If you've ever been around Whyte Ave, you'll have heard of The Next Act, MEAT, Pip, Pals, and/or Marlo. These 5 spots emulate the area: hip, casual, and easygoing. What you might not know is that these restaurants are part of an empire. They're sister restaurants that exist within steps of each other. It's literally a corner monopoly.
Although sisters, they're not twins. They each have their own unique identity. The Next Act is a longstanding pub with beers and burgers. MEAT, as its name suggests, serves meat (the BBQ kind). Pip is known for their brunch while Marlo, the baby of the bunch, slings tacos.
So where does that leave Pals? In the kitchen, making sandwiches.
Pals, painted in a sunny yellow, shares the former Packrat Louie building with Pip. If you walk through the entrance, Pals is on the left, Pip on the right. (Excuse the snow, we visited back in February.)
Pals is a little bit smaller than Pip's, but they do have a larger patio come spring and summer. The interior is bright and welcoming with friendly service to match. They really do make you feel like old pals.
Sandwiches are so wonderfully versatile, and Pals' menu showcases that. There are fourteen different kinds, "made hot" or "served fresh." Keep an eye on their Instagram for special features.
LT ordered the Reuben ($22.00), a classic deli staple consisting of rye bread, pastrami, sauerkraut (which she did ask to omit), swiss cheese, and Russian dressing. LT thought the pastrami was a bit on the tougher side, as she couldn't really get a clean bite without meat falling out. But besides that, she enjoyed it. The bread was nicely grilled and there was ample amounts of dressing.
On the side, you can opt for fries or chips, or for an additional cost, sub for poutine, cheesy fries, soup or salad. We both loved the fries, which were clearly homemade with skins on. And don't skip the onion dip (+$2.00). It's sweet, creamy, and for lack of a better word, oniony.
I got the beef dip ($21.00), a torpedo bun stuffed with roast beef, sauteed onions, and provolone cheese. And to dip, a cup of au jus on the side.
I thought the roast beef was decent. The portion was generous but it did feel lacking in seasoning. I'm not sure if the bread is made in house, but it was great. Crusty with a slight chew, it sopped up the au jus nicely.
Just in time for spring/summer, the menu has been given a refresh. Gather up the pals for a round of sandwiches!
Pals Sandwiches
10335 83 Ave NW
Edmonton, AB
(825) 480-5300
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