Be Spicy... Drink Chai.
Our History
Remedy Cafe was the brainchild of Sohail “Zee” Zaidi. Zee learned to cook at a very young age, and in his global travels working throughout Asia, Europe and America, he dreamed of cooking.
Zee is a serial entrepreneur, and as he worked, he built businesses. His first stint in North America was as a New York taxi driver, where he brushed with the rich and famous and charmed his way out of robberies. We advise you to ask about his taxi days if you’ve got the time for a hilarious story. He had bought and run many other businesses Stateside, and this primed him for his latest stop across the border.
Our
Story
Remedy Cafe was the brainchild of Sohail “Zee” Zaidi. Zee learned to cook at a very young age, and in his global travels working throughout Asia, Europe and America, he dreamed of cooking.
Zee is a serial entrepreneur, and as he worked, he built businesses. His first stint in North America was as a New York taxi driver, where he brushed with the rich and famous and charmed his way out of robberies. We advise you to ask about his taxi days if you’ve got the time for a hilarious story. He had bought and run many other businesses Stateside, and this primed him for his latest stop across the border.
Twenty one years ago Zee purchased a sandwich cafe on 109 Street and 87 Avenue. Knowing little about how to run a Cafe, he picked it up, asked lots of questions of his customers and started introducing those years of cooking in Pakistan to Edmontonians. Within the first few years, the curries and dishes began taking shape. Lunchtime wraps filled with traditional dishes seemed like the obvious choice for mid-day eaters.
To date, traditional Indian cooks smirk at Remedy Cafe’s takes on some of the more traditional dishes, but the popularity of wraps, dishes and dhosas prove just how much people love them.
With you in mind.
Remedy’s menu has an amazing selection of over 90 types of teas, and 20 types of beer. Do you have dietary restrictions or food sensitivities? We’ve got you covered! With a range of wraps, curries, sandwiches, as well as drinks and desserts that can be done gluten/dairy-free and vegan. We’ve done our best to source all of our ingredients and food locally from Canadian producers, farmers and bakers.