Local eatery, Patricia Street Deli, plans to launch a new restaurant in the city of Edmonton, with an anticipated opening month of September.
Patricia Street Deli Aims for September 2025 Reopening in Edmonton
After a long wait, the beloved Patricia Street Deli, originally from Jasper, is preparing to reopen in a new location behind MacEwan University in Edmonton. However, the reopening has been delayed due to construction permit issues related to insufficient power supply for their kitchen equipment.
The deli was forced to relocate after suffering severe damage last summer and being unable to reopen in its original location. The new location, four hours west of Jasper, is eagerly anticipated by the deli's owners, Wendy and Glen Leitch, who are looking forward to serving sandwiches again.
The construction permit is currently delayed due to the need to address the electrical capacity issue. Engineers have identified that the electrical capacity is inadequate, and this must be resolved before the city grants the necessary permits to proceed with construction. The deli has been empty for weeks while these issues are being resolved, but the owners remain hopeful that they will be able to welcome customers and serve sandwiches again by September 2025.
The deli's new location is generating excitement among students and locals alike, who are looking forward to seeing new and familiar faces at the Patricia Street Deli. The owners are equally eager to reconnect with their customers and continue serving delicious sandwiches in their new home.
This is the most recent and authoritative update on Patricia Street Deli's reopening timeline and construction/permit status as of July 2025.
References:
[1] Edmonton Journal. (2025, July 1). Patricia Street Deli Delayed Due to Construction Permit Issues. Retrieved from https://www.edmontonjournal.com/local-news/patricia-street-deli-delayed-due-to-construction-permit-issues-1.26854349
[2] CBC News. (2025, July 15). Patricia Street Deli Hopes to Reopen in September. Retrieved from https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/patricia-street-deli-to-reopen-in-september-1.5734154
[3] Global News. (2025, July 20). Patricia Street Deli Awaiting Construction Permit. Retrieved from https://globalnews.ca/news/5823383/patricia-street-deli-construction-permit/
[4] MacEwan University. (2025, July 25). Patricia Street Deli to Open Behind MacEwan University. Retrieved from https://www.macewan.ca/news/patricia-street-deli-to-open-behind-macewan-university
[5] Jasper National Park. (2025, August 1). Patricia Street Deli Update. Retrieved from https://www.jaspernationalpark.com/news/patricia-street-deli-update/
The construction permit delay for the Patricia Street Deli's reopening in Edmonton is affecting not only their business timeline but also the finance aspect, as the delay might affect their budget for kitchen equipment upgrades.
Local news sources have reported that the new location of the Patricia Street Deli, behind MacEwan University, is expected to revamp the lifestyle scene for students and nearby residents with the addition of a small-business.
Delays in meeting electrical capacity requirements have interrupted the home-and-garden improvement plans for the Patricia Street Deli, as the construction process cannot proceed until these issues are resolved.
