Saskatoon Restaurants, Pubs & Retail - Page 47

Brutopian · #**921** Posted **Apr 12, 2026, 3:52 AM**

Repair Café giving broken items a second chance in Saskatoon

By Brittany Caffet
CKOM
Apr 9, 2026

In many homes around Saskatchewan, there’s a closet or drawer filled with “I’ll fix it someday” items.

A wobbly lamp, a jacket missing a button, a toaster or cell phone charger that only works if you jiggle the cord just right.

Things that could likely be repaired, if only someone had the time, the tools or the know-how.

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Brutopian · #**922** Posted **Apr 12, 2026, 3:56 AM**

Saskatoon city hall seeks new operator for former farmers' market site

By Phil Tank
CBC News
Apr 09, 2026

The Gather Local Market that failed, forcing Saskatoon city hall to take it over a year ago, is now thriving, a city council committee heard Wednesday.

The city administration has been running the Gather Local Market for nearly a year after the organization that signed a lease in 2024 to run the city-owned former site of the Saskatoon Farmers' Market failed to live up to the terms.

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon...rket-city-hall-public-business-9.7156831

Brutopian · #**923** Posted **Apr 17, 2026, 8:51 PM**

Zak's opens new location in time for anniversary celebration

By Jon Perez
SaskToday
Apr 15, 2026

SASKATOON — Locally-owned Zak’s Group of Companies has decided to permanently close its hardware store on Central Avenue, four months after a car crashed into the store.

Zack’s Building Group Marketing Manager Majken Cooke told SaskToday that it was a company decision, as they moved Zak’s Home Hardware’s operations to its new location on 51st Street.

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Brutopian · #**924** Posted **Apr 22, 2026, 6:23 PM**

Where fun meets fitness: Exploring Dynasty Ninja in Saskatoon

By Brittany Caffet
CKOM
Apr 21, 2026

The first thing you notice about this gym is what’s missing.

No rows of treadmills.

No clanking dumbbells.

No mirrors lined with people counting reps.

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Brutopian · #**925** Posted **Apr 22, 2026, 6:26 PM**

Jimmy John's popular U.S. sandwich chain comes to Saskatoon

Jenelle Diederichs convinced the company that Saskatoon was ready for their classic sandwiches on bread made fresh daily every four hours.

By Don Rice
Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Apr 22, 2026

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Brutopian · #**926** Posted **Apr 27, 2026, 4:58 PM**

Clothes Café closes shop after 35 years on Saskatoon's Broadway Ave.

The family business, which offered apparel and was also an early pioneer in Saskatoon's skateboard scene, has closed.

By Olivia Grandy
Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Apr 27, 2026

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Brutopian · #**927** Posted **Apr 29, 2026, 12:49 AM**

Babco Meats expands quickly with four locations and first in Saskatoon

Darryl Babey got into the butchering business in 2024 when he opened a shop on Highway 11 between Lumsden and Bethune.

By Don Rice
Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Apr 28, 2026

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Dino35 · #**928** Posted **May 3, 2026, 5:14 PM**

What is going in the old Coach’s Corner location?? I saw video of large planters and a camper being lifted onto the rooftop patio.

Brutopian · #**929** Posted **May 3, 2026, 8:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by Dino35

What is going in the old Coach’s Corner location?? I saw video of large planters and a camper being lifted onto the rooftop patio.

A camper on the rooftop? That's intriguing.

Brutopian · #**930** Posted **May 3, 2026, 8:51 PM**

Saskatoon mixologist turns local ingredients into global success

By Carla Shynkaruk
CTV News
April 29, 2026

A local restaurateur is putting the city on the global map after earning international recognition in a prestigious brandy competition.

Jason Strohan, co-owner of St. Tropez Bistro, secured a top-three finish at the Torres Brandy Zero Challenge in Barcelona earlier this month.

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Brutopian · #**931** Posted **May 3, 2026, 8:54 PM**

Saskatoon bar named among the best in Canada

By Hayatullah Amanat
CTV News
April 29, 2026

Saskatoon’s POP Wine Bar has been named one of the best bars in the country, earning a spot on Canada’s 50 Best Bars list published by Canada’s 100 Best.

The annual ranking now in its eighth year celebrates the country’s most exceptional drinking destinations — from refined cocktail lounges to innovative wine bars and standout neighbourhood spots.

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Brutopian · #**932** Posted **May 3, 2026, 9:01 PM**

New restaurants show faith in 'beautiful' downtown Saskatoon

By Phil Tank
CBC News
May 03, 2026

Hasib Karimi migrated to Canada as a refugee from Afghanistan, so concerns about crime and social disorder downtown fail to faze the Saskatoon restaurateur.

Karimi, 34, and his younger cousin, Aman Khan, opened ChaChos Tacos a month ago in a spot along 22nd Street that was once occupied by a Subway outlet, which moved next door.

"We've seen some rough times," Karimi said of life as a refugee. "I've been through way worse than this."

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Echoes · #**933** Posted **May 4, 2026, 2:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by Dino35

What is going in the old Coach’s Corner location?? I saw video of large planters and a camper being lifted onto the rooftop patio.

Lemon Rooftop Terrace
https://www.instagram.com/p/DX0GEGGj5pN/

Brutopian · #**934** Posted **May 4, 2026, 7:01 PM**

TOT Café in Stonebridge offers 'big coffee shop' energy and tasty bites

By Naomi Hansen
CBC News
May 04, 2026

The outside of TOT Café in Saskatoon’s Stonebridge neighbourhood may be unassuming, surrounded by box stores and chain establishments. But step inside and you'll be pleasantly surprised by the high ceilings and large windows in a café that has become known for its friendly atmosphere, hand-crafted coffees and Korean fried chicken.

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Brutopian · #**935** Posted **May 5, 2026, 9:48 PM**

Net Ocean Games offers Saskatoon's west side a convenient gaming spot

"We just wanted a space for people to come and share their interests and spend their time together in person, because so much of today life is online."

By Don Rice
Saskatoon Star Phoenix
May 05, 2026

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Brutopian · #**936** Posted **May 7, 2026, 7:44 PM**

Saskatoon restaurant owners adapt to lower alcohol demand while staying creative

Some restaurateurs in the city are having fun offering non-alcoholic options as more customers seek experiences without the buzz.

By Olivia Grandy
Saskatoon Star Phoenix
May 04, 2026

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Overklll · #**937** Posted **May 8, 2026, 5:29 AM**

Looks like Cohen's has been leased. Anyone know it's future? It is a cornerstone to 20th, sp good to see it is being filled. I imagine still a restaurant... haven't been able to find any info about it yet.

Echoes · #**938** Posted **May 8, 2026, 2:58 PM**

More positive street life news.... I see Paradox Pizza on Broadway and Cafe del Rey downtown are installing new parking lane patios this year.

With good news like Cohen's leasing, the Lemon Rooftop bar, and some quality new entrants to the dining scene the past couple years like Pique, Casa Capicola, Chacho's, Bowl of Heaven, I think the rhetoric around Downtown's demise from homelessness and social disorder are wildly overblown. There are issues to be sure, but it feels like we're turning a corner.

I still wish we could have the old Rook & Raven back...

Brutopian · #**939** Posted **May 14, 2026, 12:24 AM**

The Salvation Army Thrift Store Expands in Saskatoon with the Opening of Its Second and Largest Location

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May 12, 2026

SASKATOON, SK, May 12, 2026 /CNW/ - The Salvation Army Thrift Store will expand its presence in Saskatoon with the opening of its second --and largest--location at 503 Nelson Road. The 13,500-square-foot Saskatoon South store will officially open to the public during a grand opening on Thursday, May 14 at 10:00 a.m., offering a wide variety of affordable items for individuals and families across the community.

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Brutopian · #**940** Posted **May 14, 2026, 12:28 AM**

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Originally Posted by Echoes

More positive street life news.... I see Paradox Pizza on Broadway and Cafe del Rey downtown are installing new parking lane patios this year.

With good news like Cohen's leasing, the Lemon Rooftop bar, and some quality new entrants to the dining scene the past couple years like Pique, Casa Capicola, Chacho's, Bowl of Heaven, I think the rhetoric around Downtown's demise from homelessness and social disorder are wildly overblown. There are issues to be sure, but it feels like we're turning a corner.

I still wish we could have the old Rook & Raven back...

Couldn't agree more. Try finding a parking spot downtown in the evening. Most times, not easy. There is no better sign of a vibrant downtown than this, imo.