50 Best Coffee Shops in Calgary

“One of the very first places where I’ve had truly delicious, high-quality coffee in the three years I’ve been living in Canada and traveling through different cities and provinces. The service is outstanding, and the interior is beautiful as well—something that’s honestly quite rare to find in Canada. You can really tell they care about every detail. Highly recommend! ☕“

“Congress Coffee Company feels more like a vibrant community hub than a corporate chain. The welcoming staff and variety of arts events make it a standout spot. While they’re known for their expertly roasted coffee, I personally love their teas paired with a sweet treat. The butter tarts, in particular, are irresistible and keep me coming back for more. Whether you’re there for the drinks, the snacks, or the atmosphere, Congress Coffee is a gem!“

“The mango matcha was absolutely delicious! The sweet, juicy mango paired perfectly with the earthy matcha, creating a refreshing and well-balanced drink. It wasn’t overly sweet, and the flavors complemented each other beautifully. Definitely one of the best matcha drinks I’ve had—I would happily order it again!“

“Yes very good drinks and donuts. will be going there forever“

“this guy told me to go here and it was sooo goood the xin shao morning coffee was the best on the menu“

“Love Euphoria. Great and tasty selection of pasties and drinks. Highly recommend!“

“Had the flight of Coffee one way and was able to really enjoyed the subtle notes of flavor in at the start of the flight and the intense kick you in the face notes at the end of the flight.

Very well roasted. Service was amazing, kind, knowledgeable, and attentive. The vibe of the place is really awesome. Have I had better cups of coffee yes but not with welcoming and relaxed vibe of this place. It was refreshing to be in a local coffee shop that didn’t make me feel like I was bothering them. This place has an amazing vibe that makes you want it to be your third space. Highly recommend you stop by.“

“Awesome vibe, great service, and amazing food. Highly recommend.“

“best place for coffee and games!“

“We first heard of Pizza Culture when we saw news of their top ranking in the world.

We were not disappointed by our experience. They certainly lived up to their title win!

Before we discuss food, we have to mention how awesome our server Wendy was. She was on top of her A game and gave us such a nice experience here. Never once was my water less than half full. She was so kind to our kids and made great suggestions. She also followed up repeatedly and made us feel seen and taken care of.

Onto the food, we got the New Yorker Pizza, the Calabrese 2.0 Pizza, the Capricciosa Pizza, and the Margarita Pizza (without Basil). We also got the Focaccia Bread, Large Hand-cut Fries, and a side of Spicy Pepperoncini in Oil. For dessert, we got the Arrogato, the Panna Cotta, and a Vanilla Gelato.

Of the pizzas, my favorite was the New Yorker Pizza which all their pizzas have a nice thin crust, but in this particular pizza has the cup pepperoni slices. The pizza sauce is balanced and just right.

My wife loves the Calabrese 2.0 Pizza just a tad more than the Capricciosa Pizza. Honestly, both were excellent to her.

The kids wanted a cheese pizza so the way around it was to get a Margarita Pizza without the Basil. It was excellent and I would eat that easily too!

The Focaccia Bread was a hit. It was so light and crispy. The Hand-cut Fries were super delicious. They are crispy, crispy fries!

My wife said the Spicy Pepperoncini in Oil was a good add-on to enhance her pizza experience.

As I am not a dessert person, my wife was the one who ordered the Panna Cotta and the Affogato. She enjoyed both. The little one gave a thumbs up for her Vanilla Gelato.

Pizza Culture is worth making it a regular rotation in our restaurant list. It offers exactly what we are looking for in a pizza place.“

“The best meals in wheels hot chocolate!!!“

“I have become addicted to their pretzel sticks. I also buy their artisan bread.“

“These guys came to my rescue and did a last minute order for approx 20 people. Food was amazing and the service was even better. Would recommend this location 100%.“

“The gluten free Chicken Thai soup was a tasty treat. They had live classical guitar music, so beautiful.“

“This was absolutely fantastic! The Caesar salad was surprisingly delicious (who knew a salad could steal the show?). Gurmeen took such great care of us—we'll definitely be asking for her again next time. And the build-your-own dessert? Such a fun way to end an excellent meal. We'll be back!“

“My favorite coffee shop in Chinatown. Buns and Coffee an excellent combination!“

“Best Coffee I would never go back to any ather“

“👍🏼👏🙌 freshness ✅ ambiance ✅ friendliness ✅ and the love they have for their shop… once you love on what ure doing, it always generates in your service❤️“

“Great coffee and everything can be customized“

“Alenn is my go-to spot! They have so many delicious sandwiches and drinks. I’ve tried 5-6 different kinds of sandwiches already and I love each of them equally. Their drinks are also so yummy. You can tell they put a lot of thought and effort into creating their menu. A great place to study but it can get busy around lunch time.“

“Nice unexpected find. Been coming to Calgary for years and on previous stays this location was always a Starbucks, happy this year to find this place.

As always tried the cafe mocha which was great, glad to have a nice coffee shop attached to the hotel, makes mornings much smoother lol“

“Great coffee and everything can be customized“

“We met this friendly roaster at the Bears Paw Farmers Market and also visited his little cafe . We can’t say enough about his work ethic and passion for his new craft. We highly recommend trying this new start up business.“

“I stopped by Adola Coffee while visiting Calgary for the weekend, mostly to support some family, but I was genuinely impressed. The coffee is immaculate and the quality is definitely there.
The space has a great atmosphere and the staff provides excellent customer service. It is also highly kid friendly. They even have a set of toys that kept the little ones busy so the adults could actually sit back and enjoy their drinks. Whether you live in the area or are just passing through town, it is a great spot to grab a coffee.“

“Super tasty and nicely served coffee!! The best Ukrainian staff! Thank you“

“love the iced chai and iced lavender latte! 💜 the staff is also very friendly amazing place to visit in Vancouver“

“Over a couple of years, my husband and I love stopping by Crystie's for a bit to eat and a coffee before or after we head out to the near by riverwalk. Yesterday, my friend and I stopped by your coffee house to get in from the cold. We enjoyed getting caught up while enjoyed a good latte and matcha in front of your fireplace. The cookie and loaf were good too! We can't wait to come again!!“

“Amazing time with my family, great games for kids and perfect little snack ideas :) Can’t wait to come back.“

“The barista was so nice and helpful! The pastries were delicious (almond croissant, cookie and a spinach and feta pastry) and flakey. I asked about gluten free options for a friend and staff was so educated and honest, they had gluten free but couldn’t guarantee it had never been touched by flour, it was so nice to have that information as my friend is extremely sensitive. Overall a 10/10“

“Asked for a happy caterpillar! #nailedit“

“Friendly staff, great coffee, bright and relaxing.“

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“Great coffee and everything can be customized“

“Good food and great staff“

“Great cafe with super yummy drinks - highly recommend banana latte if you prefer non sweet and then coffee slushie for sweet seekers! Their matcha and hojicha was also fire but on the super sweet side. Great place to stop at! I’ve been back everyday since I tried it <3“

“Can we just talk about Basecamp coffee? AMAZING!!! Thank you! It has replaced tipping point as our household favourite now.“

“Great coffee to go and cozy atmosphere. Totally recommend this place. The service is great.“

“Their freshly roasted coffee is simply the best. Can’t even waste my calories on anything else. Best beans in the city. Love the espresso gold and the best birthday gift, a pound of the Jamaican blue mountain. ❤️“

“Excellent place to for a meeting in a comfortable atmosphere. Great coffee, excellent staff. Warm, cozy feeling.“

“Love this place. Especially their smoothie, matcha latte, and salads. Friendly stuff, healthy food and clean)“

“Best gallete I’ve ever had (including in France!). Very tasty food and friendly accommodating service. Will definitely be back!“

“Can we just talk about Basecamp coffee? AMAZING!!! Thank you! It has replaced tipping point as our household favourite now.“

“The defining factor on whether I moved to Calgary or Edmonton was “does Edmonton have a made by Marcus”. I was tired of driving the 2.5 hours to Calgary to get the world’s best ice cream. Nothing in this world compares to their lemon curd blueberry ice cream. It will change your life. Buy in bulk and thank me later. You’re welcome. And thank you made by Marcus for making the world a better and tastier place 🫶“

“love the iced chai and iced lavender latte! 💜 the staff is also very friendly amazing place to visit in Vancouver“

“Bought a bag at superstore after seeing a post on your coffee. Awesome coffee and a great story. 😘😋“

“Excellent local coffee shop in a charming area of bridgeland, come for coffee, pastry, and locally made ice cream sandwiches by d’served - stay for the vibes and meeting took upstairs. Thank you from the Calgary Black Film Festival volunteers.“

“Service is fantastic, everyone is super friendly and atmosphere is amazing. I love the music they play, the lighting is amazing and LOTS of seating. Ive only tried their bagels, but they have lots of other food options available. I come here on the weekends to study and the environment helps me get lots done, its the right amount of background noise to quiet ratio.“

“Great atmosphere, great place to sit and enjoy a coffee, however, last visit the Air Conditioner was on so high, it felt like it was about to snow. Barista said controls were locked. Hmmm. Manager should have access. Only seems logical. Overheard others with same complaint.“

“Warm and comfy after a chilly Autumn walk by the river“

“Great staff and great eats“