Cactus Club Cafe

“their salmon is cooked really well - nice sear on the outside but that center stays translucent. and the lemon butter sauce shows they actually know what theyre doing with emulsification and acid balance”

“ok so mashed potatoes tasted like they were made hours ago adn reheated.. theyre gluey which means they were overworked. plus theres not enough cream in there to give them any real richness lol”

“the lettuce wraps are actually pretty solid - fresh iceberg cups with chicken thats well seasoned and has actual wok breath. plus they dont oversauce it like every chain restaurant does”

“not even kidding their asian fusion chicken pad thai was rough to watch honestly!!! way too sweet and gloppy - no complexity with the fish sauce at all, jsut tastes like stir fried noodles with ketchup mixed in”

“ok so teh crispy chicken sadnwich is insane - juicy tender meat but the coating stays crunchy even with the sauce on it like each bite has that perfect texture thing going on not gonna lie”

“my caesar salad had limp soggy romaine that obviously got dressed way too early. teh croutons were stale and chewy instead of like actually crunchy which is the whole point”

“wings are FIRE seriously. buffalo sauce has actual kick adn the celery is actually fresh. service was quick too which is nice”

“nachos were honestly pretty sad - just chips with melted cheese and some sad jalapeños. eighteen bucks for that seems rough”

“weekend brunch is fantastic. eggs benedict with perfectly poached eggs, thick cut canadian bacon, and the hollandaise is clearly homemade not from some packet”

“mimosas for $12 are basically just orange juice with a tiny splash of cheap sparkling wine. gotta say i expected actual champagne not whatever bottom shelf bubbles tehy grabbed”

“portions are generous here - my salmon bowl was actually filling with fresh veggies and quinoa and a good sized piece of well cooked fish. decent value at $19 for the quality”

“drinks are overpriced tbh. eiight bucks for a basic cocktail that was mostly mixer wiht barely any alcohol in it”

“decent craft beer selection with good local Alberta stuff and their classic burger is done RIGHT - medium rare patty quality bun that doesn't fall apart and bacon that's actually crispy chefs kiss”

“the fries were so underseasoned and lukewarm. like if youre doing burgers the fries cant be this bad”