Wildcat Cafe
Wildcat Café
Built in 1937, this is Yellowknife's oldest restaurant, serving northern ingredients and nostalgic dishes in a municipal heritage building.
Built in 1937 by Willy Wylie and Smokey Stout, this is recognized by the city as Yellowknife's oldest restaurant. It was designated a heritage building in 1992 and was a gathering place for miners and bush pilots in its early days. The building is owned by the city and leased to winning chefs who run it, meaning the menu and hours may change from year to year. The indoor dining area has only 32 seats, with an additional 46 seats on the patio. The current chef focuses on local fish, berries, birch syrup, and foraged ingredients, alongside nostalgic dishes that recreate old menus. Located on Wiley Road in Old Town.
Opening hours
Summer (approx. May to Labor Day): Mon–Fri 12:00–21:00, Sat–Sun 10:00–15:00 (per City website, third-party platforms may vary)
Nearby sights
- Wildcat Cafe
- Old Town & Bush Pilots Monument
- Bullocks Bistro
- Ragged Ass Road
- Great Slave Lake (Yellowknife Bay)
- Snowking Winter Festival Snowcastle
- Twin Pine Hill Trail
- Tin Can Hill