I don't recommend this place even to my worst enemy, coffee tastes horrible, service is rude.. and washroom was disgusting .. I won't come back read more

We stopped in here after eating at Trolley 5 for a quick cup of coffee before heading back out on our road trip. My husband had his usual latte, but I decided to try the white mocha with beet juice. Not being from the area, I don't know if this drink is seasonal or on regular rotation, but it was delicious! This place is so cute, and the staff so friendly, that if I lived closer I'd be here all the time. read more

What a gorgeous logo, brand and concept. . I was obsessed with the logo and the well-thought out concept. . The coffee is delicious and they offer something different. . The milk alternatives are a bit too pricy for me. The latte is already expensive, but I will say these are quality beans. . I had the Socrates with sparking water. I will say it got bitter fairly fast so recommend a pump of vanilla. . Anyways.... Glad I found this spot and highly recommend. It's a great work or date spot alike. Check it out! read more

Philosafy Coffee - Cappuccino. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

First walk in, I thought the cafe looked so amazing and cozy. Too bad I couldn't stay for a bit because we had a full day of exploring the city. I just ordered the black, drip coffee. It wasn't watered down and not too bitter. I really liked the taste of it. Nothing to ordinary or special but it was a good coffee to start the day. This place is a really good place to study, read a book, do work and such. If only I could stay longer, I would have. read more

Philosafy Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Nice place to go for coffee, tea and snacks. I ordered a chai latte and I was very satisfied with my drink. They are doing a very good job with the COVID regulations. They have tables that can seat up to 6 people and there is also plexiglass as dividers between seats for 1 or 2 persons. It is common to see people who come with their laptops to work and enjoy the nice atmosphere. I highly recommend visiting this coffee place. read more

Philosafy Coffee - Chai latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Came in for a coffee break after a long walk and was able to find a table to enjoy our coffee together. My group really enjoyed their hot mocha latte and iced caramel lattes! Great atmosphere and everyone working was so nice! Loved the foam art on the hot drinks! read more

Philosafy Coffee - Hot mocha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

One of my favorite coffee crave, not just drinks, but also to chill & chat, and getting a task done. The atmosphere and the layout are suitable to my style. The service is top notch every visit, the drinks were all great (Try Pour Over Coffee, Matcha Latte, Iced Coffee, Latte, London Fog & Mocha Latte). I have yet to try their pastries, and having a loyalty card makes it likely to come back for more stamps. read more

Philosafy Coffee - Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Combines two of my favorite things--coffee and philosophy! Glad I found it. They had a neat pour over station. read more

Philosafy Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Interesting name for a coffee shop. And even more interesting how it's spelled. I hate to label this place, but it's definitely hipster. I can't put my finger on it as to why....but it just totally screamed hipster when I walked into it. I ordered a latte, and holy geez it was expensive. I forgot to take a picture of the latte itself, but I did snap a picture of the menu because I was in shock as to how expensive my drink was. Deep down I was telling myself, it's this expensive because it must be a good latte. And while it wasn't bad, it wasn't good either. In my opinion, definitely not worth the hefty price tag considering theres other coffee shops nearby that serve delicious coffee. read more

Philosafy Coffee - Philosafy menu - May 2017 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Great coffee! So smooth and delicious! Clean place, staff could be more social. But that's a preference thing. read more

Philosafy Coffee - a cup of coffee on a table - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Coffee was okay. It's just coffee. BUT my chocolate banana croissant - now THAT was something. Sooo so yummy. You should stop in, even just to try this baked delight. Very cool looking little coffee shop a block east of Analog (which I like better). Try the banana croissants when you're in the neighbourhood. read more

Philosafy Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

The service is pleasant - Just right. The Mocha is smooth, elegant and balanced. And to top it off you can sit inside a beautifully set coffee shop. Lots of space to get work done or to catch up with friends. Or if you prefer the outdoors there is space for that as well. Give it a shot it might be the space you are looking for. read more

Philosafy Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

The name of this coffee shop is oddly similar to Phil and Sebastian but they are not related guys! This is a nice little coffee shop that is pleasantly decorated with wood seating and it has Kokedama plants on the side which were really adorable (on sale for $30 each). There were several people here getting some work done while others were taking in some sunlight out in the patio. These guys roast their own coffee in store which is awesome! I tried their chai latte while my friend had their cappuccino. Both were really yummy! I would have liked more food options but they did have some croissants available which looked good. Overall, I liked the atmosphere and the coffee here so I would come back for sure. read more

Philosafy Coffee - Chai latte and cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

This place is primarily a coffee shop. They have some baked goods that come from Sidewalk Citizen and I don't think there is any food aside from that. The coffee itself is a little too acidic for me. I am not a fancy coffee lover so I'm sure it's because my boorish and unrefined palette can't appreciate "real coffee". I've tried several of their drinks: latte, cappuccino, Americano, and their regular and all of them don't taste good to me. I still come here because I like the atmosphere and it's a good place to work. I would give it 4/5 except there have been more than one occasion where their internet is nonfunctional. Usually when there are issues, it's just slow, but this past weekend I was there and the internet didn't work all afternoon. The place wasn't even very full. I hope they fix their internet issues, as it stands I wouldn't recommend coming here to work. read more

Philosafy Coffee - Traditional cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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The coffee and atmosphere is great and always was until I moved away and started a monthly coffee subscription. I have had 2 coffee orders not ship to me yet I got charged for them. read more

These guys know their coffee, whether you are coming for a latte or a pour over they have you covered. Amazing selection of coffee that us always brewed to perfection. read more

Philosafy Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Great coffee, very nice staff. Special shout out to Nicolas!. Nice ambiance, great decor, friendly atmosphere, any type of coffee you want and the staff knows how to make them!. It was hot out while I was visiting Calgary and so I had a nice iced latte. Very yummy! read more

Great coffee shop. Good selection of music and a great 12oz drip. I'm yet to buy beans from here, but I likely will. Recommend his place for catching up with a friend and enjoying some real proper coffee. Great for people watching out the window too. read more

Philosafy Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Philosafy is a good place to drop in for a good latte (or whatever), some snacks and chat with friends. Situated on the busy corridor of 17th Ave. SW, it's definitely larger than the nearby Analog and of course a better choice for drinks than Starbucks. The coffee beans are also very good, even though they are not my 'go-to' bean place. But even though they have limited selections, they are decent quality. Got some work to do on an online project? Want to oggle the pedestrian traffic on a warm summer evening? Philosaphy will suit well. read more

Wether you're craving a regular cup o' joe or a fancy macchiato this place is for you. The place itself is nice although nothing to write home about. The staff is friendly, the prices are acceptable and the overall experience is for sure a positive one. Word of advice: If you're going to bring your laptop and work on the latest draft of "50 shades of purr", make sure you bring a macbook, otherwise you'll recieve judgemental looks from the hipster crowd. read more

Amazing spot! Very nice to study in and great coffee.Good selection of food and pastries. Would recommend.

I recently visited Philosáfy after reading all the great reviews! I was not disappointed! A great location with ample seating inside & out, a nice vibe, friendly staff, and of course . . . excellent coffee! I loved my latté so much, I bought a bag of the Columbian Finca La Florida beans. If the select beans were good enough for the 2015 Columbian Cup of Excellence Competition, then they were good enough for me! The Victoria Arduino 'BlackEagle' machine they have is the same model the baristas are using in the 2016 WBC. Outstanding! Overall, I was very impressed with this new addition to the 17th ave coffee scene! The owner is great, too! They should do very well! read more

Best espresso I've had in Calgary. I come frequently and have never been disappointed

Went in here to just sit and read while enjoying a coffee. The cafe was nice, the staff alright. I ordered a coffee, went to put a little cream in it and realized the cream had curdled. I thought, no bid deal- it can happen. Went back up to the bar and let them know and the barista acted like it was my fault. Told me it was new cream so there is no reason for it to curdle and walked away. The cashier came over and asked me what happened and I told her and she said they would make me a new one- she guesses. You could see the chunky curdles in the coffee! Yes, please get me a new one. I normally wouldn't complain about something like that but when you act like I purposely curdled the milk, I get a little defensive. Also, I'm not going to drink it. The new coffee was ok. Not great. Won't be going back. read more

Delicious coffee in a great atmosphere. I am loving this new addition to Calgary's coffee scene. The first time I went, I ordered a regular coffee with an almond croissant. It was great! The coffee was rich and the croissant was AMAZING!!! I was craving an almond croissant a couple days later so I went back and they didn't have any croissants. Oh, sadness! I settled for a mocha, which was also delicious. Rich, sweet, but not too sweet. Looking forward to coming back...for an almond croissant! read more

This new coffee shop popped up around this summer and since then, I was dying to try it. After all, 17th ave is filled with great cafes and restaurants, so I had high hopes for the place. Philosafy is far from a tiny neighbourhood coffee shop with barely any space to move around. On the contrary, it is spacious and large with a generous amount of seating and tastefully decorated in a hipster and modernist type of fashion. I ordered a soy latte and an almond croissant, each of which I was very pleased with. The coffee is bold, distinct, yet still smooth and the croissant was absolutely to-die-for. All in all, great service and ambience. Their prices are a bit on the higher end of things, but are in line with that of Analog, Phil and Sebastian, and Rosso. read more

Fine Coffee, great atmosphere and amazing service, just opened today and already busy. I love to support local, philosafy is located in the heart of 17th Ave sw, I had the Americano and tried a almond crossoint. This is my new coffee hangout. Must try! read more

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I got a "traditional macchiato" and it was very good- poured, not scooped, as is my preference. The Socrates Espresso they're getting from Coffee Concept is balanced, a little bright, and shows that this roaster has lots of potential in a market that now has some of the best roasters in the country. I will admit that I was hoping Philosafy would go with P&S, Rosso, a smaller outfit like Rave or Baya Rica, or maybe somebody we haven't seen in Calgary like Pilot or Detour, but I've seen the great beans CC is providing to Cafe Blanca and am happy to see it evolving. Those are the good points. Notes for Philosafy: first, the branded bags are beautiful-in fact all of your branding is--but you NEED ROAST DATES. Nobody is going to take a third-waver seriously in bags that don't show when the coffee was roasted; this is artisanal coffee 101 here, so get to it. Second, baked good are from Boulangerie, a choice I can't support when Sidewalk Citizen and Al Forno are so much better and better priced in my opinion- Boulangerie can't even pull off a decent almond croissant; theirs is just a plain croissant with icing and almond slivers, and as you can see by your $4 cookies, they're too expensive. I hope you work this out, but for coffee, you're more than on the right track! Redacted June 5 2016: They got roast dates and are checking out other baked options, so 5 stars! They cold brew is amazing btw. read more

Philosafy Coffee - Crafting a cappuccino on the Black Eagle - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Philosafy is still new to the strip, and their selection is minimal, but I'm impressed with their quality. Their latte is smooth to drink. The iced chai is amazing, it tastes just like a traditional chai that I tried once. Will definitely come back to check out the pastries, as the selection was limited because the bakery is closed on Mondays. read more

Philosafy Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

This is a great new addition to 17th. I think one thing you can't have too many of are coffee shops. I popped in with a friend for an iced mocha ( delicious and not too sweet as requested) and the staff were fantastic. They looked like they actually enjoyed their jobs. It's a very cozy space. They offer a few pastries as well but it's mostly just drinks on menu otherwise. The prices are similar to those of P+S or Analog. read more

The city's most pretentious coffee, and I mean that endearingly. A lack of pretension is a lack of ambition, which should never be lacking when speaking of taste and flavour. This coffee shop and what they do may not be for everyone, and there may be no justification to their prices. But what you can say is that these guys and doing what they can to bring you a different cup of coffee. And to that point, there is no other coffee out there quite like their Sparkling Socrates. Which at its heart is simply an iced americano but the twist is that it served with a sparkling water instead of flat. An innovation which I think is wholly successful in delivering a new way to experience espresso. Don't come here if you just want to have coffee, come here if you need a break from your daily double double. read more

Great atmosphere very tasty tea and great hours. There is amazing coffee and lots of bakery treats. A great place just to chill and read or chat with friends. read more

The best espresso ive ever had and im not usually a fan of espresso, no sweetener needed also. They have many dairy free options and all their teas are amazing. The environment is so cozy and trendy i make the effort to come here all the time and im from okotoks. Super worth it read more

Rude Owner; inconsiderate to guests, overpriced and bad music. I used to attend this coffee shop regularly for meetings. Recently I went for a business meeting and my associate and I were the only customers in the shop. Rather unseemly for 9am, the owner starts blasting top 40 music at a deafening noise. Not being able to hear what my partner was saying, I asked him to turn it down. He shrugged arrogantly and decided not to. A few minutes later, my associate went and he complied. Then put it back up 5 minutes later. We ended up having to leave, despite being their only customers. I come to this shop often as I like their long table set up but I am often treated highly disrespectfully. I won't be returning. read more

This coffee shop is amazing! It has a great atmosphere, the employees are friendly and the coffee is great! I got the chai latte with almond milk and I have to say it was the best chai I've had yet. The price was also very affordable. I definitely plan to stop in every time I'm in the area! read more

How did a whole coffee shop pop up in my hood, and I didn't know about it! For shame, me! For shame! Liked it! Friendly staff, great atmosphere, nice decor, and not super busy! They make a proper, traditional cappuccino, bright espresso balanced just right with the sweetness of the milk, which was not over steamed. Definitely worth checking out! lots of room inside, cool decor, I am excited to go back. read more

Great coffee. Nice stop while touring Calgary. I ordered an oat milk latte. I like the latte a latte.

Service was very slow. Waited over 5 min just to have my order taken with no one else in line. When I received my mocha it looked beautiful, but was disappointed after the first sip blacking in both coffee & chocolat flavor, it tasted just like steamed milk. Gave 2 stars because the interior is nice, good atmosphere. read more

I've only visited this coffee shop once, and it is officially my favorite coffee shop in the world. Yes, in the world. I have never had as good an iced latte anywhere in Europe or North America as I had here. Sadly, I live far away and cannot sup here more often. The espresso is earthy and mellow, and it's just perfection. read more

Coffee shop. Lots of coffee drinks, baked snacks and coffee related things you can buy. Place was filled with people, baristas make designs on top of your drink with skim milk. Latte was tasty. It's a trendy coffee Place, could have just said that and used it as my whole review. read more