Friendly staff! They are always consistent & their breakfast is delicious! Sure do love their french toast & eggs Benny! Hidden little gem!

A great little neighbourhood breakfast and causal dining spot. It offers an extensive menu, baked goods and barista bar. I had a monstrous chocolate scone and an excellent americano. The bakery offers some great looking breads and pastries for taking home and they offer paper bags if you can't get through your own pastry (guilty). The breads are a nice touch for the made to order sandwiches, which I'm told are excellent. It's suffering a bit from its own success, very busy, line ups, a slightly impatient cashier and cruel waits for meals as you watch other orders pass your table. This is something they'll to solve but maybe it's not so bad at slower times. I'll definitely return, this time for a full breakfast. read more

The Lazy Loaf & Kettle - Monstrous Blueberry Chocolate Scone - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

During the pandemic, we decided to order from Lazy Loaf via Skip the Dishes cos we were craving for a truly, good egg salad sandwich. Now, Lazy Loaf makes such a sandwich- fresh egg salad, loads of crispy, fresh veggies like lettuce, sprouts, tomato, cucumber on Kettle 9 grain bread with some Dijon mustard, butter, mayo and some Gouda. It is a BIG sandwich but oh , it hits home! Have your sandwich with their daily soup. They have 2 kinds: broth or cream. Today, they had Minestrone soup - delicious with beans, corn, celery, carrot & tomatoes. Delicious! For dessert, their huge slice of carrot cake is a must-have! Delectable, soft, sweet, carrot cake with sliced almonds on the sides and loads of cream cheese frosting all over the cake and in the filling. We detect a hint of coconut as well. read more

Jesus, this place is always busy. First time I was in town with K, we were going to drop in for a bite but Lazy Loaf & Kettle was so packed, we decided to go elsewhere. Well, this time I came by myself to grab her some food while she studied (I know, I know, I'm such a good friend). Weekends are busy busy. I dropped by early Saturday afternoon and there was a massive line for takeout. No worries though, it moves pretty fast. The menu is pretty straightforward with hot and cold drinks, breakfast and lunch options. Sandwiches and soups seem to be their jam. They also have massive baked goodies that tempt you while you wait in line. Couple specials on their side menu, just above the kitchen counter. Nothing too mind blowing/dramatic here. You get to customize your sandwich to your hearts content. I like how they have special breads for every day of the week (Monday: Sundried tomato, Tuesday: Wheat and honey, Wednesday: Cranberry rosemary, Thursday: Cheese and chive, Friday: Dill, Saturday: Asiago Italian herb, and Sunday: Rosemary garlic). Makes them stand out from the crowd a bit. Takeout bag. FYI - not the best bag to carry when you're biking back home. At least it lasted with only a few small tears. Whole sandwich with soup ($14.10) and puffed wheat squares ($4.10) - got the Saturday Asiago Italian herb bread and tomato bacon soup special. Didn't try the sandwich and soup but my friend liked it. Good amount of turkey meat and vegetables. I had the puffed wheat square which was pretty addictive. Fell apart easily and not overly sweet. Decent spot to grab brunch if sandwiches and soups is up your alley. Just be prepared to wait if you want to eat inside, otherwise take it to go/eat outside on the patio! read more

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Found this location close to Tom Baker cancer centre. Stopped on the first day back for patios and ordered breakfast and a coffee. Service was relatively fast and the breakfast omelette special was a large portion. Picture attached. Omelette tasted rubbery and not seasoned. Fresh sourdough side was the star of the meal. Coffee was ok nothing special. Employee that took my plate asked if I needed anything and I asked for a coffee refill. He didn't come back. Waited 10-15min and had to go into the restaurant to ask for my coffee. Only two other tables had any customers and never did see my server again. After my coffee I had to go back in to settle the bill. Hoping this is not a normal experience. read more

The Lazy Loaf & Kettle - Omelette special, ham, onion. Potatoes and sourdough toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Fantastic place for casual dining. Excellent toast, tuna sandwich, real hash browns, wonderful coffees! Excellent staff, very accommodating! read more

Review of sandwich ONLY. Overall good. Decent sandwiches, I like em, rustic and a little generic, playing it safe, boring in a good way. Great bread. Prices ok and ingredients are quality. 4/5 read more

A nice place to grab a quick lunch and coffee. It's nothing fancy inside, visually. The restaurant is fairly run down (unbalanced tables, very old chairs, odd seating arrangements) but with a homey feel. The baked goods, especially the carrot cake, are noteworthy as well as the sandwiches. The breakfast is subpar and most of the prices are fair for what you are getting. read more

This little neighbourhood gem serves up delicious hot and cold beverages and homemade cooking that's as close to comfort as you can get! Although the lines are long, It goes quickly as the service is quick and efficient with two tills. We tried the Ruben sandwiches with soup and salads on our first visit and will be back next week again for dessert and coffees. We loved the cozy busyness with messy art vibrancy on the walls. read more

The Lazy Loaf & Kettle - The 1/2 Ruben with Roasted Red Pepper & Parmesan soup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Very average food at a high price. The fruit cup was not fresh with overripe and underripe fruit. The eggs were good but the rest of the eggs Benny was cold and uninspired. The potatoes were fried but need salt and ketchup to make them interesting. A bust, in my opinion. So disappointing. read more

I love going in there anytime and am especially delighted with any and all gluten free bakery options...so delicious!! The coffee is rad too

Hit after hit after hit - That's what every single experience I've had at Lazy loaf has been. I've been coming to Lazy Loaf every now and then for a little over 10 years and every single sandwich, every single soup and every single coffee I've had has been exactly what I wanted. Most recently, my folks just got back to Canada after 6 months in Costa Rica and were craving some good, down-home North American Soup and Sandwiches. They wanted to be decently quick, they wanted soup, they wanted to sit down and it should be on the way to my house. Sounds tricky, right? Nope! Lazy Loaf and Kettle. They're a popular place, so get ready to share the space with a few people. You'll have to inch passed people at their tables and weave past others in line as you try find a seat. It's not the kind of coffee shop that I'd come to hunker down with my laptop at, take meetings or bring a date (almost. Read on.) With so many people, the energy is high and besides, you'd just be a jerk if you were taking up space with a lap top in this kind of crowd. I mentioned dates! If you're going to take dating advice from me (and I suggest you don't) this is a great place to work into a date, instead of making it the sole destination. It's too busy and rushed feeling for a 1st date, but go for a walk along the river path and make this your stop for lunch. You're golden. read more

The Lazy Loaf & Kettle reminds me of a small town bakery and cafe, but with a big city price tag. It's located in this crescent I've never stopped in before, one with a quilting store and a ladies' clothing store. It was no surprise that most of the clientele (at least at lunch time on this particular weekday) were mostly women, and mostly 40-60. If you're coming for a sandwich, be sure to grab yourself a slip of paper and a marker at the front till. That's how the orders are done. Want extra meat? It costs extra (learning from the guy in from of me who assumed he could have a couple of different kinds... choosing his meat toppings like he chose his vegetable toppings). I went with a half turkey soup, a bowl of cream of broccoli soup and a bottle of water. All that came out to just shy of $15 including GST. I grabbed my number and hunkered down at a nearby table. It wasn't too longer before a very full half sandwich and a decent-sized bowl of soup were set in front of me. Tasty? Yes! Satisfying? Absolutely! Sandwiches on in-house baked bread and piled up with fresh ingredients have a little extra TLC attached in my mind. It's just a wee-bit more than I'm used to paying for the portion. It should've included the other half of my sandwich. Tip: If you want water, save yourself a couple of dollars and go for the jug around the corner! And check out the pile of day-old baked goods off to the side. It looked like there were some goodies in there. read more

The Lazy Loaf & Kettle - Half turkey sandwich and cream of broccoli soup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I can never find anywhere to sit at this place - and getting a parking spot takes a bit of luck, too! Outlets are few & far between which makes the Lazy Loaf a no-go for studying (for me, anyway.) Service is (with very few exceptions) just brutal - I worked in coffee shops for years and years, and I know the vibe that most of these employees are giving off - burnt out, tired of repetition, and not given enough incentive or praise to care. There doesn't seem to be much in place in regards to an efficient system of operation... drink orders are scribbled down on a scrap piece of paper, and I'll never forget the time I ordered a latte and sat waiting for 15 minutes while nobody touched the espresso machine. It was sooooo awkward, although they were very apologetic once they realized they had immediately forgotten. Beyond that, the food is AMAZING! Delicious soups & sandwiches, and one of the best baked goods displays I've seen (the chocolate explosion cake is my absolute nemesis, but I have also been seduced by the nanaimo bars more than once as well as the carrot cake loaf... sigh). Also, lots of children every time I've gone in. Lots and lots of children. read more

The Lazy Loaf & Kettle - Sitting in my car eating my sandwich, because there's no place to sit inside. ;) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

A cozy restaurant with lots of breakfast, sandwich, and caffeine options to choose from! We came here for a late breakfast on a Sunday and were delighted by the brunch options that are served longer on the weekends. The portions were large and hit the spot in terms of breakfast food. The highlight was the homemade bread that came with the meals - fresh and delicious! There is lots of seating inside as well as outside for a comfortable experience. Although we didn't try the desserts, they looked delicious! We stopped by a couple of days later and the staff were helpful in suggesting beverages. We went with sweetened iced green peach tea, which was perfect. Would recommend stopping by for a coffee, brunch, or light lunch. read more

The Lazy Loaf & Kettle - classic brunch featuring the best bread - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Parking lot seemed like a bit of a gong show; parked at another parking lot a little bit over but even that one was weird. Came at around 11, a little bit before the lunch rush so might explain the busy parking lot. My friend tried the roast beef sandwich and I had the mac n cheese. We shared a gigantic cream cheese cookie sandwich (that we did not finish). They have a piece of paper where you can highlight what you would like on the sandwich. Old school but efficient way to get the orders right. I had a bite of the sandwich. It was good and I love that it is freshly made but a sandwich is a sandwich and that is all I can say. The mac n cheese was a pretty big portion and came with a choice of your side. The mac n cheese was topped with loads of cheese, but underneath it I found the sauce was a little less cheesy and a bit more.. Ranchy? The tasted reminded me a lot of ranch sauce. I don't know if that's good or bad. I opted for the spinach salad as my side which came with a delicious berry dressing. Not your average dinky sad side salad. The cookie was huuuge! Size-of-my-face huge. Loaded with tons of cream cheese in the middle, it works well with the ginger snap cookie. You take a number and they bring out the food when it's ready. Water is self serve and you also seat yourself. The place is definitely not small, but was packed the entire time we were there. Definitely a cute little place to grab lunch with friends and chat and hang out a little, although I would hate to see people hanging out even after their food was done because the place is sooo busy. If you're in the area and want to grab a laid back casual lunch, definitely a good place! read more

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Great food and nice employees as well. I have been here many times and have never been disappointed. Their breakfasts are great although the bacon is usually quite salty. I recommend this place to anybody. read more

The Lazy Loaf & Kettle - Breakfast plate - Delicious - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Look carefully for this place, because it's not easily noticeable. It's located right off Bowness Road in a tiny little strip mall. There's no big sign that says 'Lazy Loaf,' so basically, unless you know it's there you can't find it. I'd recommend looking really hard for this place because it's quite the gem. It specializes in soups, salads and sandwiches and has a somewhat unique take on service. Every places their order at from the front counter, pays for it, and then takes a seat somewhere in the restaurant. You are given a number after buying your meal and it's brought out to you when it's ready. It's nice because you can just relax and chill at a table while your food is being prepared. A crummy thing about their set-up is that you can be waiting quite some time for your food to come. I mean, it's just sandwiches and pre-made soups and salads. I couldn't believe when we waited almost 15 minutes for our sandwiches to come, and it wasn't even that busy. In that amount of time I could order food and have it brought to me from a restaurant. I just expected the meal to come a little quicker than that, I guess. I'll give it to them that the sandwich and soup I had was just delicious! It was a freshly made zucchini soup and a ham and swiss sandwich, although, for $10 I could have eaten a bit more. I wasn't quite full after eating my half sandwich and soup. It seemed a bit expensive for the portions you receive. I did like that I got to choose each and every topping that went on my sandwich. They have little pieces of paper with all the stuff you can put on a sandwich for you to mark off available at the front. This includes everything from your choice of bread to veggies, to meat, to cheeses, to spreads. It's really quite amazing. The atmosphere is cool and the idea is unique. I just wish that it wasn't so expensive or I would go there more! read more

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This place needs 5 stars! GREAT spot. Amazing sandwiches and coffee, and great value as well. A half sandwich with a side (get the chopped kale salad as a side) is more than enough food for one person and is less than $15. Also, do yourself a favour and get the carrot cake. To the people complaining it's busy... it's a testament to the quality so suck it up and wait your turn :) read more

The service was great, the food only mediocre so we wont be back. The cafe looked cosy so I wanted to like it and find reasons to be back more. But our food was only so so and the prices are on the high side. If you want to grap coffee and a baked item it will be okay; but defintely not worth going for full meal. read more

Let me start by saying that their baked goods are amazing. The morning glory muffin is my fave. My wife and I love the cinnamon twists. She really likes their cinnamon rolls. We regularly come here to get them to go. But recently, we went in for dine-in breakfast and I was baffled by what I ordered versus what I got. Pictured is the scrambled eggs I received. I don't know about you, but that looks nothing like scrambled eggs, which are usually yellow. It's white, no sign of yolk. It almost looks to me like fried egg whites that have been chopped up a little. Except they've got bits of grey. Didn't even taste like anything but egg white. Plus they were cold. It was gross. I hope others fare better for scrambled eggs. read more

The Lazy Loaf & Kettle - Scrambled eggs? - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Nice place little cafe to grab a quick coffee and pastry or bfast/lunch. They have a small parking lot in front but it can fill up quick fast so you might have to park on the street nearby. I totally recommend the butter croissant, it was nicely golden brown, super crunchy on top and the inside was super soft. My husband got the omlete where you can pick a choice of 4 ingredients and it came with hash browns and toast. I had a bite and it and thought it was tasty as well. I decided to get the French toast and choose it with raisin bread. The bread was thick and fluffy. The matcha latte was not that great and would not get it again. read more

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Solid place for breakfast, lunch, coffee or a baked goods craving! Great spot for a post run brunch or breakfast on the weekends. read more

The Lazy Loaf & Kettle - Home on the Range - breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Just good wholesome food. The soup is freshly made as is the bread. This place can get a little crowded at lunch time, for good reason the food is amazing and fresh. I like bringing new people to this place whenever I get the chance. read more

The Lazy Loaf & Kettle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Amazing food and the treats are so yummy. Portion sizes make me feel I got my money's worth - so good

I love lazy loaf but due to it's popularity it's often a long wait and difficult to find a table and it a total skip when you're starving around a typical meal time. When you do decide to wait, the food is fresh and delicious. They put carrots in their bread for the sandwiches which makes it very moist and has a unique kick to it. An insider tip - if you order the vegetarian you get two kinds of cheese (it won't tell you this on the order slip) My preference here is sandwiches and baked goods. I dislike the breakfast - it's a bit too greasy and way too expensive. The prices are all a bit high but I don't mind paying it for most of the offerings aside from breakfast. Overall it's very good tasting delicious food that's fresh and reasonably healthy. Worth the wait if you can afford the time. read more

OMG. Why have I never been here since my move????????? I haven't eaten in 5 days because all food has been tasted pre-made and disgusting. I had a hankering for a veggie Sammy - woo hoo!!! Pick all your fixings and hand in a slip - prepare for a Delish ride. Fresh bread, fresh veggies, I even went all out and had cheese!! DH had a 1/2 turkey and said it was really good. Our 6 year old had the beef lasagna with a side Caesar salad. Salad tasted great, lasagna looked & smelled great - they also have a vegetarian option!!!!! I had a full veggie with Dijon on wheat, 2 cheeses & all the fixings. 2 beers ( Kronenburg Blanc) & Cream Soda Came to just under $50, which may seem steep, but not if you appreciate fresh food. All enjoyed on a picnic bench in the shade with our dogs. Sweet family dinner. I'm already thinking of coming back tomorrow....seriously, get there. Thank you guys!! read more

Time for an update, I'll make it short and sweet. The Lazy Loaf & Kettle has THE best chocolate croissants I have EVER ingested in my entire life. To be completely accurate, it's a chocolatey explosion at every bite. And don't even GET me started on their cinnamon twists. Um, can you say tongue orgasm?!?!? Fer real. LL&K's croissants and cinnamon twists are SO good I could go there every single weekend for the rest of my life and STILL want more. *THAT GOOD* I'd use more descriptive words, but let's just face it, this kind of tongue heaven, you just have to experience for yourself. Just a word a caution Yelpers: the two baked goods mentioned above sell like hot cakes. You HAVE to get there early if you want a piece of heaven. You know what they say: 'Early bird catches the worm'...and in this case, you'd best be flying like a falcon. read more

I can't believe I haven't reviewed Lazy Loaf! Lazy loaf is just off Parkdale Crescent NW along with other small shops and restaurants. It's near the ice cream stop - Lic's. They do have a parking lot but it is shared so on weekends it can get quite packed. The first time I visited lazy loaf was last year and it was love at first sight. I walked into a display of fresh baked cakes, squares, cookies, breads, loaves. It was really heaven for me. My first ever visit, I was on some stupid diet so I didn't have any sweets (I KNOW RIGHT?) - I remember I had a sandwich and the ordering process is quite simple. You grab a piece of paper, check off what you want and bring it to the front. Their in house bread is quite good. You are able to order half sandwiches as well. I noticed they offer soups, salads and pastas as well as they have typical breakfasts in the morning. There is not really a designated area to line up so people line up along the display and into the dining area. It can get a bit tight if it's busy and sometimes I'm sure it can be a pain to find a seat. This review is based mainly on the baked goodies. I visit Lazy Loaf when I'm craving something sweet (all the time) and I'm always excited to visit because they have cake pops, macarons, other squares and cakes that change throughout the week so it can be a surprise the next time I walk in. Lazy loaf has the best carrot cake I've tried - super moist and the cream cheese is sweet and delicious. The ginger cookie sandwich is amazing - two huge soft ginger cookies with a heaping of cream cheese frosting in the middle, these can get messy if you try and break off pieces as it squishes the cream and goes all over but nonetheless always tasty! The chocolate cake here is one of my favorite in the city - just please try it, you won't regret it. Dense but moist cake (yes dense but moist) with some amazing chocolate frosting in between the layers, I'm not sure if its chocolate cream cheese but whatever it is, it's top notch. I've had the turtle brownie, again, amazing. It's heavy but when you bite into it, it's like you wouldn't expect this dense brownie to be soft, the caramel and pecans on top is a sweet sweet sin. Right now, they've got a peanut butter cup and its really good, chocolate layer with homemade peanut filling - I tell myself there is protein in these cups so I don't feel as guilty. I promise the moment you walk in, you'll be excited! Because every time I walk into lazy loaf (which is quite often) I'm ALWAYS excited. Lazy Loaf, thank you for always being there for my sweet tooth *emoji with heart eyes* read more

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Loved this place the moment we walked in. I'd heard about it before and decided to take my lil girl out for a coffee date. So we set the GPS and off we went on a new adventure. It was pretty easy to find even though it wasn't visible immediately. It was afternoon and there was a small line up but it went pretty quick. Most were ordering coffee or baked goodies. I liked their sandwich deal...grab an order form, select the items you want on your sammy and hand them your order. Next time we will grab some sammy's and head down to the path by the river for a picnic. In the meantime I had my usual, lil girl had her usual (hot chocolate with whip), she got a valentine's day cookie and I had a chocolate croissant (my weakness). Being the good wifey that I am I picked up a massive puffed wheat square for hubs and additional cookie for the boy. Lil girl and I sat down, enjoyed our treats & hot bevy's and talked about girl stuff. It's an eclectic little place that was non stop busy. They also sell fresh made bread. Looking forward to visiting again for some more yummy goodness. Oh and the coffee was tasty too. read more

We stopped in for Sunday lunch and it was if course crazy busy. I explained to my family how the ordering works, and we sat and made our sandwich orders on the provides papers. When we went to order we did that thing most families do, where both my mom and I slapped down our credit cards to pay for lunch. My mom quickly conceded and took her card back. The reaction of the staff however was..weird, if not just plain rude. The girls at the till looked at each other, rolled their eyes, shook their heads. One girl stepped back and threw her arms up in the air like this 1 minute decision on who was paying had somehow completely inconvenienced her. They also expressed their annoyance In figuring out if the meals were all together (4) or separate (into 2 orders). The whole thing left a bad taste in my mouth for our Lunch date there. We ended up getting our meal decently fast, and then both the sandwich orders were wrong. I ordered salmon salad and got tuna. I ordered Swiss cheese and got cheddar. I ordered no tomato and no sprouts and got tomato and sprouts. The sandwich was alright - not what I ordered and definitely not mind blowing but, it tasted good enough. I could tell my whole family was underwhelmed and not thrilled on the experience. Bummer. I watched as several other customers got serious attitude, and then decided I probably wouldn't come back, which is unfortunate because I loved this place when I lived in Calgary read more

I love the Lazy Loaf and Kettle. I used to live in the area, so I'd try to go in as much as possible, but sometimes it is hard to get a seat because it is always full of people (at least when I go). I love that I get to pick my toppings on a grocery list of ingredients to make my perfect sandwich. The bread is soft and tasty, which is definitely a selling point for me. They don't give you too much though, perfect bread to topping ratio. Now on to my favorite part - the coffee. I have no words to describe their coffee other than delicious. Or maybe perfect. Or smooth. I change my mind, there are lots of words to describe it. I currently live quite a ways away from the Lazy Loaf now, but I would drive there just for some of their coffee, that's how much I like it. read more

Coffee, fluffy baked stuff and straight forward breakfasts are on point. I often drop in for a loaf of fresh or day-old bread (although sometimes the bread can be a bit dense when the b-team is baking) their signature loaf is a great loaf of bread. After a bike ride along the Bow it's nice to stop in for a coffee and a baked thing or sit down for a more substantial breakfast. The baked things are big, with lots of frosting and stuff and the breakfast are pretty traditional. You can also draft your own sandwich while you wait in line at lunch, that's kinda fun. And they do run some nice lunch and dinner specials along the lines of chili or lasagna. They bang it out so its all usually nice and fresh. read more

So I went here on a Friday evening/night and it was lovely. There were tons of places to sit, both inside and out. It's a pretty large place, so I can't imagine it packed, but it's pastries and coffee are delicious so I guess I can see how it would get that way. I live on the other side of town, so I just went here to meet up with some folks. I don't know if I would drive across town just for the Lazy Loaf, but I will definitely stop by the next time I'm in the area. They have delicious pastries (and even some vegan/gluten free/dairy free options!) and their sandwiches looked tasty as well. Even on a Friday afternoon, the coffee was fresh and delicious. Since it was a Friday, I added a little Kahlua to it (perfect option for a Friday, eh? ^_~). Anyway, this is a cafe shop and hang-out spot. If you live in the area, I would say it's definitely worth a visit...or two, or three. read more

I've gone to the Lazy Loaf & Kettle a bunch of times in the last 10 years. More recently I have been disappointed with the service I have received. This summer I went on two different occasions on a quieter afternoon and waited a very lengthy amount of time for a simple sandwich. Both times there were approximately 4 to 5 orders ahead of me and it has taken at least 25 minutes. Some orders placed after me received their meals before us as well. It doesn't make sense why such a simple operation takes so long. Won't be going back for a while. Food is too basic and takes too long. read more

When the question "what's in a name?" comes up, I usually gloss over it without much thought. After visiting "the Lazy Loaf and Kettle", I have a newfound appreciation for this question. What's in a name? Well...a Lot. I can't think of a better way to sum up this comfy, down home Canadian diner with more tea options than you can shake a stick at. The bread is freshly made and is, for lack of a better word, UH-MAZING. The LBs would add up quickly if I lived anywhere near this place, which makes it awesome that I found it while vacationing far, far away (but also saddening that I live far, far away). The sammies are nothing new in it's composition, but quite tasty just the same. Also, the veggies used in the our sammies were crisp and fresh...a huge pet peeve of mine when it is anything but. The service is friendly and fun and lends to a welcoming ambience that is obviously enjoyed by both out of towners and locals alike. read more

Food: 3.5/5 Atmosphere: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Overall experience: 3/5 (1- Terrible; 3- decent; 5- Fantastic) If you're looking for a place for great soups and sandwiches, this is definitely the place to go! I haven't heard of this place before until one of my friends took me here. The decor is a little confusing with mismatched things here and there, but you get a sense of wholesomeness as you sit down to eat or sip coffee. When Lazy Loaf & Kettle isn't catering, they serve a variety of breakfast items (french toast, pancakes, omelets, granola), sandwiches, soup, salads and deliciously tempting baked goods. Sandwiches start at around $7 and if you get a combo with a soup it will be around $11. A pretty PRICEY meal but definitely filling and fresh. Once you walk in, you can grab an order form for a sandwich with your choice of condiments, cheese, deli (ham, Montreal smoked meat, roast beef, turkey, tuna/wild salmon salad, vegetarian, egg salad), and veggies. I decided to try their special which happened to be a Turkey Melt (turkey, cheese, lettuce, mayo, tomato) on freshly baked cranberry bread with tomato dill soup. After ordering, you will be given a number and once it's ready servers bring it to your table. The sandwich was delicious! The bread was nicely toasted and the flavors melded perfectly together. The soup on the other hand didn't have enough dill and the texture was more like a marinara sauce which was off-putting. Overall, I love how fresh the sandwiches and soups are and the specials keeps things interesting. I just find that the sandwiches are too pricey to make me a repeat customer (plus it's out of my way). However, I suggest at least a visit if you are in the area to try their specials. If you're at the University and have some time to kill it's also a great place to visit for a quick lunch. read more

I've tried their lunch special Eggs Benny variation several times now--baguette slices instead of English biscuits, and sausage+tomato instead of ham. The Hollandaise is lip-smacking good. It's on my short list of breakfast/brunch places in the NW. read more

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Finally got to sit down in Lazy Loaf and enjoy myself for a quiet evening sandwich! I was at an event over at the Parkdale Community Centre for work, and really needed to get out of there. I walked over to Lazy Loaf and much to my surprise it was pretty quiet. I guess it might have been because it was Remembrance Day and maybe not a lot of people were around. I ordered my favourite veggie sandwich, a side salad, and a cup of yoga tea. The salad portion was a lot larger and greener than I expected, which I was very happy about. This much food had me absolutely stuffed, which as awesome. A very nice quiet place to read some Leonard Cohen and hide from the world for half an hour, although I am aware it isn't always like this. This particular review update simply reflects my Lazy Loaf experience. The Lazy Loaf seems to be part hipster coffeehouse, part diner, and part truckstop vibe. Also, the quality, and $5 price tag on Lazy Loaf's gigantic loaves of bread means no one in Calgary ever has any excuse to buy bread at a regular grocery store again. I took home a loaf of sour dough with slices longer than my torso (figuratively) and was the happiest Sarah Louise in all the land! I definitely advise that even if you don't feel like sitting down, you pop in here for a delicious loaf of their bread. (6/30) read more

The Lazy Loaf & Kettle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Stopped in here for a quick bite, and the cafe itself is very quaint. Lots of seating and booths available for those by themselves or groups alike. I ordered a half sandwich and a bottled water, and it came out to $11 (the bottled water was almost $4!!!). The grilled chicken on my sandwich was dry, which was disappointing. The service was very quick, and the restrooms are clean. I would like to try one of their coffee drinks or pastries the next time to see if my opinion is swayed. I feel like there are better cafes to visit at lunch. read more

The Lazy Loaf & Kettle - Lots of seating - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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