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    Black Dog Cafe

    4.1 (27 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 6:00 pm

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    Andrea B.

    Super cute breakfast spot below a hotel. Parking could be better or else I didn't see it. We parked on the street. But the lox bagel I got was delicious and they had lots of customers come in and out while we were there! My daughter liked her banana smoothie and blueberry muffin which had lots of berries. My hazelnut latte was yummy too and since we dined in they served it in a real mug but since I didn't finish it while there they gladly gave me a to go cup. Beautiful view of the Canadian Rockies out the front window and cute tables out front as well. They also serve wine if that's your jam as well.

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    Janice B.

    We enjoyed our visit to this funky cafe. We were even greeted outside by a black dog! Coffee was hot and tasty. Breakfast sandwiches ... one regular and one mushroom melt ...were satisfying and delicious. The staff were welcoming.

    Food was great. Staff were very friendly. Loved the extra touch on the hot chocolate.

    Separation between the cafe & kitchen area.
    Kerri W.

    Spoiler alert, there are black dogs to greet you at the door! That was such a great surprise. They are very chill, but are happy to see people who greet them. Same as the staff inside. Chill, but super helpful & accommodating. They take pride in what they serve & want to ensure each customer has a great overall experience. It's a small place with a great vibe. They serve Eclipse coffee, which is a local roaster that has some great light & medium brews. At Black Dog Cafe, you can choose if you want light, medium, or dark roast. I enjoyed a spinach & feta frittata that I was informed was made this morning. It was fantastic & the portion size was perfect. I'll definitely be back. Parking is a bit tricky to find, but it just makes me wish I'd come here more when I lived nearby.

    Darlene R.

    Decided to check this place out due to the raving reviews on Yelp. I don't care about the price so long the food is good. I very seldom write bad reviews this one will be. To start - They are all liars!!! From over priced food to the most absolute poor unorganized service! Ordered BLT bagel $12.00, Huevous Rancheros $10.00 with 2 small Latte $10.50. The cashier asking us 5 times what our order is after giving her our order. Right then and there I knew we were in trouble. For the price we were expecting the best breakfast sandwiches we have ever tasted. Well I must say failed on all points!! We had to bring out our magnifying glasses to find it, well maybe not, but very close! Latte's was made within 5 to 10 minutes. It gets better, no it doesn't. By the time the little breakfast sandwiches finally made our Lattes were cold! Total bill came to $35.70 for below par food and service total let down. We were better off going down the street to Tim Hortons for the same tasting food for half the price, and our Latte would still be hot! Also wouldn't be waiting a half hour for a breakfast sandwich. Note: there was a young man waiting for his sandwich way before we got there and ordered ours. They refunded his money because he waiting so long for his sandwich that he never received after waiting more then half hour. There was 4 to 5 staff behind the counter not knowing what to do. They were literally walking around in circles not doing nothing. Then having the gall to say loudly they are overwhelmed! It was slow what's it like when it does get busy! The one star is for the cleanliness of the interior. Everything else was a total fail! -Street parking or Resort guest access -Staff friendly I'm all about supporting local in this case I can't. We are here for a week and never will be returning. We are better off going to the deli across the street for better food and price. Better yet, go to Tim Hortons half the price for the same tasting food! There is no wow factor here for over priced food.

    Their extensive menu where everything is good, you simply can't go wrong with anything you choose!
    Kaitlin H.

    This beautiful gem of a coffee shop is your one stop shop for all your brunch needs! Their coffee selection is very extensive as well as their Breakfast & Lunch selections. My recommendation is to get a Caramel Hot Chocolate & a Smoked Salmon bagel sandwich! Outstanding! The owners were so welcoming, warm, & just good people who love dogs! My kind of people! The first Black Dog that started it all was named Sadie & their current black dog Shadow is carrying on the legacy! Both beautiful dogs! Sadie would be so proud! So if you love coffee, good food, good people, & dogs then look no further! Truly a fantastic place! Enjoy! Cheers!

    Raisa C.

    Small portions but very tasty. The carrot cake is a classic! Highly recommend! Service was also very good

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    Best blueberry muffin probably ever, amazing service, even loaned us bear spray for the day! Also the carrot cake is really great.

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    2 years ago

    Stayed in Canmore this week with family. The black dog cafe is great. The owner is cool, food is great, and the black dog is adorable.

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    4 years ago

    Love the vibe! And the black doggo that came around to visit! We enjoyed breakfast and the most amazing cappuccino. Highly recommend!

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    4 years ago

    Stopped by for coffee and lunch. I had a BLT bagel sandwich. Their bagels are SO good! Also, grabbed a muffin.

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    Communitea Cafe

    Communitea Cafe

    4.5
    (234 reviews)
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    This was a break vegan breakfast spot! We had a vegan burrito and a vegan melt - both of which were…read moredelicious and very filling. The melt stood out to us due to the coconutty flavor but I would order both again! There were plenty of seats available and service was quick. The restaurant itself has a lot of vibrant local jewelry and teas for sale as well! I would rather here again!

    Breakfast/Lunch Stop Worth the Detour…read more I'm a pretty picky eater. Not because I want to be, but because I have to be. I try to eat vegetarian in the morning, and I'm allergic to wheat, which makes dining out a little more complicated than it should be. My boyfriend found this little café outside Banff, and honestly, it turned out to be one of the better food surprises of the trip. We both ordered the Pad Thai -- one loaded with extra protein, one without. I had low expectations. I've eaten enough Thai food to know that about 7 or 8 out of 10 places overcook the noodles. They become soft, mushy, and fall apart the moment you touch them. Not here. The noodles were cooked perfectly -- still chewy with a nice bite. The peanut sauce was another pleasant surprise. It wasn't overly sweet or heavy like many North American versions. The balance was just right. The spice level was mild, which I appreciated because the dish actually tasted like Pad Thai instead of being buried under a mountain of chili. The vegetables were generous, fresh, and plentiful. My boyfriend's chicken portion wasn't huge, but there was plenty of tofu, which made sense since the dish is originally designed as a vegetarian option. The chef seemed to add the chicken as an extra rather than making it the star of the plate. The portion looked manageable when it arrived. It was not. I couldn't finish mine, and my boyfriend had to rescue the remaining noodles. Pad Thai: 4/5 The Vegan Berry Scone was light, not greasy, and not overly sweet. The strawberries and blueberries added little bursts of tartness, and there was a nice oat flavor throughout. My only complaint? It might have been too healthy. A tiny bit more sweetness could have taken it from "good" to "wow." Vegan Berry Scone: 3/5 The Vegan Chocolate Cake was exactly what a chocolate lover would want. Rich dark chocolate flavor without being sugary or overwhelming. It was a little dense and heavy, but in a comforting way that made me keep reaching for another bite. If the cake itself were slightly more moist, it would be nearly perfect. That said, making something both vegan and gluten-free that tastes this good deserves credit. Vegan Chocolate Cake: 4/5 What really impressed me was the overall value. Since the café is outside the main Banff tourist zone, prices are much more reasonable, parking is easy, and they offer a surprisingly large selection of gluten-free and vegan options. For someone like me, who usually spends half the meal interrogating the menu, that alone is worth celebrating. Final Rating: 4/5 Good food, fair prices, easy parking, and plenty of options for people with dietary restrictions. I'd absolutely come back. In fact, if I'm passing through again, I probably won't bother looking for another place.

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