MAK 'n JAK Grub Hub

09/03/2026

The Curious Adventures of Cypress, the Grub Hub Cub - Episode 6

09/01/2026

Cypress, the grub hub cub said that he can't identify the cougar but is pretty sure it's not his mom!!

08/31/2026

Daisy has been found!!!

Please share. She’s now been missing over 12 hours. If you have time to walk a trail, take a drive or share this post we would be forever grateful. ❤️🙏😥

08/30/2026

📣 A QUICK NOTE ABOUT OUR GOOGLE HOURS! 📣

We’ve made a small change to our Google listing that we wanted to explain so nobody gets confused!

Our General Store is STILL OPEN UNTIL 9:00 PM on Fridays & Saturdays. 🛒

However, we’ve changed the closing time shown on Google to 8:00 PM because we were finding that quite a few folks were arriving after 8:00 PM expecting the Restaurant to still be open.

Unfortunately, Google doesn’t always make the difference between our Restaurant and General Store hours as clear as we’d like!

🍔 RESTAURANT HOURS
Thursday – Monday
🕛 12 Noon – 8:00 PM

🛒 GENERAL STORE HOURS
Friday & Saturday
🕘 Open 9:00AM until 9:00 PM
🕘 Thursday, Sunday & Monday 9am to 8pm
🕘 Tuesday & Wednesday - 9am to 7pm

So YES — if you need ice, snacks, drinks, groceries, camping necessities, ice cream or other goodies on a Friday or Saturday night, the Store is still here for you until 9!

The Restaurant kitchen and dining service close at 8:00 PM.

These hours will remain in effect through at least Labour Day Monday, September 7, 2026.

After Labour Day, watch our page for our Fall Restaurant & Store Hours. 🍂

Thanks for helping us spread the word — and hopefully this little Google adjustment saves someone a trip expecting supper when Cypress and the Restaurant crew have already called it a day! 😂🐾

MAK ’n JAK Grub Hub
Restaurant • General Store • Laundromat
📍 Elkwater, Cypress Hills Provincial Park

08/27/2026

🐾 A BIG THANK YOU FROM ALL OF US AT MAK ’n JAK GRUB HUB! 🐾

As our first summer in Cypress Hills starts winding down, we’ve been thinking about just how incredible these past few months have been.

When we opened the doors to MAK ’n JAK Grub Hub this spring, we really didn’t know exactly what to expect. Since then, we’ve served thousands of meals, made a whole lot of pizzas, stocked countless camping essentials, scooped ice cream, sold more bags of ice than we ever imagined possible 😂, washed more loads of laundry than we could count — and met some absolutely wonderful people along the way.

We’ve learned a lot. We’ve made some mistakes. We’ve made changes. And we’re still learning every single day.

But one thing has remained constant:

The support we’ve received from our customers has been incredible. ❤️

Whether you joined us for dinner, grabbed lunch on the way to the lake, stopped for ice cream with the kids, picked up supplies at the General Store, used the Laundromat, ordered a pizza, or simply popped in to say hello to Cypress — THANK YOU.

And speaking of Cypress… 🐾

He has one little favour to ask.

If you visited us this summer, we’d love for you to share your experience on Google. Reviews help other visitors discover us, but they also help us understand what we're doing well and where we can continue to improve.

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You can leave us a Google Review here:
https://g.page/r/CQrFSxBdM6qhEAI/review

Of course, leaving a review isn't required. Your visits, your kind words, your recommendations to friends, your Facebook comments and shares — all of it has helped make our first season possible.

And while summer may be winding down…

MAK ’n JAK Grub Hub isn't going anywhere! 💜

Stay tuned to our page for our fall hours and everything we have planned from September through the end of the year.

From Murray, Jennifer, Cypress and the entire MAK ’n JAK Grub Hub crew —

THANK YOU for an unforgettable first summer in Cypress Hills! 🐾❤️

Eat Well. Shop Local. Stay a While.

08/26/2026

The Curious Adventures of Cypress, the Grub Hub Cub - Episode 5

08/22/2026

🐾 CYPRESS'S BIG END-OF-SEASON THANK YOU CONTEST! 🐾

HOW DID YOU GRUB HUB THIS SUMMER?

It's hard to believe we're already nearing the end of our very first summer season at the MAK 'n JAK Grub Hub! ❤️

When we opened our doors this spring, we hoped the Grub Hub would become a place for EVERYONE in Cypress Hills.

And wow... did you ever show us what that could mean!

🍔 Some of you joined us for lunch or supper.
🍕 Some grabbed a pizza after a long day at the lake.
🛒 Some stopped at the General Store for ice, snacks and camping supplies.
🥪 Some grabbed something quick on the way to your next adventure.
🍦 Some came specifically because someone said "ICE CREAM!" 😂
🧺 Some discovered that laundry is unfortunately still necessary while camping.
🚲 Some stopped in after biking or hiking the trails.
🏕️ Some were camping for the weekend.
🏡 Some live right here in the area.
🐾 And some of you just wanted to see what Cypress was getting himself into next!

And that's exactly what we hoped the Grub Hub would become.

A little something for everyone. ❤️

So Cypress wants to finish off our first summer with one BIG contest—and 8 WINNERS!

🐾 HOW TO ENTER:

Cypress wants to know...

WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO THE GRUB HUB THIS SUMMER?

Tell us in the comments!

Or tell us about your favourite Grub Hub or Cypress Hills memory from this summer.

It can be funny, sentimental, simple or even just:

"We needed ice!" 😂

Every qualifying comment is one entry into our random prize draws!

🎁 8 WINNERS — 8 PRIZES!

🥇 GRAND PRIZE: $30 MAK 'n JAK Grub Hub Gift Card

🥈 2ND PRIZE: One FREE 12" Pizza

🍕 3RD PRIZE: $15 MAK 'n JAK Grub Hub Gift Card

🍰 4TH PRIZE: One FREE Dessert

🍰 5TH PRIZE: One FREE Dessert

🍰 6TH PRIZE: One FREE Dessert

🥪 7TH PRIZE: One FREE Grab 'n Go Sandwich

🐾 8TH PRIZE: CYPRESS'S MYSTERY PRIZE!

And because the Grub Hub isn't just a restaurant, our gift cards can be used at the Restaurant, General Store or even the Laundromat! 🧺😂

❤️ ONE BIG THANK YOU

Whether you visited us once or fifty times...

Whether you came for supper, groceries, laundry, ice cream, camping supplies, pizza, sandwiches, snacks—or just to say hello...

THANK YOU.

Our first summer in Elkwater wouldn't have been the same without all of you.

Campers. Locals. Visitors. Families. Kids. Seniors. Hikers. Bikers. Golfers. Fishermen. Park staff. First-time visitors. Long-time Cypress Hills regulars.

The Grub Hub is here for ALL of you. ❤️

Now tell Cypress...

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HOW DID YOU GRUB HUB THIS SUMMER?

Contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook or Cypress Hills Provincial Park. No purchase necessary. Winners will be selected by random draw from eligible comments and contacted by MAK 'n JAK Grub Hub. Please do not respond to fake accounts claiming you have won.
Contest ends at 11:59pm on Labour Day Monday, September 7, 2026. One entry per person please.

08/22/2026

🚵‍♀️🏔️ GOOD LUCK, RACERS! — BATTLE CREEK SHOWDOWN! 🏔️🚵‍♂️

Today is the Battle Creek Showdown Mountain Bike Race & Festival right here in beautiful Cypress Hills Provincial Park — Elkwater, AB!

From all of us at MAK ’n JAK Grub Hub — and Cypress, of course 🐾 — we want to wish ALL the riders the very best of luck today!

Whether you're racing for the podium, chasing a personal best, or just hoping to make it across the finish line with your bike AND your dignity intact... 😂 HAVE AN AWESOME RIDE!

And remember — the Grub Hub has you covered before AND after the race!

🏪 GENERAL STORE — OPEN UNTIL 9 PM
Need drinks, snacks, ice, Grab ’n Go food, or a little fuel before you hit the trails? Stop in and see us!

🍔 RESTAURANT — OPEN NOON TO 8 PM
After you've conquered the hills, come celebrate with a burger, pizza, wings, a cold drink, or whatever your post-race appetite demands!

🚴 Race hard.
🌲 Enjoy the trails.
🐾 Watch out for Cypress.
🍔 And we'll see you at the Grub Hub!

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE PARTICIPATING IN THE BATTLE CREEK SHOWDOWN! 🎉🚵‍♂️🏆

Have a fantastic race and enjoy your day in the Cypress Hills!

Cheers from the MAK ’n JAK Grub Hub Team! 💜

08/19/2026

The Curious Adventures of Cypress, the Grub Hub Cub - Episode 4

08/18/2026

🚨 NOW HIRING — 2 FULL-TIME SERVERS 🚨
📍 MAK ’n JAK Grub Hub Restaurant — Elkwater, Alberta

We’re looking for TWO experienced servers to join the Grub Hub team IMMEDIATELY!

If you have serving experience, enjoy working with people, and are looking for guaranteed full-time hours, we’d love to hear from you.

🍽️ POSITION DETAILS

2 Full-Time Server Positions

📅 Work Days: Thursday through Monday
⏰ 40 Hours Per Week

Shift #1: 11:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Shift #2: 12:30 PM – 8:30 PM

💰 Wage: $16.00–$19.00/hour, based on experience
💵 PLUS TIPS

✅ REQUIREMENTS

• Previous serving experience is required
• Valid Alberta ProServe certification
• Must be able to commit to 40 hours per week
• Available to work Thursday through Monday
• Dependable, punctual and comfortable working in a busy restaurant environment
• Friendly, professional and focused on great customer service
• Able to work effectively as part of our FOH and BOH teams

RECOMMENDED:
Food Safe Certification and experience with Square Point of Sale system is an assett!

⚠️ IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING

🏠 NO STAFF ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN ELKWATER.

🚗 A RELIABLE VEHICLE IS A MUST.

Because of our location in Cypress Hills Provincial Park, applicants must have dependable transportation to and from Elkwater for every scheduled shift.

🐾 START IMMEDIATELY!

We’re looking to fill both positions as soon as possible, so if you’re experienced, ProServe certified and ready to work, we want to hear from you!

📩 Interested? Send us a private message with your resume and a little information about your serving experience.

You can also email [email protected]

Know someone who would be a great fit?

👉 PLEASE SHARE, SHARE, SHARE! Help us find two great people to join the MAK ’n JAK Grub Hub team!

🐾 Cypress says he’d help serve tables himself…but apparently eating the fries on the way to the table is frowned upon. 😂