REVIEW: The Yummy Cafe in Yellowknife

Posted on 28. Aug, 2009 by Shane in Local Profiles, Restaurants, Reviews

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What can I say. I have an addiction to yummy food. And what better place to feed that food addiction than the hub of yum yumminess itself - the Yummy Cafe in Yellowknife! This week alone I have visited the cafe no less than twice a day to stock up on goodies and sample hot food made from scratch.  The cafe is filled with spanakopitas, cream puffs, cookies, pizza, red velvet cupcakes, soup, sandwiches, fruit cascades and much more. According to Judy (owner), Jessica, Jordan and Jason (the four J’s who run the place), all the food is made from scratch with healthy ingredients – no additives, no sodium and no pre-packaged food can be found here.

Overall I thought it was a creative spread of baking, custom cakes, deli foods and hot dishes served up fresh on the spot – perfect for lunch and take out. They are also a cake shop and do special order cake designs for all kinds of occasions like weddings.

I highly recommend the Yummy Cafe for it’s fresh healthy foods and it’s ability to satisfy an insatiable sweet tooth. The Yummy Cafe is located on the second floor of 5023 49th street (the little white building on the corner of 49th street and 51st avenue) in downtown Yellowknife. Check out my photos below!

Yummy Cafe Yellowknife

Yummy Cafe Yellowknife

Yummy Cafe Yellowknife

Yummy Cafe Yellowknife

Yummy Cafe Yellowknife

Yummy Cafe Yellowknife

Yummy Cafe Yellowknife

Yummy Cafe Yellowknife

Yummy Cafe Yellowknife

Yummy Cafe Yellowknife

Yummy Cafe Yellowknife

Yummy Cafe Yellowknife

Yummy Cafe Yellowknife

Yummy Cafe Yellowknife

Yummy Cafe Yellowknife

Yummy Cafe Yellowknife

Yummy Cafe Yellowknife

Yummy Cafe Yellowknife

Yummy Cafe Yellowknife

Yummy Cafe Yellowknife

Yummy Cafe Yellowknife

Yummy Cafe Yellowknife

Yummy Cafe Yellowknife

Yummy Cafe Yellowknife

Yummy Cafe Yellowknife

Yummy Cafe Yellowknife

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REVIEW: The Yummy Cafe in Yellowknife, 10.0 out of 10 based on 4 ratings
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14 Responses to “REVIEW: The Yummy Cafe in Yellowknife”

  1. Jeryes

    28. Aug, 2009

    Now you’re making me hungry, Shane!

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  2. Shane

    28. Aug, 2009

    HA! I thought that was the idea… hmmm, I think I am going to go and get a cookie now. And maybe some banana bread. And some muffins…. and..

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  3. Jen

    28. Aug, 2009

    Well Well doesn’t this look great!!! Well done Mom, Jess and Jordan!! Good for you guys!! I’m baking right now and it makes me want to add this to my list!! (runs in the family). TWO BIG THUMBS UP!! I can vouch for the food…I grew up on it!! hahaha.

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  4. Jen

    28. Aug, 2009

    Thanks Jason for taking over my duties as the fourth J!!

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  5. Jason

    30. Aug, 2009

    I just LOVE Yummy! Anytime I need to buy some food for a wine and cheese, I call them. I also recommend them to anyone who asks me if I know a good caterer. Keep up the awesome work!

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  6. George Lessard

    31. Aug, 2009

    Probably the best take-out food in Yellowknife…

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  7. Richard

    13. Oct, 2009

    Hey Shane, you slim guys drive me nuts. I would love to eat at the Yummy Cafe but probably would not fit through the door after a month or so of twice a day goodies!!

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  8. Shane

    17. Oct, 2009

    Who is slim? My food monster begs to differ. :)

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  9. Natalie

    21. Oct, 2009

    Yay! I went to Yummy for the first time after reading your post & this place is amazing. I ordered a bday cake from them & it was FANTASTIC! Thanks for the info!

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  10. Shane

    21. Oct, 2009

    Hi Natalie! Glad I could point someone in the Yummy direction. I love the goodies there!

    Yummy makes some awesome cakes totally from scratch. I think they are the only people in town to can take cake making to that level. I am considering ordering one for an occasion of my own.

    Look forward to more comments from you!

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  11. Tracy

    23. Oct, 2009

    Hi Shane — I’ve been reading your blog for about a month, in preparation for my move from Ottawa to Yellowknife. I’ve now been here in YK for a whole week, and I’m loving it! I had lunch at Yummy yesterday based on your review, and it was great.

    Keep up the great work,
    Tracy

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  12. Shane

    26. Oct, 2009

    Hi Tracy, I am very happy to hear that you are having a great transition to living in Yellowknife – and discovered Yummy! Thank you for following Life in the Knife!

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  13. Laura

    05. Jan, 2010

    I miss Yummy!!!

    There ain’t nothing like it here in Montreal, but then again, there is only one Judy in the world, and Yellowknife is just lucky enough to have her!

    Miss you!

    Laura

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  14. [...] into the Yellowknife cold (-42 with windchill) in the hopes of having lunch at Yummy Cafe. From the post on the lovely Life in the Knife blog, Yummy looked like my kind of place – family-run, cozy, offering fresh baked goods. [...]

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