Calgary Coffee Shops
Five coffee stops in Calgary for real mornings, meetings, and neighborhood walks.
Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters is the move when coffee is the reason for the stop, not an afterthought. Calgary's flagship specialty roaster and the name most associated with the city's third-wave coffee movement. Phil Robertson and Sebastian Sztabzyb built their reputation on direct-trade sourcing and meticulous roasting. The Mission location is the flagship, but every outpost maintains the same standard — rotating single-origins, excellent espresso, and a serious approach to every cup.
- Where: 618 Confluence Way SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0G1, Canada
- Direct-trade sourcing with farm-level transparency
- Rotating single-origin filter coffees and espresso
Rosso Coffee Roasters is the move when coffee is the reason for the stop, not an afterthought. Rosso has earned a devoted following through its award-winning single-origins and a roasting program that emphasizes clarity and origin expression. The Edmonton Trail location is a cornerstone of Calgary's NE specialty coffee scene, with a welcoming space that draws regulars for pour-overs, flat whites, and serious espresso conversations.
- Where: 804 Edmonton Trail NE, Calgary, AB T2E 3J6, Canada
- Award-winning single-origin roasting program
- Seasonal espresso menu with detailed tasting notes
Analog Coffee is the move when coffee is the reason for the stop, not an afterthought. A compact, welcoming specialty shop on the 17th Ave corridor that draws regulars with its unhurried atmosphere and well-pulled espresso. Analog is the kind of place where you come in for a quick cortado and end up staying — good natural light, comfortable seating, and baristas who clearly care about the craft.
- Where: 740 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0B8, Canada
- Expertly pulled espresso and cortados
- Relaxed 17th Ave location great for solo work sessions
Fratello Coffee Roasters is the move when coffee is the reason for the stop, not an afterthought. One of Calgary's oldest specialty roasters, Fratello has been sourcing and roasting since 1988. Where other roasters chase the newest single-origins, Fratello's strength is consistency — decades of relationships with producing farms and a house blend that's been dialed in over thousands of batches. Downtown flagship location and several outposts across the city.
- Where: 1 Street SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1V2, Canada
- Calgary's longest-running specialty roaster since 1988
- Expertly blended house espresso refined over decades
Monki Coffee Bar is the move when coffee is the reason for the stop, not an afterthought. A modern specialty cafe in the Kensington neighborhood, Monki brings clean espresso execution and a comfortable space that fills up fast on weekend mornings. The rotating guest roaster program keeps regulars coming back, and the pastry selection from local bakeries rounds out a proper morning stop in one of Calgary's most walkable districts.
- Where: 204 10 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1V5, Canada
- Rotating guest roaster program
- Local pastries and light breakfast items