This coffee shop is the best in Calgary. The owners are not only the friendliest guys you’ll ever meet, they hustle to provide the best service and coffee for their customers. They go the extra mile to make you feel at home, even if all you’re getting is a coffee. Keep it up guys!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marie-Claude Larouche
We had a fantastic experience at Element Cafe, the staff is super friendly and helpful. We even returned the next morning to try more of their seasonal drinks - which were all absolutely delicious. Will definitely return during my next visit in Calgary!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex Thompson
Had an a great first time experience here. Brayden was awesome and I love supporting small business. This is my new favourite spot in Calgary. Come check it out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Macy Koontz
My husband, 4 month old, and I had a WONDERFUL experience here this morning. Hooman was such a kind and genuine soul as he worked hard on our order amidst many. We had fantastic Turkish coffee, an apple knot, and banana pecan muffin! We don’t get out much these days and this was the perfect spot! Our daughter loved the lights and we all had a great time!Kid-friendliness: Our 4 month old loved the lights and art on the wall and Hooman was very kind!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Various Muffins, Pastries
Tania Kaur
Loved this place ?. The service was fast ?Loved there interior ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crossaint
Shelley Chan
It was okay! Coffee was pretty good, pastry was heated up but still frozen in the middle.
A. Mallmes
This is one of my favourite spots on 17th and has become my new go-to meeting place. They have a relaxed environment that you can pop in for a coffee meeting or sit and work the afternoon away. Yes they have the standard coffee, but they also always have a creation on the menu and if you get there before they sell out - the food is a treat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah-Jayne Baraniuk
Honestly was disappointed with my experience, everything looked nicer online than in person. We tried two of the feature hot chocolates for February, they tasted ok, one better than the other, but came out barely room temperature and got cold fast which was the most disappointing part, other than realizing after that they forgot to give us the small cookies that were supposed to come with them. Of the two pastries the chocolate cookie was quite good but the pop tart was not. Probably would not go back
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Gina Fehr
We're from out of town, so we wanted to try a cute little cafe. This did not disappoint.The flight of lattes was great! Love that you can try a bunch of different ones! Flavors were all good. Loved the pistachio, coffee crisp, kinder Bueno, and matcha were all bomb! The ham and provolone bun was very delicious. Only critique would be that the cheese on the inside was not warm, but the outside was warm. The cookies and cream cookie was hard as a rock.Overall great experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastries
Alicia T
This is now my favourite cafe downtown! I've been here a couple of times, and it's a great place to get a quick lunch and drink (a lot of cafes have very limited food offerings, or only serve desserts).I decided to try the saffron lavendar latte today and it was delicious! Not too floral-tasting and the coffee is really good.The staff are also super nice. The atmosphere is great too (cozy, not intimidating).Dietary restrictions: They have a whole shelf row of vegan food, for those who are interested.
Can't give enough stars for the service.!! We tried their coffee floats which were amazing, every flavour was explained to us and made with such care. I'll definitely make a stop here everytime I'm in calgary. And the pastries are delicious too... Very chill place to hangout and/or spend time alone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastries
Nikki Walsky
Great place for some unique drinks. I got a hot chocolate flight. It was pretty good! Got cold fast tho because of the whip cream. But still tasty! Server's were friendly and quick! Gets really busy fast . Only recommendation I'd say is to change out those flimsy deck styled tables. Almost lost our drinks a few times sitting there haha. Other than that. Will be back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erin O'Regan
Amazing drinks and snacksFriendly serviceDecent prices!My only downfall was I had a reservation and there was a miscommunication error… no big deal… except for how their social media manger reacted. She clearly was annoyed that I was sitting where she wanted to set up her stuff and proceeded to loudly say to her coworkers “yeah maybe next time lets blackouts Thursdays from 2-4” I smiled at her when she originally put her stuff on the couch and she stared thru my soul after I smiled at her. I did not feel welcomed at all. If it wasn’t for my friends showing up I would of left. Besides that the manger was amazing and our barista was top notch! I still will come back here because of all the others great perks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pastries
Ana R.
I just savored the hot chocolate flights - utterly amazing.Crafted like a work of art, the heavenly taste completes the experience.
Justin
Super busy on a Saturday when we visited but we were lucky to time it just as a table left!I ordered the latte flight and chose Nutella, Pistachio and Dulce (all with oat milk). My wife had the hot chocolate festival flight. We each had the GF whoopie pies which they heated up for us so it was chewy and gooey!They warned us it could take 20 minutes but it seemed to come out much quicker and they brought everything out to our table for us.The espresso/flavors were really good and liked I could pick any 3 to make up my flight. We'll be back!When
This coffee shop is the best in Calgary. The owners are not only the friendliest guys you’ll ever meet, they hustle to provide the best service and coffee for their customers. They go the extra mile to make you feel at home, even if all you’re getting is a coffee. Keep it up guys!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a fantastic experience at Element Cafe, the staff is super friendly and helpful. We even returned the next morning to try more of their seasonal drinks - which were all absolutely delicious. Will definitely return during my next visit in Calgary!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had an a great first time experience here. Brayden was awesome and I love supporting small business. This is my new favourite spot in Calgary. Come check it out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband, 4 month old, and I had a WONDERFUL experience here this morning. Hooman was such a kind and genuine soul as he worked hard on our order amidst many. We had fantastic Turkish coffee, an apple knot, and banana pecan muffin! We don’t get out much these days and this was the perfect spot! Our daughter loved the lights and we all had a great time!Kid-friendliness: Our 4 month old loved the lights and art on the wall and Hooman was very kind!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Various Muffins, Pastries
Loved this place ?. The service was fast ?Loved there interior ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crossaint
It was okay! Coffee was pretty good, pastry was heated up but still frozen in the middle.
This is one of my favourite spots on 17th and has become my new go-to meeting place. They have a relaxed environment that you can pop in for a coffee meeting or sit and work the afternoon away. Yes they have the standard coffee, but they also always have a creation on the menu and if you get there before they sell out - the food is a treat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Honestly was disappointed with my experience, everything looked nicer online than in person. We tried two of the feature hot chocolates for February, they tasted ok, one better than the other, but came out barely room temperature and got cold fast which was the most disappointing part, other than realizing after that they forgot to give us the small cookies that were supposed to come with them. Of the two pastries the chocolate cookie was quite good but the pop tart was not. Probably would not go back
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
We're from out of town, so we wanted to try a cute little cafe. This did not disappoint.The flight of lattes was great! Love that you can try a bunch of different ones! Flavors were all good. Loved the pistachio, coffee crisp, kinder Bueno, and matcha were all bomb! The ham and provolone bun was very delicious. Only critique would be that the cheese on the inside was not warm, but the outside was warm. The cookies and cream cookie was hard as a rock.Overall great experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastries
This is now my favourite cafe downtown! I've been here a couple of times, and it's a great place to get a quick lunch and drink (a lot of cafes have very limited food offerings, or only serve desserts).I decided to try the saffron lavendar latte today and it was delicious! Not too floral-tasting and the coffee is really good.The staff are also super nice. The atmosphere is great too (cozy, not intimidating).Dietary restrictions: They have a whole shelf row of vegan food, for those who are interested.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastries, Espresso Cookies
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Can't give enough stars for the service.!! We tried their coffee floats which were amazing, every flavour was explained to us and made with such care. I'll definitely make a stop here everytime I'm in calgary. And the pastries are delicious too... Very chill place to hangout and/or spend time alone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastries
Great place for some unique drinks. I got a hot chocolate flight. It was pretty good! Got cold fast tho because of the whip cream. But still tasty! Server's were friendly and quick! Gets really busy fast . Only recommendation I'd say is to change out those flimsy deck styled tables. Almost lost our drinks a few times sitting there haha. Other than that. Will be back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing drinks and snacksFriendly serviceDecent prices!My only downfall was I had a reservation and there was a miscommunication error… no big deal… except for how their social media manger reacted. She clearly was annoyed that I was sitting where she wanted to set up her stuff and proceeded to loudly say to her coworkers “yeah maybe next time lets blackouts Thursdays from 2-4” I smiled at her when she originally put her stuff on the couch and she stared thru my soul after I smiled at her. I did not feel welcomed at all. If it wasn’t for my friends showing up I would of left. Besides that the manger was amazing and our barista was top notch! I still will come back here because of all the others great perks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pastries
I just savored the hot chocolate flights - utterly amazing.Crafted like a work of art, the heavenly taste completes the experience.
Super busy on a Saturday when we visited but we were lucky to time it just as a table left!I ordered the latte flight and chose Nutella, Pistachio and Dulce (all with oat milk). My wife had the hot chocolate festival flight. We each had the GF whoopie pies which they heated up for us so it was chewy and gooey!They warned us it could take 20 minutes but it seemed to come out much quicker and they brought everything out to our table for us.The espresso/flavors were really good and liked I could pick any 3 to make up my flight. We'll be back!When
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5