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Cafes The guide was updated: 2024-08-29

Coffee shops in Calgary have more to offer than hot and cold beverages, pastries and tarts. Some will give you the opportunity to learn a musical instrument or discover emerging local artists, others will have you relax in the company of cats while many of them also sell the tools of their trade: brewers, mugs and coffee beans.

Higher Ground Cafe

Higher Ground Cafe

Higher Ground is a local coffee house that promises to serve guests with fresh organic coffee. You can couple your hot beverage, be it a decaf or an espresso, with a selection of side meals such as soups, gluten-free vegan chili, salads and chicken quesadilla, a stuffed tortilla.

Monogram Coffee

Monogram Coffee

Monogram Coffee's interior features white walls, wooden planks, stump chairs and tables equipped with lamps. Muffins, open sandwiches and tarts are served along with their iced or hot coffee, and before leaving you have the option of buying some of their coffee beans, brewers or mugs.

Alforno Bakery & Café

Alforno Bakery & Café

Located in the neighborhood of Eau Claire, Alforno offers a menu that includes quick bites like sandwiches, yogurt parfaits and tartines that can be coupled with either hot or cold beverages, as well as more filling meals like pizza and pasta coming in the form of risotto and tagliatelle. They also have a delivery service allowing you to enjoy their food wherever you prefer.

Regal Cat Cafe

Regal Cat Cafe

At Regal Cat Cafe you can enjoy pastries, cookies and tea provided by local producers in the company of adoptable feline pets. They also host a variety of events, like "Cats & Yoga" and "Kitty Paint Party", which take place mostly during the weekend. There's a gift shop as well, selling cat-related souvenirs like pillows, pins and bags.

Hexagon Board Game Cafe

Hexagon Board Game Cafe

More than 100 board games are available at Hexagon, ranging from classics like Jenga! and Clue to the most recent releases. Since the games can also be bought, you can try them out here before you make a purchase, all while sipping from a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and having a bite of their pastries and sandwiches.

Analog Coffee 17th Ave

Analog Coffee 17th Ave

Taking the name from the street in which it is located, Analog Coffee 17 Ave couples their cups of latte, espresso and tea with pastries like ham and cheese puffs, blueberry muffins and lemon scones. Their cornered position allows you to enjoy the view of the bustling crossroad, and you can also buy some of their coffee beans to bring back home with you.

Cornerstone Music Cafe

Cornerstone Music Cafe

You can head to the Cornerstone Music Cafe for either breakfast or lunch, where you'll be able to order gluten-free quinoa bowls, egg wraps and tacos, as well as beef kebab panini and grilled cheese croissants. Your meals can be accompanied by live music events by local artists, and they also offer the chance to join a music lesson for various instruments in their studio.

Cafe Gravity (Inglewood)

Cafe Gravity (Inglewood)

Gravity's interiors feature dark blue walls contrasting with the bright wooden furniture and lighting, a nice setting in which you'll be able to enjoy their selection of pastries or cheesecake, as well as savory meals like panini, quiche, soups and salads. Their list of hot beverages includes coffee, tea, ciders and wines, and the experience is further improved by the presence of live music.

Caffe Beano

Caffe Beano

At Caffe Beano, you can enjoy your meal either sitting beside the counter, in their back room or on their outdoor benches. Their cowboy cookies and muffins are fan favorites, just like their award-winning chocolate espresso milkshake. Their savory options include the Breakfast Sandwich featuring mozzarella cheese, coppa cold cut and sunny side up that can be coupled with their homemade dark espresso.

Ollia Macarons & Tea

Ollia Macarons & Tea

Ollia is a cafe that specializes in macaroons coming in wildly different flavors such as earl gray, berry, vanilla and salted caramel, that can be tasted with a cup of their hot or iced tea. They offer both takeout and delivery services for their pastries, as well as macaroon baking and tea brewing classes.

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