fully-licensed Remington’s Grill offers a truly fine dining experience. Open 7 days a week.
2929 50 Ave
4033436666
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Tiffany’s Steakhouse & Lounge
Tiffany’s steakhouse & lounge is dedicated to bring your best food, drinks and atmosphere in Red Deer. We also have broadcast of all major sporting events and all UFC fights with no cover charge, and best of all we offer HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY!
3515 Gaetz Ave
4033413366
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Moxie’s Bar & Grill
Open for brunch, lunch, and dinner including a wide range of options from delicious steaks, pastas and burgers. Heading out for a drink? Come try a fresh Mojito or White Peach Bellini.
2828 Gaetz Ave
4033400111
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It’s All Greek To Me
Family owned and run Taverna. All meals served with house style rice, lemon roasted potatoes, Greek or Caesar salad and tzatziki dip. Reservations recommended. Live belly dancing every Friday and Saturday evenings.
3701 Gaetz Ave
4033585544
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Boston Pizza Red Deer
Boston Pizza Red Deer has been in the community of Red Deer for over 3 decades. Serving a huge variety of Pizzas, Pastas, Sandwiches, Salads and much more, we use only the finest ingredients to ensure you get the best products every time. We have a great Kids menu too, because little people are BIG at Boston Pizza! We also have Sports Bars if you’re looking to unwind or if you’re in the mood for some Boston Pizza at home, we offer take out and delivery options too! Simply log on to bostonpiz
3215 50 Ave
4033437777
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Tandoor n Flame
Tandoor ‘n’ Flame is a small family owned business now located in the core of Red Deer Downtown. As a family owned and operated business we are here to offer a delightful range of refined-fine food, which remains faithful to the best culinary traditions of the Indian sub-continent. Tandoor ‘n’ Flame has received two awards this year for its excellent customer service and unquestionably delicious food. According to our customers’ review and opinions the real taste of Indian food in Red
#108 4807 - 50 Ave
4033477600
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State & Main Kitchen & Bar
State & Main is an urban inspired North American Kitchen & Bar. It’s a trendy but friendly place to gather, eat and drink. Where friends can catch up, unwind and celebrate while enjoying comfort food with a twist and bar offerings that deliver classic hand-crafted favourites with an emphasis on quality, taste and choice.
470, 3020 - 22 Street
4039868470
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Las Palmeras
We pride ourselves on providing our customers with a unique, fun and pleasurable dining experience. We welcome your visit to our website and appreciate your interest in our services. If you have any questions feel free to contact us. Las Palmeras has always been known for a relaxed dining experience, with warm gracious service where every guest is made to feel welcome and at home. So sit back and enjoy! It is our pleasure to serve you!
3630 50 Avenue
4033468877
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Dragon City Buffet
To experience Red Deer’s number one Chinese restaurant come try our Dim Sum Buffet seven days a week. While you’re here try our delicious all day Western and Chinese Buffet. Don’t feel like going out tonight? Give Dragon City Buffet a call, we’ve got delivery service and we’ll make sure you’re going to get your food on time every time. Open Monday to Friday 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM and Weekends 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
#157, 2325 - 50 Avenue
4033403388
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Cuppity Cakes
Cuppitycakes is Red Deer’s hidden bakery, specializing in unique and creative custom cakes, cupcakes and cookies that make a lasting impression. Whether you’re looking for classic cupcakes or a fabulous creation for your celebration, we’ve got you covered. We have a variety of baked goods in stock Tuesday to Friday to satisfy your sweet tooth at out store front location (a selection of cupcakes from our classic menu will be available daily). We are open Saturdays for pick up o
#4, 4907 - 48 Street
4033925034
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Sweet Capone’s
Sweet Capone’s is a family run bakery and cannoli shop with strong Italian roots serving Red Deer, Lacombe and surrounding area. Recipes have been handed down for generations! How about one of our breakfast croissants to start your morning off right? Fresh, in house baked croissants filled with egg, provolone, mozzarella and prosciutto! Pair with a cup of delicious coffee today!
6206 67 Street
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DNA Gardens
Yoga in the orchard! Weekly! Smell the greenery, listen to the birds, relax and enjoy our delightful new patio with our cold pressed juices, kombucha, pie and gelato. Lunches served up with saskatoon pie. Fruit topped pancakes. Luscious u-pick fruit in season. Did I mention we have the best farm made gelato west of the Red Deer River? Lots of our farm grown fruits, vegetables and preserves in our farm store. U-Pick luscious fruits – saskatoons, cherries and raspberries. Strawberries too! G
35344 RR 230
4037732489
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Pursuit Adventures Base Camp Cafe
Food is part of all great adventures. We bake our bagels, breads and muffins from scratch, using only our favourite ingredients from producers whose food we love. Stop by to plan your next adventure, rent the gear you need and grab a bite with friends. Menu items include bagel and breakfast sandwiches, muffins and loaves, soups, granola and fruits, scones, and specialty beverages. Selection changes daily. We’re located in Capstone at Riverlands, near the trails of Waskasoo Park and Downto
#10, 5579 47 St
4039866190
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T’s Bakery and Cafe
We have been so fortunate to team up with Breathing Room Yoga Studio, Rosso Coffee Roasters and Wild Child Brew. Whether you’re attending one of the best yoga classes in town, or just popping in for a coffee or growler refill, you will feel right at home. We can’t wait to meet you. Have a food allergy? Our entire menu is gluten free and most menu items can be altered to fit your dietary needs.
2840 Bremner Ave
4035963201
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Sugar By Tracy
Sugar By Tracy is an Alberta based luxury cake studio, serving Red Deer, Calgary, Edmonton and Banff with custom designed, gourmet cakes and cupcakes. Our cake creations have been featured in popular wedding blogs and publications like Junebug Weddings, Blush Magazine, Style Inspired Weddings, Bridal Guide Magazine, and many others.
9 Hawkridge Blvd
4036807853
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Babycakes Cupcakery
Babycakes Cupcakery is Red Deer’s premiere specialty bakeshop featuring an assortment of delicious gourmet cupcakes. Whether you require one cupcake or one hundred, come on in and Get Frosted! Sit down in our fun, retro-modern diner atmosphere while you place a custom order for your office parties, birthdays, baby showers, holidays, corporate gifts, weddings and anything else you might be celebrating.
144 Erickson Dr
4033461224
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Chronicles Comics and Cafe
Red Deer’s own multiverse of Comic’s, Coffee, Fine Food & Desserts.
4919 50 St
4038722550
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City Roast Coffee
We are a unique downtown café featuring freshly roasted coffees, yummy, super-fresh sandwiches, soups, and baked goods made on the premises.
4940 Ross Street
4033470893
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Stella Bean Sweets
Wide variety of baked goods, coffee, daily lunch specials and high tea. We also do special order cakes.
4808 50 St
4033028776
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Meeting Waters Cafe + Roastery
100% organic Arabica coffee beans, roasted on-site & served with a small menu in a community-focused space.
#20, 5579 47 St
4033471891
Dose Coffee
Crafting the finest coffees from a handful of the worlds best roasters. We also have a second location at 103, 5589 – 47 St.
4912 50th Ave
4033433722
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LV’s Vinyl Cafe
Great music, delicious munchies, and a cozy place to chill! Browse the selection of new and used vinyl records, sit and enjoy a freshly made panini. Be sure to check our facebook page for upcoming house concerts.
4928B 50 Street
The Bistro on Gaetz
Enjoy freshly made specialty coffees, refreshing Italian sodas, home-made soups & salads, made-to-order sandwiches and wraps and a large variety of delicious baked goods.
1, 4810 Gaetz Ave
4033090905
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Messinger Meats – Artisan Butcher, Bistro & Cafe
Shop for our local meats, sausages and enjoy European comfort food for lunch. Enjoy a glass of wine, beer, cappuccino or latte.
2067 50 Ave
4033916061
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The Donut Mill
All of our delicious donuts are made fresh daily in-store and come in a variety of unique flavors and styles.
123 Leva Ave
4033478904
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Pearson’s Berry Farm & Bakery
Pearson’s Berry Farm is a full operating production facility and is recognized as the first commercial orchard of Saskatoon Berries in the world. All our products are manufactured and baked fresh at our location where the bakers enjoy the sweet aromas of fresh baked pies, tarts and muffins each and every day throughout the entire year. Our doors are always open to the public to come in and visit our farm and purchase our delectables. The “Farm” includes a Saskatoon Berry Orchard U-pick and
34463 Range Road 40
4032243011
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Danish Canadian Museum and Saga Cafe
The Danish Canadian Museum is located just south of the hamlet of Dickson, in a building that originally served as a dormitory for students attending high school in Dickson. Explore and experience the stories of Danish immigration to Canada, the Danish immigrant experience, and the contributions Danes have made to Canadian culture from Viking times through to the modern era. And don’t forget to stop in our Saga Cafe to sample authentic Danish Canadian Cuisine!
35544 Range Road 31
4037280019
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The Velvet Olive Lounge
The smoothest gin joint this side of Ross Street.
4928C 50 St
4039861030
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To The Lost
Come and enjoy downtown Red Deer’s first true cocktail lounge. A food and beverage experience like no other.
4916 50 St
4039868080
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One Eleven Grill
The Hot Spot in Red Deer for great food, cold drinks, and live music on the weekends. Reservations recommended.
#108, 5301 43 St
4033472111
Bo’s Bar & Grill
Best known for it’s great food, great atmosphere and great service!
2310 50th Ave
4033092200
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Something Brewing
A small brewery in Red Deer, Something Brewing is a unique brewery with a British inspiration. Try their ‘Delicious Dark Side Schwarzbier’, inspired by the Star Wars franchise, or their ‘Gimme that Nutt Brown Ale’.
6610 71 Street
4038039543
Craft Beer Nation
Craft Beer Nation is Red Deer’s first all craft beer store and you can find 600 different craft beers from around the world there – both on tap and in bottles and cans. You’ll also find craft sodas and other unique beverages.
2310 Gaetz Ave
4039860126
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Wild Brewing Company
Wild Brewing Company in Red Deer was ahead of the trend when they opened the first Kombucha taproom in the nation. Kombucha is a healthful fermented tea that originated more than 2000 years ago. Filled with probiotics, it is a cool, fizzy beverage that is a healthy alternative to soda pop. Popular flavours at Wild Brewing include Elderberry Lavender, Vanilla Cherry, Blueberry Mint, Raspberry Ginger and Strawberry Basil. They’re always experimenting with new flavours, so it’s fun to pop by th
#12, 5579 47th Street
4033461939
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Belly Hop Brewing
Craft beer brewed in north Red Deer. Come visit our tap room on Edgar Ind. Drive for drinkable beers in a casual spot.
8105 Edgar Industrial Dr.
4033180853
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Troubled Monk Brewery
Troubled Monk Brewery is an award winning microbrewery located in Red Deer, Alberta. Come by for a tour and taste some of our delicious brews in our tasting room! Just 5 minutes off the Queen Elizabeth Highway, across the road from downtown and walking trails nearby, a perfect destination for locals, tourists, and those just driving by.
5551-45th Street, Unit1
4033482378
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DNA Gardens
Yoga in the orchard! Weekly! Smell the greenery, listen to the birds, relax and enjoy our delightful new patio with our cold pressed juices, kombucha, pie and gelato. Lunches served up with saskatoon pie. Fruit topped pancakes. Luscious u-pick fruit in season. Did I mention we have the best farm made gelato west of the Red Deer River? Lots of our farm grown fruits, vegetables and preserves in our farm store. U-Pick luscious fruits – saskatoons, cherries and raspberries. Strawberries too! G
35344 RR 230
4037732489
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Market at Red Deer
Every Saturday morning, from the May long weekend to Thanksgiving, one of Red Deer’s most popular public events springs to life. It is the weekly Red Deer Public (Farmers’) Market, celebrating its 48 year. The Market is a commercial venue for fresh produce and a great array of other goods, services and entertainments. However, it is much more than that. It is a true community cultural and social event. Hours: 8 am to 12:30 pm.
4214 58 St
4033466443
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Big Bend Market South
Big Bend Market is Red Deer’s year round farmer’s market and butcher shop specializing in local products. Pick up delicious ready to go home-made meals, or have a seat and enjoy one of our daily lunch specials, soups, sandwiches, pasta and more.
157, 2004 50 Ave
4033412344
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The Farm with the Good Food
If you are looking for the best hand raised food, visit HolmeHus Antiques and Farm with the Good Food located just west of Red Deer. Free range animals that lead happy lives are the most important goals for us and make food much more delicious. Unlike supermarket labels that can only promise a healthy animal and happy environment, we can actually show it to you. We sell fresh free-range farm eggs, home grown pasture-raised and inspected Alberta beef, Danish rye prairie breads, homemade Danish pr
4033470516
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Messinger Meats – Artisan Butcher, Bistro & Cafe
Shop for our local meats, sausages and enjoy European comfort food for lunch. Enjoy a glass of wine, beer, cappuccino or latte.
2067 50 Ave
4033916061
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Edgar Farms
Our country store is all about home grown goodness. Open 8 AM – 8 PM daily May 15 to September 30. We offer farm-direct seasonal farm gate sales of our home grown sweet and tender asparagus Mid May until the end of June, freshly picked garden peas July & August and many other veggies. In the freezer, you can pick up Edgar Farms home raised, hormone- and antibiotic-free, grass fed Angus beef. Also there are natural fermented veggies, asparagus and other homemade soups and ready-to-bake home
1465 Twp Rd 352
4032272443
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The Jungle Farm
The Jungle Farm is a 3 season destination for fresh, high quality, locally grown produce, family fun, and entertaining events. Spring We are always excited to feel the spring sun shine down on us and we get busy on the farm. Planting begins!! The heat of summer is around the bend and our gorgeous selection of greenhouse grown flowers and plants are ready for planting! Pop into the greenhouse for quality plants that will add beauty and life to your yard! Take advantage of our farmer tended option
28120 Township Rd 362
4032274231
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Flavours of Red Deer: Lunch Edition
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Places to Quench Your Thirst in Central Alberta
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