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    Blackswift Bistro

    3.7 (18 reviews)
    Closed 8:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Rock creek peach cider
    Maeve M.

    A perfectly placed bistro for lunch after walking around Johnston Canyon. The service was very friendly and helpful. The Rock Creek cider was delicious and local! The poutine was just okay all around. The curds were decent, but fries were soft and the gravy was just okay. The chicken tenders were great and well breaded and seasoned. They had a slight cajun flavor. The plum sauce was something different and a great dipping sauce! The caesar salad was my favorite. It was a bit heavy on the dressing but had the perfect crunch from the bacon, croutons, and fried capers.

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    Jason J.

    Me and my family had both brunch and dinner at this restaurant since it was the closest to the Johnson Canyon Lodge and Bungalows. The food that we ordered was phenomenal, especially the beef medallions, which were one of the best meals I've ever had. Aside from the food, the service was amazing. From the waitresses that served us from brunch and dinner, they both went above and beyond to give us the best experience not only in the restaurant, but beyond as well. During brunch, our waitress gave us a list of nearby attractions while being friendly, welcoming and fun! For dinner, our waitress, Hannah, was no different, we all talked together and had a great time. She gave us excellent service by explaining our dishes all while providing over the top service. To us, it felt like as if we were visiting a good friends home. I'd say give this place a try! It is well worth it!

    Bison Burger and Fries
    Jenna W.

    Good restaurant outside of Johnston Canyon to grab food. Their dinner menu is limited but they have the basics so you'll probably find something you like. I ordered the Bison Burger and it was okay. The meat was pretty dense and tough, not much flavor. Also the burger was supposed to have BBQ sauce, but I barely had any, that I had to look to see if it was even there. Bacon strips on top were crispy and tasty. The meal also comes with coleslaw and fries or a salad. The fries were nicely seasoned and crisp; and the coleslaw was pretty good too. Our waitress was very nice and attentive to our table, making sure we had everything we needed and refilled our waters regularly. Prices aren't too bad for the area too.

    Breakfast Menu
    Caroline L.

    LOCATION: 5/5 = What a fantastic location! Right at the entrance of beautiful Johnston Canyon, it's a cute little cabin restaurant to get a quick bite, get a drink or sit down for a meal. FOOD: 2/5 = Went for breakfast before exploring Johnston Canyon and felt that the food was very average. The "Breakfast Sandwich" was dry made up of very simple ingredients. Unfortunately the toast for "Toast and Jam" were brunt on the inside and felt that it was expensive for 2 little pieces. The hash browns were super delicious though! Highlight of the meal. PRICE: 2/5 = I felt that the prices were a little expensive for the quality and quantity of what you get. I would probably just grab a coffee next time or just pack own food to have after exploring Johnston Canyon! BREAKDOWN OF THE ORDER: Breakfast Sandwich ($14.00): fried egg, lettuce, tomato, bacon on toast with a side of hash browns and fruit Toast and Jam ($4.00): two slices of toast with jam

    omelette and tea
    Christine U.

    I made a reservation here after reading that it was one of the only ways we could drive to the parking lot of Johnston Canyon. It's of course a great location because of that, and as our schedule was a bit tight I very much appreciated being able to drive up. However, the food here was just some of the plainest food I could imagine. We had breakfast and I got the omelette which had peppers, ham and I think American cheese in it. It was the highlight for sure but it was a bit under-seasoned. My husband had the breakfast sandwich which was just a hamburger bun with a slice of cheese, an egg and a breakfast meat that I can't remember. A bit dry and unremarkable. I LOVE breakfast potatoes but... as my husband said "these are the worst breakfast potatoes I've ever had." I don't know if I would say they're the worst per se, but they were not very good. Kind of weirdly dry and had a strange seasoned-salt flavor. I didn't finish mine. The fruit was not sweet and it was strange that I got my tea without a plate for my tea bag. It was also quite expensive for what it was. The omelette was I think $17. Anyway the server was very nice and the location can't be beat. It did the job of feeding us and giving us a parking space, but I wouldn't go back for the food for sure.

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    for service ambience! had delicious breakfast and dinner there this week and maddie was an awesome helpful server!

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    Staff is very nice but service is extremely slow. Burger was good but chicken was horrible.

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    Pretty good food for being so secluded. Our server was very friendly and over all it was a very enjoyable meal after the hike.

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    Farm & Fire - Voted #1 Pizza in Banff

    Farm & Fire

    4.3(256 reviews)
    20.3 km
    $$

    This February while in Banff, we decided to try Farm & Fire, and it did not disappoint…read more I ordered the classic breakfast with a side of fruit. The plate featured two perfectly cooked over-easy eggs, sourdough toast with blackberry jam, crispy potatoes, and the best bacon I've ever tasted. The fruit bowl was just as fresh and vibrant, with oranges, Granny Smith apples, blueberries, strawberries, and blackberries. The food, the service, and the atmosphere were all outstanding; an ideal way to start the day in the mountains.

    A vibrant spot for a New Canadian style meal. Everyone in my party loved the vibe here, and our…read moreserver was patient and knowledgeable about guiding us through the menu. The specialize in wood-fired dishes, so we made sure to lean into those options. We all sampled an appetizer order of grilled eggplant spears covered in olive oil and a sprinkle of cheese. Delish! My wife and I love wood-fired pizzas, so we went with the rotisseries chicken pie for our main (to share). It came piping hot, topped with rotisserie chicken chunks, chorizo, red onion slices, mushrooms, a cream sauce base and a chipotle ranch drizzle. Perfecto! They are also well known for their actual rotisserie chicken dish...but we'll have to save that for the next time.

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    Farm & Fire - Open Patio space

    Open Patio space

    Farm & Fire - Local meat & cheese plate to kick off the night right

    Local meat & cheese plate to kick off the night right

    Farm & Fire - Romantic dinner to go. Local meat & cheese plate, rotisserie chicken with Purple beets salad.

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    Romantic dinner to go. Local meat & cheese plate, rotisserie chicken with Purple beets salad.

    Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House

    Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House

    4.5(65 reviews)
    33.8 km
    $$

    What a UNIQUE experience!…read more The good: - you're getting warm tea and soup on a HIKE. that's pretty cool. - the environment is awesome. No electricity, wooden porch... it's a vibe. - the staff are so lovely. They are warm and personable, and they freaking climb a mountain to work every day. - the soup (vegetarian chili) and tea were so good on a cold and rainy day. - they take credit card and have a small gift shop The okay - they were out of a lot of stuff (but again... they're relying on people to hike or helicopter their supplies. It makes sense.) - the baked goods are a bit dry. We had the homemade bread with our soup and the tea biscuits. I preferred the tea biscuits with the strawberry jelly, but in hindsight, I'd stick with the soup and tea. When else can you stop at a tea house mid-hike! Highly recommend the stop.

    The remote teahouse with Swiss chalet architecture boasts a picturesque vista of the six glaciers,…read morethe MOST renowned view in the Lake Louise area, in my humble opinion! The tea house was built in the 1920's by Swiss architects with the intention of bringing the European alpine expedition culture to Canada. As such, its purpose for housing and feeding the weary hiker and adventure seeker continues to this day, to an extent. The most direct route to the tea house is nearly a 4 mile one-way journey from the Lake Louise lake shore, or one can pursue the traditional route by traversing through the Lake Agnes Teahouse to the Big Beehive shelter and finally to the Six Glaciers Tea House. This was precisely our route and it was quite the epic 13 mile journey. It is the ULTIMATE tour of the Lake Louise area and very much recommended. The tea house was fully functional upon our visit. They have quite the rustic setup where much of their supply is packed in by mules, but the smell of fresh biscuits wafting through the air is somehow an impressive possibility. Since we still planned on trudging over to the Plain of Six Glaciers lookout to finish out our day, we made a quick stop for the scrumptious Tea Biscuits with Strawberry Jam plus a cup of hot tea (choose from black, house/ non-caffeinated, green, or rooibos). This 'Option 1' Meal Option (Dessert + Drink) was priced at 11.70 CAD. We visited some time around noon on a Saturday and were able to find a seat upstairs without any issue. Someone took our order here. Staff was very efficient despite there being only a couple on duty. The tea biscuits were a delight; big, fluffy and with a decent crust. The hot tea was quite welcomed in the shade where it quickly became chilly. I was a bit worried about paying because nobody takes out CAD when in Canada, but they were somehow equipped to take credit card payments. Some souvenirs were available which were quite unique and felt like a prize especially after making such a grand, epic journey. They were out of hats after we finished eating, but my eye was on the prize with the custom-made Buff featuring a topographical map of the trail and teahouse. If you are able to handle the mileage, this tea house will be the instant highlight of your trip, guaranteed!

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    Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House
    Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House
    Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House

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    Bohemian Smoked Meats

    Bohemian Smoked Meats

    5.0(5 reviews)
    39.5 km

    Saw this as walking to see what kind of local businesses are close to the resort…read more Found this hidden gem a Czech Deli. Wasn't open yet, as I was looking in the window to see what they had. This wonderful man came to the door and let us in even though he wasn't open. What got us as we walked in is the smell of smoke meats. They smoke all sausages in house, as well schnitzel made fresh!! They have a nice lunch menu of soups and sandwiches all made in house. We bought some sausage and said to him we will be back later in the day. Well we came back the same day in the late afternoon. The gentleman was not there, a wonder lady greeted us as we walked through the door with friends. We bought more sausages garlic, miner's sausage, schnitzels, spatzal all for our supper. - really happy we found this hidden gem. If your in the area stop in and try their smoked sausage or even a sandwich and soup. -parking is street only - open Tuesday-Friday 9-6, Saturdays 10-6, Sundays 10-4 closed Mondays.

    This was my favorite grocery to visit during my trip to Canmore. The smoked meats and prepared…read morefoods are absolutely delicious. But the customer service exceeded even that bar. I received a tasting of each sausage on arriving, and the friendly woman even insisted on giving me some free sauerkraut soup to try. I'm very particular about what types of sauerkraut I enjoy, and this was an excellent soup! Whether you're a local or passing through, this is a must stop!

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    Bohemian Smoked Meats - Lunch and diner counter

    Lunch and diner counter

    Bohemian Smoked Meats
    Bohemian Smoked Meats

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