3 Best Cafes in Calgary, AB

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HIGHER GROUND CAFE

1126 Kensington Road Northwest,
Calgary, AB T2N 3P3 Directions

Since 1982

Specialities:

✓Brewed Coffee ✓Espresso ✓Macchiato ✓Cappuccino ✓Latte ✓Americano ✓Americano Misto ✓Hi-test ✓Mocha ✓Chai Latte ✓Hot Chocolate ✓Steamer ✓Butter Beer ✓Hot Cider ✓Afe Rolo ✓Great Divide ✓Banana Magic ✓S'more Mocha ✓Mt. Everest ✓Cafe Calypso ✓Nut 'n' Honey ✓Caramel Macchiato ✓Sweetened Espresso Blended With Milk and Ice ✓Snow Dragon and White Chocolate Chai

"Higher Ground Cafe has always made an effort to run an environmentally conscious business in Calgary. They provide organic coffee, tea, and familiar cafe dishes at this comfortable late-night outpost. Higher Ground has long been committed to promoting community and sustainability locally and globally. This is why they ensure that all their coffee is 100% organic, fair trade, and Rainforest Alliance certified. They are passionate about enhancing their community, from partnering with local organizations to promoting local artists. Higher Ground Cafe offers free Wi-Fi and outdoor seating. Higher Ground Cafe also has another branch in Calgary, AB. They provide gluten-free dishes. Their cups are already 100% recyclable; any reusable mug-carrying customer receives a discount for their effort in saving a paper cup, and all of their to-go food containers are compostable.

2026 Highlights: Higher Ground Cafe serves organic, fair-trade coffee and tea, specialty beverages, all-day breakfast, sandwiches, soups and hot entrees."

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License #2020206633

Menu:

Brewed Coffee $2.25
Espresso $2.45
Cappuccino $3.75
Latte $3.75
Americano $3.20
Mocha $3.15
Specialty Coffee $4.95

Contact:

(403) 270-3780

Mon-Thu & Sun: 8am - 10pm
Fri & Sat: 8am - 11pm

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ANALOG COFFEE

17 Avenue SouthWest, Suite 740,
Calgary, AB T2S 0B7 Directions

Since 2012

Specialities:

✓Brewed Coffee ✓Chai Tea Latte ✓Turmeric and Matcha Latte ✓London Fog ✓Hot Chocolate ✓Flavoured Steamed Milk ✓Iced Americano ✓Iced Chai and Mocha ✓Iced Latte and Coffee ✓Latte ✓Flat White ✓Americano ✓Americano Misto ✓Mocha ✓Iced Coffee ✓Cold Brew Coffee and Steamed Milk ✓Batch Brew Coffee ✓Pour Over Coffee ✓Turmeric Latte

"Analog Coffee is a chain of hip coffee shops with house-roasted beans, baked goods, and artisanal brewing supplies. The cafe roasts every offering with a custom approach, all to tell a story in every cup. With Analog at Work, they impress clients and employees with their premium single-origin coffees. Each aspect of the guest experience, from the decor, vibe, and food to the coffee itself, is considered, calculated, and intentional. The cafe roasters are always on the leading edge of their trade. They’re highly skilled at managing the variables of a roast, producing beans with vibrant aromas and creating the best possible flavour for each coffee. This cafe has outdoor seating options for all of its guests. Wheelchair access is also available. Analog Coffee has 9 branches in Calgary, and also has a branch in Kelowna and 2 branches in Vancouver.

2026 Highlights: Analog Coffee serves specialty coffee, espresso drinks, freshly roasted coffee beans, handcrafted pastries and light food."

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Menu:

BEVERAGES:
London Fog $5.00
Espresso & Tonic $7.15
London Fog $5.00
Chai Latte $5.25
Turmeric Latte $5.75
Matcha Latte $5.75
Hot Chocolate $4.75
Espresso & Tonic $7.15
Iced Latte $5.65
Iced Americano $4.10
Iced Mocha $6.25
Iced Chai $5.25
Iced London Fog $5.00
Iced Teas $4.00
Cold Brew $5.25
Latte$5.65
Americano$4.10
Americano Misto $4.65
Cappuccino $5.15
Flat White $5.15
Mocha $6.25
Extra Espresso $1.50
Batch Brew Coffee $3.35
Pour Over Coffee $3.85

Contact:

(587) 356-0042

Mon-Sun: 7am - 8pm

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KAWA ESPRESSO BAR CALGARY

1333 8 Street Southwest,
Calgary, AB T2R 1M6 Directions

Since 2008

Specialities:

✓Caffe Latte ✓Caffe Mocha ✓Caramel Macchiato ✓White Mocha ✓Traditional Cappuccino (regular) ✓Brewed Coffee ✓Espresso (regular) ✓Americano ✓Caffe Niko (regular) ✓Espresso Macchiato (regular) ✓Matcha Latte ✓Chai Latte ✓Steamed Milk ✓Tea ✓Hot Chocolate ✓London Fog ✓Peach ✓Pear ✓Apricot Smoothie ✓Mango Smoothie ✓Latte Frappe ✓Chai Frappe ✓Matcha Frappe ✓Pineapple Smoothie ✓Caramel Frappe

"Kawa Espresso Bar Calgary prides itself on extraordinary coffee, sparing no expense, offering an all-organic and authentic European coffee experience for all of your senses. They brew a variety of coffee selections, a full menu, decadent desserts, and now also offer a selection of fine Wine and Beer, live music. Their service options are outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway and dine-in. They offer healthy options, quick bites, small plates and late-night food.

2026 Highlights: Kawa Espresso Bar Calgary is a coffeehouse with light bites & art shows, plus beer, wine & cocktails at night."

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Menu:

Coffee:
Caffe Latte $5.75
Caffe Mocha $6.50
Caramel Macchiato $6.50
White Mocha $6.50
Traditional Cappuccino (Regular) $5.15
Brewed Coffee $3.65
Espresso (Regular) $4.00
Americano $4.50
Caffe Niko (Regular) $5.65
Espresso Macchiato (Regular) $4.65
Tea:
Matcha Latte $5.75
Chai Latte $5.75
Steamed Milk $3.50
Tea $3.75
Hot Chocolate $5.25
London Fog $5.75
COLD DRINKS:
Peach, Pear, Apricot Smoothie $6.85
Mango Smoothie $6.85
Latte Frappe $6.85
Chai Frappe $6.85
Matcha Frappe $6.85
Pineapple Smoothie $6.85
Caramel Frappe $6.85

Contact:

(403) 452-5233

Mon-Sat: 8am - 11pm
Sun: 8:30am - 11pm

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