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Geoff B.'s Profile
Calgary and area
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1. Kawa Espresso Bar
I went back to Kawa and was delighted to see they are now carrying Black Cat beans. These beans, in addition to the 49th Parallel beans they already carried, are probably the best out there. Drinks aside, Kawa's incredible hours, eclectic…More »
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8/20/2010
With so many good reviews already, I figured I had to try Kawa. I was downtown, so I stopped in… Read more »
2. deVille Luxury Coffee & Pastries
Every store and shop in Art Central adds something to the building's success, and deVille is no exception. It is one of the best coffee shops in the city, and never fails to deliver a perfect drink. They offer things like biodegradable straws --…More »
3. Caffe Rosso
My first experience of good coffee in Calgary. After years of Starbucks, I didn't know what a latte was supposed to taste like.
I can thank Caffe Rosso for getting me interested in espresso (my wife thanks you, too, for the hundreds of dollars of…More »
4. Bumpy's Cafe
I went back to Bumpy's Cafe today and have to say: the latte probably had the best foam I've ever tasted. Yes, better than Uptown Espresso in Seattle. Good enough to bump my previous rating of 3 up to 5 stars. As for the crappy drink they served…More »
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8/16/2010
The cashier was very happy and helpful.
The latte was pretty good, but the raspberry iced tea was… Read more »
5. Good Earth Coffeehouse and Bakery
I went back to this Good Earth location this morning. I tried the Irish Cream latte, and could have sworn I saw angels.
Okay, so it turned out to be two kids in mid-jump on a trampoline, but the latte was delicious, nonetheless.
I've changed the…More »
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8/16/2010
After reading some other reviews of this Good Earth location, I decided to stop in and try it. The… Read more »
6. Quynh Vietnamese Cuisine
Great food (high quality meat, not fatty and full of gristle), quick service, and very clean restrooms. As they say, the condition of the restrooms suggests the cleanliness of the kitchen. The best Vietnamese restaurant in Calgary - highly…More »
7. Kim Lan Vietnamese Restaurant
I go to Kim Lan quite frequently, as I have yet to find a restaurant that tops their Chicken Satay soup. The service is usually quite good, and the food comes *very* quickly. I am unable to offer any recommendations on their other food, as I never…More »
8. Tokyo Garden
They offer fresh and high-quality sushi at fairly average prices for Calgary. Their miso soup was AMAZING! Next time I go, I'll need to try some other dishes like Steve and Bernard recommend, but I'll have a hard time avoiding that sushi menu.
There…More »
9. Shikiji Japanese Noodles & Sushi
Every time I go here I order sushi -- some of the cooked meals look good, but that would mean eating less sushi. Every time it has been quick, fresh, and very tasty. It's often busy here, but it is worth the wait! The sushi and sashimi pieces do…More »
10. Boogies Burgers
Those familiar with Calgary know about Peter's Drive-in. It has become an icon of Calgary. Until recently, it was the only "burger and shake" type of place I knew about.
A friend told me a few months ago about Boogie's Burger. We decided to go…More »
11. Peters' Drive-In
The milkshakes are still the best in the city. Tons of flavors and very large portion size.
The food isn't as good as Boogie's, but it's a place everyone knows about. When someone unfamiliar to Calgary comes to visit us, we'll probably take them to…More »
12. Nation Toys & Tees
Nation is a very cool and diverse place that does a great job filling a niche in Calgary. It has a whole bunch of unique gifts and toys that really can't be found anywhere else. The staff is great, and it's smack in the middle of one of Calgary's…More »
13. The Camera Store
Sapna and Bernard pretty much said it all. There is really no reason for anyone -- from professionals to those buying their first point and shoot -- to go anywhere else for anything related to photography.
The only exception would be if they didn't…More »
14. Gigantelli Auto Services
If you don't currently have a mechanic, look no further. Hell, even if you DO have a mechanic, look no further!
Gigantelli Auto is a family-owned shop run by the Gigantelli brothers (shocking!). I'm not quite sure if they are co-owners or if Joe…More »
15. Caffe Artigiano
Artigiano is doing a lot of things right. Great drinks, good hours, and excellent beans. I bought a pound of their espresso blend (which come out fresh every Thursday, so go late in the week if you're buying beans), and theirs are one of my…More »
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8/23/2010
I had some trouble finding Artigiano, as it actually faces onto 3rd Street (despite an address that… Read more »
16. Hose & Hound Neighborhood Pub
My wife and I went down to Inglewood to try Eat! Eat!, but we got there after it had closed. We wandered down the street a bit and came across the Hose and Hound. I had been there before, but only for beers. We decided to try it out.
At 3 pm on a…More »
17. Chiasso Coffee Company
And to think I used to LOVE Chiasso...
A few weeks ago I went in and was served a terrible latte. It was made by a trainee, so that's not the problem. The problem is that I knew it was bad, the trainer knew it was bad, and the trainer could tell I…More »
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12/10/2010
Went back to Chiasso today and the service and coffee remain excellent. Bonus points to the barista… Read more »
18. Insomnia Coffee Company
I love Insomnia. I went back here again and was treated to more great customer service and another fantastic drink. The fact that they broadcast on Twitter what baking and soup they're serving that day just goes to show how committed they are to…More »
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12/8/2010
Imagine a beautiful cafe with massive windows on two walls and loads of artwork on the other two.… Read more »
19. The Old Spaghetti Factory
There's nothing special about the Old Spaghetti Factory, but it can be counted on for tasty pasta at a very reasonable price. The OSF is great for groups or to get together for a meal that won't hurt the wallet. We recently went to the Spaghetti…More »
20. Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters
I've been to this Phil and Sebastian's four or five times now, and have seen the same three things every time:
(1) The staff come across as pretentious, as if I'm lucky to be there.
(2) The place is BUSY!
(3) Some unknowing person is dumping sugar in…More »
21. Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters
How have I not yet written a review of Phil and Sebastian's in Marda Loop? Sapna and John pretty much said it all, but it bears repeating.
The coffee is amazing. The location is vibrant and full of life -- even on a cold winter day. The entire room…More »
22. deVille Luxury Coffee & Pastries
I literally parked right outside of deVille in Fashion Central today without knowing it was there. The best part is, I had pulled over to scout for the next cafe I wanted to try.
My visit here was great from the first few seconds I walked in. I was…More »
23. Tamarind Vietnamese Grill & Noodle House
My sister, her fiance, and I were looking for a place to eat. Naturally, I loaded up the Yelp app and checked out what was nearby. In my bookmarks, 0.1 km away, was Tamarind (I had seen Sapna's review last year and decided I would try it some…More »
24. Five Guys Burger and Fries
I first tried Five Guys at their Airdrie location, and it was excellent. The south location was just as good. Delicious food, huge portions, and a list of toppings that lets you make the burger *you* want (like Harvey's, but good).
It has "Diners,…More »
25. Mykonos Greek Restaurant & Lounge
I've had great experiences at Mykonos, but also bad ones. The food is usually amazing, the service is generally excellent, and the belly dancer is always annoying.
Beware of the guests screaming Opa! and throwing a plate in the fireplace. It is loud…More »
Recently updated lists from Geoff B.
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Strathmore, AB
Yelping SinceOctober 2009
Things I Lovephotography, espresso, reading
My HometownSurrey, BC
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...I'm photographing weddings or pulling espresso shots.
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