Such a delightfully unique experience having this tea house rest stop on this gorgeous hike! Nice…read moreservice, tasty food! The chili really hits the spot after the hike up to get to this spot! Enjoyed the nice hot tea and coffee in the cool mountain air and breathtaking views! This hike and the tea house stop was one our fave activities during our trip!

What a UNIQUE experience!…read more The good: - you're getting warm tea and soup on a HIKE. that's pretty cool. - the environment is awesome. No electricity, wooden porch... it's a vibe. - the staff are so lovely. They are warm and personable, and they freaking climb a mountain to work every day. - the soup (vegetarian chili) and tea were so good on a cold and rainy day. - they take credit card and have a small gift shop The okay - they were out of a lot of stuff (but again... they're relying on people to hike or helicopter their supplies. It makes sense.) - the baked goods are a bit dry. We had the homemade bread with our soup and the tea biscuits. I preferred the tea biscuits with the strawberry jelly, but in hindsight, I'd stick with the soup and tea. When else can you stop at a tea house mid-hike! Highly recommend the stop.

Stopped by The Guide's Pantry for a quick drink and snack. This is a grab-and-go spot at the…read moreFairmont Hotel and it's a convenient spot adjacent to Lake Louise. I will say the food and drinks are a bit too expensive, and even a hot chocolate is $8. I opted to order a Lavender London Fog (which was $12) and an egg & cheese sandwich (which was $16). The drink was tasty and had a nice lavender flavor, but the sandwich was pretty mediocre and not very tasty. It did help that it was warm and the cheese was mostly melted, but it was almost comparable to an egg McMuffin. Customer service was pleasant and efficient when I visited and they do offer to warm up any breakfast sandwiches that you purchase. They also have limited souvenirs available for purchase, I purchased a basic key chain but I couldn't justify buying a $31 coffee mug. Possibly worth a visit, but be prepared to spend at least $20+ on a hot drink and breakfast sandwich.

Came here for a little hot chocolate and sweet treat. We were recommended the red velvet cookie and…read moreit was so delicious with a little decadent cream cheese filling. The hot chocolate was nice and warm on a cold winter day. Everybody was super friendly and this is a very conveniently located cafe in the Fairmont Chateau. It was for sure more expensive than other places around the area, but it's the chateau hotel!

Stopped by here for a mid-day rest stop while on a full day tour of Banff parks…read more Lots of prepared items ranging from pizza to bakery items to meat pies. I had a turkey pot pie and it was so good. The line might look long but it is very efficient and moves quickly. Most importantly, the prices are fair and affordable.

Got sandwiches for different hikes. It's convenient because they are premade. The quality of the…read moresandwich is simplistic (if that makes any sense - you will know what I mean when you eat it). Prices are reflective of what is available in the area

Built up an appetite after canoeing on the lakes and found this little gem. We wanted a quick…read moreservice and this hit all marks. We ordered the pasta, Italian sandwich, chocolate chip cookies, 2 coffees, and a chocolate croissant. Everything was wonderful! Didn't feel like a speedy service, the quality like an actual cafe. Price may be on the high side, but we enjoyed our dishes sitting by the lake!

Super expensive but very convenient for visitors and hotel guests. They serve soup, grab and go…read moresandwiches and other goodies, pastries, drinks, and I even saw some Bailey's Irish Cream bottles for sale so you can stick it into your coffee. We shared a chicken noodle soup, ham sandwich, smoked salmon, a cookie and a banana bread slice. It was all very good! I recommend! P.S. The location is on the first floor of the hotel.

Very quick turnout & service, their baristas are extremely efficient. Cappuccino, latte and…read morepastries all came out in less than 5 minutes. Not much interior seating but the outside seating is very lovely. One comment is that the birds in the area are very forward because they know there's food lol.

Very cute cafe. A lot of good things to choose from. Service was very friendly. A little loud in…read morehere so when they call the names, it's hard to hear. I had their matcha and enjoyed it outside!

Soup Sandwiches to the rescue!!…read more After a day of hiking and exploring in the Mountains, we were tired, sore, and hangry. Noshing throughout the day we were set on a good soup and sandwich combo. We checked multiple locations and either it was high-end foo foo or just more than we want or just worse. It was pub grub and they had one soup and they weren't sure what it was. We found Wild Flour. They offer multiple soups and sandwiches and a few treats. Kathy selected a carrot fennel bowl (massive) and served with fresh bread and butter, I had a meat and cheese grilled cheese on a focaccia bread, Of course we "shar-zies" and the comfort was enjoyed. The team at 630pm was helpful and prompt guided us as we had not eaten at Wild Flour. Good food, reasonably priced for Banff is a find. Go to Wild Flour and enjoy... we did.

the maple latte had a wonderful natural sweetness from the maple syrup. the americano was smooth…read moreand easy to drink. however i do wish the coffee had been a bit stronger, especially since the ice watered it down over time the service was great. everyone was friendly, from offering recommendations to making our drinks. unfortunately i didnt get a chance to try any of the pastries or sandwiches, but they all looked delicious

After a half day of canoeing down the Bow River, I was craving my late afternoon caffeine. This Tim…read moreHorton's location was within walking distance of Banff Canoe Club. It is located in the Town of Banff inside of a building that houses some touring agencies. Tim Hortons is Canada's biggest coffeehouse chain. They serve coffee drinks, donuts, sandwiches, breakfast items and other fast-food items. Today there are Tim Horton locations all over the world. They are known for their Timbits donut holes. Even though this Tim Horton's location is spacious, it had a line out the door. Summer time is peak season for tourism in Banff and of course everyone wants their coffee drink. After being out in the sun all day, I just wanted something cold and got me a Cold Brew coffee. Tim Hortons offers many of your basic espresso drinks that you would find on any coffee house menu. The Original Blend Double Double and Iced Capp are their popular sellers.

Good ol' Tim Hortons had been on my list to try out for quite some time as I have a number of…read moreCanadian friends who always talk about how it is a staple coffee spot. During my last trip to Banff, Canada I decided to stop by a Tim Hortons and give it a try and order the iced brown sugar oat milk coffee. This was a decent coffee but definitely did not taste the brown sugar just a hint of sweetness and the coffee was quite watered down which was a let down. Maybe it was the drink I ordered or the location but sadly the coffee was subpar.

You can't go wrong with a traditional afternoon high tea. I suggest you make this your lunch you…read moreget a lot of food. 4 small sandwiches, 2 wonderful scones and 5 desserts. All were very good especially the scones

From the owner: Indulge in the epitome of refined elegance at Fairview Restaurant's Afternoon Tea. Savor exquisite…read moreteas paired with delicate finger sandwiches and warm scones, all crafted to perfection. Elevate your experience with a glass of Champagne for an unforgettable afternoon.

We got a quick bite at this cafe while driving through Golden. We got the chicken pesto sandwich…read moreand the three egg omelette. Food was decent and service was quick. The restrooms didn't have any soap unfortunately. The ambiance was very mountain townish.

What a view!!!! Sitting on the patio with the drizzling rain having some local beer, does it get…read moreany better than that!!! Sitting outside looking up at Kicking horse ski hill watching a motorcross championship just enjoying every moment of being in Golden BC. This spot is great. The beer on tap is local from Whitetooth Brewery. We had their homemade chicken Thai soup. I wish I could package that soup up and bring it back home. Even if you stopped here for a coffee or gelato the view is breathtaking and worth every minute.