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

Preordered a birthday cake on their website and it exceeded my expectations! They require a 24 hr…read morenotice for their cakes, or you can call the store if you require a cake the day of. The website layout was simple to use. I really liked that they had pictures and descriptions of all the cakes they offered. They have a huge variety! I ordered a Mango Mousse Cake which featured vanilla cake, mango mousse, mango compote and fresh mangoes. This was the best mango mousse cake I've ever had! The cake was moist, and the compote elevated the cake's flavour profile. The 6" cake was $35. Well worth it! Judging from their website, their other pastries look excellent as well. I will be sure to return so I can try them!

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.

Checked this place out while exploring Calgary…read more Very busy brunch spot, beautiful pastry display. - Service was very quick, team was super friendly and made a good treat suggestion. Lemon tart - tart was good, nice crunch to it, lemon was tangy and sweet - just the right combinations of flavours. So why just three stars - well the drink was a let down for me, matcha was not coming through - ended up tasting more like a cup of sweetened oat milk. I'd come back to explore there other pastries, or try there brunch - but that would need to wait until I visit Calgary again.

My favorite coffee stop in all of Calgary! This location has a lot of natural sunlight. The staff…read moreis knowledgeable in the bean selection. Plenty of beans with relatively recent roast dates. The coffee is fantastic. Pretty consistent with other locations. Will be back!

EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED!!…read more Disappointing first experience. I ordered three bags of espresso but received only two. Although all three items were marked as shipped on the packing slip, the La Laguneta espresso was missing from the shipment. I contacted the business on August 21, the day my order arrived, and followed up four times--three emails and one phone message. By August 29, I still had not received a response or any resolution. Mistakes can happen, but the lack of communication and accountability was extremely frustrating. I specifically ordered three different varieties because this was my first purchase and I wanted to try each one before deciding whether to order again. I had hoped to support a local business, but this experience has made me question whether future orders would be handled reliably. I am giving the business only a couple more business days to ship the missing bag or refund the charge for the product I did not receive. If the issue is not resolved within that time, I will dispute the charge for the unfulfilled portion of the order with my credit card company. An incomplete order should have been a simple matter to correct, but the lack of response has made it unnecessarily difficult.

Frida's is not just a coffee shop, it's an experience & I would highly recommend it. I stopped by…read morefor a coffee & a snack while I could enjoy some quiet reading. This place delivered on all these aspects & beyond. The coffee was outstanding. I ordered a spinach & feta croissant, not only was it delicious, it was light & I wish I had captured the delicate layers. The atmosphere makes you feel like you stepped in a novel, the colors, the culture, each piece is beautiful & it's all tastefully tied together. The music was good & if you want to enjoy your coffee while reading or working, it doesn't intrude. Loved how everything was served in traditional plates, adds so much warmth to the entire experience. I ordered an americano, black & I was asked if I would like it strong. Not only was it customized for my liking but also it was clearly one of the best coffees I had. Can't wait to visit again

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.

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.

Mediocre but not horrible. Pricing is a bit frighteningly dangerous but I lived…read more A good attempt but no follow through, I expected better but got less.

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.

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!

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!

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.