Higher Ground Cafe - Capitol Hill

Inconsistent operating hours. Online and at the door it says open at 8am, but some days (non-holiday days) it’s not even open at 9:15am. Very frustrating for someone looking for a regular spot if you’re not sure if it’ll even be open.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 1

Reading the reviews off here, I went to this place on a Thursday afternoon. I ordered the Tuscan sunrise and a traditional macchiato. Upon receiving the coffee and sandwich, I was left underwhelming and somewhat disappointed. The coffee tasted bitter and the coffee size was wrong, a 12OZ cup is larger than this cup. Meanwhile, the sandwich was indeed delicious and the size is worth of the value of the price, however it was slightly salty and felt my heart was burning a little bit.

If I ever find myself to this place again, I would love to see the staff members make coffee to their correct size and taste, while making their sandwiches less salty. In my experience, not worth it for the moment.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4

Good coffee and a good place for a quick meeting

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

I love everything about Higher Ground! The staff is super friendly and so nice! The coffee's and tea's are of incredible quality and healthy! Ditto for all of their baked goods. Atmosphere is cozy and there's plenty of places to sit. There's always free street parking! My favorite cafe in Calgary!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A good place for a coffee geek. Coffee is their own formula from Chronicle coffee. Chronicle is very experienced excellent staff check with John. My cafe was done well and definitely go back highly recommend

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 3

Awesome 👍

Puts out food with common allergens and no allergy warning. I nearly died. Who puts cashews in a carrot cake frosting???

Spoke to the manager. No human expression of empathy or concern.

Attached is a photo of the murder weapon 🔪

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Honestly, I’ve seen higher ground.THEY DON’T TAKE AMEX!!!

Really good coffee, and good prices

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Honestly I come for the atmosphere and just a coffee here and there. It's so cute and beautiful with paintings around the walls. It's a short walk from the train station and the university of Calgary. They do have a few spaces with outlets if you need to charge your computer or laptop. I recommend the fun drinks and cookies for study sessions for sure!

I haven't tried all of the food yet, but I would say it is good but not amazing. I have heard very good things about the mac and cheese though.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

Great spot for a coffee or tea, both are organic. It's a cute place with plenty of inside seating and a decent sized outdoor section. The lattes are great as is the gluten free and vegan carrot cake. They also serve wine, beer, and cocktails. It has a very chilled vibe. Great laid back spot to talk or study!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great staff. Very friendly. Just a tighter space and gets very busy but it's good so I understand why it's busy

Terrible coffee. Incredibly rude service on Canada Day at 9am.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Nice variety on the menu. They serve organic coffee ☕️.
Reasonable prices. Friendly staff. They offer free wifi.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Modern, cozy, and full of flavor. The design is sleek, the vibe is relaxed, and the coffee is top-notch — smooth, rich, and clearly crafted with care. A perfect mix of style and taste.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5