walking around kensington, i stumbled into yummy q and it immediately felt like one of those small…read morelocal spots worth slowing down for. it's a cozy, compact shop, just a few tables tucked into a corner, but it has a lot of character. warm lighting, quiet background chatter, and artwork by jessie lin on the walls that you can actually buy. it feels like a space built with intention, not just filled for the sake of it. the menu is surprisingly wide for such a small place: drinks of all kinds, plus house made gelato and sorbet that make it hard to decide. even the details feel playful, like the cups with little cat ears on the lids. you can also customize sugar levels from 0% up to 125%, which makes it easy to get something exactly how you like it. i went with the sparkling grapefruit yakult, no sugar, and kept it simple with no toppings, even though there's a long list of options, tapioca pearls, brown sugar pearls, crystal pearls, strawberry and mango popping boba, aloe vera, crushed oreo, lychee jelly, coffee jelly, soft grass jelly, mango pudding, coconut pudding, jasmine jelly, and cheese foam. the first sip was bright and refreshing, light bubbles, a clean citrus hit, and that grapefruit sharpness coming through in a really simple, satisfying way. it worked perfectly while wandering through kensington. it's the kind of stop that reminds you why supporting small local businesses matters. places like this add personality to a neighbourhood, they're not just selling drinks, they're shaping the feel of the street. a short visit turns into a small experience, and that's what makes spots like this worth choosing over the usual chains.

I came here with my sister after dinner and I ordered the Mango Yukult Jasmine tea drink. It was a…read morebad choice to get the bubble tea here. They do uses real fruit but they are so cheap on the fruits. Only 1/10 of the drink is the real fruit and the rest is just the cheap jasmine tea (please see photo). I also watched her count the few cubes of mango. Putting in to the cup and then taking it out. The lady worried putting too much mango. There was only 6 tiny cubes before she crushed them. That is not even 1/5 of the mango. They were not even generous to add in the Yukult. They charges a premium price of $5.99 for a large. I couldn't taste the mango flavor or the yukult flavor. It was basically all water and jasmine tea. I believe they only use the fruit to give it the color of the drink. I guess this is a one time visit. The place wasn't busy when we came. I don't recommend Yummy Q. It is like throwing your money away. If you really like Jasmine tea. You can go to Chinatown or T&T and get a really big bag of Jasmine tea leafs for $3.99. All you have to do is have the tea leafs sit in hotwater and then consume. The place is newly open and if they don't change, all their customers will be one time customers only.

Super refreshing and delicious! The smoothie and tea really hit the spot on a warm day! Great…read moreflavor and great customer service!

Came in close to closing time and the cashier was super patient while we took our time looking…read morethrough the menu and also asking questions. I ordered the mango hurricane and my brother got the very berry. We also got orange ginger and cayenne shots. Loved the smoothies and that they give you a free boost! Usually when I go into a smoothie place, there are always smoothies that are great with one ingredient that I'm not a fan of. Here, there weren't any of those and I couldn't figure out which one to choose! Would love to return again! I will say...the difference between the two sizes is ridiculous - definitely go for the larger one.

I haven't been to this one in awhile. But the customer service was absolutely terrible. They were…read moreyelling at each other and being rude to customers.

Had a green smoothie here. It was very good, on the sweeter side but one of the better green…read moresmoothies I've ever had. My boyfriend had the tall dark and handsome and he like his as well, it was also on the sweeter side but he is super picky and he finished it all.

This is a great option for a quick lunch while at work, it is located centrally and the bowls are…read morehealthy and affordable, I tried the jerk jackfruit, the rice was well seasoned and the jackfruit was yummy. It was fairly priced, I don't enjoy the smoothie too much, but it was fine. They are quick and the place was clean.

mik (made in korea) coffee & shop on trendy 17 ave sw, right next to made by marcus ice cream, is a…read morecozy little café that feels like more than just a coffee stop. the space is homey and inviting, with a warm, relaxed vibe and plenty of little touches that make you want to stay. there's a photobooth tucked inside, diy phone case decorating, art classes, wifi, and even a small outdoor patio if you want to sit outside and people watch along 17 ave. it's the kind of place where you can easily lose track of time. i tried the iced strawberry matcha with oat milk, and it was genuinely a standout. the strawberry cream foam on top is rich, smooth, and decadent, while the matcha itself is earthy and well balanced, so it never tastes overly sweet or artificial. every sip feels creamy and refreshing at the same time. they have surprisingly long hours for a coffee shop, opening early and staying open late, though they're closed on sundays. this is easily one of the best matcha spots in calgary and a must visit on 17 ave.

This place is unique - it's a cafe where you can decorate your own phone case, keychain, mirrors…read moreand so on. They even have a Photo Booth. We ordered chocolate waffles with iced white mocha. They were the bomb and the portions were pretty big. The person helped us through the decorating process as it was our first time.

Excellent concept. Breakfast and lunch with a wide variety to choose from. Because it is self…read moreserve...no line ups or delays... Starbucks is a different story... if you value your time...get your coffees here!!!

Had a meeting with my manager and we came here for coffee. Just nice. They have great Italian…read morecoffee and yes Spanish Latte is the signature coffee here. This location is located in the Shell building. Lots of seating. I have tried the Caffe Artigiano in Vancouver. Very consistent. I personally like Caffe Artigiano either in Calgary or Vancouver. Great for meeting here. Its not too noisy and not too busy. They do pretty good coffee / latte artwork here.

Didn't make the first 100 inline on the first day of opening. Grand opening is Friday June 23,2023…read more I was still able to get some cookies all the same. Lots of staff working. Was very busy! I'm sure will be crazy busy on Friday. The cookies I was able to get 2 double chocolate or dirt cake cookie is what they call them, 2 chocolate Chip and was still warm!! That cost me $18.99 for 4 very huge cookies. Picture does not do it justice. -Plenty of parking. -staff very friendly and very clean inside and should be the place is new. Will come back when the novelty wears off.

Service was slow and truly only enjoyed one cookie out of the 4. They were super sweet. Expected…read moremore.

This Starbucks is located in THE best Save On Foods in all of Calgary. Like the staff working at…read moreSave On, the staff at this Starbucks go the extra mile. It's just what they do. I recently missed the opportunity to grab my birthday Starbucks treat which I mentioned to the ladies today, and they conspired to concoct for me a magical beverage just for me. Suffice it to say, it is the BEST thing I've ever tasted. If you want more than just a Starbucks drink, come here. The team here will give you an experience that will delight the senses!

Bad for the brand. Took me 15 minutes to get a Luke warm americano, blender was "broken" so no…read morefraps....disappointed.