Mochi Madness: Is Edmonton's Donut Craze Growing Too Fast, Too Soon?!

Mochi donut lovers, rejoice! Your favorite spot just landed on the south side! 🍩✨

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The popular mochi donut spot is expanding...

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Something sweet — and genuinely exciting — is reshaping Edmonton's dessert scene, and mochi donuts are leading the charge.

Mochido, originally launched in Vancouver in 2021, chose Edmonton for its bold comeback after closing earlier in 2025.

Its first location inside Northtown Centre's T&T Supermarket drew immediate lineups — and demand was so fierce that a south side location at 11013 26 Avenue NW followed shortly after.

Unlike conventional donuts, mochi donuts are crafted from glutinous rice flour and tapioca, producing a texture that is simultaneously fluffy, chewy, and impossible to put down.

Flavours range from matcha and taro to black sesame and brown sugar, often paired with fresh bubble teas.

Local favourite Hello Mochi has also carved out a devoted following, treating every donut as edible art.

Arrive early — these sell out fast, and Edmonton's mochi donut moment is very much here to stay.

(Free tastings/samples where noted)🍟🥂

Food and Drink

Day of the Dead Long Table Dinner:
A Mexican-inspired four-course dinner with tequila pairings, plus a welcome cocktail and canapés.
Date: Friday, October 30
Location: Empire Ballroom, Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
Cost: Ticketed
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Halloween Last Meal Series: Ted Bundy's Last Breakfast:
A themed three-course tasting with a paired cocktail. Dark-humour dinner, so it won't suit everyone.
Date: Saturday, October 31, 6:30–8:30 PM
Location: District 102, Drink + Eatery
Cost: Ticketed
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Halloween Night: Murder Mystery at Sawmill:
An interactive Transylvanian murder mystery over a three-course dinner. Come in costume.
Date: Saturday, October 31, 6:00–11:00 PM
Location: Sawmill Banquet Room, 4810 Calgary Trail NW
Cost: Ticketed
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The Craft of: Cacao & Parfum at Delavoye:
A tasting and workshop that goes from cocoa to custom fragrance.
Date: Thursday, October 29
Location: Delavoye
Cost: Not listed
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Streetcar Cask Party Series:
Local craft beer on a historic streetcar, hosted by The Common, every Thursday.
Date: Thursday, October 29
Location: Edmonton's historic streetcar
Cost: Not listed
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(Discounted drinks – no free options typically)😋🥳

Happy hours

Hudsons Canada's Pub:
Happy hour food and drink specials starting at $5.
Date: Daily
Location: Hudsons locations in Edmonton
Cost: Specials from $5
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Happy Hour Here (Edmonton directory):
260 deals at 78 bars and restaurants, with a tonight view.
Date: Daily
Location: City-wide
Cost: Varies
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Ultimate Happy Hours (updated October 2026):
57 Edmonton bars and restaurants with drink and food specials.
Date: Daily
Location: City-wide
Cost: Varies
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Streetcar Cask Party Series (Thursday):
Cask beer on the streetcar, the closest dated Thursday drink special I found.
Date: Thursday, October 29
Location: Downtown Edmonton
Cost: Not listed
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Edmonton happy-hour recommendations (Reddit):
A local thread comparing happy-hour spots.
Date: Ongoing
Location: City-wide
Cost: Varies
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