Great place IMO, can get busy as it's fresh foods + thanks to being off 17th with generous plugs …read more Not heavily staffed, so not for a rush, but I bet it keep prices down & quality up. Local artwork varies, added eye candy! Breakfast menu is ethnic (Turkish?)

Why 5 stars? Because we got exactly what we needed…read more --- --- --- We landed in Calgary with a plan to hop in the rental car and head straight to Banff. But our hunger got the best of us, so we ended up stopping in town for lunch across the street from Element Cafe. Our next mission was to get caffeine and a little something sweet to finish off lunch. Element Cafe achieved both of these goals. I ordered an Americano and it did the trick. But I really enjoyed the Birthday Cake cookie. The cookies caught my eye because they looked a lot like the mountains we were about to see in Banff: they had many ridges and depth to them. The guy working in here even offered to heat them up for us before I could ask, so he really understood the keys to our heart. My only piece of feedback would be: when you heat the cookies up, don't be shy! Push that dough to the limit and let your cookies be enjoyed the way God intended: like they just came out of the oven. With that being said, the guy was the picture of a nice Canadian. Don't let his slightly under heating on this day shape how you view him as a fellow human. He was great, as were his cookies and his coffees.

The egg croissant and a coffee is a great start to a lazy weekend day…read more Lovely quiet spot out of the way ... nice stop along the river without being too busy or loud

The location in East Village has a good amount of seating, ranging from tables by the windows to…read moresome darker/cozier tables on the side with more privacy. There is free Wi-Fi, and there appeared to be some outlets. I went on a weekday around noon, and there were still a good amount of seats available. The staff were kind and got my order (a matcha latte and a grilled chicken flatbread) out in a timely manner. Although the café itself had a cozy ambience, I would say that my order was rather lackluster. The matcha latte was really milky, and the matcha itself tasted watered down. And the grilled chicken flatbread tasted decent, but it was super crumbly and messy to eat, making it almost feel like a choking hazard with some bites. I would like to go back to try a different flavor of drink since the ambience was nice. But based on my first experience, it wasn't the greatest café Calgary had to offer.

I have gone here a few times years apart since visiting and I have always enjoyed this cafe. I have…read moregotten a matcha here in the past that was okay, but their fall drinks currently look so good. This time around I tried something they offer by reservation called afternoon tea for $40. We each got to pick a tea for our tea pot and had about 8 options. The tea itself wasn't anything special. We tried the chai and the alforno blend which both didn't taste very strong. The afternoon tea deal also came with a snack tower, the bottom consisting of savory sandwich bites, and the top two levels with pastries and sweets. The things that stood out to me were the lemon meringue, fruit tart, and the carrot cake (the cream cheese frosting was really tasty). Overall, this was a super cute and fun thing to try. I'd definitely recommend it if you want to try little bites of various things they carry.

Dreamy! Wow, we…read morescoped this out on our walk and had to come back. This morning we stopped in for brunch and could not help but order two meals. One for now and a ham and brie sandwich for later. Everything was so delicious and fresh. I had the brisket bowl with scrambled eggs. So amazing. I want to replicate this at home but fear it will take some work. The gremalata was superior. The cronut was so light and almost melted in your mouth. The raspberry filled coconut cookie was chewy and light. The breakfast with sausage eggs and potatoes and toast was enough for two. We couldn't begin to eat it all and took some away for later. Love this place. Wish we had one. We received multiple recommendations to try this from locals as well. Lots of seating. Craft coffees. Bakery and savory and food for all hours. This is the spot for you!!

I really enjoyed this little restaurant coffee shop on my visit to Calgary. We were seated right…read moreaway for a late lunch on Saturday. - Korean Fried Chicken and Waffles (5/5) - I really enjoyed this one. It tasted spicy, but without the spice. The flavoring was great for someone who doesn't like spicy food but appreciates a spicy flavor. The chicken was moist and the whole dish was delicious - Boston cream French toast (5/5) - also delicious, this place made French toast the way I love it - with thick, fluffy brioche bread and NOT overly fried. The Boston cream and Nutella that was around the toast made it complete - you could taste all the flavors without it tasting too sweet. - Matcha latte (3/5) with vanilla, and pumpkin spice latte (4/5) Service was quick and friendly!

Brunch time! The shop is quite small, so I highly recommend making a reservation. They open up…read morereservations on their website one week in advance. They have many options on the menu, and they all sound really good. Our top favorites: Korean fried chicken benedict, smoothies/hojicha latte, and their signature espresso pancake. The pancake was soft and fluffy, and ice cream with an espresso drink is always a perfect combo!

I am not quite sure why the reviews for this place are this low. My coworker and I checked out…read morePrologue for dinner as he was staying at the Courtyard located in the same building. I was expecting just a decent meal but was pleasantly surprised. First off, the service was top notch. Rafaelle (spelling?) made sure our water was topped off at all times and checked up on us in perfect intervals. He really made our experience great. The food and beers were great as well. I got the papardelle bourguignon and we split the house kettle chips. Both were very tasty. The bourguignon was cooked perfectly and the portion was just right; not too heavy and not too light. I want to come back and try the poke bowl next time. The atmosphere there is also very nice. It was a great location for us to discuss business and enjoy our food. Thank you for the great experience! I will definitely be back.

Prologue has the best coffee and breakfast in downtown! I ate here every morning of my stay!read more

Cool little bakery in the heart of Calgary, it was just a short distance from where we stayed and a…read moreperfect spot for morning coffee. Opened up earlier than a lot of the little coffee shops and had great lattes. Tons of pastry options too!

I'm so excited about Paris on 4th Street on Calgary. Search…read morefantastic selection of baked goods . I love it. Five thumbs up

I didn't think too much of this place other than it looked good on photos. So glad I checked it out…read moreduring my few hours layover in downtown. I got their iced matcha with toffee sponge. The matcha is standard, nothing spectacular neither was it the authentic ones you expect to get from Japanese, but the toffee is a nice touch. I also love the vibe here which I ended up chilling for a while than a grab and go to cool down from this heat before I proceed to explore the rest of Downtown. Free wifi available. My server was also super friendly and nice, both were super helpful in providing recommendations to visit in town. 10/10 would come back again for the good vibe, good service, good people, and good drinks! They had a whole collection of supplements that you can take as a shot or added to your drink. Seems interesting but I didn't try it out. Maybe next time.

Super cute aesthetic and decent coffee at this spot in downtown Calgary…read more We stopped in for a latte and were intrigued by their apothecary shots. We ordered the one with coconut milk and it was very mediocre. I feel like it could have been improved if it was served cold as the room temperature drink didn't do it for me. Latter was yummy and Service was quick! Would definitely stop here again for a coffee

If you're looking for the best quality of coffee beans this is the place. This is a must-try…read morelocation. The owner, Bob, is an Aficionado, passionate, and clearly an expert in all things coffee-related. He sources coffee beans from some of the most premier locations in the world and is particular about the elevations at which the beans are grown in order to make the cut for what he will introduce to his customers. We've tried coffee all over the world and this is right at the top. Do yourself a favor and drop by, say hi to Bob and experience this unbelievable coffee.

Great cafe in Calgary. I really liked the fresh blueberry scone. Staff was friendly and I got my…read moreitem very quickly.

Great! On a business trip--came here 3 mornings and lunch in a row. Lovely find. Great coffee,…read morebaked goods and salads!

The pastries here are so memorable! As we're the meals we ordered. The service was good! Waitress…read morewas chatty and personable. We had lovely table by the window. Coffee was fabulous as well!

The wild salmon croissant Benedict was genuinely excellent. On food alone, I'd happily come back…read more Unfortunately, the service made that unlikely. When we were seated, our server told us the table time limit was "an hour to an hour and a half." Fair enough. Most brunch spots give you a solid 90 minutes. But 50 minutes in, a different server advised us we had 10 minutes left. That's a 60-minute window, not the 90 we'd been quoted, and it wasn't framed as an apology or a one-off. Just a clipped warning. Being abruptly rushed out more than half an hour earlier than promised soured what should have been a really lovely morning with family who I hadn't seen in years. If you're popping in solo for a quick bite, the kitchen earns the trip. If you're hoping for an unhurried meal with people who actually matter to you, I'd look somewhere else.

Food is lovely, ambience is warm and Parisian, and service is friendly. Just adding more…read morecharacters to fulfill guidelines.