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.

I really enjoyed this little restaurant coffee shop on my visit to Calgary. We were seated right…read moreaway for a late lunch on Saturday. - Korean Fried Chicken and Waffles (5/5) - I really enjoyed this one. It tasted spicy, but without the spice. The flavoring was great for someone who doesn't like spicy food but appreciates a spicy flavor. The chicken was moist and the whole dish was delicious - Boston cream French toast (5/5) - also delicious, this place made French toast the way I love it - with thick, fluffy brioche bread and NOT overly fried. The Boston cream and Nutella that was around the toast made it complete - you could taste all the flavors without it tasting too sweet. - Matcha latte (3/5) with vanilla, and pumpkin spice latte (4/5) Service was quick and friendly!

Brunch time! The shop is quite small, so I highly recommend making a reservation. They open up…read morereservations on their website one week in advance. They have many options on the menu, and they all sound really good. Our top favorites: Korean fried chicken benedict, smoothies/hojicha latte, and their signature espresso pancake. The pancake was soft and fluffy, and ice cream with an espresso drink is always a perfect combo!

My oh my Namo Cafe and bistro was delicious. With tons of unique indian fusion options Namo cafe…read morepeaked my interest. When my bf and I went we were not overly hungry so we decided to get an entree and share and I am so glad that we did since the portions here were enormous. The service was also great and the ambiance inside was cute and bubbly with tons of bright colors! We decided to get the lunch special of the Duck confit monte cristo which is French toast stacked with bacon, duck, a fried egg and arugula and paired with cheese and maple syrup. I requested the cheese on the side since I am lactose intollerant but my bf is not. Everything about this dish was fresh, packed with flavor and perfectly sweet and savory. My favorite part was the fluffy French toast and the rich duck pieces. Slathering everything in Canadian maple syrup was the right move and the maple syrup elevated the entire dish even more! While the dish was incredible, the drinks sadly fell short as we decided to get the matcha latte and the oat milk masala chai. Out of the two the masala chai definitely had more spice and flavor but both were mild for my liking and a tad watery.

I got the avocado toast with egg and i still dream of it. As well had the turmeric and hazelnut…read morelatte which were both amazing

Twice I've been here now with the intention to sit and chat - but never had the chance as there are…read moreno tables/chairs available. Ambiance is cozy and inviting, coffee/food was good but overall "service" of providing space was poor.

My blue coconut latte was amazing! It was the perfect amount of sweetness, and the staff was very…read morekind too.

Cool little bakery in the heart of Calgary, it was just a short distance from where we stayed and a…read moreperfect spot for morning coffee. Opened up earlier than a lot of the little coffee shops and had great lattes. Tons of pastry options too!

I'm so excited about Paris on 4th Street on Calgary. Search…read morefantastic selection of baked goods . I love it. Five thumbs up

I am not quite sure why the reviews for this place are this low. My coworker and I checked out…read morePrologue for dinner as he was staying at the Courtyard located in the same building. I was expecting just a decent meal but was pleasantly surprised. First off, the service was top notch. Rafaelle (spelling?) made sure our water was topped off at all times and checked up on us in perfect intervals. He really made our experience great. The food and beers were great as well. I got the papardelle bourguignon and we split the house kettle chips. Both were very tasty. The bourguignon was cooked perfectly and the portion was just right; not too heavy and not too light. I want to come back and try the poke bowl next time. The atmosphere there is also very nice. It was a great location for us to discuss business and enjoy our food. Thank you for the great experience! I will definitely be back.

Prologue has the best coffee and breakfast in downtown! I ate here every morning of my stay!read more

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.

Dreamy! Wow, we…read morescoped this out on our walk and had to come back. This morning we stopped in for brunch and could not help but order two meals. One for now and a ham and brie sandwich for later. Everything was so delicious and fresh. I had the brisket bowl with scrambled eggs. So amazing. I want to replicate this at home but fear it will take some work. The gremalata was superior. The cronut was so light and almost melted in your mouth. The raspberry filled coconut cookie was chewy and light. The breakfast with sausage eggs and potatoes and toast was enough for two. We couldn't begin to eat it all and took some away for later. Love this place. Wish we had one. We received multiple recommendations to try this from locals as well. Lots of seating. Craft coffees. Bakery and savory and food for all hours. This is the spot for you!!

Not the best pastry in town but definitely excellent for both sweets and savoury items.read more

Excellent pastries, best in the city. Great music, great location. The coffees, especially the…read moreamericanos, need to vastly improve to be on par with other cafes. Better beans, more expertise making a perfect Americano in the traditional style, with proper crema and strength - third time visiting Sucre and the americanos are very weak, diluted and hollow. Also could promote the French theme with French cafe music and staff taking a little more care and flare with presentation and service. Go to Cafe Triste or Amato for the coffee, Sucre for the sweets. (There are mini courses on excellence in coffee preparation and service on Master Class, the baristas here need to learn their craft and take pride in it.)

The egg croissant and a coffee is a great start to a lazy weekend day…read more Lovely quiet spot out of the way ... nice stop along the river without being too busy or loud

The location in East Village has a good amount of seating, ranging from tables by the windows to…read moresome darker/cozier tables on the side with more privacy. There is free Wi-Fi, and there appeared to be some outlets. I went on a weekday around noon, and there were still a good amount of seats available. The staff were kind and got my order (a matcha latte and a grilled chicken flatbread) out in a timely manner. Although the café itself had a cozy ambience, I would say that my order was rather lackluster. The matcha latte was really milky, and the matcha itself tasted watered down. And the grilled chicken flatbread tasted decent, but it was super crumbly and messy to eat, making it almost feel like a choking hazard with some bites. I would like to go back to try a different flavor of drink since the ambience was nice. But based on my first experience, it wasn't the greatest café Calgary had to offer.