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There are Better Options than Starbucks
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1. Vendome Café
My new favourite coffee shop in Calgary. DeVille is a close second.
If I'm in the Kensington/Sunnyside area, I will ALWAYS choose Vendome over Higher Ground. It's quieter, there are less hipsters, and I'm almost always guaranteed a table to do work.…More »
2. Caffe Rosso
I visited Caffe Rosso for the first time last month. I was eager to try it because I heard such great things about the place. I'll admit, I wasn't wowed by the place. It looked like every other coffee shop in Calgary with it's own little red flair.…More »
3. deVille Luxury Coffee & Pastries
When it comes to coffee, I like my coffee and espresso rich and flavorful, but not burnt tasting like Starbucks. I think Starbucks junkies are delusional. When I go to a coffee shop, I always order a standard soy latte since I am lactose intolerant.…More »
4. Caffe Crema
Okay, Caffe Crema, we've been through a lot together. I decided that ARE my favourite coffee shop in the dirty south.
I've studied here, spent time with friends here, "worked-from-home" from here, dumped a boy here, got back together with a boy here,…More »
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12/17/2011
I have a love-hate relationship with this coffee shop.
Love:
- it's family owned
- their coffee and… Read more »
5. Transcend Coffee
I wish I had the opportunity to visit Transcend a few more times than I actually did. It's a perfect little place to get some great coffee. I tried the Flat White as Addie suggested, and it was fantastic. The espresso was rich and full of flavour. A…More »
6. Leva Cappucino Bar
Sorry to kill the awesome review streak, but I was not impressed. Sure, it's a cute, modern coffee shop with a good looking menu, but a few things made my experience go from a-ok to not-so-good.
1. They don't have WiFi. Somehow I was under the…More »
7. The Summit Cafe
I went on a semi-blind date last weekend, and he ended up taking me to this quaint little bistro off the main strip. My date is going to HATE me for writing this review because he wants to keep it a hidden gem for as long as possible. Sorry, Tyler.
I…More »
8. Fresh Start Bistro & Catering
I am so grateful for stumbling across this gem! Fresh Start Bistro boasts a soul-warming selection of sandwiches, salads, baked goods, cakes, jams, etc. They also have some winter goodies like gingerbread men which look as tasty as they are cute.…More »
9. The Bean Scene
The Bean Scene has been serving the Lakeview community excellent coffee and espresso for a few years now. The European couple who owned this place are young entrepreneurs who purchase small businesses and transforms them into little profit-making…More »
10. Cafe Rista
I have something to say that was irking me for the most part of my morning. The barista, or server, whatever you wanted to call him was oddly unenthusiastic. It felt like he wasn't happy to help me, I just didn't get a very warm vibe from him. So,…More »
11. Anna's Cafe Europa
I was expecting a traditional European cafe with European style sandwiches, espresso and baked goods. Instead I found a small mom and pop shop with a ton of stuff going on behind the counter. I appreciate the humble atmosphere, but it just wasn't…More »
12. Evelyn's Coffee Bar
I stumbled across Evelyn's Coffee Bar while hunting for a perfect moonstone ring. I wasn't sure if it was a chain, or a single independent shop, but I decided to try it anyway.
As usual, I got my soy latte as well as as a chicken pot pie. The latte…More »
Recently updated lists from Carol K.
Boozing in the South (3)Reviews of neighbourhood pubs in South Fish Creek communities. AKA: South of Fish Creek Park. |
The Dirty South (14)My turf - everything south of Glenmore Trail. You might need a passport to come down here. |
Accommodations in Alberta (6)Everything from the best to the worst places to stay in Alberta. |
Yelp Events (4)The best social gatherings in Calgary! |
Dive Shops (3)Comparing PADI 5 Star Dive Centres and Resorts |
Dining in Red Deer (3)An attempt to review anything from coffee shops to fine dining in Red Deer, AB. |
Asian Invasion (7)Chinese businesses in Calgary |
Dim-A-Lot. Dim-Sum-More! (3)Where to find Dim Sum in Calgary |
Calgary's Sushi Bars (4)Self-explanatory. I love sushi. |
Exploring Edmonton's Eats (11)A bunch of random places. Give them a try! |
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Calgary, AB
Yelping SinceAugust 2011
Things I Loveeating, napping, spooning, quirky dogs, round-eyed kittens
My HometownCalgary, AB
My Blog Or Website My Last Meal On EarthQuiche Lorraine, mashed potatoes and gravy, and pain au chocolat
Most Recent DiscoveryClamato with beer!
Current CrushJoseph Gordon Levitt and Michael Fassbender