At first I was going to try Phil's, but they weren't open. We found Rosso down about a block on 8th. I was not disappointed, try two of their selections of pour overs Seasonal, 88+, and Gold with price ranging from $5-$8-$12/cup. If you have time to sit and relax definitely try a cup of the pour over. They do have some good offerings from breakfast wrap/sandwiches, soup and sandwiches as well as on the go items. Good stuff worth coming if you enjoy coffee and roasters in particular read more

Rosso Coffee Roasters - a glass of wine and a pitcher - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Exceptionally clean. Bright and uplifting atmosphere. Carefully roasted coffees. Excellent service at a fair price. Genuinely great coffees. read more

Super disappointing! The barista had no interest in making the drinks I ordered and after I waited a few minutes, she asked her coworker to go make them. and the iced chai latte was a complete waste. It was 90% whole milk mixed with some chai from a carton that looks like they bought at the market. read more

Rosso Coffee Roasters - DISAPPOINTING iced chai latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Nice little coffee shop right on Stephens Ave. Close to several hotels, Calgary Tower, Chinatown, and more. Offerings include all the usual coffee and non-caffeinated suspects. Did not try the baked goods to comment. read more

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One of the better coffee shops I've had while in Calgary. I love trying new spots and this was good! They have free self serving water which is great for guests. They are located by the stampede and walkable mall. I don't know much about Calgary, as I was just visiting. read more

Rosso Coffee Roasters is a great spot right in the middle of CBD to chill and enjoy a cup of coffee. The space here is spacious and welcoming. Love those comfy armchairs! Coffee made from their own roastery was well prepared and really aromatic. Both Americano and Macchiato were nicely pulled. Of course, don't forget to pick up a bag of their beans. If not there is always the option of ordering through their website. read more

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Silky and Smooth coffee is the dream. I have passed this coffee shop many a times and finally had the chance to enjoy their amazing coffee. Very friendly barista made me one of the best coffees I had this year. If you are a coffee fiend, definitely need to check them out! read more

Rosso Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I was a little disappointed by this location. First off, the service was not great. The two women working were rude and not the best to represent the shop. We made 4 different orders and they managed to make each of us the same drink... after saying that we didn't clarify that we wanted 4 different drinks... even though we paid individually. On top of that, I ordered a maple latte and all it tasted like it was a regular latte with oat milk. Not worth it to me and will not be visiting again. read more

Rosso Coffee Roasters - Maple Latte and Matcha Mango Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

someone wrote it all depends on who was working and I guess that's true but also depends on who is in line in front of you. A woman was trying to get the place to buy her homemade juice, and I guess her sales pitch was don't worry about the customers waiting in line and just keep talking and talking about juice. Anyway, it took forever and then I had to rush back to work. The coffee was good, but pretty sure not oat milk based on later afternoons troubles. read more

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

A delicious café that is also a champion in sustainability. One of my top 5 cafes in Calgary Atmosphere: 4/5 - Very modern décor, spacious seating but cranking the AC a tad to high. Price: $$$/5 - Average for a high-end café but will put a dent in your wallet if you visit often. Customer Service: 4/5 - Baristas were quick & polite. Location: 5/5 - Great spot in downtown Calgary that is rather accessible. Taste: 5/5 - Some of the best tasting coffee available in Calgary Menu: 4/5 - Lots of options for all caffeine lovers, would like to see more unique items though. Sustainability: 5/5 - Paying over fair trade value, choosing sustainable coffee farms, multiple sustainable initiatives. Rosso is definitely a champion of sustainability in the Calgary community. Strengths - Great taste and even greater sustainable leadership. Weaknesses - No menu items unique to Rosso Good items to buy: Latte, Iced coffee Summary: 4.5/5 - Overall, I would 100% recommend stopping by this café if you are in Calgary. They are in a great location and have awesome coffee that is both strong and smooth. Their menu has many options to chose from and their location has lots of seating. This business clearly cares about sustainability as they are paying over fair trade value for their coffee beans, they choose sustainable coffee farms, and have multiple sustainable initiatives. Rosso is definitely a champion of sustainability in the Calgary community. One thing I would like to see is a unique drink that you can only get at Rosso (for example a iced coffee that represents their brand, maybe sweetened with hibiscus or something). Thank you for taking the time to read my review and I hope it helps you!! read more

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I am from the Edmonton area and placed an online order. I contacted HQ via email about a mistake I made on my order. I promptly received a polite and helpful reply that exceeded my expectations. A special thanks to Scott who handled my order. Also, about the coffee haha, I love a good light roast with citrus notes and their Two Wheel House espresso is my favourite. 10/10 would recommend. read more

I have an occasional weekend love affair with Caffe Rosso in Ramsay. We sit together early in the morning, sipping coffee or tea and eating muffins. In those early hours, we have our privacy I knew Caffe Rosso had a twin somewhere out there, I didn't expect to run into the twin in the middle of a Thursday afternoon downtown. Now when I'm craving my weekend joe, I know I can tide myself over with a little afternoon delight on Stephen Ave. Across from the Glenbow, Caffe Rosso offers a variety of sandwich-type eats for lunch, and coffee and treats. On this particular visit, I found myself with a hot piping cup of an American Misto and a cinnamon chocolate chip scone. Plenty of seating and free wi-fi, it was an enjoyable little place to stop and set up shop for awhile. Although I enjoyed the quiet, I'd love to see Calgarians hit up spots like Caffe Rosso over the famous chains that appear every two blocks or so. There's just something about a well-brewed bean, it doesn't require anything more than being straight up black. read more

Rosso Coffee Roasters - Yummers! Cinnamon scone and Americano Misto - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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This neighborhood coffee shop was a former little wine bar that kept most of its previous components while adding great coffee and lunch eats to its offerings. The set up is an artsy high ceiling loft with wooden chairs and tablesthat invite a hip crowd comprised of business people, locals and students alike to meet, get work done or just sit and people watch. The coffees are great and they have a little retail rack next to the counter, to purchase some of the organic ground goods to take home; nice! In the midst of a hostile takeover or writing a song? You can be sure the surroundings will keep everyone grounded and creative thoughts flowing through the crowd while sipping some good Java; indeed. read more

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My 1st visit to Rosso was short but sweet. I discovered it by accident whist searching for the pay meter in the Telus Convention Center. Rosso is located right next to said pay meter, on the ground level of the TCC - there's an entrance from inside the lobby, and a street entrance on 8th avenue. The Barista conveniently noticed that I was in a hurry, so gave me the low-down on the place whilst I rummaged through my mega bag for my wallet. The pastries are made fresh in house everyday; they also make soup in house, and a nice selection of paninis! (check out my photo of the menu board for menu samples...) Trusty Americano ordered, muffin stuffed in mega bag, now comes the search for the condiment stand. Unfortunately there was only skim milk & cream on the stand... gross & gross. No worries, Mr. Barista happily provides the whole milk, but my Americano is too hot, maybe even burnt... This is the only reason for the 4 stars. If you have Caffe, Café, Coffee, Java, Joe, or any translation of the word in your business name, then your core product surely is coffee. IMO, this means you need a damn good cup of brew, and an even better shot of espresso. As espresso is the key ingredient in my Americano, please don't burn it :(( Other than that slightly unnecessary rant - Rosso is pretty splendid and I will definitely check out the Ramsay location. KLM read more

Rosso Coffee Roasters - Cool board!!! All food made in-house :)) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

"Yes - we do have paninis" read the sandwich board sign. And while it may appear quiet depending on what time of the day you saunter in, Caffe Rosso can fill up and file out much like a heartbeat. But they are right -- they do have mighty fine paninis. My wheat of choice? A turkey club complete with avocado, tomato, lettuce, turkey and bacon. But that's not all -- the all was the pickle garnish on the plate! Overall, it's a small portion, but the grill is good to go and with all of the hunger crushing fillings, chances are you'll be satiated. There are a few plugs along the back wall, free wi-fi and my favourite - a simple, clean coffee station (see pic attached). Oh, and my americano was a tasty bevvie to boot! read more

Rosso Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I love this place the workers are very nice and helpful, the coffee is amazing you don't need to add sugar it, and it's a sweet simple coffee shop. read more

Rosso Coffee Roasters - Almond milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Rosso Coffee was a block away from our hotel in Calgary, so almost every morning, we walked over to Rosso Coffee to start the day with a fresh cup of their coffee. I love the ambience inside - very spacious with couches, and standard tables and chairs. I've tried both their latte and cappuccino, and highly recommend the latter. Latte was too light for me palette, and cappuccino was strong - just what I needed in the mornings! read more

Came across this place looking for a counter culture cafe, it's right around the corner from the Marriott downtown. A bit sterile, but they made a nice latte. Didn't try the bakery items but they looked good. read more

My family drove past this adorable cafe our my way to the mall, and we had to stop! I was pleased to see that they had oat milk available, and also vegan and gluten-free options for their baked goods. They sell a selection of tea and coffee making supplies that looked very high-quality. The outdoor seating was welcoming. I enjoyed my cup of coffee with a splash of oat milk and my sister loved her iced coffee! Thanks Rosso! read more

Depending on who is working, the service is good or (mostly the younger servers) not so good.The music in the latter part of the day can be really loud, and that is hard, especially when you have bad hearing already,... I asked for the music to please can you turn it down a bit. Then 5 minutes later I asked again if they could turn it down a bit, and bluntly was told by Finley to please leave the store,..., because I had a bad "vibe"?? I have never seen this lad before), ... but when I asked for the music to be turned down Sarah must have told him something about me?? then when I refused to leave of course I wasn't happy, Sarah was called who told told me that I had to leave the store because I had used the word "f", all the while Finley is standing beside me smirking at me. Is this how 2 employees "gang up", on someone. Surely they would not have done this, should I have been a older man. Then Sarah said I had called Emily a Nazi??? This is horrible. Perhaps Sarah and Emily don't know that I am Dutch and lost family in concentration camps, in the war. And now I go around calling people a Nazi. Excellent service Rosso employees. I left the store, not because I was told to go, but because I won't stay anywhere where young employees talk like that to me. What happened to customer service, perhaps Rosso should teach some employees how to treat customers. Especially customers who have contributed thousands of dollars to the business over the past 11 years. Sadly, customer service plays no longer a role, unlike the days when Rosso just started out in Ramsey! read more

Mmmmmmmmm ... Caffe Rosso has some of my favourite espresso in Calgary. I don't know ... is because they use Illy coffee? I really don't know! But it sure does taste good! I remember Caffe Rosso from when it was brand new. I was impressed with the "industrial chic" design and the bright layout. Still am. Truly a unique coffee shop in a unique area with unique espresso. I'm a fan! read more

This is a really great spot for a delicious coffee on Stephen Ave. Rosso has all the hipster-ness required to serve an incredible cup of joe, but not enough to make it feel unapproachable or Elitist. That's a fine line you walk, Rosso, and I'm fully impressed how you've managed to strike the perfect balance. It's bright, sunny and a good place to either stop in for a quick coffee and sandwich to go, or to hang out and chill a little bit. There's plenty of table space for meeting up for , and a small bar along the wall if you'd like a spot to be by yourself. I like how you get a little mason jar of ripple potato chips with your sandwich. As Montrealers discovered a long time ago, this is the perfect side for any kind of Deli Sandwich. There've even got a sunny south facing patio - the perfect spot to enjoy an iced espresso, soak up some rays and do some 8th Ave people watching. read more

Friendly staff, great Traditional Cappuccino and Sweet Latte... I got the Thai Chicken Soup two days in a row it was so good, for *breakfast* no less. I also got one of their beanies and it's so soft and I've gotten so many compliments on it. read more

Rosso Coffee Roasters - I didn't think I'd be taking a picture of their Traditional Cappuccino but once I tasted it I had to document it. One of the best I've had. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I visited the Inglewood location for the first time and am very pleased! The vegan mulligatawny soup was delicious and my soy latte was awesome too!!! There is free 1/2 hour parking across the street and I lucked out on one spot. They were very busy for 2:00 PM on a Monday. I wanted a seat on the comfy couch but it was full. read more

Rosso Coffee Roasters - Vegan Mulligatawny soup - Delicious!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I was bit put off by Caffe Rosso because I ordered a vanilla latte & they told me (a bit snottily) that they don't have flavored syrups there. I understand that they have great coffee but some of us prefer to have vanilla or something with our coffee. It doesn't mean that we are morally inferior. Anyhooo....they did have a mocha option so I ordered that. Oh my....best mocha I've ever had. Which means I will go back even though they think I'm a eeejit for trying to order a vanilla latte. read more

Very clean, but comfortable environment. Caffe Rosso staff enjoy being there--they are pleasant and helpful. This location wasn't scheduled to open until later this year, but I'm glad they're open now. Their espresso is excellent and their snacks are quality. Nothing seems over priced. My only criticism is that they should have more plants or something to make the atmosphere a little more...something. Still, it's fine as it is. read more

Two words: cheddar biscuits. Seriously though, the cheddar biscuits are wonderful. I know that's an odd thing to emphasize about a coffee shop but when something is done right, it needs to be mentioned. Other than these biscuits, this is a a pretty standard coffee shop. The coffee is well made, there is a great selection of tea, and there are delicious pastries (even some gluten-free varieties). Really, I probably would give this place only 3.5-stars but the tea is delicious and I can't argue with those biscuits. The shop has a good number of tables and it's clearly used for business meetings during the day. There aren't sofas or comfy chairs so I probably wouldn't sit all day, but it's a a great place for a quick bite or a conversation over coffee. read more

On a work trip to Calgary and I find myself on a very cold and snowy day down on 8th Ave (a very cool pedestrian street) near City Hall. Freezing my butt off, I jump into the first warm looking cafe I see. Thirty minutes later I'm walking away warm, satisfied, and full. A lovely fresh brie and apple sandwich along with a soul-soothing chai latte was exactly what I needed to go back into the snowy urban jungle and to the next meeting. Decor isn't Caffe Rosso's strong point, but it seems that food is. Worth a try! #30DaysOfYelp (26/30) read more

Yowsers, your prices are ridiculous high. Not going back. Over $3.00 for a cheese biscuit...yikes! read more

There's a lot of great coffee at the east end of Stephen Avenue now, with Insomnia in the Burns Building, Deville in Fashion Central and the newer location of Rosso in the Telus Convention Centre (this storefront was for several years the last holdout of the Grabbajabba franchise, next to A&W) and I love them all, but yesterday I stopped in at Rosso and had a macchiato made with their superb locally-roasted (by Phil&Sebastian) beans and it was just- wow. Time stood still. One of the best macchiatos I've ever had. Macchiato perfetto. Sandwiches and baked sweets are excellent too. Nice relaxing space to boot. read more

My favorite place to have a coffee in Calgary. working right across the street, I stop in almost daily. They have a great drip roast that changes every couple weeks and have very solid coffee drinks as well. The traditional capp is really great and is how a cappuccino should be done. Food options are not too vast, but are reliable. They have a wicked Thai Chicken Soup and a few sandwich/wrap options. The cheese biscuits are awesome (especially if they throw it on the panini grill for you!). There is also a well curated wine and beer selection to indulge in for an afternoon/early evening drink. If you haven't been yet, Rosso is the strongest coffee company in Calgary and is worth a try. read more

I don't generally walk around that area in the morning, but this time I did and they had a sign with "homemade white chocolate blueberry scones" so they had me at that :) so I got a latte too and both were really good. Scone super tasty moist and flavorful yet not too sweet that you get tired of eating it or anything and homemade? even better! I always put sugar no matter if it's a black coffee, latte or mocha, this time i decided to try it with no sugar and it tasted great, creamy strong coffee hmm Super friendly staff and nice ambiance! read more

One thing that makes Caffe Rosso unique is their cappuccino machine. This baby foams milk like no other machine does. I just can't get enough of the taste and texture of their drinks (cappuccino, latte, chai latte). Yes, the decor and atmosphere isn't overly impressive, but I usually just grab my coffee to go. Their spicy thai chicken soup is a must try! read more

Food is quite good (although selection is limited). My turkey club was unique and tasty. The coffee is delicious too - some of the best I've had downtown. However, the service is a disaster and the staff seem disorganized; some of them are downright grumpy. This isn't so much a restaurant as a coffee house with a single panini grill in the back. Overall, good food but not an experience I'll rush to repeat. read more

Found myself here meeting a colleague and it served its purpose well. The staff were friendly and chatty. The decor is nice. However, what I enjoyed the most is the relaxing atmospheric vibe I was feeling here. Though there were a few customers inside, I hardly noticed them. Maybe it was the company or the natural light, but I just felt good here. I ordered a Chai Latte and it was delicious and at the perfect temperature. I do wish, however, that they had a more expanded menu. It seemed more limited than similar coffee places. All-in-all a great experience. read more

If you are in this part of downtown, close to Glenbow, or the Marriott, instead of going to a starbucks or some other chain cafe, try Rosso for some REAL coffee. They have another location in SE where they produce and grind all their coffee, but in the downtown location, you can also buy bags of coffee and ask them to grind it to your liking. Test, smell and taste the coffee before you buy! read more

Rosso coffee, has been given a good review and they are on the list for breakfast, but the selection is very limited for breakfast food. The coffee and service was great and they are really friendly! They are a coffee roaster, so they have a nice fresh coffee aroma:) read more

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Great place to stop in and have a very good coffee and light food. The breakfast sandwich on the cheese biscuit was so good. So fresh, and obviously made with care. Everyone is really friendly and easy going. read more

Rosso Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I almost always forget this place is here, until I know I need a good Java and great service. These guys know whats up, and I hope more people remember them before giving into TIms or Sbux read more

Finally had the opportunity to try Caffe Rosso a few months back when a work meeting brought me downtown. Love the atmosphere and seating in the place. Service is generally nice and the Americanos taste great. The treats and sandwiches always look good and recently I tried the 'healthy bar' and it was pretty yummy. Stopped by again last week around 4:30 when they were cleaning up (we didn't know when it closed) and the guys were still nice to us when ordering and let us sit there and chat until our meeting started. I definitely appreciated that since it was a little cold outside. Definitely a great stop for coffee and/or lunch if you're in the area. read more