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    Trailhead Cafe

    4.4 (216 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Mariel T.

    Probably the best spot in town for cafe food and bev! We got the Cajun chicken Caesar wrap, butter chicken samosa, and a sausage roll. It was enough for two! We also got the daybreaker special latte (vanilla syrup, honey, and cinnamon sprinkle). Best coffee I've had this trip. Line can stack up quickly, but they move pretty fast back there!

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    Jonathan L.

    This was the absolute go to place in Lake Louise. The food in Lake Louise is very limited and the Fairmont essentially has a monopoly on food hence their inflated priced. However, Trailhald Cafe is the single highlight serving fairly priced high quality items. I came here multiple times since everything was so good here. We ordered: 1. Ruben Sandwich: I was honestly kind of expecting just some cold pastrami on dry cold bread but this was actually really good! They grilled the bread first which gave it a really rich crunch and the pastrami was good quality and nice and warm. It was so perfect for bringing up to the Aegis Trail and eating it on top of the mountain near the Tea house. 2. Chicken Salad Sandwich: Also delicious where the bread was warmed and the chicken salad was super fresh with crunchy bread outside. 3. Maple Canadino Coffee: This coffee was SOOOOO GOOD! What I loved also was they don't pick on us lactose intolerant customers where cafes normally charge an extra $1. Instead it's a free changed to oak milk! The large size is also so fairly priced. 4. Donair: This is similar to a greek wrap with the lamb and beef cuts similar to a schwarma. I really liked it! Initially I thought it was an actual sandwich since it's in the sandwich section but it's more of a wrap. 5. Ceasar Wrap: This was super good! I liked this more than the Donair but my wife ordered this so I only got a few bites. The chicken was really good and they had the perfect amount of dressing. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Overall, the service is fast even though it can get crowded. They're all working super hard making everyones orders. Took about 10 mins to get both sandwiches out which is pretty fast since they freshly cook the meats. Honestly they could increase their prices by $2-3 and it would still be worth it due to the location and quality compared to what is else in Lake Louise however I thank them for not price gauging all the tourists.

    Butter chicken samosa
    Karen L.

    It was a 5 star until we went for a second visit. On our first visit, we loved the falafel wrap so much we decided to go a second time. The second time however is when we discovered the inconsistency in their food. On our first visit the falafel wrap was well dressed with the dressing mixed into the ingredients so that with each bite you can taste the dressing. On the second visit the dressing was only on one side of the wrap and the falafel itself was very dry and crumbly. We also tried the Cajun chicken wrap. Most of the chicken was at one end of the wrap and I couldn't really taste the Cajun seasoning. What we did enjoy was their samosas (butter chicken and vegetable) and their baked goods (lemon bar, carrot cake, and lemon poppy seed cake). The restaurant is very small with limited seating, about 4 small tables inside and 2 outside. Anticipate taking your food to go. The service was fast and efficient but not very friendly. The food is actually pretty tasty if they can be more consistent with the execution of their items. If you don't mind the inconsistency it's a great place to grab and go on your road trip or to take to a picnic.

    Angela K.

    Wow, love love love this cafe!! Their drinks and food are amazing and so reasonably priced. I've tried the caramel brûlée latte (iced) and maple Canadiano. Both were great in their own ways, but the espresso of the latte was sooo smooth. It tasted high quality. The maple Canadiano reminded me of hot chocolate. The drinks are not overly sweet, which is nice! We tried the chicken salad sandwich and the donair. Absolutely scrumptious. The chicken salad was fresh, and the ingredients were well balanced. The focaccia was divine. The donair was so yummy - it was slightly sweet from the sauce. Everything about this place is wonderful, and I understand why it gets so busy! The inside is very small, with at least 5 tables that seat up to two.

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    Gerald N.

    Excellent little cafe with very friendly service and timely. Came three separate occasions for breakfast and it did not disappoint! Prices were reasonable. 1. Bison soup - Very hearty and loads of filling. Could use more meat but was very flavorful. 2. Pancakes - Fluffy, large and has a compote on top which makes syrup not even required! 3. Bagel and egg - A necessity prior to a long hike. Delicious! I would continue to come over and over again if I lived in the area but definitely worth at least one stop.

    Cesar wrap
    Icel C.

    This place was so good we came back a second time. The Cesar wrap is so delicious. High quality sandwiches and wraps. Lots of bakery items and the BEST iced coffee of my life. The maple candiano is so good I sipped it so slow to make it last. Keep in mind that this place gets very busy for the bus drop offs but the staff works very hard and fast it is worth the wait. Wish we could have tried more things. The chocolate chip banana bread was delicious.

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    Carole M.

    Located in the plaza Free parking Very small inside only 3 high tables inside Great coffee menu and big selection of sweet- friendly staff Lunch menu all is made fresh and to order so may be some wait time Was on a tour and needs grab and go Got veggie samosa- warmed up and caramel twisel and caramel coffee Perfect pick me up

    Cajun chicken Caesar wrap
    Gloria N.

    Solid option for food before Lake Louise! They serve both breakfast and lunch items. I came around lunch time and ordered the Cajun chicken Caesar wrap and the bliss burger. Both were pretty hearty options and quite tasty. It did take a little time to order and get our food since this seems like to be a pretty popular spot for people to come order. There isn't really much seating inside but there are some tables around the shopping center area. If you're looking for a meal that will leave you satisfied before exploring more of the Banff area, be sure to stop by!

    Trailhead wrap
    Leanne S.

    We are staying at the chateau on the lake. We wanted something tasty and filling without a huge price tag. This for perfectly what we were looking for. Great wraps for a great price! Was busy but the staff was efficient. Considering a return again tomorrow!

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    Daniel C.

    There's not a lot of budget friendly places to eat in lake Louise but trailhead cafe is a great choice. The line may seem long but it moves decently quickly. There's often a lot of people here. Food: Belly buster sandwich - turkey with stuffing and bacon. Great delicious sandwich with a nice cranberry touch to it. 5/5. Donair sandwich - you get a decent amount of Donair slices though I suspect they're pre made with lettuce, tomato and onions in a pita. Nothing special but hits the spot. 3.5/5. Pulled pork and Mac and cheese sandwich - the pulled pork has a great sweet flavor and meatiness. The max and cheese is subtle but delicious. Placed between two toasted slices of bread, this is a nice treat. 4/5. Chicken wrap - the wrap is filled with lots of fresh veggies, chickens and sauce. A great bang for your buck. 5/5. Price: around 15$ a sandwich which seems expensive but relatively in lake Louise, it's pretty good price for good quality.

    Katherine H.

    We just got back from a wonderful stay at Lake Louis and ate at the Trailhead Cafe 3x! 1st time we stopped in for breakfast before our bike ride to Lake Moraine. Loved it so much we decided to grab some sandwiches for lunch to take back to our hotel. Loved it even more, decided to stop in for coffee, breakfast and also to take a couple sausage rolls for our flight. What we got: Cappuccino Trailhead Bacon breakfast wrap Ultimate BLT (added an egg) Sausage roll - the beau ate 6 total haha Ruben Sandwich Blueberry Muffin Apple crumble Everything was fresh and delicious! Service was great - even remembered our name. 10/10 would recommend!!

    Cold poppy seed bread and small cup of hot chocolate
    Amy T.

    Trailhead cafe is located in a plaza with lots of parking available. Pretty long line for a cafe for a weekday. Very small indoor seating area felt crowded and busy. Good sized menu with a variety of hot drinks and bakery items. Initially, I was excited to try the banana nut bread and poppy seed but that died when I found out the cold items I ordered could not be warmed up. Pro tip for cashier: if you know that it can't be warmed after being given to your customer, best to tell your paying customer their options before refusing them a basic service. Hot chocolate was very creamy, I was not a fan.

    Cute, eclectic cafe in lake louise
    Nikki V.

    We spent two days in lake louise and we had breakfast here both days. Doesnt mean that we didn't check out other places, but this place had everything we were looking for - vegan options, nice view of the mountain and decent coffee. For my desis out there, this place has samosas!! Pretty decent tasting ones, don't expect authentic ones though but tasty nevertheless. The staff is friendly and courteous. I liked the avocado toast here, it has that tangy blasamic vinegar taste, which I like but if you don't, then it might not be for you. Definitely, a must try if you're in the area. They also had vegan pastries like, brownie and banana bread etc.

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    Great food, great service. Def grab and go setup but great hot breakfast. Had the omelette and was very impressed with menu options

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    I love this place and my kids and I have stopped here about once a week almost every week for the…read morelast two winters. We tried everything on the menu and the food is great quality especially for the price. Considering you are completely captive audience the prices are amazing they could probably get away with charging three times this amount and they would still have customers because there's absolutely nowhere else to eat on the hill except on the front side. The staff are always amazing. There's also an extra special restaurant at the top level where you can eat seafood and steak cooked on a hot rock ! If you would rather be spending your time eating specialty fabulous food rather than skiing personally for me I've only stopped there once because I'd rather be skiing but I know some people are a little bit lazier than me and they enjoy that kind of thing. It's lovely to have variety. Personally I don't really understand why this restaurant is open and serving meals indoors not just take out during Covid but my kids and I are very very very appreciative. I wish I had more photos of the interior but I'll add some shots of what it looks like just outside. You cannot beat this view.

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