Cute modern bakery inside one of the most beautiful atriums in Calgary downtown (Brookfield place)…read more They can also heat up the items for you. Tried the almond croissant, would have liked more almond paste/filling but perhaps that isnt the style here. Friendly service and lots of seating, perfect spot for a quick bite on your own or with a few friends.

Absolutely DELICIOUS and staff so friendly and stayed open past close so I could get sweets.read more

Our Airbnb was right around the corner so we decided to stop by for a refreshing afternoon treat…read moreand escape the heat. I've had Korean shaved ice several times but nothing quite like this. I got the Dalgona shaved ice which was topped with a scoop of ice cream and a honeycomb sugar cookie. The cookie itself is a little overpowering by itself, but if you break chunks of it off to eat with the shaved ice it's absolutely perfect. The shaved ice was really smooth. It was the perfect size and pretty light, so I still had plenty of room for dinner later. There's additional seating on the second story, and very cute and aesthetic. My mom tried the seasonal corn latte and she really enjoyed it. Might sound a bit strange, but the corn flavor is pretty subtle but the latte was very creamy. Really glad we stumbled upon this cute dessert shop! The staff were really friendly and provided some recommendations.

Cute store with a second floor for eating dessert and overlooking the first floor…read more The snow/ice was nice and sweet with the condensed milk. The dalgona sugar tasted more burnt than sweet, though I'm not sure if that was intentional since i'm more used to eating sponge toffee. Would try this again with a different flavour!

Best strawberry daifuku ever! We also tried the white rabbit summer special and a mango sago…read morepomelo bowl.

Came here three times during my three days in Calgary. Coming from California, we have a ton of…read moregood food to compare to this. It was super busy the first day we tried it on a Saturday evening. The other two times we came, it was pretty dead. So I would say the crowd can be hit or miss, but expect a long wait during peak times (Fri/Sat evening). Tried like 10 different items. I think my favorite was the jumbo mochi. It had fruit, ice cream, wrapped in mochi. It was the most well-rounded. I would skip on the mochi with peanuts, egg tart mochi, and Thai tea with tiger pearl (giant grass jelly balls). Many on the items are similar, with slight variations and it's hard to tell the different between them. The dessert with lemon and chia seeds was ok. I liked that it was on the lighter side, but the lemon flavor was too strong for me. The options with ice cream in them were the best. They make each item to order, so it can be a little slow but it's understandable. Order on the kiosk and wait to be called to pick up your order. You can order some of the items from the noodle side and I believe you can go sit inside that area as well. Tables only seem to be put out in the hallway during peak times, after the other businesses are closed. Parking is difficult. We were able to get lucky with free parking about a block away. There is a pay parking lot next to it, but it's a little expensive imo and it's very small/tight.

Great ice cream! I got myself two scoops. We were staying near chinatown and walked over here. Nice…read moreoutdoor and indoor seating. I splurged on a waffle cone, but not necessary. Would love to have tried more. I got the earl gray and the honey berry.

I just had an affogato here and the espresso was great, making the whole thing delicious! The shop…read moreitself has a bright atmosphere with a fresh, cute aesthetic that makes it a really pleasant place to hang out. Worker was super nice & corrected my order with ease!!

I had high expectations for this place because they are a 160 year old matcha tea brand from japan…read more I was a little disappointed because both drinks we got were purely green oat milk. I should've gotten their seasonal strawberry or mango matcha for some flavor or any of their matcha desserts. I got the o-matcha latte, so I can taste what their matcha tastes like without any additional flavor. I couldn't taste the matcha in the drink. It was a little sweet & flavorless. I also tried the o-matcha maple syrup & salt latte. The maple flavor is subtle & adds a little flavor to the matcha. I can't really taste the matcha in this drink either.

We were in town for a bachelorette and the bride-to-be loves matcha, so I tried to look up shops…read moreand found this spot just a few minutes away from our AirBnB! - PARKING- There's only a few spots around the corner of the store, otherwise you'll have to try to find street parking nearby. Don't go to the back lot where Peter's Drive-In is, as they have security watching for people who leave the lot and aren't getting food there. - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - Pretty small shop but cozy! They have a small fridge area for their desserts, and a pretty extensive menu of drinks. Staff was friendly and working pretty fast to get out all these matcha drinks! - DRINKS - O-Matcha Maple Syrup & Salt Latte: I figured while in Canada, why not get maple syrup whenever I can?! Although it did seem slightly sweeter, I couldn't exactly tell it was maple syrup. The matcha was nice and smooth though! - OVERALL - Happy that we found this matcha shop that seemed to be the only one within this area!

4:30 pm on a hot thursday, after a walk from the farmer's market nearby, and somehow, no lineup, a…read moresmall but satisfying win given the weather. the space has a nostalgic, open and cheerful vibe, anchored by a massive chalkboard menu filled with hand drawn illustrations, seasonal specials, and a flavour list that makes decision making almost impossible (in a good way). choco dipped churro? raspberry cheesecake? yes, please. the selection covers all the bases, from classics like toasted coconut, guide's mint, and phil + sebastian coffee, to local gems like north 49 honeyberry. they even offer vegan options, including lychee mango and cookie dough, which are just as tempting. after sampling a few, i landed on a scoop of salted caramel in a cup. funny thing though, i'm not a fan of caramel, but something about it in ice cream form just works. this one was subtle, creamy, with just the right touch of salt to keep the sweetness in check. no artificial syrup, no sticky finish, just a cool, smooth indulgence that hit the spot on a warm afternoon. the staff were friendly and patient as we taste tested our way through the lineup (as one should). overall, a delightful little stop, and next time, i'm definitely circling back for the affogato or raspberry cheesecake.

Really unique ice cream flavors!…read more I was previously recommended village ice cream as a place to visit while visiting Calgary. They have an always flavors menu and a seasonal menu flavor. I tried their north 49 honeyberry flavor (always flavors) and their matcha lemon cookie flavor (seasonal flavor). I really liked the north 49 honeyberry flavor because of the slight tartness of the ice cream. I also don't like my ice cream too overbearingly sweet so north 49 honeyberry flavor was a good choice for me. The matcha lemon cookie was a solid optional too for a seasonal flavor. I'm a sucker for matcha flavor and the lemon cookie complemented the matcha well. The lemon cookie also added nice contrasts in texture too. The ambiance is nice too, I like the open space and greenery. I feel like the thorough menu description beforehand was a good touch so I felt very confident in what I wanted when ordering since the descriptions for flavors were so detailed. Would recommend trying Village Ice Cream and there are several locations throughout Calgary!

Probably the best egg tarts I'll ever have and every item I've tried has been delicious and I…read morehighly recommend the frozen BBQ Pork pastries, they are divine. I'm lucky to live within walking distance.

This place was super disappointing. I saw it when I was heading to Lambda and decided to grab a…read morecake before heading back home. I went in at 7pm, there were still lots of cake selections to choose from. I got a piece of the Napoleon cake. It was not good at all. It didn't taste fresh. The inside was supposed to be flaky and crispy like a waffle. Unfortunately, it didn't taste like that at all.It was mushy and chewy in the center. They added a lot of icing sugar to make it sweet and attempted to make it fancy looking. But that is just add on that I can go to any grocery stores and get and put it on any cake. the top 2 cracker pieces were not crispy at all. It was super chewy like it has absorbed a lot of moister that it is no longer fresh. I am not sure if they made the cake the night before or if it has been sitting for days unsold in the fridge. I have had way better cake before. The piece of cake was not worth $3.99. Note that this place is ran by Chinese and sells Hong Kong style cake. They do not make French pastries or cakes. They are also not a Japanese cake store. I have been to France and Japan and no their cakes don't look even close like their cakes. I will not be back and will not recommend coming here. They do not accept credit cards for purchases under $10. Cash or debit only.

Gelato here was outstanding! We arrived and the two workers there were very helpful and offered…read moresamples. The chocolate gelato was especially fantastic in that it had a dark chocolate taste without being overly sweet, it was a perfect balance. When visiting a city, we will almost never go to the same place more than once, but we did come to Noto Gelato again because the ice cream was so good! I even liked the way they had all their ice cream canisters covered with a steel lid, and the place was extremely clean. Definitely worth a visit.

BEST GELATO EVER!! Friends and I were on a trip to Banff and flew out of Calgary on our last day…read more Stopped by this gelato place we heard was good by word of mouth. FOOD - I got the pistachio ice cream with a waffle cone and it was so freaking good! It was soo creamy. The waffle cone wasn't too sweet and the combination of both is just amazing. My friend also got the mango ice cream which was really good as well. Not too tarte-y and tasted super refreshing. SERVICE - we were there early so it wasn't too busy thankfully! Service was quick and friendly. AMBIANCE - cute little ice cream shop with some unique flavors. They also give out stamp cards which is great. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AND I HOPE TO GO AGAIN! I MISS THE PISTACCIO ICE CREAM ALREADY!

checked out made by marcus on 1 ave ne, as it's supposed to be one of the best ice cream spots in…read morecalgary, and there was a line up out the door around 8:30 pm. i liked that they offer samples, especially with interesting flavours like sea salt goat milk caramel, rhubarb and miso almond streusel, matcha mango passionfruit, and blackcurrant and yuzu curd, though sadly many of these flavours were already sold out by the time i got there. i also liked that they offer split scoops with up to two flavours, along with a flight featuring up to four flavours. bonus: buy 7 scooped items and get a free kids scoop in a cup or cone. they also sell pints to take home. one thing that stood out about made by marcus is how experimental and seasonal the menu feels. the flavours lean more creative than traditional, and they rotate often enough that people seem to come back regularly just to see what's new. despite the long line, the staff kept things moving pretty efficiently, and the atmosphere had that busy but fun energy that usually signals a place living up to the hype. the staff wore gloves while scooping the ice cream, although i noticed they weren't wearing hair nets or anything to cover their heads. there's also a burger spot next door, and i was told they have good chicken strips. there's some outdoor patio seating available between the businesses, though overall seating is still fairly limited during busy hours.

I arrived at the ice cream shop around 7:30 PM, and there was a line, but it moved relatively…read morequickly. The staff that helped me out was extremely friendly. She greeted me with a smile. As I asked for samples, she made sure that I wasn't allergic to anything before serving the ice cream. I got a split scoop of two separate flavors, and it was a huge portion, probably equivalent to two scoops at other ice cream shops. I really liked the combination of PB banana fried crepes and lemon curd blueberry. The ice cream was creamy without being overwhelmingly sweet. I like the variety of options, and there's something for everyone, whether you like fruity, creamy, or ice cream with lots of mix-ins/textures.

We stumbled upon this spot while looking for dessert and noticed they're open surprisingly…read morelate--sometimes until 2 a.m.! Not sure who's craving dessert at that hour, but clearly there's demand. The interior is cute and nicely decorated, and the menu offers plenty of choices. That said, the options felt pretty standard--mostly crepes or waffles with ice cream and toppings. Nothing really stood out as unique. We ordered the Ferrero crepe with vanilla ice cream. The crepe itself was tasty, but I wish they were a bit more generous with the ice cream and whipped cream since the portions felt small. Overall, it was an okay experience--not bad, but not a must-visit either.

I have visited this dessert café many times because I enjoyed the desserts and often came here with…read morefriends. However, I don't plan to visit as often anymore. Every time I come, I am consistently seated near the entrance, even though there are many other tables available. I also always order a decaf Americano. On one occasion, despite ordering a decaf Americano, I was served a latte instead and was told that decaf Americano was not available at this café. I have allergies to both milk and caffeine. The drink was only replaced after I clearly explained my allergies to the staff member who was serving me. I was even charged an additional fee for making the drink iced that day. What I found hard to understand was that the same staff member asked me to leave a Google review at the time -- which is why I am writing this review today. This is a menu item I order regularly, which made the situation even more confusing. Overall, the repeated seating choices and lack of attentiveness made me feel uncomfortable and singled out as a customer. I hope the staff can be more considerate and consistent in their service going forward.