About – MacEwan Eats

We’re on a mission to bring you fresh, delicious food.

Offer Variety

We know that everyone’s diets, tastes and preferences are unique, so we have a variety of convenient food options available on campus for you to choose from.

Support Local

We choose to support local businesses, farms and suppliers, because that’s important to us.

Be Sustainable

We choose to be sustainable by offering sustainable cutlery, biodegradable takeout containers and encouraging reusable cup and food container use through various initiatives.

Encourage Healthy Living

We offer nutritious food options, made with fresh, high-quality ingredients to help you live your healthiest life.

Local Vendors and Partners

Kin Express

Juthathip (Natt) Kitikun and Apichon (Chon) Vichitvorakul

Natt and Chon opened their first restaurant in Edmonton in 2017, sharing the Thai food and family recipes they love with the community. In 2022, they took Kin Express on the road with their first food truck, bringing their food to events and communities across Edmonton. They added a second food truck in 2026 and continue to grow their family-run business. This semester, Kin Express joins Local Restaurant Row, serving a menu of Thai favourites with vegan and gluten-free options.

The Bean’s List

Tammy and Huy Du

For over 20 years, Tammy and Huy have made The Bean’s List a cozy spot where coffee and community come together. They’re all about quality, bringing flavors from their culture with tasty options like Vietnamese iced coffees and bánh mì sandwiches. Tammy and Huy are there every day, adding a personal touch to each visit and making The Bean’s List a favorite hangout for students and staff.

Takam Market

Ariel Del Rosario

Inspired by the street food cultures of Asia and Europe, self-trained chef Ariel Del Rosario began his journey with Filistix, originally a small trailer serving Filipino barbecue skewers. Filistix quickly became a local favourite, expanding into a food truck, campus kiosks, and a downtown eatery. In 2019, Ariel launched Takam Market in MacEwan’s Robbins Health Learning Centre—a food hall with sandwiches, pizza, pasta, coffee, and the beloved Filistix. Takam, meaning “to crave” in Filipino, brings a variety of flavours to campus.

Teapsy

Jaquilane Cruz

Originally from the Philippines, Jaquilane Cruz moved to Canada in 2018. With years of experience in the food industry, she and her friend Evangeline Puzon opened Teapsy at MacEwan University. Located in Building 6, Teapsy is a family-run spot, with Jaquilane’s husband and daughter helping with daily operations. It’s become a favourite on campus, where everyone can enjoy delicious bubble tea in a warm, welcoming space.

Birch Bark Coffee Co

Mark Marsolais-Nahwegahbow

Originally from Whitefish River First Nation, Mark Marsolais-Nahwegahbow founded Birch Bark Coffee Company in 2018 to make a positive impact in Indigenous communities across Canada. The company offers organic, Fair Trade coffee from Indigenous farmers, with each purchase helping to improve access to clean water for Indigenous families. Focused on sustainability and community impact, Mark has built Birch Bark Coffee into a business that’s all about making a meaningful difference.

Bloom Cookie Co.

Edmonton’s favourite vegan cookies.
Available at:

Griffins Landing
Munch

Caramunchies

Tasty cereal treats, made locally in small batches.

Available at:

Griffins Landing
Munch

MacEwan Honey

Raw honey harvested from MacEwan’s rooftop beehives.

Available at:

MacEwan Bookstore (every fall)

Twelve Cows

Halal beef jerky, handcrafted in small batches.

Available at:

Griffins Landing
Munch