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    Higher Ground

    3.6 (145 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for working

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    Muffins
    Johanna C.

    Cute cafe with lots of drink options. The walls are decorated with art by local artists that can be purchased. They had a good selection of baked goods, but the prices aren't posted, so we had to ask the server. We had the carrot spice and bran muffin, both were fresh and I would order again.

    Denise W.

    Came here with my sister who is visiting from Vancouver. Took her to Kensington and she wanted coffee. So we ended up coming here since it was very busy compared to other coffee store. Also I wanted to bring her to somewhere that doesn't exist in Vancouver. Came here and She got the Americano and I got the Macchiato. To my surprise, the price they charge is so little. Americano was big cup. She said it was really good. I really like my Macchiato. Both drinks together like $5 something and less than $6. WOW that is amazing prices. Loved. Atmosphere was good. Busy. They have cake and other goodies too. Nice great to sit and chat. Or just to relax. But again place can be quite loud.

    Paula K.

    Very cool place - if I lived in Calgary, I am pretty sure I would be hanging out here on a regular basis. My iced Americano Misto (which was more or less an iced latte) tasted rich and delicious. Lots of space, tables to read or work, and a great vibe.

    Indian spice chai tea
    Caroline P.

    After attending a Remembrance Day concert, hubby and I decided to have coffee, tea and a hot snack (it was 9:15pm; closing time is 11:00pm). We were told that the kitchen was closed and the only food available were the cakes, peach pie, cinnamon buns, date squares, and Nanaimo bars. Hubby's "Banana magic" specialty coffee (espresso, hot chocolate, banana, chocolate whipped cream) was good but I was extremely disappointed with my organic Indian spiced chai. It was very bland, insipid, and did not taste like chai at all. When I asked the barista to confirm if I received the correct order, all I received was a sniff in my teapot and a shoulder shrug...

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    Sugandhi V.

    Awesome place to have coffee. Had order a few hot drinks and all of them were very delicious. My hot chocolate was little too sweet and trust me I can take sweet, just a little. Nice ambiance, friendly staff. Very warm and cozy place. Fireplace adds a nice touch though it's very hard to actually find a place near one :( Amazing to see people displaying their artwork for sale on the walls. Very creative.

    Oh, good morning Smore Mocha. Espresso, hot chocolate, marshmallow, whipped cream and love. This one came with extra love.
    Dale E.

    Oh coffee, you're so much more than hot bean water you consist of. You're the deliciously caffeinated social connection point for new romances to begin and old romances to end. You're the reunion of old friends, and the spark of business meetings. If you're looking for that place to enjoy a social cup of joe, Higher Ground is a great one. They've got a good selection of fancies to go along with your usual coffee suspects, and the Smore Mocha I went for today rocked my espresso lovin' world. A tasty food selection (loved the Mac 'n Cheese) from coffee treats, to a soup and sandwich selection, all the way to full meals make Higher Ground a good meeting spot for any time of the day. They're also licensed, so you can opt for some social encouragement be it beer, wine, or make your evening java 'extra special.'

    Butter Beer Coffee

    My friend recommended Higher Ground because of their butter beer coffee! It is so delicious and tasty, got to have a little Harry Potter experience without having to go to England!! Good prices, and awesome vibe. Everyone is chatting with their friends and enjoying a lovely Saturday in Calgary. Highly recommended!

    dinah g.

    I haven't returned to this cafe until just recently and my friend who took me for coffee today is in fact friends with the new manager Dan. Let me just say that Higher Ground has gone through more than renovations, the menu has changed, the portions as well as the ambience. There is now another area where the patio used to be for sitting under a bright atrium ceiling, there are lit fireplaces and uber comfy lounge chairs giving this place a much homier feel and radically alleviating the line up problem. I had a great chicken pita sandwich here accompanied with a delicious cauliflower soap at under 11 which was a far bigger and more tantalising meal than the last one I got here. Service was really hospitable and warm today too and all in all I have now added two more stars to my rating. Kudos to Dan and Higher Ground for the reno improvements all around.

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