I work at a small chocolate confectionary and always interested in checking out the competition. I…read morereally like the smaller, boutique type operations. This particular chocolate shoppe looked promising. They had a reasonably large selection, some looked quite unique and well done. When we stepped in, they offered us a small sample. It was a tasty bit of maple fudge. We ended up getting a couple of large Toffee Peanut Butter Cups. We ate them later, back on the bus, and honestly, they were a bit disappointing. The chocolate was way to thick for my tastes. But the filling itself was good. My suggestion? Spend more time knocking the chocolate out of the molds before letting them set. The staff person who assisted us was super friendly and helpful.

I should have checked out the reviews on this spot. The service was meh, didn't really act like…read morethey wanted to be there which is fine. But the fudge wasn't fudge. I love fudge, I do. It's my favorite thing. I look forward to it every time I see a chocolate shop. I was so excited. It's more like crunchy, caramelized fudge. Which is fine if you think that's what you're getting. But I wanted rich and creamy. Traditional fudge which is what they market. We ended up throwing it away we were so sad.

We found a local upscale market where we purchased a picnic lunch. They had ready-made salads and…read moresandwiches, napkins, mustard, and ketchup for the front register. Shopping was very easy and relatively inexpensive. We were told that this is where the locals shop. We brought our own bags. They do not sell beer nor wine at supermarkets.

I was in town for the Banff Marathon and stopped in here a couple of times to buy some snacks and…read moredrinks. It was very convenient for me since it was located right next to where I parked, the Bear Street Parkade. The store was always kept clean. They had a good selection of products that were reasonably priced and was well organized. Each of the cashiers that I had interacted with were all very nice and friendly. Overall a nice place to shop.

Came here for a quick bite after a long day of exploring Banff National Park. The location is super…read moreconvenient--right in the heart of downtown Banff and close to everything. You'll need to walk downstairs to get in. It's an order-at-the-counter spot, and they bring the food to your table. They offer a variety of noodle dishes ranging from Thai and Japanese to Malaysian. I ordered the Thai tom yum noodle soup, and my husband got the beef soup. If you're looking for authentic Thai tom yum, this isn't it--it's more like tom yum broth with noodles added, which is different from traditional tom yum noodle soup. That said, it was still good enough for me. My husband thought the beef soup was just okay. The staff was nice and friendly. Overall, it's a solid and convenient stop, but not a must-visit for me.

We were hungry and in a hurry when we saw this basement located Chopstix restaurant in downtown…read moreBanff, Canada.. Very friendly, very cozy, and food came out almost immediately since it was a late lunch time. Service was spot on. They have a good choice of food. Not the usual big serving, it was enough for one person and I like that it was not very salty and just enough seasoning/spice. The Ube croquetas was a good surprise, the Ube itself was almost tasteless but combined with the breaded coating made it hard to put down. The takoyaki was pleasantly good, came out immediately after it was cooked. I recommend that as well. A very good place to enjoy warm soup and what looked like a family owned business. Check them out!

I needed a little chocolate after a lovely dinner and we were walking past The Fudgery so I decided…read moreto bop in. So many options to choose from. I asked for a sea salt caramel which they didn't have but they did have sea salt peanut butter cups. While sea salt caramels are my go to, I opted to try the peanut butter version. I'm not sure what it is about chocolate and sea salt but replacing caramel with peanut butter was not a concern. It was so good. I got it on a napkin so I could eat as we walked back to our hotel. I suspect I'll be back there trying another bit of chocolate before we leave here.

So many fun fudge flavours to choose from, matcha to birthday cake as well as other delicious…read morechocolate desserts. This store is also so cool because you can see them make the fudge in front of you which is so cool. We got the classic chocolate fudge which was delicious, definitely will have to try some of the crazier flavours next time I visit.

I visited the store last week and ended up buying many vinegars and oils than i had initially…read moreplanned for. Lenka from the store was amazing and very helpful. She helped me build my set of vinegars for ice-teas, dips and dressings. She was very knowledgeable about flavor profile and specific olive oils with health benefits. I really enjoyed shopping at the store and am loving using the vinegars and oils.

We had so much fun trying all the different olive oils and vinegars!! The prices are very…read morereasonable and the option to build your own box of the choices (which range from interesting flavors like lychee to 18 years aged) was wonderful. Andrea provided great service and helped answer all our questions.

Impressing selection of candies and sweets…read more The chocolate bark and pecan turtles caught my eye. I grabbed a few and they were awesome. Plenty of options. Stop by and check them out!

I have travelled the world (over 80 countries) and this is the best candy store I've ever seen. It…read morehas so many flavors of so many candies- I was so impressed. When my husband asked if they carried Carem bars ( a fave from his childhood in Switzerland) they found them and ordered them. Best selection ever!!

This is a pretty cool candy store and it seems like almost every tourist resort place I have been…read moreto there is sure a candy store around. Walked in and it had all sorts of candies. But the candies are over priced though. But there are some that you can't get elsewhere.

This candy store is a sure seduction when walking the main boardwalk in Banff, the only thing that…read moreis my largest criticism is the size of the store rows. In fact just walking into the store itself you have to wait till the people either goes in or out before you yourself enter in or out. Also while walking down the rows I think I knocked over a couple of packages and I saw a couple of abandoned lollipops strewn on the floor. For candies be sure to expect Old Tyme Favourites, Liquorice, Chocolate Bars, Chocolates Liqueur, Chocolate & Candies Liqueur, Sugar Free Chocolate & Candies, and Maple Syrup Products. But my favourite areas was the Pez wall, would you like Pez candy being served to you by the throat of Johnny Depp as a pirate, Orlando Bloom, or perhaps from Hello Kitty or Donald Duck. The sky's the limit on this Pez board. There seems to be back areas where they make candy or the gift wrap the products you buy. I am not quite sure as I got kind of claustrophobic so I had to leave. But this candy shop has every option of candy in my opinion.

We ordered drunken noodle and pineapple fried rice to end our hiking day and needless to say, it's…read moredebatable. The drunken noodle had some flavor, with tons of garlic mixed somewhere in there but honestly, I just wish they added more effort into their food and actually taste like Thai as opposed to just throwing in ingredients in there and calling it a dish. Don't even get me started with their pineapple fried rice. It's a big blob of yellow rice. No flavor, no colors, rice tastes old as heck. It was an absolute waste of money. We bought soup from somewhere else and thought it might try to make up for it, but no. The rice was horrible. I would highly recommend to NOT get it. Pls save your $ and go somewhere else and try something new.

A bit of a hole in the wall but the food was excellent for the price. Portions were decent-sized…read moreand the group was able to share a lot of the food with each other. Not sure if people are expecting a gourmet experience (esp. given the ambiance and prices), but it was the perfect, steamy, post-hike meal.

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!