Adjunct to a hotel lobby which has limited seating but very friendly baristas and great coffee and food. I packed another bag of coffee bean to go because of its quality! read more

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Very cool place with generous portions of coffee products and a small selection of well curated goodies. Food - 4/5 Service - 4/5 Ambience- 5/5 read more

Whitebark Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Banff, Alberta

The cutest cafe that overlooks downtown banff. We came here for their hot chocolate and breakfast (both 10/10). The staff was so helpful in helping us pick out recommendations. When the food came out, the cashier actually told us that he sent back the wrap himself because it wasn't up to his standard. We were super impressed. It was delicious, affordable, healthy, and quick. Can't ask for much more. We got a nice seat by the window, enjoyed our food, and enjoyed the scenery. That's what life is all about. read more

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This is another cafe on the popular main road in Banff, and this was the last coffee shop that we visited! It was really packed inside, and there's quite a lot of seating given it's near the lobby of a hotel. My friends ordered more caffeine-forward drinks like lattes and Americanos, and I tried theirs. I really enjoyed theirs and think they use pretty good espresso beans. I took a gamble and got the matcha latte, and it's definitely not high quality or well blended, but the taste is still there if you're craving some matcha! Their food (specifically the burritos) looked phenomenal, so if I'm ever in the area again, I would love to try their food! read more

There are so many cute coffee shops in Banff and this was a great one. With a lovely outdoor patio, the place was very busy around 8am. They moved through the line quickly. I got my usual hot latte which came topped with latte art. It was creamy and hot and a welcome morning treat. read more

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Stopped by for a light lunch one glorious summer day. A perfect day for sitting out in the outdoor patio seating and watching the throngs of tourists. Ugh, tourists. There were several tasty looking options in the refrigerated display case. I went with the vegan quinoa roll and my wife had the sausage fennel roll. She's spicy and a bit savage so her choice was apropos. I loved mine. The wife was less impressed but I'm used to that. Our lattes were quite good. There were several servers working behind the counter, all friendly in that the-job-requires-me-to-be-friendly kind of way. There was no rush getting our rolls to us. We were able to finish our lattes before the entrees arrived so that worked out well. Overall a good place to hang out for a bit before heading back to the states. read more

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Great coffee and good pastries to go. Got the egg and bacon pastries for the little one and it was so good she wolfed it down. Hubby said the coffee was also pretty good. read more

Whitebark Cafe - Bacon breakfast egg cup - Cafes Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Great service! Attentive peeps behind the counter! Mochas were delicious, egg bite was delightful, and those sausage rolls were yummy af. We ate outside, which was nice since they had some electric warmers on top and plenty of seating. Definitely hit the spot! Get here early before 9:30 AM to beat the crowds. read more

Whitebark Cafe - Sausage Rolls, Bacon Egg Bite, Mochas - Cafes Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Heard that this spot had some of the best coffee in Banff so my wife and I were excited to try it as coffee lovers. We were a bit disappointed. Our coffee took a pretty long time to come out. It was a busy day but my wife noticed the barista was distracted talking to other customers while making our coffee. The cappuccino was really mediocre. It tasted a bit burnt and you could barely taste the coffee. The mocha was alright too, it was lacking in mocha flavor and tasted a bit watered down. Two stars because the pastries were solid but that's about it. The cafe is located in a hotel, it was very busy and a bit difficult to find seating. Maybe we just caught them on a bad day, but it was a big disappointment for us. read more

Whitebark Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Stopped in for a couple lattes (iced and hot chai tea) and got some banned to go with. Excellent latte, place was busy nonstop but not crowded, testimony of what I'd assume is probably one of the better cafes in Banff! read more

Whitebark Cafe - Patio on a crisp clear morning - Cafes Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Absolutely delicious! The coffee was fantastic, and the banana bread I grabbed on a whim was just as impressive. The cozy ambiance inside the Banff Aspen Lodge made it even better. My only complaint? The line was long and moved slowly--but that's probably because it's such a popular spot! read more

We made daily pit stops at Whitebark before heading out to the parks because of how close it was to our hotel. The coffee was delish but what kept us coming back was the pork and fennel sausage rolls. They were SO YUMMY! read more

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Heard great things about this cafe, so we stopped by on our last full day in Banff. The iced vanilla latte was not the best, as it was way too milky. My mom tried the espresso macchiato, and it was incredibly bitter and strong. The pork & fennel sausage roll was my favorite. The pastry was flaky and buttery, and the roll was served with either a mango chutney or tomato sauce. The mango chutney was the bomb. It was sweet, and it paired nicely with the roll. The yogurt parfait was yummy as well. Fresh and tart. The employees were friendly and efficient. There was a line, but it went by quickly. Ample seating indoors and outdoors. read more

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This is a cool hangout place for coffee and tea. They have a large outdoor patio area which is great for people watching and chilling out, enjoying the Banff weather. I was referred here by a local who said it was a popular place with residents. They have all the standard drinks you'd expect from a good coffee place. Lineups are often out the door... read more

What a great place to grab and go out sit and enjoy your food and drink before heading out. My favorite things were the breakfast bites. The frittata and quinoa salad were delicious too. We saved this for lunch at Lake Louise The sausage rolls were good with lots of fennel, but a bit too oily and flakey for me. read more

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There are a lot of coffee shops in Banff town but this one ended up being our favorite! We went back three times during our stay. They have a cozy indoor area as they are in a hotel and then a large outdoor patio. We ended up trying flat whites, vanilla latte, and a pumpkin spice latte. We also had a couple breakfast items - all of which were solid, tasty options. read more

Stopped by for a quick coffee before noon, and the store is still packed with people. I ordered a large Americano, and I think it's kind of light. The coffee is smooth, low acidic, and well-balanced, but it would be better if it comes with an extra espresso shot. Not sure how many shots are in the large size, but it is kind of watery/light for me. FYI, I'm not a fan of bold coffee either. My mom had their latte, and she absolutely loved it. She said it's one of the best latte she had so far. She ordered the small (regular sized), and she thinks the coffee is strong and rich. The milk is sweet, clean, and milky. The store is simple and clean. There's always lots is tables and seats in store. A great place for breakfast or a quick meal. The staffs are very nice. The line and wait time can be very long, so be prepared. Also, parking is not free around the area. read more

Whitebark Cafe - Americano - Cafes Near Me - Banff, Alberta

White bark was such a magical addition to my time in Banff! I really felt the autumnal vibes and the staff were beyond encouraging to really feel comfortable! This is NOT a study cafe fyi I came here two days in a row, got to try some drinks and some food items and here is my review: Food: 8/10 very delicious breads and scones! They warm it up for ya which is nice. Drinks: 8/10 folks were really cool about explaining the menu and helping me choose a drink on both days. I think the vibes and the service really put the cherry on top for me because it's always nice to really feel like you're on vacation when everyone around you is super nice. read more

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Such a great cafe that we went two mornings in a row during our visit to Banff! Drink and food selections were all amazing. Their banana loaf and vegetarian options were my favorite. Loved this place and the ambiance is perfect for a nice start to your day. read more

Whitebark Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Why 5 stars? Because we came here every morning in Banff. --- --- --- That's basically the highest endorsement I can give a place. When I'm on vacation, my primary goal is to try as many places as possible, but we loved Whitebark so much our first morning that we came back the second morning and the third morning too. Well, to be honest, my wife was driving that bus more than me. I enjoyed Whitebark very much too, but she is more particular about her coffee and absolutely loved her latte so much that she insisted we return every day. It also didn't hurt that we were staying next door at the Moose hotel. I just drink my coffee black, so it's usually not hard to mess up unless a place uses weird beans. We actually loved these beans so much that we bought a bag of them. But for me, the biggest factor was the food. They had this sausage and fennel roll that looked unbelievable and tasted even better. It's hard to imagine every coming here and not ordering this buttery kolache type of delight. And my wife ordered a different sweet pastry every day for us to snack on -- all of them were home runs. I write this review back home after our vacation is over and am sad that my days of waking up and heading to Whitebark are now a thing of the past. read more

Whitebark Cafe - Sausage and Fennel Roll - Cafes Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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This has to be the best cafe in Banff. It was so good we had to come back the next morning. The coffee drinks are made well here; I love the smooth espresso. I personally got a cappuccino with peppermint syrup and a macadamia nut latte but I preferred the former. The savory food items here are quite solid. I got to try a mushroom cannoli and it was savory and delicious. The real star item here is the banana bread. So moist and delicious and dense. Probably the best banana bread I've ever had... I would fly back to Banff just to have it again! read more

Whitebark Cafe - Cappuccino, cannolis, banana bread - Cafes Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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This was disappointing as I had read the reviews beforehand and expected a better experience. The breakfast burrito I ordered was bland and not even warmed up enough. My wife's egg wrap was also not warmed up sufficiently as the potatoes were still hard. The other little egg tart was tasty but so tiny and could have been enhanced with some hot sauce (cholula). The Americanos we ordered were okay but not noteworthy. read more

Not bad but not good. Stayed at the hotel tried the coffee twice it was mediocre. Service is ok as well. Cool thing though I just wanna shout out the hotel MGR he was back there doing dishes and working super hard. Love to see MGRs doing stuff like that. Other wise food sucks, coffee is ok, service isn't anything special, no where to sit. read more

Corner of the hotel lobby More than a coffee shop Adult beverage, juices wine and more and coffee Sandwiches and desserts, breakfast too Indoor tables and large patio Friendly staff read more

Whitebark Cafe - Counter - Cafes Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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It's literally next to my hotel, open at 6:30 so I could get coffee before getting to the ski hills! Great service despite early in the morning. A lot to choose from for food and coffee drinks. The sausage puff/pastry was delicious! Hubby always gets the breve and me the drip coffee. It does the trick! read more

I really wanted to give this place a 5 star because the coffee quality is great but this is unfortunately the second day in a row that two different baristas had given me and two others behind me the incorrect orders with to go cups/wrong milk/wrong order overall even though the receipt had the order written on it. Coffee quality is great - this is my favorite spot to get coffee here in Banff out of all the coffee spots I've tried out. read more

I love coffee and enjoy local coffee places. I love supporting local as well. But what I enjoy more is good coffee. I did not feel it was the best coffee I had. I had their flat white and it was just okay. My husband had their chai latte and did not like it, so then he tried vanilla latte, he thought it was better but still says he has had better coffee. They have plenty of seats inside and outside. Cute fireplace outside and many tables and seats around it. They have some food as well. We did not try the food here though. I would give it 3-4/5. read more

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Outstanding cafe where you can really enjoy the outdoors whilst sipping on your impeccably-made coffee! My husband and I were in town several weeks ago for the Banff Marathon weekend and had an awesome breakfast here the morning before my race. A pair of almond milk lattes, a vegan blueberry muffin and a vegan coffee cake were what we ordered at this lively, bright, modern, and super friendly cafe, and we will certainly be back the next time we're in town next year! In addition to the tasty lattes and baked goods (which by the way we so appreciated the vegan offerings as well since we are both vegan/plant-based athletes), we also loved the large outdoor patio area facing Banff Ave where you can enjoy the sunshine on a beautiful morning like we had, take in the views of the mountains and Banff town, and people watch. Truly a delightful way to start your morning in Banff! read more

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We made a quick stop at this cafe to grab coffee before a hike. We got the ginger lemon tea and a mocha. Both the drinks were just okay. Wish the mocha had more chocolate though. The cafe was clean and had a modern aesthetic. The service was quick. read more

The CUTEST cafe in a hotel lobby near downtown Banff. The coffee is strong, but so good! The iced latte came in a cute cup and was creamy and smooth. Pastries are good - lots of variety, we enjoyed the ham and cheese croissant, strawberry rhubarb muffin and couscous salad. Best part of this cafe is the outdoor patio seating. Very spacious and cozy, with a stunning view of Banff. Indoor seating is nice too and great for working. Would consider a must-stop when in Banff! read more

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Stopped here for breakfast. Coffee was very good. Loaded carrot muffin was very good. Egg bite and frittata had no flavor. Service was slow. Cashier seemed preoccupied. Seemed to be a lot of dishwashing going on and not much food serving. Expected better based on the reviews. Not special although that muffin was a good item. read more

Super nice staff Too simple of coffee for me Don't go again 85 character minimum............ read more

Wow! This was the best coffee I've had in a LONG time! We just grabbed a few things for our bus ride, so they didn't come warm but I scarfed down a delicious ham and cheese croissant (with surprise tomatoes?! OMG they MADE the croissant- perfectly cut the richness, so you could eat the whole thing in one sitting) and a scone. Spinach feta tomato? I think it was. I ate IT the following day on the train as we slowly pulled into Kamloops. I meant to only have a bite to try it but BAM it was gone, and my dinner plans ruined lol. Bath and bed for me! Really great start to my day! I regret not going here again before getting on the train to get more amazing coffee. If you're staying at the Moose, stroll over here in the morning, for joy. read more

Whitebark Cafe - Latte from whitebark cafe - Cafes Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Before hitting the road to Jasper, we stopped at Whitebirch café for our morning caffeine fix. There was quite a line, but the staff was efficient and kept it moving. I ordered my classic iced vanilla latte with oat milk and it was everything I wanted it to be. My husband ordered a classic black coffee and said that it had a nice robust flavor. But the real star of this stop was their ginger carrot cake. We got a slice of the loaf and took it to go. It was divine and I wish we could have come back for more. So if you find yourself in Banff, and looking for a sweet treat, do yourself a favor, and try the ginger carrot cake. read more

Whitebark Cafe is located in the first floor of Banff Aspen Lodge. I stayed at a hotel a few blocks from here and decided to walk over once morning since this seemed like the only legit coffee joint in the area. I really liked the bright ambiance and the indoor / outdoor seating options. While I really enjoyed the drinks, I think they have a fine selection of pastries, reminiscent of what you'd find at uber famous bakeries in Los Angeles. read more

Visiting Banff for the week this coffee shop was very close to our hotel. We intended to try other coffee shops throughout the week but only tried one other, because we liked this one so much. We came back every day. Service was quick and kind. The coffee was delicious every time, and there is a really nice offering of baked on site baked goods. Let me tell you about the carrot cake. I am a carrot cake fiend and this was the best I've ever had. Fresh, not dry (or soggy as can sometimes happen when it's too sweet)-this was perfect. The lemon icing really sealed the deal. I am going to try to replicate it at home. I prefer brewed coffee,which was delicious and they allow you to put as much oat milk in as you like-some coffee shops are skimpy on that. And my husband enjoys vanilla lattes. His were also very good. Take it to go or sit in the comfortable seating areas inside or out-can't beat this place! read more

Whitebark Cafe - Specialty drinks - Cafes Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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Coffee is good, but not as good as Starbucks. Solid service and a nice location to hangout. Star food item is the bacon egg cup. Really unique and tasty hand held breakfast item. Pairs well with the coffee. read more

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Whitebark is a great little coffee shop in banff. We went several times on our recent trip! The drinks are good and the ambiance is lovely. The outdoor fireplaces were a great touch. If you go in the morning be prepared to wait in line as most days there was a decent line for coffee! read more

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Nice place, friendly service, for a busy Sunday morning they were pretty quick to get our food/drinks out. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. Food was yumm, we had the bacon burrito and the carrot/ginger bread. Also 2 lattes which we both enjoyed. They were not overly sweet so they don't add much to them even ordering a vanilla latte FYI Nice music was playing, seating inside and outside on patio with heaters on. read more

Good coffee, the service, great pastries. Get a latte, the pork and fennel sausage, roll, and bacon and egg egg bites. Full of flavor, they come with great chutneys that are the cherry on top go to cafe here in Banff! read more

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