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Cadence Coffee
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 7 am - 5 pm
Sat-Sun 8 am - 4 pm
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Parking:
- Street
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
15 reviews for Cadence Coffee
15 reviews in English
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Review from David T.
Calgary, AB
5/17/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Colorful, cheeful, cheap! Went there on Mother's day, looking for coffee but stayed for brunch - was surprised that they were not busy considering the day. Was even more surprised after the great brunch, superb coffee (not bitter at all) and excellent value.
Move over Dairy Lane, this is likely to become our new weekend brunch place. -
Review from Mitch P.
Calgary, AB
1/11/2012 4 Check-ins Here
Great location in Bowness
Cool space
Staff are friendly and cheerful
Food is a bit over-priced for the portions and average quality.
But overall, Cadence is good.
The best part is the Oso Negro coffee they serve there.
You will not go wrong with the coffee and puffed wheat 'blocks' - lol
Could use some free wifi too!
It's always packed on weekends so make sure you support local and head down during the week too. -
Review from Shannon M.
Calgary, AB
9/21/2011 4 Check-ins Here
I love Cadence. A long time resident of Bowness, I had been longing for a "real" coffee shop - one that would make something a bit more inventive than just drip coffee (read: lattes, espresso, etc.) - since I was in high school. Then along came Cadence.
I don't stop in nearly as often as I'd like, but when I do, it's always fantastic. The coffee - both brewed and espresso-based - is rich and delicious, the food is scrumptious, the pies are HUGE and the staff are friendly and provide quick service, even during the morning rush.
Altogether, the location, atmosphere, decor, service, food/drink and overall vibe adds something to my neighbourhood that I love. If you find yourself in downtown Bowness on a sunny afternoon - or even on a drizzly one - be sure to stop in. -
Review from Wendy P.
It's Saturday, you want a coffee, you missed the breakfast cutoff at your other favourite place and you're in Bowness. Where do you go? Cadence Coffee.
Sporting a menu of all-day breakfast, some light lunch options like sandwiches, salads or wraps, as well as items "from the grill" like burgers and reubens, Cadence Coffee is a bit more than your usual coffee shop.
At 12:30 on a Saturday, it was packed. There was a steady stream of people in queue, and not a table to be had in sight. It seemed that as soon as one freed up, there was someone lurking nearby waiting to claim it. This was enough to convince me to get my sandwich and coffee to go.
I ordered a half sandwich and a 16 oz Americano. My oh my, the half sandwich on it's own was piled high. I wish they'd use a bit of a thicker slice of bread, it was hard to hold all of that up. I'm impressed that the to-go container is biodegradable. How do I know? Well, it's stamped clearly on the top, and unlike the new Sunchips packaging, this biodegradable container is pretty quiet.
Service is good and fairly quick for a busy Saturday. They've got a full kitchen ready to make your meal and servers bringing you your food so you don't need to worry about hanging around the counter.
Tip: If you can, don't go Saturday at lunch, you may very well find yourself with a 5 star experience :). -
Review from Kate B.
5/7/2011 1 Check-in Here
While waiting for my new bike to be ready at Bow Cycle, I popped in here for a tea and a bit of a snack. This diner is adorable! I love the retro tables and I also liked that there are tons of places to sit. I had an earl gray tea and tried a slab of carrot cake. The tea was fine, nothing special but the carrot cake was spot on! The cream cheese icing was declicious - not to sweet and just cream cheesy enough. I hate dry carrot cake and this was far from dry! So moist! Plus, they were not skimpy on the serving size, this big slab was perfect for sharing. I would like to come back again.
Also, they close at 4 on Saturday afternoon (not sure of the rest of the hours) - found out the hard way when we got the boot! -
Review from Stacey P.
Calgary, AB
3/6/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I wish I lived in Bowness so I could come here more often!
The space is bright and funky - like a burst of sunshine. While it is reminiscent of a diner, the coffee here is miles above the quality I normally find at a diner. It is first and foremost a coffee shop.
There are fresh baked goods made every morning in their ovens, but if you want something more substantial there are plenty of options. I had the breakfast bagel and was asked my preference of bagel, cheese, and toppings. There was the standard toasted bagel (and not the giant kind, the normal size!), tomato, cheese, etc but the addition of alfalfa sprouts kept it fresh and light.
Overall? If you have flexibility with your locations for coffee/breakfast meetings make the effort to meet someone there. They'll have a full stomach and a great mood to match! -
Review from Sabahat N.
Calgary, AB
4/26/2011
Great little cafe/diner in Bowness.
Decor is retro, and the whole cafe was very spacious. Service is a bit weak, but food is excellent! I had the tandoori lamb burger - YUM! Seriously tasty. My side salad had avocados and sunflower seeds and almonds in it. Double yum.
I hardly ever venture out to Bowness, but I may have to more often now, just for Cadence! -
Review from lyn c.
Calgary, AB
11/28/2010
Excellent coffees, baked goods, and breakfasts. At first glance, the breakfasts may appear pricey, but the portions are huge. I'm content to share. Haven't tried lunch here.
Love the diner ambiance with the mismatched classic '50s chrome and more modern stools and tables.
Oh, and I have no affiliation with the spot, except because my last name is Cadence, people sometimes think of the spot when we're deciding where to go for breakfast. -
Review from Sapna G.
Calgary, AB
6/25/2010
A friend and I met up at Cadence Coffee for breakfast a couple of mornings ago. From the moment we walked in, I wasn't sure if Cadence was a coffee shop or a diner. I later found out that it's both! They brew a variety of coffees, serve speciality caffeine beverages, offer delicious baked goods, and they ALSO offer sandwiches, salads, soups, breakfasts, etc!
The coffee was delicious and I was really feelin' the vibe. I could have sat there and people-watched for hours! The staff is very friendly and lucky for us, it wasn't painfully busy the morning that we were there.
The prices are higher than you'd pay at just a regular coffee shop, but I thought we already established that Cadence is far from *regular*, didn't we?!?!?
My only complaint is that their cinnamon buns were too plain! They were simple - no icing, no raisins, no nuts. Just a sticky bun. Surprisingly plain for a place like Cadence! -
Review from Zoe L.
Calgary, AB
12/3/2009
Cadence is only a short walk from my place, so its an easy place for me to go for a cup a joe. The place is quite busy around breakfast and lunch. My favorite thing at Cadence is their peanut butter marshmallow squares or should I say brick! This thing is huge, but for $4 it should be! Their prices for coffees are reasonable in my eyes. They have other fresh muffins, squares, etc. Their breakfast is good, a decent size. The bacon is organic and very tasty! Its definitely not a cheap place to go for breaky, but it is good and fresh! Don't come here if you want to be waited on.
This is a place you come to have a coffee and chat with a friend or grab breakfast on a weekend morning. It is a must try if you are in the neighborhood! -
Review from Jason G.
Calgary, AB
5/6/2010 2 photos
Cadence is a cafe that marches to its own beat.
This little fixture in Bowness is best described as a coffee shop with a distinct diner flare. From the red walls and metal accents to the checkered floors and the retro diner stools at the counter, Cadence is a funky little joint to come for breakfast, lunch, or just a coffee.
I walked in on a Saturday morning and the place was hopping, but I didn't have to wait long to place my order at the counter for an Americano and date square to go.
While waiting, I had a chance to peruse the menu on the chalkboard, and observe many happy noshers clearly pleased with their orders. My Americano was seriously one of the best I've had in Calgary, and the date square was just right as an accompaniment.
I'm definitely going to revisit this cool neighbourhood hangout for a meal next time.
This place is cool beans, man. -
Review from David H.
Calgary, AB
12/29/2011
Cadence is a great little Bowness secret for great coffee and fabulous Breakfast on a Bagel (BOB)!
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Review from Cornelius V.
Calgary, AB
11/25/2009
Way overpriced but delicious. $26.85 for an omlette, egg-witch, and one coffee.
The breakfast menu isn't really anything unique. Various types of eggs, egg-wiches, meat, and veg options. The eggs were good (but not as good as farm fresh), the bread was fresh, but in proportion to cost and inspiration of the menu, this place ain't much. Considering this places costs double a breakfast at a cheap diner in Toronto's Queen West (where real estate is double) yet only slightly better, I'm not going to give this place more than 2 stars.
Service is pretty weak. It's self service yet they have a tip jar at the cashier and the debit machine asks if the payer would like to tip. I really dislike that sense of entitlement. They aren't rude, and I don't demand some bubbly idiot in a short skirt to ask me how my day is going, but, despite staffers hanging out behind the bar we were sitting at, they never said obligatory customer service remarks such as: "thanks", "may i bring you anything", "may i refill your coffee", and "how was this meal?". I even asked one for tobasco and she pointed at the condiment table at the other end.
This place has the potential to give something unique but they just keep it simple for the lowest common denominator. I'm worried that our city is turning into vancouver. -
Review from Lindsay K.
Halifax, NS
10/23/2009 2 photos
Cadence is probably the best coffee shop in Bowness. It's right on Bowness Road so you can't miss it if you're in the area. It's the perfect little diner/cafe to stop in and have a java or a sandwich.
It may be a little pricey for a coffee shop, but I think it's totally worth it. It's just a very interesting place to sit around in for a couple of hours, read your book, or chat with some locals. It almost seems like Cadence is a bit out of place in Bowness, but it works perfectly.
I find it odd, however, that it is only open until 4pm weeknights and 3pm on Sunday. It would seem like they could make so much better business if they would stay open a little longer.
I really enjoy Cadence for what it is, a cute cafe diner. If ever I'm in dire need of coffee and am in the Bowness area, Cadence is where I go. -
Review from Arinn W.
1/1/2010
Cute little cafe/diner in bowness! The food is great, a bit on the expensive side (but I ordered french toast and got three huge slices, so the price was justified). It's really casual and I enjoyed it a lot so I'll be back.
