THE EDGE CAFE

2450 Yukon St.

604-876-7228

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The process of becoming a regular at a cafe for your morning coffee or for lunch is not just a matter of good coffee and food.

The clincher is the atmosphere, especially at that critical a.m. period before you have become fully operative and civil. A friendly place keeps you returning and is all the better if it cheers up your pre-coffee state of mind.

I found The Edge Cafe to be like that. This one on Yukon is an offshoot from the smaller starter cafe at the corner of Cambie and Smythe. Judy Reeves, formerly a sales agent for a clothing and footwear manufacturer, a retail store owner and a medical lab technician, is the high-energy owner. It was her waitressing job as a 14-year-old at Fuller's restaurant (the family behind Earl's restaurants) in Edmonton that steered her into this chapter of her life.

"There was something about the food industry that interested me. For me, it's about feeding people good, healthy food. I like the creativity, talking about it, getting people excited about what you're doing."

As well as a cheery staff, you'll find good coffee (49th Parallel), muffins a cut above the average, scones and other baking. And for lunch, there's panini, salads, burgers (beef, chicken, veggie), a choice of soups and a pasta special. And how civilized -- it is licenced. On weekends, she offers brunch in the form of eggs benedict, french toast, omelettes and baked items.

The first location has been open for three and a half years, and this one's been going since last September.

There's a nice selection of music, ranging from lounge to contemporary jazz, and if the sun should decide to grace us with her presence, there are patio tables that should help to minimize your time away out of the golden rays.

If you want a quick, uncomplicated dinner, The Edge is open to 8 p.m.

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