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.

The egg croissant and a coffee is a great start to a lazy weekend day…read more Lovely quiet spot out of the way ... nice stop along the river without being too busy or loud

The location in East Village has a good amount of seating, ranging from tables by the windows to…read moresome darker/cozier tables on the side with more privacy. There is free Wi-Fi, and there appeared to be some outlets. I went on a weekday around noon, and there were still a good amount of seats available. The staff were kind and got my order (a matcha latte and a grilled chicken flatbread) out in a timely manner. Although the café itself had a cozy ambience, I would say that my order was rather lackluster. The matcha latte was really milky, and the matcha itself tasted watered down. And the grilled chicken flatbread tasted decent, but it was super crumbly and messy to eat, making it almost feel like a choking hazard with some bites. I would like to go back to try a different flavor of drink since the ambience was nice. But based on my first experience, it wasn't the greatest café Calgary had to offer.

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.

A must-visit on every trip to or through Calgary, whether you have time to sit down for a relaxing…read morebreakfast before heading to airport, or just grab and go. Creative menu, excellent preparation, hard-working crew in front and back. We particularly love the Ahi Tuna Avo Breakkie and the Dan Dan Noodles. The ZCREW Silky Iced Coffee is not to be missed!

I had a very uncomfortable experience at this café. The male owner, Zack, was dismissive from the…read morestart. We were shocked to find another couple sitting at our reserved table--frankly, I hadn't anticipated it would be a shared table for eight in the first place. To make matters worse, we were rushed to order and pay the bill. After that couple left, another pair were seated at our six-person table without any explanation. Our dishes arrived in two separate waves with a 10-minute gap. They also automatically added an 18% tip for parties of more than five people, which I expect at least we should have a private table. When I expressed my dissatisfaction to the server, the owner came out and became confrontational and aggressive. He raised his voice, saying I could "tell him what I am not satisfied with." Then he offered a refund, which I immediately declined, and afterward snatched a package of coffee from the counter and offered it as compensation. I refused again--it felt more like an insult than a genuine apology. After we posted our reviews, the owner privately messaged my friend, asking us to remove them and citing the "small Chinese community" as a reason we should support each other. That's incredibly manipulative. Using community guilt to pressure customers into deleting honest feedback is inappropriate and only reinforces our negative experience. I will not be returning.

Prologue has the best coffee and breakfast in downtown! I ate here every morning of my stay!read more

I stayed at The Dorian and I Love this place! I had coffee every morning and salad for lunch. Also…read moredelicious cocktails in the evening.

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!

I didn't think too much of this place other than it looked good on photos. So glad I checked it out…read moreduring my few hours layover in downtown. I got their iced matcha with toffee sponge. The matcha is standard, nothing spectacular neither was it the authentic ones you expect to get from Japanese, but the toffee is a nice touch. I also love the vibe here which I ended up chilling for a while than a grab and go to cool down from this heat before I proceed to explore the rest of Downtown. Free wifi available. My server was also super friendly and nice, both were super helpful in providing recommendations to visit in town. 10/10 would come back again for the good vibe, good service, good people, and good drinks! They had a whole collection of supplements that you can take as a shot or added to your drink. Seems interesting but I didn't try it out. Maybe next time.

Super cute aesthetic and decent coffee at this spot in downtown Calgary…read more We stopped in for a latte and were intrigued by their apothecary shots. We ordered the one with coconut milk and it was very mediocre. I feel like it could have been improved if it was served cold as the room temperature drink didn't do it for me. Latter was yummy and Service was quick! Would definitely stop here again for a coffee

If you're looking for the best quality of coffee beans this is the place. This is a must-try…read morelocation. The owner, Bob, is an Aficionado, passionate, and clearly an expert in all things coffee-related. He sources coffee beans from some of the most premier locations in the world and is particular about the elevations at which the beans are grown in order to make the cut for what he will introduce to his customers. We've tried coffee all over the world and this is right at the top. Do yourself a favor and drop by, say hi to Bob and experience this unbelievable coffee.

Great cafe in Calgary. I really liked the fresh blueberry scone. Staff was friendly and I got my…read moreitem very quickly.

Cakes here are good but extremely expensive. Some of them are barely bigger than your hand and are…read moreup to $14. Lowest I've seen was $8 for a slice. Flowers are extremely expensive. You pay for the wrapping/packaging. You get 3 stems of flowers for $35 basically with beautiful wrapping paper around it. Drinks are okay. Servers are fine, ambience is fine. Gets loud when it's busy, so not a great place to study. Stools are uncomfortable so I would try to sit at a table if you can help it. All in all it's okay, would recommend if you have the money. But if you're looking for a more budget friendly cafe I would steer clear.

I stopped by for a quick bite and noticed the beautiful flower bouquet combo. The cafe staff and…read moreflower shop host were very friendly. The drinks are beautifully made! Highly recommended

Great! On a business trip--came here 3 mornings and lunch in a row. Lovely find. Great coffee,…read morebaked goods and salads!

The pastries here are so memorable! As we're the meals we ordered. The service was good! Waitress…read morewas chatty and personable. We had lovely table by the window. Coffee was fabulous as well!