Calgary is a cosmopolitan city percolating with some of the world’s best cafés, and we want to get you started with the five best.
We’ve analysed ingredients, flavours, ambience and other menu items to make your next coffee shop visit the right one. Whether you need a morning pick-me-up or a place to relax with friends, let’s dive into the options.
1. Analog Coffee
When Cam Prefontaine started roasting beans back in 1974, little did he know he’d become a pioneer of Calgary’s entrenched café culture.
Decades of crafting have resulted in premium-quality blends found in the flavour-filled Analog Coffee.
Enjoy a delightful brew in a relaxed environment at any of its locations with fresh bread and pastries supplied by Corbeaux Artisan Bakery.
Find us: Southcentre Mall (#11 100 Anderson Road SE), 17th Avenue (#740 17th Ave SW), Bow Valley Square (Suite 228, 205 5th Ave SW), Westman Village (102 Mahogany Centre SE), Farmers Market (#510 77 Ave SE).
2. Caffé Beano
Established in 1990 and consistently voted the best coffee shop in Calgary, Caffé Beano is the perfect place to start your day.
This is a truly incredible space where people come to find creative inspiration over some of the best coffee around, enjoyed with a freshly-baked muffin.
Their chocolate espresso milkshakes are really a must-try!
Find us: 1613 9th Street SW.
3. Higher Ground Café
When it comes to ethically-minded Calgary coffee shops, this is a goodie.
Higher Ground Café serves organic, fair-trade, bird-friendly, rainforest-alliance certified coffee and tea that truly sets it on the ‘higher ground’.
In addition to caring for the earth, they also serve a great selection of caffeinated drinks with delicious sandwiches and even an all-day breakfast.
Find us: 1126 Kensington Rd NW, 2502 Capitol Hill Crescent NW.
4. Café Alchemist
This downtown Calgary coffee shop combines global techniques with uncompromising flavours to create the perfect coffee and incredible food.
This is the perfect space to visit when you’ve worked up an appetite, as the menu boasts a wonderful variety of healthy, filling food using locally sourced ingredients.
The team from Café Alchemist is dedicated to finding the most unique and unusual flavours hidden within their coffee beans and tea leaves.
Find us: 850 - 2 Street SW.
5. Ladybug Bakery and Café
For great brunch or afternoon tea with superb coffee in Calgary, Ladybug is the coffee shop to visit.
This is a European-influenced café that serves an incredible selection of coffee, fresh breaks or more indulgent sweets that can be enjoyed in the comfort of the café or as a takeaway at home.
All ingredients are locally sourced, and being bakers by trade you can be assured of freshly-baked goods.
Find us: 2132-10 Aspen Stone Blvd SW.
Get out and explore the magnificent city of Calgary and enjoy the incredible coffee shops, eateries, sights and activities found here!
