50 Best Coffee Shops in Calgary

“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!“

“Beautiful atmosphere. The place is not very big, but very cozy. The service truly deserves 5 stars — the woman behind the bar is always friendly, kind, and professional. She gives excellent service every time, is very responsive, and it’s always a pleasure to talk to her. She even helped us clean up after we accidentally spilled hot chocolate, which we really appreciated. Honestly, she deserves a bonus for the way she treats customers!

As a coffee lover, I can say the quality is excellent — very well prepared and truly delicious. It’s not easy to find coffee like this in Calgary. The food was also tasty and stored properly and neatly.“

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

“I had a Dolce Latte, and it was delicious! It wasn’t too sweet—just the perfect level of sweetness 👍 Came here early in the morning since they open early, and I’m happy to find great cafe here. And chocolate chip cookie is also very good. 🍪“

“best place for coffee and games!“

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

“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%.“

“They provide fresh roasted coffee beans.
I was tired of low quality supermarket coffee beans and looking for a local roaster; my friend suggested this place to me. I tried their Pablo coffee beans which was great! Also I had a Matcha Latte there which was totally different and better from all other cafe’s in Calgary!“

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

“Great coffee and everything can be customized“

“👍🏼👏🙌 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 food friendly staff“

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

“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“

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

“Great coffee and everything can be customized“

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

“Adola's is a nice, cozy place to grab a coffee whether you’re planning to stay and relax for a while or just stopping in while continuing on your journey. The owner is a wonderful lady, and her staff are always friendly and welcoming.

They also have a great selection of baked goods and beverages, and the coffees often come with cute designs on top which is a nice touch. I definitely recommend stopping by and checking them out if you’re in the area, it’s a small business that really focuses on its customers and creating a warm atmosphere.“

“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.“

“First time in the OLD Crowchild Macs lol and now NEW beautiful coffee shop Sandwich café
Full of real gorgeous PLANTS. Great sound system .
Lots of seating . Nicely and purposefully decorated.

Ive eaten here 5 times . 4 breakfasts and one second breakfast.

Great sammiches .“

“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.“

“Thanks for sharing me guys! Love your coffee place! It’s a hot spot in #Calgary to run into cool people.“

“Asked for a happy caterpillar! #nailedit“

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

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

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

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

“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.“

“Great coffee and everything can be customized“

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

“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. ❤️“

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

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

“We celebrated our daughter’s birthday here and had a wonderful experience. We reserved a table for the kids and ordered a birthday cake, which was delicious.

The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, and they even prepared a small surprise for our daughter that we weren't expecting. It was such a thoughtful gesture and made the celebration even more special.

Thank you for helping create such happy memories. We will definitely be back!“

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

“Love the layout of the café and the teams collaborative mindset. It's always busy but they make sure you never wait too long.

The coffee was made perfectly and the staff are very knowledgeable about the methods, flavors.“

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

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

“Delicious and generous drinks, delectable pastries, good wifi, some space to work.
Popped in here while my spouse had to attend an appointment nearby, the staff was super friendly and helped me pick a drink, and didn't judge me when I went through three different seats trying to find where was comfortable. The doors opened up to the patio which was nice as the sun started to shine. The bathroom is dated but creative, I love how they managed to squeeze everything into a vintage building space. (One bathroom is compact to make room for the fully accessible one.)“

“The best place to start your day is with a hot chocolate and an energy ball. Best place to work with positive people great vibes from everyone.“

“Well trained staff and amazing service. Strongly recommended“

“I really enjoyed the coffee. Very very good👍“

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

“I <3 I Love You Coffee Shop“

“Great coffee and everything can be customized“

“First time here. I am very pleased with all aspects of this coffee house: bright cheerful atmosphere, tasty coffee, a variety of snacks including ones that are healthy. I recommend the Balderson aged cheddar cheese 21 grams. No other coffee house offers it . Prices are very affordable. Lastly, staff were helpful, polite and friendly. 😃☕️“

“Went here for the first time and it was good.

Had the Vietnamese coffee and though it wasn’t to my liking I can see the hype. It was good, not great but we are all different when it comes to taste buds.

The food I had or well snack (cookie) was bland and hard, so I wouldn’t recommend those. Gluten free banana bread was awesome though, so stick to that if you need a snack.

The seating areas were nice but could be cleaned up faster after use, customers shouldn’t be the ones swiping crumbs off tables and chairs.

Everyone in there was nice and informative. Keep it up!“

“Today I headed down to Gravity Calgary to get some prep done for my upcoming show. I had my favorite dish of theirs called the Jamaican Pie! (Their award winning Vegetable Quiche is my second favourite dish). I paired the pie with their delicious Sweet Potato soup and had Gravity’s Coffee flavour “Insomnia”. It was pay what you want for the coffee day. I cannot rave more about this place. The staff are always cheerful and welcoming. The owner, Andy is so supportive of myself and other local Musicians. There is an amazing Jazz Jam here on Sundays from approximately 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. (Don’t quote me on the time though.) This place is awesome!“