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.

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.)

Truly fantastic experience. The meals are excellent, the desserts are beyond incredible, and the…read morestaff is attentive and helpful. This is our favorite place to brunch in Calgary

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.

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.

During my stay in Calgary, there were few coffee shops open on Saturdays and Sundays. And I went…read morehere, but it was in the building, and I was almost passing by. There's a sign board on the street, so don't miss it. I really liked the bright atmosphere inside the store. It was helpful to give advice to me when I was confused about the menu for the first time. I ordered Hot Mazapan latte, feta, and spinach croissant and peach pastrie. Mazapan latte has nuts and is not sweet and has a mild taste. The feta & spinach croissant had a well-balanced taste, and the peach pastry was delicious. It is a highly recommended place for everyone.If there is another opportunity, I would like to have a relaxing and delicious drink in the store next time.

Dropped into this spot for a quick snack and ordered the quesadilla, no beverage. It arrived on a…read moreplate with nary a garnish nor sprig of parsley, not even a napkin. The decor is cute in one corner where they created a snapshot of Mexico, but the rest of the design is a hodge-podge clutter that falls short of eclectic. It seems to be good for a cash and dash morning coffee, but for a leisurely lunch they need to expand their menu, presentation and friendly service.

tucked into calgary's beltline, this little french café feels like it was made for slow mornings…read moreand long catch ups. the kind of place where you instinctively lower your voice, breathe a little deeper, and feel like you've been transported straight to paris (passport not required). so we had a late start to the day, showed up around 1:30 pm on a thursday and practically had the whole place to ourselves. the space is lovely, marble tables, black and white café chairs, it's curated but not fussy. perfect for catching up with a friend, or working solo. the pastry case is a total showstopper: buttery croissants, cookies under glass domes like little museum exhibits, and viennoiseries in flavours like cinnamon kouign amann, chausson aux pommes, beautifully striped croissants with apricot & almond, and saskatoon berry. they also make house made jams to sell in fun flavours like pear & vanilla, strawberry & basil, and mango & lemongrass. we scored the tufted velvet couch in the corner, it was soft, plush, and hands down the best seat in the house. we decided to share the following: mocaccino croissant tasted stale. dense, barely any coffee flavour, and a few scattered chocolate chips. almond croissant had a generous filling of frangipane that tasted too sweet. pear & vanilla croissant was the best of the bunch, it had some layers, slight crisp on the outside, and a subtle, not too sweet filling. caffe latte and matcha were just okay. the space is a whole vibe and worth visiting for the ambiance alone. pastry wise, we were hoping for buttery, flaky goodness with a nice chewy texture and only found a spark of it in one croissant. still, if you're in the neighbourhood, the black sheep's a charming little spot to hang out, maybe just stick to the coffee and the couch.

Picked up a couple sweets and croissants from here. The croissants are colorful and filled, which…read moreis appreciated from both an aesthetic and taste perspective. There's some seating inside and a couple small tables outside; casual place. Most people seem to get their orders to go.

Sam is the main reason I come to Deville in Kensington. I can go to a huge number of coffee shops…read moreto work, but Sam is unbelievably conscientious, considerate. I have worked in the oil and gas industry for over thirty-five years, and I have seen all kinds of employees/workers. I can tell you, there are VERY FEW who are as conscientious, who care about delivering as much as she does. I sensed that immediately. You need to be doing everything to get people 1/4 as professional and caring as she is.

Deville is a relatively newcomer to the espresso/coffee/tea shop housed in an old repurposed brick…read morebuilding in an area that is quite frankly rife with shops of the same. There is little danger this area of town will ever run out of joe, that's certain. Go a block further and turn left and there 3-4 more of the same, just in case you were worried. Beautifully redesigned interior and lots of outdoor seating and the great architecture of the old building make this a great space to hang outside, weather permitting, and on my visits that's just what we did. The espresso drinks are spot on and if like myself you favor milks from non-lactating plants, they do a wicked oat milk flat white or latte. The black coffees are also excellent and I stayed long enough that my cup got refilled more times than I could recall. On my first visit I neglected to bring a mask, and they were kind and happy to provide one free of charge. Appreciated. Great spot to work as well which I did on a couple of days. Out of the 7-8 places I tried for espresso drinks on my visit I'd rate this as second best, but with hands down the best vibe for enjoying time with friends and family. Highly recommended.

A typical Paris Baguette. CLEAN. Excellent cappuccino. Huge assortment of pastries including Dubai…read moremochis (drool) and Korean red bean cake. A well-run franchise.

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!

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!

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.

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!