Guidebook for Saskatoon
Shopping
Amazing cheese selection, deli, fresh pasta, cold-smoked steak or chicken from the butcher shop, and the staff is lovely and helpful.
16 locals recommend
The Bulk Cheese Warehouse
732 Broadway AveAmazing cheese selection, deli, fresh pasta, cold-smoked steak or chicken from the butcher shop, and the staff is lovely and helpful.
Vinyl Diner CD's & Records
628 Broadway AveIf you're a vinyl aficionado, check it out.
Saturday at the market is a lovely place to be. Lots of vendors, local specialties, & often live music. Perfect compliment to brunch at the Hollows.
20 locals recommend
Saskatoon Farmers' Market
2600 Koyl AveSaturday at the market is a lovely place to be. Lots of vendors, local specialties, & often live music. Perfect compliment to brunch at the Hollows.
Food Scene
Museo Coffee
730 Broadway AveGood coffee, locally roasted beans, nice ambience.
From their wood-fired pizza, to the morning croissants, it's amazing (and dangerous) to have such a great bakery just around the corner. Good coffee & they're licensed!
14 locals recommend
Christies Il Secondo
802c Broadway AveFrom their wood-fired pizza, to the morning croissants, it's amazing (and dangerous) to have such a great bakery just around the corner. Good coffee & they're licensed!
I recommend this place because I love their dark & stormy's, the fried lemon halloumi , the duck poutine, and because Nokomis ale is on tap. Heaven. It's tiny & fills up fast, so grab a table!
6 locals recommend
Duck Duck Goose Tapas Bar
616 10th St EI recommend this place because I love their dark & stormy's, the fried lemon halloumi , the duck poutine, and because Nokomis ale is on tap. Heaven. It's tiny & fills up fast, so grab a table!
Nosh Eatery & Tap
820 Broadway AveGood food, but a bit pricy for a vegetarian menu.
Sushi in Saskatchewan? Just trust me. The Acorn Squash Tempura alone, is worth the splurge.
8 locals recommend
Sushiro Sushi Bar
210 Avenue P SouthSushi in Saskatchewan? Just trust me. The Acorn Squash Tempura alone, is worth the splurge.
Love Thai food? Then you need to go to here. I'm a total sucker for the Panang Curry. The best place on Broadway for vegetarian and vegan diets.
16 locals recommend
Keo's Kitchen
1808 Broadway AveLove Thai food? Then you need to go to here. I'm a total sucker for the Panang Curry. The best place on Broadway for vegetarian and vegan diets.
Out late? The ONLY thing I eat here is pizza. And the only time I eat it, is at 2 a.m. It's the only place still open on Broadway!
Nino's Restaurants
801 Broadway AveOut late? The ONLY thing I eat here is pizza. And the only time I eat it, is at 2 a.m. It's the only place still open on Broadway!
The food is kinda gross, but if you like brunch and 50's diners, it's kinda cool. I like sitting at the malt bar which is great for when dining alone and want to read the paper, or for people watching.
14 locals recommend
Broadway Cafe
814 Broadway AveThe food is kinda gross, but if you like brunch and 50's diners, it's kinda cool. I like sitting at the malt bar which is great for when dining alone and want to read the paper, or for people watching.
Fancy food and fancy prices. But they also have amazing desserts (sometimes I just go for dessert and coffee after supper), and a happy-making wine list. Also, their Sunday Brunch...mmmmm.
27 locals recommend
Calories Restaurant
721 Broadway AveFancy food and fancy prices. But they also have amazing desserts (sometimes I just go for dessert and coffee after supper), and a happy-making wine list. Also, their Sunday Brunch...mmmmm.
Saskatoon's only gluten-free focused restaurant. I enjoy the soup & salad, and the desserts are AMAZING. Check out the dessert chefs blog-sweetsugarbean.
13 locals recommend
Leyda's Cafe
112 20th St WSaskatoon's only gluten-free focused restaurant. I enjoy the soup & salad, and the desserts are AMAZING. Check out the dessert chefs blog-sweetsugarbean.
This is considered by many to be the best restaurant in the city. It's a little bit fancy (but jeans-friendly) & features local, organic ingredients when possible. Comfy, heart-warming food, great atmosphere. Top Chef Canada owned.
32 locals recommend
Ayden Kitchen and Bar
265 3 Ave SThis is considered by many to be the best restaurant in the city. It's a little bit fancy (but jeans-friendly) & features local, organic ingredients when possible. Comfy, heart-warming food, great atmosphere. Top Chef Canada owned.
Brunch, brunch, & more brunch. Get there right at 11 or wait forever for a table. Try the breakfast poutine, the bannock & jam, the rosti, & the cured trout benedict. In the evening, check out their great patio and food/drink specials.
On Sunday's, go upstairs to Goldie's General Store, open from 11-3. Goldie's carries a wide variety of handmade items, vintage, preserves to antique housewares. A little of everything and nothing specific.
11 locals recommend
The Hollows Restaurant
334 Avenue C SBrunch, brunch, & more brunch. Get there right at 11 or wait forever for a table. Try the breakfast poutine, the bannock & jam, the rosti, & the cured trout benedict. In the evening, check out their great patio and food/drink specials.
On Sunday's, go upstairs to Goldie's General Store, open from 11-3. Goldie's carries a wide variety of handmade items, vintage, preserves to antique housewares. A little of everything and nothing specific.
Best poached eggs in town. Try the maple bacon roll-ups. This place becomes a bar in the evening called FLINT, which is also worth checking out.
17 locals recommend
Poached Breakfast Bistro
259 2 Ave SBest poached eggs in town. Try the maple bacon roll-ups. This place becomes a bar in the evening called FLINT, which is also worth checking out.
Oh, the crepes! And a breezy, light-filled dining room, filled with green plants, hammocks, outdoor seating, and great coffee. Staff is also extra-friendly. Right across from the Farmer's Market, too.
26 locals recommend
Drift Sidewalk Cafe & Vista Lounge
339 Ave A SouthOh, the crepes! And a breezy, light-filled dining room, filled with green plants, hammocks, outdoor seating, and great coffee. Staff is also extra-friendly. Right across from the Farmer's Market, too.
Tucked out of the way, this little locally-sourced restaurant is worth the jaunt. Be sure to check the website for hours, and a reservation is recommended. Even the standard breakfast is amazing here, and if the perogies are on the menu, try them. Also the beet ceasar...mmmmm....
Prairie Harvest Cafe
2917 Early DrTucked out of the way, this little locally-sourced restaurant is worth the jaunt. Be sure to check the website for hours, and a reservation is recommended. Even the standard breakfast is amazing here, and if the perogies are on the menu, try them. Also the beet ceasar...mmmmm....
Because you won't find a better bakery in Saskatchewan. Try the canelé for a divine experience, and go early Friday night for their pizza night!
14 locals recommend
The Night Oven Bakery
216 1st Ave NBecause you won't find a better bakery in Saskatchewan. Try the canelé for a divine experience, and go early Friday night for their pizza night!
A Mexican eatery with a summery atmosphere. Things to try: Taco Tuesday specials, mojitos, chicken pasole, and the coconut shrimp. Go at off-peak times for a better experience and a good table!
19 locals recommend
Las Palapas Resort Grill
910 Victoria AveA Mexican eatery with a summery atmosphere. Things to try: Taco Tuesday specials, mojitos, chicken pasole, and the coconut shrimp. Go at off-peak times for a better experience and a good table!
The coffee isn't the best, but the people watching is! Open until 11 pm, it's a good spot to meet friends or camp out with your laptop or a book.
38 locals recommend
Broadway Theatre
715 Broadway AveThe coffee isn't the best, but the people watching is! Open until 11 pm, it's a good spot to meet friends or camp out with your laptop or a book.
Broadway's newest restaurant is a bit more upscale then the rest. While the prices are higher, the atmosphere and delicious pizza can make up for it, if you're in the mood!
13 locals recommend
UNA pizza + wine
707 Broadway AveBroadway's newest restaurant is a bit more upscale then the rest. While the prices are higher, the atmosphere and delicious pizza can make up for it, if you're in the mood!
The worst-named pub ever? The food is pretty good though, and decently priced, and they have occasional singer/song writer nights that some friends play at. If you have a beard, be prepared to feel self-concious.
The Burning Beard
The worst-named pub ever? The food is pretty good though, and decently priced, and they have occasional singer/song writer nights that some friends play at. If you have a beard, be prepared to feel self-concious.
Best soup and sandwiches in the city, and my favourite place to spend solo on a rainy day. It feels like a super cozy early 90's coffee shop.
22 locals recommend
D'Lish by Tish Cafe
702 14 St EBest soup and sandwiches in the city, and my favourite place to spend solo on a rainy day. It feels like a super cozy early 90's coffee shop.
The carrot cake, the sandwiches, the vegetarian friendly menu, and the kid-friendly atmosphere. I've had lots of work meetings here. Also, amazing gluten-free baking. And good coffee and reasonable prices.
8 locals recommend
Citizen Cafe and Bakery
18 23 St EThe carrot cake, the sandwiches, the vegetarian friendly menu, and the kid-friendly atmosphere. I've had lots of work meetings here. Also, amazing gluten-free baking. And good coffee and reasonable prices.
Spicy Garden Pho House Restaurant
2105 8 St EGood pho, great atmosphere!
The cheapest noodle bowl in the city (and it's pretty good!)
12 locals recommend
Thien Vietnam 1 Restaurant
123 3rd Ave NThe cheapest noodle bowl in the city (and it's pretty good!)
This head-to-tail Italian-style restaurant is my favourite in Saskatoon. Expect excellent presentation and flavour, locally sourced ingredients, paired with delicious wine and beer options. Try the fried bread and olives to start, and the tagliatelle with pork, or the beef heart bolognese. Portions are small(ish), but thankfully leave room for desert!
11 locals recommend
Primal
423 20th St WThis head-to-tail Italian-style restaurant is my favourite in Saskatoon. Expect excellent presentation and flavour, locally sourced ingredients, paired with delicious wine and beer options. Try the fried bread and olives to start, and the tagliatelle with pork, or the beef heart bolognese. Portions are small(ish), but thankfully leave room for desert!
Drinks & Nightlife
While I may not hang out here (or eat the food), the history of the building is quite interesting, and most importantly, it has the only liquor outlet within walking distance, around back. They also have some good patios!
8 locals recommend
The Hose and Hydrant Brew Pub
612 11th St EWhile I may not hang out here (or eat the food), the history of the building is quite interesting, and most importantly, it has the only liquor outlet within walking distance, around back. They also have some good patios!
Live music. That's what this place has going for it. I've been known to haunt this place on a Saturday night, especially when my boyfriend's band is playing. Drink the draft at your own risk.
6 locals recommend
Black Cat Tavern
801 Broadway AveLive music. That's what this place has going for it. I've been known to haunt this place on a Saturday night, especially when my boyfriend's band is playing. Drink the draft at your own risk.
It's a strange place & many people in Saskatoon LOVE it. Mexican food, family friendly (until 8 p.m.), and then live music in the evenings. It's even been called Canada's best live music venue..
34 locals recommend
Amigos Cantina
806 Dufferin AveIt's a strange place & many people in Saskatoon LOVE it. Mexican food, family friendly (until 8 p.m.), and then live music in the evenings. It's even been called Canada's best live music venue..
This is your friendly neighbourhood pub, and I probably eat here way too much. Also, a good place to hang solo and people watch or bring your lap top and maybe even meet some locals. Best rooftop patio!
23 locals recommend
Yard & Flagon
718 Broadway AveThis is your friendly neighbourhood pub, and I probably eat here way too much. Also, a good place to hang solo and people watch or bring your lap top and maybe even meet some locals. Best rooftop patio!
Flint
259 2 Ave STry their charcuterie board, happy-hour martinis, and mason jar cocktails!
Entertainment & Activities
An art film & performance theatre. Check out their website to see what's on! www.broadwaytheatre.ca
38 locals recommend
Broadway Theatre
715 Broadway AveAn art film & performance theatre. Check out their website to see what's on! www.broadwaytheatre.ca
Essentials
Edgewater Spa
611 University DriveNeed a mani-pedi? Facial? Massage?
Than this is the place to be in Saskatoon.
A good small grocery with all the necessities. I shop here 90% of the time, and it's a 5 minute walk away.
20 locals recommend
Extra Foods
910 Broadway AveA good small grocery with all the necessities. I shop here 90% of the time, and it's a 5 minute walk away.
Non-profit bulk food co-op, with a focus on local & organic. Great for those with dietary restrictions. Bring your own bag!
Steep Hill Food Co-operative Ltd
730 Broadway AveNon-profit bulk food co-op, with a focus on local & organic. Great for those with dietary restrictions. Bring your own bag!
Everything Else
Changing exhibitions showcasing some of Saskatchewan's best craftwork, and a tiny shop in the back.
6 locals recommend
Saskatchewan Craft Council
813 Broadway AveChanging exhibitions showcasing some of Saskatchewan's best craftwork, and a tiny shop in the back.
The trail runs along both sides of the river, winding under the bridges, and through beautifully landscaped parks & natural areas.
www.meewasin.com
11 locals recommend
Meewasin Valley Trail
Meewasin Valley TrailThe trail runs along both sides of the river, winding under the bridges, and through beautifully landscaped parks & natural areas.
www.meewasin.com
Great river view, nice trails. In the summer: a spray park, amphitheatre, ice cream kiosk, and more. Check out construction happening on the Remai Modern Art Gallery of Saskatchewan.
31 locals recommend
River Landing
Spadina Crescent EastGreat river view, nice trails. In the summer: a spray park, amphitheatre, ice cream kiosk, and more. Check out construction happening on the Remai Modern Art Gallery of Saskatchewan.
Arts & Culture
Historical first nations archeological site located 10 minutes outside of the city. Interpretive centre, gift shop, cafe (try bison stew & bannock), galleries, trails, tipis, theatre, & activities.
32 locals recommend
Wanuskewin
4 Penner RdHistorical first nations archeological site located 10 minutes outside of the city. Interpretive centre, gift shop, cafe (try bison stew & bannock), galleries, trails, tipis, theatre, & activities.
Artist run centre & gallery with a focus on Photography, Audio, Video, Electronic, & Digital arts.
PAVED Arts
424 20th St WArtist run centre & gallery with a focus on Photography, Audio, Video, Electronic, & Digital arts.
A wonderful little artist run gallery, often show-casing local contemporary art. In the same building as PAVED arts, it's a destination while on 20th.
AKA artist-run
424 20th St WA wonderful little artist run gallery, often show-casing local contemporary art. In the same building as PAVED arts, it's a destination while on 20th.