Service was non existent...ambiance 1 star. Didn't get to eat so no comment. Would have loved to…read moretry their food but was turned away even though there was empty tables....

love this place the staff is super and the food is great I t is a place that I would send anyone…read moreto if they are looking for a great meal at a great price they also sell some home made bread and other goodies looking forward to the next time I eat there

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.

What I love about this place is how inclusive it is while being so flavor forward…read more Our group had vegetarians, vegans, pescatarians, folks with walnut allergy and dairy intolerance and we all found plenty of options to pick from and try the range. Vegan breakfast options that too savory are hard to come by. You're limited to soy or coconut yogurt or just potatoes but this place had buddha bowl, tofu bowl, ramen, salads. So many options. Additionally they can make modifications to accomodate any requirements. We had our coffees made with soy milk and sugar free syrup. Everything is plated so beautifully. Super fast and friendly service. You must reserve ahead online a day before atleast before you go to ensure they confirm a spot because the seating is limited. In addition to kitchen items they also have a small bakery shelf for banana breads or anything else. 10/10 would recommend.

I had a very uncomfortable experience at this café. The male owner, Zack, was dismissive from the…read morestart. We were shocked to find another couple sitting at our reserved table--frankly, I hadn't anticipated it would be a shared table for eight in the first place. To make matters worse, we were rushed to order and pay the bill. After that couple left, another pair were seated at our six-person table without any explanation. Our dishes arrived in two separate waves with a 10-minute gap. They also automatically added an 18% tip for parties of more than five people, which I expect at least we should have a private table. When I expressed my dissatisfaction to the server, the owner came out and became confrontational and aggressive. He raised his voice, saying I could "tell him what I am not satisfied with." Then he offered a refund, which I immediately declined, and afterward snatched a package of coffee from the counter and offered it as compensation. I refused again--it felt more like an insult than a genuine apology. After we posted our reviews, the owner privately messaged my friend, asking us to remove them and citing the "small Chinese community" as a reason we should support each other. That's incredibly manipulative. Using community guilt to pressure customers into deleting honest feedback is inappropriate and only reinforces our negative experience. I will not be returning.

Best, fluffiest waffles I have ever eaten! Coffee was good…read more The service is friendly. Very small location and parking lot. We were lucky to get a booth.

My oh my Namo Cafe and bistro was delicious. With tons of unique indian fusion options Namo cafe…read morepeaked my interest. When my bf and I went we were not overly hungry so we decided to get an entree and share and I am so glad that we did since the portions here were enormous. The service was also great and the ambiance inside was cute and bubbly with tons of bright colors! We decided to get the lunch special of the Duck confit monte cristo which is French toast stacked with bacon, duck, a fried egg and arugula and paired with cheese and maple syrup. I requested the cheese on the side since I am lactose intollerant but my bf is not. Everything about this dish was fresh, packed with flavor and perfectly sweet and savory. My favorite part was the fluffy French toast and the rich duck pieces. Slathering everything in Canadian maple syrup was the right move and the maple syrup elevated the entire dish even more! While the dish was incredible, the drinks sadly fell short as we decided to get the matcha latte and the oat milk masala chai. Out of the two the masala chai definitely had more spice and flavor but both were mild for my liking and a tad watery.

Twice I've been here now with the intention to sit and chat - but never had the chance as there are…read moreno tables/chairs available. Ambiance is cozy and inviting, coffee/food was good but overall "service" of providing space was poor.

My blue coconut latte was amazing! It was the perfect amount of sweetness, and the staff was very…read morekind too.

Mediocre but not horrible. Pricing is a bit frighteningly dangerous but I lived…read more A good attempt but no follow through, I expected better but got less.

A typical Paris Baguette. CLEAN. Excellent cappuccino. Huge assortment of pastries including Dubai…read moremochis (drool) and Korean red bean cake. A well-run franchise.

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.

I had a few meals at this place on the first floor of the hotel. The service is very good and it's…read morea nice place. I had a simple breakfast of scones and oat milk latte. The scone was a big and I could only eat half of them, but it was good. I tried Tuna Poke Bowl for dinner. The tuna was seasoned, and the rice underneath was just the right amount, but it was quite voluminous. I tried Chicken Tikka Masala for dinner the next day. This brings salad to basmati rice and naan to chicken tikka masala. Chicken tikka masala and naan were delicious, but the salad was a little watery. There was a piano performance on Friday night. It's a nice place with a cozy atmosphere even by myself. The server was bright and friendly. I would like to stop by again if I get the chance.

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.

Checked this place out while exploring Calgary…read more Very busy brunch spot, beautiful pastry display. - Service was very quick, team was super friendly and made a good treat suggestion. Lemon tart - tart was good, nice crunch to it, lemon was tangy and sweet - just the right combinations of flavours. So why just three stars - well the drink was a let down for me, matcha was not coming through - ended up tasting more like a cup of sweetened oat milk. I'd come back to explore there other pastries, or try there brunch - but that would need to wait until I visit Calgary again.

Ordered in chocolate obsession and Black Forest pastry!!…read more It was amazing! Super moist The chocolate one was dense and flavorful probably one of the best chocolate pastries I have had! It also had this layer of caramel which made it far more interesting. I am not a big fan of chocolate pastries but this was amazing The Black Forest pastry was rich and moist with lot of cherries Not over sweet! Just amazing! Trust me you won't regret eating a pastry here specially the chocolate obsession .

Found a sharp wooden toothpick hidden laying flat inside my croissant, not a sandwich. This is a…read moremajor safety hazard.

University of calgary has this shop. This shop sells…read moredrinks,and snacks. I drunk matcha and ate muffins. They are delicious. The stuff is kind every day.

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.