What I love about this place is how inclusive it is while being so flavor forward…read more Our group had vegetarians, vegans, pescatarians, folks with walnut allergy and dairy intolerance and we all found plenty of options to pick from and try the range. Vegan breakfast options that too savory are hard to come by. You're limited to soy or coconut yogurt or just potatoes but this place had buddha bowl, tofu bowl, ramen, salads. So many options. Additionally they can make modifications to accomodate any requirements. We had our coffees made with soy milk and sugar free syrup. Everything is plated so beautifully. Super fast and friendly service. You must reserve ahead online a day before atleast before you go to ensure they confirm a spot because the seating is limited. In addition to kitchen items they also have a small bakery shelf for banana breads or anything else. 10/10 would recommend.

I had a very uncomfortable experience at this café. The male owner, Zack, was dismissive from the…read morestart. We were shocked to find another couple sitting at our reserved table--frankly, I hadn't anticipated it would be a shared table for eight in the first place. To make matters worse, we were rushed to order and pay the bill. After that couple left, another pair were seated at our six-person table without any explanation. Our dishes arrived in two separate waves with a 10-minute gap. They also automatically added an 18% tip for parties of more than five people, which I expect at least we should have a private table. When I expressed my dissatisfaction to the server, the owner came out and became confrontational and aggressive. He raised his voice, saying I could "tell him what I am not satisfied with." Then he offered a refund, which I immediately declined, and afterward snatched a package of coffee from the counter and offered it as compensation. I refused again--it felt more like an insult than a genuine apology. After we posted our reviews, the owner privately messaged my friend, asking us to remove them and citing the "small Chinese community" as a reason we should support each other. That's incredibly manipulative. Using community guilt to pressure customers into deleting honest feedback is inappropriate and only reinforces our negative experience. I will not be returning.

Customized crispy cheese melt! Best is the protein bar. Organic + other needs + a variety of…read morecoffees I hadn't seen elsewhere! Drip coffee is good, not great. Great vibe, plugs for my starving laptop. Plants are sweet :) Hours are a bit short (closed at 5). Local and Canadian over US corps! #ElbowsUp!

Stopped by here on our way to Banff. Such a charming cafe in an unassuming plaza! Lots of artwork…read moreand plants. There is a heavy emphasis on organic and fair trade ingredients. It was busy for a Friday morning but we only waited 10minutes for our drinks and pastries to come out. I came in thinking I would get a latte but the stoke juices looked so good I ended up getting the hulk green juice. It sure was yummy!! I usually can tell it will be good when I look at the boldness of the juice colors. My partner ordered a Spanish latte and it was fantastic. The condensed milk was proportioned just right so not too sweet. We also ordered a bunch of pastries and savory bites! The spinach ricotta wrap was so delicious and flaky especially when warmed! I also loved the hazelnut filled cruffin!! Definitely plan to stop by again on my back to the airport.

Had Turmeric Latte at Velvet Cafe! A bit of spice and very wholesome! They have 2 sizes 12 oz and…read more16 oz. We have to come back and try their breakfast buffet on Saturdays from 9 am to 2 pm for $23/person.

Wonderful food, prepared in house with delicious recipes. Prepped meals to go, frozen soups, as…read morewell as daily breakfast and lunch specials offered daily. Fresh baked calzones daily and fresh dessert options daily.,

I have gone here a few times years apart since visiting and I have always enjoyed this cafe. I have…read moregotten a matcha here in the past that was okay, but their fall drinks currently look so good. This time around I tried something they offer by reservation called afternoon tea for $40. We each got to pick a tea for our tea pot and had about 8 options. The tea itself wasn't anything special. We tried the chai and the alforno blend which both didn't taste very strong. The afternoon tea deal also came with a snack tower, the bottom consisting of savory sandwich bites, and the top two levels with pastries and sweets. The things that stood out to me were the lemon meringue, fruit tart, and the carrot cake (the cream cheese frosting was really tasty). Overall, this was a super cute and fun thing to try. I'd definitely recommend it if you want to try little bites of various things they carry.

Checked this place out while exploring Calgary…read more Very busy brunch spot, beautiful pastry display. - Service was very quick, team was super friendly and made a good treat suggestion. Lemon tart - tart was good, nice crunch to it, lemon was tangy and sweet - just the right combinations of flavours. So why just three stars - well the drink was a let down for me, matcha was not coming through - ended up tasting more like a cup of sweetened oat milk. I'd come back to explore there other pastries, or try there brunch - but that would need to wait until I visit Calgary again.

Loved hanging out at this place, very cool vibes - friendly, busy but not packed, would be a good…read moreplace to get some work done. Service was fast despite it being so busy. Didn't get food, but I loved my london fog latte and they seemed to have a lot of cool options. My partner said the coffee beans were great too.

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. The baristas were friendly and quick!

I didn't think too much of this place other than it looked good on photos. So glad I checked it out…read moreduring my few hours layover in downtown. I got their iced matcha with toffee sponge. The matcha is standard, nothing spectacular neither was it the authentic ones you expect to get from Japanese, but the toffee is a nice touch. I also love the vibe here which I ended up chilling for a while than a grab and go to cool down from this heat before I proceed to explore the rest of Downtown. Free wifi available. My server was also super friendly and nice, both were super helpful in providing recommendations to visit in town. 10/10 would come back again for the good vibe, good service, good people, and good drinks! They had a whole collection of supplements that you can take as a shot or added to your drink. Seems interesting but I didn't try it out. Maybe next time.

Super cute aesthetic and decent coffee at this spot in downtown Calgary…read more We stopped in for a latte and were intrigued by their apothecary shots. We ordered the one with coconut milk and it was very mediocre. I feel like it could have been improved if it was served cold as the room temperature drink didn't do it for me. Latter was yummy and Service was quick! Would definitely stop here again for a coffee

This was by far my favorite coffee shop in Banff. My friends and I got two croissants and Chai…read morelattes, and the Chai latte seriously hit so hard. Especially because it was so cold outside, the Chai latte was probably one of the best if not the best I've ever had. Their croissants are so perfectly flakey, and I especially enjoyed their strawberry croissant. The jam inside was the perfect touch of sweetness. I had such fond memories here that I was craving their latte even on the last day of our Banff trip. It's located inside a beautifully lobby of a hotel, so there's plenty of seating!

I came here every day while I was in Banff. It is in the lobby of The Kenrick hotel…read more From their drink menu, I've tried their flat white, latte, and chai latte (my favorite). I've also had their bacon breakfast sandwich, which was good but a bit greasy. I wish they reheated their baked goods since they didn't taste fresh when we had them -- the ham & cheese croissant and hazelnut chocolate croissant were a bit stale despite getting it in the morning.

Excellent little restaurant. Long-term ownership. Nice ambience. A little tricky for seating if…read moreyou're there during a busy time.

I stopped by Cafe le Matin on the way to the Calgary Airport and on a recommendation from a friend…read more It's a cozy spot serving a lot of traditional breakfast, sandwich, and coffee items (which all sounded delicious by the way). However, one item in particular was very different from the rest: the beef bulgogi long sub sandwich. I knew it was on the menu for a reason and had to try it. The sandwich was big and loaded with juicy, tender marinated beef. A few other friends had the classic breakfast and the cafe sandwich, and both enjoyed their choice. The taste and value of the food alone already deserves 5 stars, but the kind, heartwarming hospitality of the service simply made our day.