Such a delightfully unique experience having this tea house rest stop on this gorgeous hike! Nice…read moreservice, tasty food! The chili really hits the spot after the hike up to get to this spot! Enjoyed the nice hot tea and coffee in the cool mountain air and breathtaking views! This hike and the tea house stop was one our fave activities during our trip!

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.

This little spot is a good option for grab-and-go goods but is definitely pricey! It's open to…read morevisitors and guests of the hotel. There is no seating available so it's more of a to-go option (big hallway with windows if you want to stand and eat). Besides coffee and tea, they also had a refrigerated section that changed throughout the day (e.g. chia seed pudding and breakfast burritos for breakfast) and (some very $$$) fruit cups. A pastry case filled with croissants, scones, breads, and muffins + a pantry of shelf stable snacks. There was even hot oatmeal in the AM and protein tea to try. We tried most of the wraps and sandwiches, and they were all hits with the family-- the big breakfast burrito was tasty and very filling, and I personally loved the Mediterranean veggie wrap which was loaded with veggies and flavor! It was more on the mushy texture side, but the hummus made everything super creamy and delightful. Dessert didn't match their savory game, but I may have just ordered the wrong things. The giant cookies were pudgy and beautiful, but the textures were crumbly, the named flavors were a bit muted besides being sweet (but surprisingly wasn't super sweet?)-- not my preference. They had fillings inside (cream cheese for the Oreo flavor, and nutella in the other). I also tried honey apple cake, and it was a delicate lighter dessert for those who enjoy things less sweet (I stopped after 2 bites). Maybe the desserts here are more geared towards people without a heavy sweet tooth! Service was super nice; the team was always friendly and welcoming with smiles. They offered to heat up the food without prompting as well. There's a water station and sink next to the utensils and napkins area. Stop by if you're in the area for some yummy fare. If we're ever back in Banff/Lake Louise area, I'll definitely return!

I don't give out many one star reviews but I got food poisoning from eating an overpriced wrap from…read morehere and it ruined a few days of my vacation. Very upsetting. I got a Mediterranean wrap for $22.50 CAD. It tasted off and I only ate half before throwing it in the garbage. Part of the reason I tried to finish it was because of the high price but I should have known better. I was expecting majority falafel and/or veggies inside the wrap but most of the wrap was actually filled with a paste that had a bitter aftertaste to it. Looking back that paste must have gone rotten because I woke up in the middle of the night with food poisoning symptoms after a few hours. They sell wraps, coffees, chips and drinks here for a high price. No public restrooms either.

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.

Got sandwiches for different hikes. It's convenient because they are premade. The quality of the…read moresandwich is simplistic (if that makes any sense - you will know what I mean when you eat it). Prices are reflective of what is available in the area

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.

Very quick turnout & service, their baristas are extremely efficient. Cappuccino, latte and…read morepastries all came out in less than 5 minutes. Not much interior seating but the outside seating is very lovely. One comment is that the birds in the area are very forward because they know there's food lol.

Very cute cafe. A lot of good things to choose from. Service was very friendly. A little loud in…read morehere so when they call the names, it's hard to hear. I had their matcha and enjoyed it outside!

had we been in banff another day, we would have returned here! we ordered 2 items, one of which…read moreseems to be a specialty in that area: nanaimo bar: graham cracker crust, nuts, coconut, chocolate, custard, other ingredients: excellent! also ordered a seed bar that was very different but every bit as good. have found recipes for nanaimo bars online, and will try to recreate this delicacy.

Your standard overpriced coffee spot in popular tourist destination. Inside was busy and thus…read moredifficult to keep clean, so understandably tables needed to be picked up after and bathroom could use a once over. Iced chai was very tasty and flavor was on point! Iced mocha however tasted like iced DARK hot chocolate, at least 80% cacao type. Staff were helpful!

When you're in Canada...gotta have some Tim Horton coffee…read more We ordered via the app, egg scramble box and husband has the special of sausage breakfast sandwich, hash browns and coffee. It was so good we came back the next day! And this time I had the little egg muffins and husband ordered the same scramble I had yesterday, lol. We also ordered 5 little timbits but he ate them so quickly I couldn't get a picture. Geez I did order an iced almond milk latte using all the points I accrued for 2 breakfast visits (free if you can believe it) but they must use sweetened almond milk because it was super sweet. I had indicated on the app no sugar, but it was super sweet. They are super quick with mobile orders too- wow. This is a busy spot here in Banff and understandable. Good food at good prices.

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.

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

From the owner: Indulge in the epitome of refined elegance at Fairview Restaurant's Afternoon Tea. Savor exquisite…read moreteas paired with delicate finger sandwiches and warm scones, all crafted to perfection. Elevate your experience with a glass of Champagne for an unforgettable afternoon.

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.