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Weeds Cafe
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 7 am - 10 pm
Sat 8 am - 9 pm
Sun 8 am - 6 pm
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Street
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
14 reviews for Weeds Cafe
14 reviews in English
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Review from Adam F.
Nanaimo, BC
1/27/2012
had lunch here. good, quick service. cheap, nice food. reasonably good coffee. cool, relaxed look and feel. fun, grungy place. would recommend this place.
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Review from Cory R.
Calgary, AB
11/19/2011
This place was soooo much better when it was filled with smoke and random board games with "character" everywhere.
These days Weeds serves totally unremarkable coffee, is too brightly lit, and has an "empty" feeling. Its as if you're on stage in there because of the lack of intimate spacing. There is no "theme" at all, whether it be the decor or the music. Speaking of music, you are at the mercy of the ipod belonging to the "barista" --- total crapshoot could be anything from trance-dance to world-folk, or spoken word. Wow.
Worst part, like I said, is the substandard coffee. Forget hanging out here, dont even bother swinging in for a coffee to go :) -
Review from Kali R.
Calgary, AB
7/2/2011
Weeds is a nice little indie coffee joint on 20th. Definitely lots of character with an artsy flair. The coffee and food is good. Everything is priced decently and on-par with the quality. Lots of community news and nifty events that go on, powered by local musicians and artists. Free wireless.
I have a few gripes with Weeds, though, so I don't go as often as I would like to. I've had a few weird experiences there. Once, I was scolded because a friend and I were talking through some sort of poetry reading thing. We were there first, engrossed in conversation for a number of hours in the back corner and it didn't occur to us that there was something "formal" going on. Well, excuse me, Mr. Pretentious. I thought this was a coffee place where I could enjoy a conversation and a few coffees! It was incredibly insulting. The staff are either super sweet/helpful or kinda passive aggressive - there doesn't seem to be consistency there. Of course, I keep trying anyway.
Also, if you're going to get some work done, it's not really a comfy place to stay a while. I don't know what's up with the chairs, but they are not for "endurance" sitting. The wireless is reliably slow compared to what I'm used to as well. I'd advise checking what's going on that evening if you've got a heavy workload - there are often bands and other loud events that happen in the evening. It's great if you want to hang out with a friend for a bit, though.
So, Weeds gets a mediocre 3 stars. They'll continue to get my business but they aren't my first choice.
Oh yeah, and BRING CASH! They are cash only. -
Review from John M.
Calgary, AB
3/19/2011
Great to have a source for 49th Parallel in the NW. That's the good part. The bad part is that your baristas, including this shop's owner, don't know to grind the beans to order. Absolutely unacceptable. You have some of the best beans on offer in this country and you pre-grind them. That's why the espresso I had the last time I was there, when the owner extolled his coffee knowledge, was stale and, in a word, terrible.
Please read this review and please start grinding to order. No excuse for barista malpractice, and pregrinding is one of the very worst things you can do to espresso. -
Review from Wendy P.
11/6/2010 2 Check-ins Here
Oh Weed's was the coffee place in my neighbourhood... in my neighbourhood, in my neighbourhood. Yes, Weed's was the coffee place in my neighbourhood, it's the coffee that we'd drink after walking down the street, it's the coffee that we'd drink each day.
Tucked up just off 19th Street NW, Weed's is a cute little neighbourhood coffee place. Not too big, and not too small, it's a pleasant place for a cuppa joe with a friend or two. Reasonably priced coffee, free wi-fi, and free parking, locals of all shapes and sizes meander down to Weed's for their daily caffeine addiction.
Like most coffee places though, they need more plugins. There were a few people sitting down with their laptops. And even though battery power in newer laptops these days is much better than it used to be... sometimes a girl's just gotta power up.Listed in: Anybody but Starbucks
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Review from Joel S.
Calgary, AB
6/14/2011
For me, all that matters is the quality of the service and, above all, how great a cafe's coffee is. In this area, Weeds delivers right on the money. I do not need wifi nor lounge sofas, only the best in coffee.
I spent a brief period of time sampling cappuccinos and drip coffee and all were excellent with the cap having some of the finest steamed milk to top my drink that I have tried anywhere. The extraction was perfect, neither bitter nor thin.
This cafe uses 49th Parallel Roasters coffee beans. Owned by the legendary Piccolo brothers, erstwhile owners of Artigiano before it was sold to Willie Mounzer, they pride themselves in sourcing and roasting the best beans the planet has to offer. Calgary has equals in Phil and Sebastian or Fratello, but they do not eclipse 49th.
Although I would not call this my favourite in Calgary, it has absolutely nothing to do with the coffee they serve. I have built friendships and business relationships elsewhere. If you are looking to tantalize your tastebuds with superbe coffee, Weeds is highly recommended. -
Review from Thomas M.
1/25/2012
best in the city! i wrote my first 2 papers there! early sunday morning FTW, i only wish you could still smoke there!
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Review from Zain K.
Updated - 7/23/2010
Okay, I need to downgrade my review a little after having been here a couple more times. Three reasons:
1. It's really hot in here on a warm day.
2. The decaf espresso is consistently bitter (as I had feared it might be, based on my first time here).
3. The music is too loud for any serious reading or study.
Weeds isn't a terrible cafe. It's just not for me.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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5/24/2010
After hanging out at various Good Earth Cafe locations around the city over the past week, Weeds was… Read more »
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Review from Lindsay K.
Halifax, NS
9/23/2009
Weed's is a quaint little coffee shop perfect for locals or anyone looking to enjoy a quiet cup of coffee or tea. They have all the perks of a cafe but with a couple of added advantages: like a shot of Bailey's with your coffee.
The service is quality and so are the drinks. They offer a wide range of food, which is always prepared fresh and brought to your table quickly. Some of the snacks can be a little pricey, but are definitely worth it since they're delicious and filling.
This is a very peaceful coffee shop where you can read your book, chat with the locals, or even listen to a poetry reading. It's the perfect place for students to do a little studying or meet some interesting people. They are a little eccentric in that the people who visit there most are a lot of artists, poets, or just indie hipsters.
Weed's is a nice break from the regular Starbucks or Second Cup. Unlike a lot of other trendy cafes, the people at Weed's are all extremely nice and very hospitable. The workers recognize and welcome new faces with pleasure. You won't feel out of place at this hip coffee shop. -
Review from Sapna G.
Calgary, AB
11/16/2009
I recently made a trip over to Weeds Cafe and I instantaneously took a trip down memory lane.
You see, Weeds is right in the area of where I used to go to high school, and all of us would frequent Weeds at every lunch hour.
I was SO happy to see that not much has changed. The coffee shop remains in all its glory and completely untouched by the influences of other major coffee chains in the city.
Lindsay K. isn't kidding when she says the service is quality. It always has been, and I can imagine it always will be.
Their drinks are delicious, their prices are reasonable and their snacks are to die for.
Questions anyone? -
Review from Trent A.
Calgary, AB
12/28/2010
Having a mom change her baby's diaper right in the middle of the cafe, on the eating table, while the employee said nothing, made me lose my appetite.
(BTW the 'mom' ignored the other customers comments, about it) -
Review from Zoe L.
Calgary, AB
1/22/2010
I thought I would try out Weeds for lunch since I was nearby. The place is pretty roomy but dark. The guy at the counter greeted me. I ordered a bowl of soup, a small latte and a butter tart. They only take cash, which is inconvenient. There is a ATM in case, but now you know, so you can save $1.50. My order cost $10 even. The drinks are around $3.80 for a small. The sandwiches and melts from $5 to $8. They have little snacks, like chips and salsa, as well as a good selection of cookies and other baked goods. Another guy behind the counter dropped a whole box of danishes, I don't think many end up on the floor, but it seemed a bit questionable.
The only table open was wiped but dirty. This place could use a big makeover, maybe even just some new chairs to make the place more comfortable. I waited a while for my soup, when it finally came it was piping hot and had some bread with it. It was very good. The latte was good. The tart was definitely from a grocery store. I liked the laid back atmosphere here.
Weeds is a quiet place to get a coffee and read a book, but it could be much better. I do agree that it does have a certain je ne sais quoi that I find interesting, its a place to check out. -
Review from Graham H.
Victoria, BC
8/27/2009 1 photo
Relaxed little café in a rural area but nothing too special. They have mostly fair trade organic brewed coffees to choose from if that's your thing, and a cool outside deck in the front for hot days.
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Review from Vaga B.
Calgary, AB
7/28/2009
A really cool place! Live music is frequent, they sell liquor and great food with awesome espresso..... Free wifi and local art. I Mean you can't go wrong if you end up here and they have some comfy couches
