I spent a week in Lethbridge initially thinking that there were very few vegan friendly restaurants…read morebut discovering instead that it's just not a Yelp community. The businesses frequently don't promote their features well and the reviews are very limited. Penny Coffee House is ahead of the game on both points. I enjoyed an excellent house made savory chai (they offer multiple alternatives to dairy milk) and picked up a few of the three vegan pastries they had that day for myself and family. I'm sure that the berry turnovers, cinnamon twists, and rosemary pretzels would have been ever better had I warmed them up before serving.

Never been disappointed with any of their baked goods…read more Coffee and breakfast burritos are also excellent!

I found this business a real disappointment. They are not pretending to be a specialty coffee…read moreroaster but they could learn a few tricks from the Speciality Coffee Association, an organization I was a member of during my competition judging years. My giving of only two points is carefully thought out with the following reasons given: 1. They are not wheelchair accessible, which precludes me visiting on my own. 2. No light roast coffee. I was told they were out of Yrgacheffe. They have many beans that would shine with a light roast, like the Harrar Longberry, which I will comment on lower down. Think outside the box instead of pigeon holing yourself into routines. 3. They do not sell a traditional cappuccino in a 6 oz cup that goes way back to the dawn of the beverage in the early 20th Century in Italy. An 8oz produces a drink with not enough coffee to milk ratio. 4. It may be just an out of stock issue, however with no product shortages in the market, the selection of handgrinders is basic entry level at best. Nothing with high carbon stainless conical burrs could be found, just lots of ceramic porlex which is a good grinder but far far from being great. For a few dollars more, a Timemore Chestnut will give a much superior and even grind. 5. One pound bags are too big for the single coffee drinker, which is their smallest available purchase, even though the beans are bulk, which in itself is disappointing. An opened bag of freshly roasted coffee has peak quality life of 5 to 7 days. One pound is a lot of coffee to consume in those time constraints. Offer smaller too, such as 1/2 pound, the industry standard sample order size. 6. I asked when the beans were roasted. I was told usually no more than two weeks ago. OMG, beans in the open air for two weeks would be way beyond their prime. If all you sell is one pound bags, bag the coffee when it cools after roasting. They have bags with CO2 escape valves. In the bag it will last for months. In the open air, 7 days max. 7. The medium roasted Harrar Longberry was roasted darker than what would be considered a full medium roast. Close to half of the beans had reached the second crack, thereby taking them out of the medium category. A full medium, using the Speciality Coffee Association and Q Grading standards, is moments before the second crack with no to just a hint of oil on the bean. This bean was medium dark. At this level of roast, the nuances of the legendary Harrar have disappeared. The winey fruity flavour profile which has coffee aficionados addicted were gone, roasted out. I find it hard to understand why this is considered Lethbridge's finest coffee shope. I cringe at the thought of what I am going to experience elsewhere in town.

By far the best coffee in town. Great people, great coffee, what more could you ask for…read more Also, I love the smell there :)

This is a lovely place to escape with female friends and family. The tea room offers a huge…read moreselection of black, green and health oriented teas amidst a setting of delicate tables, linens and art. Scones and jam with fruit, homemade soups and seafood croissants round out the tea which is properly made with boiling water in china teapots presented with tiny teaspoons and pastel sugar. The retail space makes charming use of the nooks and crannies of the rambling old building to present jewelry, clothing, antiques, toiletries and decorative objects. This year their Christmas customer appreciation night was combined with a 100th anniversary celebration and so particularly good with complimentary food and teas.

The Jasmine Room is all about the experience. It is a great way to get in touch with your feminine…read moreside.. The part of you that loves to be pampered and hold your pinky up while you drink your tea. The staff are friendly and the atmosphere is spot on! A definite must see! Go with your girlfriends or your mom or sisters!! They will thank you for it!

My wife and I were shopping in some of the little boutique stores downtown when we found ourselves…read moresuddenly in the mood for some bubble tea. To our surprise, a quick search revealed there was a bubble tea café only 1 block away. Infinitea is a quaint little shop that serves an outstanding product. Our tea was delicious and the menu gave us many great selections to choose from. Our server was welcoming and very friendly. He was also extremely knowledgeable about the varieties and histories of the various choices. In fact, he showed so much pride and passion in his tea that I suspect that the young man may have been the owner. The only downside was that it felt more like bubble tea take-out than a bubble tea café. While we could have stayed and sat in one of the very small tables, the interior felt a little too spartan to feel inviting. However, if you're looking for bubble tea to go then Infinitea is the place to be.

wow little hidden gem in Lethbridge that also doubles as a funky convenience store . Ate one of the…read moremost delicious waffle egg breakfast sandwiches and a gorgeous Korean street food poutine . Who knew Lethbridge would have such diversity . The best part though are the young owners , three guys who want to make difference in food tasting and also a consciousness of feeding the community and those in need . Bernie my server was the spokesperson for his cafe . A lethbridge activist and the most warm and charismatic hosting skills . check them out they are simple but have a great street food menu all on this little corner in Lethbridge !

This is a nice little coffee house/internet cafe located in the heart of Lethbridge…read more This restaurant has all sorts of things, from regular coffee house items, baked goods and drinks, wraps, sandwiches, milk shakes, smoothies as well as all sorts of flavors of Italian sodas. The food is good but quite expensive for what you get. In my personal experience, I purchased a wrap and baked goods, the bill was high and I left not feeling quite full, that being said, I do have a substantial appetite. I would like to point out that the Italian soda served there are probably the best feature of this restaurant. There are many many flavors, and they are all very tasty. One can also mix and match to taste. the only complaint there is that i could have easily drank 6 of them. the flavors are out of this world and would make any visit to this location worthwhile, especially on a hot day. I would return to this restaurant for most of their menu items, and to treat myself with one of those delicious Italian sodas.

Waste of money. The latte was basically scalded milk with no flavor. Poor service from staff. And…read moreexpensive!

The staff here are guaranteed to brighten your day. Even just walking by they'll give you a smile…read moreor a compliment. The drinks are great and served quickly. I've never once gotten a burnt toast from here, unlike other places on campus. And if you're a student trying to study on campus, they are open longer hours and more days than any place else. I would recommend these guys to everyone.

The best part about this coffee shop is that it's open longer than other spots, even open Sunday's…read more The staff are always friendly and courteous and get your drink done quick. I wouldn't call this the greatest or freshest coffee in the world but it gets the job done. There are a variety of regular coffees to choose from out front after you get your cup.

Horrible, horrible company!!! Ordered some Asian Family plum sauce and was sent a completely…read moredifferent product from what was imaged on their website. When I enquired, I was told it was not their responsibility if the supplier sends them different products, that they have over 5000 items and cannot possibly keep track if the supplier sends something other than what they ordered. I said I did not want this product that I had paid $35 plus $20 in shipping and they advised that I could return it but would have to cover the cost of returning the products myself. I live in Ontario and they shipped from their Alberta location. /beyond that 2 of the bottles had been damaged in transit - or packed and shipped already damaged - and the sauce was leaked inside the shipping box. When I sent a photo of the item from their website and a photo of the product I received, they told me it was the same thing!! I see positive reviews from people who were in Lethbridge and shopped in their physical store so I actually believe they purposefully scam online shoppers and then refuse any responsibility. They should be fined and shut down for unlawful business practices!!!

Horrible customer service. I placed a large online order, only to receive a poorly packed box with…read moredamaged and expired items. When I called to complain, I was told I would be refunded. Later, when following up by email, they refused to refund and told me there is nothing wrong with selling expired food. When I told them I would have to make a report with my credit card company, they told me I that was threatening. I would think stealing your customers money is far more threatening behaviour. I would recommend that everyone submit reports to the Canada Food Inspection Agency. They will close the business down if enough people report the selling of expired goods. Don't risk buying from Umami Shop.