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!

Came here for a little hot chocolate and sweet treat. We were recommended the red velvet cookie and…read moreit was so delicious with a little decadent cream cheese filling. The hot chocolate was nice and warm on a cold winter day. Everybody was super friendly and this is a very conveniently located cafe in the Fairmont Chateau. It was for sure more expensive than other places around the area, but it's the chateau hotel!

Food and drinks are decent but extremely overpriced! I understand the markup due to the location…read morebut $16 for an egg McMuffin is a little ridiculous . Service was good, they forgot my friend's sandwich in the toaster and it got pretty crisped so they gave him an extra one plus the crispy one, good customer service! Another one of us had their sandwich come out cold still however, so a bit hit or miss there. Shop is clean and outlooks the entrance to the fairmont. No seating inside, but why would you sit here when you could go find a bench to sit and eat outside or walk around the lake!

Stopped by here for a mid-day rest stop while on a full day tour of Banff parks…read more Lots of prepared items ranging from pizza to bakery items to meat pies. I had a turkey pot pie and it was so good. The line might look long but it is very efficient and moves quickly. Most importantly, the prices are fair and affordable.

Rude staff and overpriced bread. Stopped to wait for roads to be cleared from snow before heading…read moreto Lake Louise. Got turkey pot pie and sausage rolls. Sausage rolls were like Vienna sausage (don't know if it was what it was intended or suppose to be for). Turkey pot pie was warm and just helped the hungry tummy. Two of the staff were not helpful with questions. Busy I get it but it felt like you owe them for buying their food. Not recommended.

Built up an appetite after canoeing on the lakes and found this little gem. We wanted a quick…read moreservice and this hit all marks. We ordered the pasta, Italian sandwich, chocolate chip cookies, 2 coffees, and a chocolate croissant. Everything was wonderful! Didn't feel like a speedy service, the quality like an actual cafe. Price may be on the high side, but we enjoyed our dishes sitting by the lake!

Super expensive but very convenient for visitors and hotel guests. They serve soup, grab and go…read moresandwiches and other goodies, pastries, drinks, and I even saw some Bailey's Irish Cream bottles for sale so you can stick it into your coffee. We shared a chicken noodle soup, ham sandwich, smoked salmon, a cookie and a banana bread slice. It was all very good! I recommend! P.S. The location is on the first floor of the hotel.

Adjunct to a hotel lobby which has limited seating but very friendly baristas and great coffee and…read morefood. I packed another bag of coffee bean to go because of its quality!

Very cool place with generous portions of coffee products and a small selection of well curated…read moregoodies. Food - 4/5 Service - 4/5 Ambience- 5/5

Delicious!!! Spinach, feta, carmelized onion, mushroom croissant was delicious. Sandwiches (turkey)…read morewas yummy

Croissant was amazingly buttery and the sourdough loafs were so fragrant and tasty. I bought one…read moreunsliced loaf to take home to the states as a souvenir of sorts but it was so tasty my friends and I tore at it and ate half of it in merely one car ride to Lake Louise. I went back in the afternoon to get a replacement loafs but all the unsliced loafs were already sold it! Lesson learned ~ but I bought a sliced on to take back and it was still tasty. Lines are long but move fast. It's a bit hectic inside during rush hour since space can be cramped but the outdoor seating is good too if you don't mind the magpies stealing your drinks.

After a half day of canoeing down the Bow River, I was craving my late afternoon caffeine. This Tim…read moreHorton's location was within walking distance of Banff Canoe Club. It is located in the Town of Banff inside of a building that houses some touring agencies. Tim Hortons is Canada's biggest coffeehouse chain. They serve coffee drinks, donuts, sandwiches, breakfast items and other fast-food items. Today there are Tim Horton locations all over the world. They are known for their Timbits donut holes. Even though this Tim Horton's location is spacious, it had a line out the door. Summer time is peak season for tourism in Banff and of course everyone wants their coffee drink. After being out in the sun all day, I just wanted something cold and got me a Cold Brew coffee. Tim Hortons offers many of your basic espresso drinks that you would find on any coffee house menu. The Original Blend Double Double and Iced Capp are their popular sellers.

Good ol' Tim Hortons had been on my list to try out for quite some time as I have a number of…read moreCanadian friends who always talk about how it is a staple coffee spot. During my last trip to Banff, Canada I decided to stop by a Tim Hortons and give it a try and order the iced brown sugar oat milk coffee. This was a decent coffee but definitely did not taste the brown sugar just a hint of sweetness and the coffee was quite watered down which was a let down. Maybe it was the drink I ordered or the location but sadly the coffee was subpar.

You can't go wrong with a traditional afternoon high tea. I suggest you make this your lunch you…read moreget a lot of food. 4 small sandwiches, 2 wonderful scones and 5 desserts. All were very good especially the scones

We got a quick bite at this cafe while driving through Golden. We got the chicken pesto sandwich…read moreand the three egg omelette. Food was decent and service was quick. The restrooms didn't have any soap unfortunately. The ambiance was very mountain townish.

What a view!!!! Sitting on the patio with the drizzling rain having some local beer, does it get…read moreany better than that!!! Sitting outside looking up at Kicking horse ski hill watching a motorcross championship just enjoying every moment of being in Golden BC. This spot is great. The beer on tap is local from Whitetooth Brewery. We had their homemade chicken Thai soup. I wish I could package that soup up and bring it back home. Even if you stopped here for a coffee or gelato the view is breathtaking and worth every minute.