My gf and I stopped by here while we were in Calgary to get something to drink, as it was pretty…read moreclose to where we were checking out. The interior is bright and welcoming, with lots of wood tones in the cafe. We were able to order and find seats pretty quickly, as there are good amount of spots inside. I decided to order one of their seasonal drinks, which I think was a fruit-based matcha. The drink was quite good, although it was a bit on the pricey side. I can see why people come here, since the other lattes I saw also seemed to be intriguing with some interesting flavors. Pretty solid cafe in the downtown area, it's a nice one to stop by.

Nice strong cappuccino and lots of seating available. I seemed to be there at rush time in the…read moremorning so it was a little loud because of all the conversations happening. It is kind of confusing at first to figure out where to order and wait for the coffee, but if you come in from the street or main doors the register is on the backside and the area to wait for your order is closer to the front.

Loved the unique atmosphere of white with black outlines. I just wanted a small lunch and had the…read morebulgogi wrap, it was a little messy but very delicious. The sauce leaked out a bit. Order at the counter then sit down. I don't think they take an order from the table. They will deliver your order, but order at the counter. I had a strawberry cream beverage. It wasn't what I expected or envisioned but I did like it. The chocolate cake looked good, but seemed a little dry. It did not taste as good as it looked. A note in response to other reviewer. Having the plastic wrap left on the cake is not unusual in an Asian restaurant. I have seen it done in Japan and in Chinese pastry shops in America. You use the tines of your fork to unwind it.

This place is a jem, when you enter it, you are drawn in by a unique decor, custom artwork in black…read moreand white, very friendly staff, and excellent food, coffee, tea. Perfect ambiance, different seating, there is even a photo booth inside!

Update Sept 2021- Doesn't matter pre Covid or post Covid they are so good and so consistent! They…read morenail it every time- My favourite mocha in YYC

I come here quite often for their mocha, which is fine…read more Decided to switch it up and try their Chai Latte, bland, bland, bland. Tastes very watered down compared to other coffee shops. Perhaps it's because I'm used to a sweeter version but I can only taste a hint of the chai tea. It's mostly like drinking warm water. However, the staff goes out of their way to accommodate.

This is a very cute German, Dutch, Polish, and Scandinavian Village gift shop/deli. A variety of…read moregifts, dishes, housewares, teapots, cuckoo clocks, packaged snacks and canned foods as well as a selection of bulk candy. I ordered a cabbage roll which was delicious, a chicken sandwich on rye which was way overpriced ($16), this sandwich was worth $8 at best, and an apple coffee cake (can't remember the name), 3 items came to $36. I would return to try some cakes. They looked really good.

When I travelled to Calgary back in May I went with my family out there to the Edelweiss Village…read moreMarket It is a German market located in Calgary Inside they offer various German foods to purchase from hot meals to baked goods They also have retail goods as well to buy Inside you can dine inside too as well as they have a small seating area, in case you fancy dining on some Knockwurst or other various German sausages The staff are very friendly there Would definitely recommend checking his place out when travelling to Calgary for some German heritage and food

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.,

Ran in here 15 minutes before closing and don't know if it's just how all Canadians are, but the…read morewoman working there (turned out to be the owner) was the most friendly/helpful person I've met at a coffee shop. She hooked me up with an absolutely delicious Americano and we even wound up talking Kenya where she's from. Really cool inside, just a little gem. If I lived in Calgary this would be my local.

Oh. My. God. That chicken shawarma was so huge I needed a forklift just to get it upto my mouth…read more Seriously, it came with its own fork (photo - http://www.yelp.ca/biz_photos/nVExBufHI-mNvKIYrJmDjg?select=yrkCzYw9GV7GfXHHLppA0A). I never would've known about Kwanzaa had it not been for Yelp. It's tucked away in one of the buildings in the hotel strip just off Crowchild and 16th Ave. But I needed a place to park my behind for a couple of hours and so I found myself hunting it down. A couple of rounds around the block and finally, I spotted the name on one of the windows. The lunch special today is a chicken shawarma or a beef donair. Chicken smothered in sauce, pickles, banana peppers, onions and the likes? Oh yes please! Diet, schmiet. A weekend eating poutine wasn't going to deter me from shawarming myself-there are veggies in there! On the coffee shop side of things, they've got your usual lattes, mochas (raspberry looks tasty), some iced coffees and smoothies, as well as a basic array of muffins, squares and cinnamon buns to keep your sweet tooth satisfied. There's no wifi, but you can try and grab a signal from the Best Western. I connected, but couldn't get the internet working. Apparently the space wasn't built with internet in mind, and no easy way for Kwanzaa to grab themselves a portal to the superhighway :(. At any rate, the two ladies there during my stay were super friendly! If only they were open weekends... oh well, I'll just have to make sure I'm driving by the next time I need some more lunch :).

Ordered our sandwiches and coffees. Coffee was cold. Sandwiches came out one at a time and took…read morevery long. They were supposed to come with tomato, lettuce which was not on it. When we brought it back we were simply told they were out of tomatoes and our sandwiches were handed back to us. (A caprese sandwich without a tomato is simply a cheese sandwich). My friend was waiting for her order, which took a very long time. Finally, after we were all done eating, it was ready. The sandwich was set on the counter, and another customer who had ordered way after us took it. When my friend mentioned it, the girl working simply said that the other customer ordered the same thing. We finally got tired of waiting so my friend was offered her money back. When she complained, there was no apology until she asked for one. So impressive.

One of my favorite coffee shops in the NW! Great place to get work done with coffee and quality you…read morecan expect from the franchise. They have a wide variety of options for coffee or tea. Along with solid dessert options, breakfast and sandwiches to keep you going. Keep in mind during peak hours it may be difficult to find a table for a larger group. But if it's just yourself and a friend you shouldn't have a problem finding space. Overall a solid coffee shop that you can't go wrong with

Great place IMO, can get busy as it's fresh foods + thanks to being off 17th with generous plugs …read more Not heavily staffed, so not for a rush, but I bet it keep prices down & quality up. Local artwork varies, added eye candy! Breakfast menu is ethnic (Turkish?)

Why 5 stars? Because we got exactly what we needed…read more --- --- --- We landed in Calgary with a plan to hop in the rental car and head straight to Banff. But our hunger got the best of us, so we ended up stopping in town for lunch across the street from Element Cafe. Our next mission was to get caffeine and a little something sweet to finish off lunch. Element Cafe achieved both of these goals. I ordered an Americano and it did the trick. But I really enjoyed the Birthday Cake cookie. The cookies caught my eye because they looked a lot like the mountains we were about to see in Banff: they had many ridges and depth to them. The guy working in here even offered to heat them up for us before I could ask, so he really understood the keys to our heart. My only piece of feedback would be: when you heat the cookies up, don't be shy! Push that dough to the limit and let your cookies be enjoyed the way God intended: like they just came out of the oven. With that being said, the guy was the picture of a nice Canadian. Don't let his slightly under heating on this day shape how you view him as a fellow human. He was great, as were his cookies and his coffees.

Cakes here are good but extremely expensive. Some of them are barely bigger than your hand and are…read moreup to $14. Lowest I've seen was $8 for a slice. Flowers are extremely expensive. You pay for the wrapping/packaging. You get 3 stems of flowers for $35 basically with beautiful wrapping paper around it. Drinks are okay. Servers are fine, ambience is fine. Gets loud when it's busy, so not a great place to study. Stools are uncomfortable so I would try to sit at a table if you can help it. All in all it's okay, would recommend if you have the money. But if you're looking for a more budget friendly cafe I would steer clear.

I stopped by for a quick bite and noticed the beautiful flower bouquet combo. The cafe staff and…read moreflower shop host were very friendly. The drinks are beautifully made! Highly recommended