Colorful, cheeful, cheap! Went there on Mother's day, looking for coffee but stayed for brunch - was surprised that they were not busy considering the day. Was even more surprised after the great brunch, superb coffee (not bitter at all) and excellent value. Move over Dairy Lane, this is likely to become our new weekend brunch place. read more

I had never been there before. Surprisingly busy early on a Sunday. Service was quick food was better than average at a price that was tough to beat. A little far for me to go on a regular basis but if you live in the neighbourhood check it out. read more

Incredible baked goods! Wholesome food and comfortable furniture right on the Main Street of Bowness.

We had driven by here so often and it's always crowded. The street appeal was not so good however, we decided that if so many people were inside, there had to be something going on. There was! The breakfast huevos rancheros is amazing! The coffee is excellent (finally a place that knows how to make coffee!), the carrot cake is delish and so much more. We've been there several times now and it will always be a cozy, funky place to go and eat. What a great find for Bowness! read more

Haven't been here in awhile and certainly won't go back. The food wasn't bad but the price was shocking. $9 for a bowl of soup and a bun? Seriously??? I was stunned when the food was delivered to our table. I would say we got a cup and a half of soup at most. My friend had a sandwich for $14. At least she didn't leave hungry like I did. Left feeling completely ripped off. Sorry Cadence but I am done with you once and for all. read more

Quality coffee, incredible food, and a classic diner feel - cadence dine is an authentic part of the Bowness community. It's all about the little things. Little things like read vinyl and checkered floors. read more

Fresh, clean and friendly. I just had an avocado blt with mushroom soup & it was delightful. Grabbed a must i to go and it was perfectly made and good coffee. read more

My review is for catering. We ordered trays of sandwiches, an assortment of ham/beef/chicken and vegetarian. Holy smokes, Cadence makes one of the best vegetarian sandwiches. It was so good. Perfectly ripe pieces of avocado, sprouts, cucumber, onion, cheese and lettuce. One sandwich fills you up. The other meat sandwiches were good too, generous amount of meat goes into each sandwich. These are old fashion, satisfying sandwiches. Don't expect to see pesto aioli, artisan bread or fancy smancy unicorn tears. read more

Cute little cafe/diner in bowness! The food is great, a bit on the expensive side (but I ordered french toast and got three huge slices, so the price was justified). It's really casual and I enjoyed it a lot so I'll be back. read more

Way to hot to sit inside on a hot day. Coffee & food ok but unless you want take out I wouldn't go on hot day.

Way overpriced but delicious. $26.85 for an omlette, egg-witch, and one coffee. The breakfast menu isn't really anything unique. Various types of eggs, egg-wiches, meat, and veg options. The eggs were good (but not as good as farm fresh), the bread was fresh, but in proportion to cost and inspiration of the menu, this place ain't much. Considering this places costs double a breakfast at a cheap diner in Toronto's Queen West (where real estate is double) yet only slightly better, I'm not going to give this place more than 2 stars. Service is pretty weak. It's self service yet they have a tip jar at the cashier and the debit machine asks if the payer would like to tip. I really dislike that sense of entitlement. They aren't rude, and I don't demand some bubbly idiot in a short skirt to ask me how my day is going, but, despite staffers hanging out behind the bar we were sitting at, they never said obligatory customer service remarks such as: "thanks", "may i bring you anything", "may i refill your coffee", and "how was this meal?". I even asked one for tobasco and she pointed at the condiment table at the other end. This place has the potential to give something unique but they just keep it simple for the lowest common denominator. I'm worried that our city is turning into vancouver. read more

Really like this locally-owned cafe in Bowness. The retro 50's style decor is inviting and the place is always clean. The menu is classic diner style. The staff are friendly and service is pretty quick. It's pretty solid quality on the food side of things and I like that it is consistently good quality. It gets pretty busy on the weekends, which is a sign of well-liked it is. It's a great place to go in the off-peak times. This is a great little local diner that I am happy to support. read more

Stumbled upon this cafe while looking for a local restaurant that was closed. The food was made with fresh ingredients, the home fries were homemade, and the orange juice was freshly squeezed that am. To top it off, the cafe had great ambiance. I would definitely recommend this find to anyone in the area! read more

Exceptionally slow service with rude staff, overpriced food, hectic and dirty restaurant. Good coffee though.

Love this place. Consistently good food. Fantastic coffee. Very good value as well. Love to meet people here for breakfast and a coffee. Saturday a.m. can be especially busy though so be prepared to wait. read more

Coffee could be better (but then I do have a more 'European' preference in that regard, so tend to find most Canadian coffee very weak), but the food is excellent and reasonably priced. read more

I live nearby and have frequented Cadence on a regular basis for about 6 years. Although it is a Tad on the expensive side, it is no more than any other diner in the city. Having said that, the food here has been consistently good every time I show up. From the great coffee to good breakfasts, sandwiches and pastries, all the food is worth sampling. It is self serve ordering at the counter and you have to go back for a refill of coffee which can be a pain if there is a lineup. But all in all, it is well worth the trip to Bowness...or the 10 minute walk from my house. read more

I have been here for breakfast a few times. Have thoroughly enjoyed everything I have tried. Once ordered yogurt with granola and fruit. It came with beautiful fresh fruit. Couldn't have asked for better. The coffee is excellent, too. read more

Great café in Bowness. Coffee and a breakfast bagle are my go to there. Service can be a little slow at times but the end result is worth the wait. Try Cadence, their retro décor and atmosphere and especially the fact they remember the names of their regulars is great. Like eating in my moms kitchen! read more

very good coffee, but breakfasts are horrible there, avoid the huevos rancheros the refritos were dried out on the stale tortilla and eggs were cold by the time they served them. I still pop in for coffee and a cookie from time to time, just won't do hot food there bleh! read more

Cadence coffee is a great, cozy feeling cafe. It offers a great selection of drinks and food, all with an authentic Calgary feel. It is a warm and inviting atmosphere, always bustling with people. Great, fast service, and fairly reasonable pricing. Great for a first date! read more

Cadence is a great little Bowness secret for great coffee and fabulous Breakfast on a Bagel (BOB)!

Great little coffee shop in Bowness. Food is good and coffee is great! sometimes there can be long lines which is a bit of a drawback.

Great coffee! Haven't tried anything else there yet. May adjust the review once I've had some of their food.

Great place for breakfast!! Food is always super yummy and satisfying. The decor is cute 50's diner reminiscent. Coffee here is soooo good! Can't say anything bad about this gem. read more

We have lived in Bowness for over a year and honestly drove by this place so many times. Little did we know until today what a treasure it is! The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was so reminiscent of my native Vancouver in earlier years. We both ordered Huevos Rancheros which were amazing! Sorry, we forgot to take a photo because we were so busy just taking it all in. My partner is Mexican and although this is not how Huevos Rancheros are made in Mexico, he also said these were fabulous! Unlike another reviewer who reported them to be cold and dried out, these were hot, fresh and absolutely delicious. We love our coffee and it's rare to have us say that the coffee was good ~ It was!! All in all, this is our new haunt for late breakfast or brunch and, we can't wait to try the burgers and other fare. By the way, we arrived at 11:45 so it was super busy and still everything arrived quickly! We will go back for sure! read more

Good eats, nice coffee and it always seems to be hopping. If you're in the Bowness area, Cadence is probably your local diner-style place.