Calgary’s most celebrated independent roastery — sourcing, roasting, and serving since 2008

Rosso Coffee Roasters is the gold standard of Calgary’s independent coffee scene and the first name that serious coffee lovers in the city reach for when asked for a recommendation. Founded in 2008, Rosso has spent nearly two decades building relationships directly with coffee farmers across Ethiopia, Colombia, Guatemala, and beyond — sourcing exceptional beans at the peak of their season and roasting them with a precision and care that is immediately evident in every single cup. The espresso programme is exceptional, producing shots with a complexity and balance that rivals the finest specialty cafes anywhere in North America. The pour-over and filter options change seasonally as new single-origin lots arrive from origin, giving regular visitors a constantly evolving reason to return. Five locations across Calgary mean Rosso is never far away, but the 17th Avenue SE location near Victoria Park is a perennial favourite — easy C-Train access, a bright welcoming atmosphere, and the same uncompromising coffee quality across every visit.

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Calgary’s highest-rated specialty cafe — world-class espresso in a beautifully minimalist space

Monogram Coffee holds the remarkable distinction of being one of the highest-rated specialty coffee establishments in all of Canada, and a single visit makes it immediately clear why. Founded with an obsessive focus on sourcing and serving the finest direct-trade coffee available, Monogram has built a reputation that extends well beyond Calgary — drawing visitors from across the country who make a point of stopping in whenever they pass through the city. The espresso is extraordinary: precisely calibrated, served at the correct temperature, and displaying a flavour complexity that will genuinely surprise even experienced coffee drinkers. The beautifully minimalist cafe spaces are designed to let the coffee take centre stage, with clean architectural lines, warm natural materials, and a calm, focused atmosphere that makes every visit feel intentional. Housemade food offerings complement the coffee programme with equal care. Four locations across Calgary mean you are never far from a Monogram experience.

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Calgary’s homegrown roasting institution — from farmers’ market stall to citywide coffee icon

Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters is perhaps the most beloved coffee brand in Calgary’s history — a homegrown success story that began as a farmers’ market stall and has grown into a citywide institution with over eight locations and a roasting operation that supplies some of the finest restaurants and cafes in Alberta. Founded by Phil Robertson and Sebastian Sztabzyb, the company’s founding philosophy of sourcing exceptional coffee through direct farmer relationships remains as central today as it was at the very beginning. The espresso blends are consistently satisfying and approachable, while the rotating single-origin filter offerings reward the curious drinker with extraordinary depth and variety. Food menus across all locations are thoughtfully composed and well-executed, making Phil & Sebastian a genuine all-day destination rather than simply a morning coffee stop.

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Calgary’s cosiest neighbourhood coffee den — vinyl records, natural light, and perfect espresso

Analog Coffee is the kind of neighbourhood cafe that every city wishes it had more of — intimate, genuine, beautifully curated, and completely unpretentious about its exceptional quality. Located in the vibrant Mission neighbourhood on the banks of the Elbow River, Analog has built a fiercely loyal following among Calgary’s coffee community through a combination of outstanding espresso, a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and an identity rooted firmly in the neighbourhood it serves. The cafe’s signature touch is its love of vinyl records — a carefully selected soundtrack plays throughout the day on a turntable behind the bar, adding a warm analogue texture to the experience that perfectly matches the name. The espresso is carefully sourced and impeccably made, with milk drinks that display latte art quality and texture that are the envy of cafes twice the size. Fresh baked goods arrive daily and disappear quickly — arrive early for the full selection.

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Over 40 years of Calgary coffee excellence — roasting with integrity since 1983

Fratello Coffee Roasters is one of the most significant names in Calgary’s coffee history — a family-founded business that has been sourcing, roasting, and serving exceptional coffee in the city since 1983, making it one of the longest-running specialty roasters in Western Canada. Over four decades, Fratello has never wavered from its founding commitment to direct relationships with coffee farmers and to roasting with transparency, integrity, and a respect for the craft that shows in every cup. The Inglewood flagship is a stunning space — a beautifully restored heritage building with soaring ceilings, warm wood finishes, and an open roastery visible from the cafe floor. The coffee programme spans everything from accessible espresso blends to adventurous single-origin filter offerings. A full brunch menu served on weekends draws substantial crowds — arrive early.

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Pure. Fine. Ethical. — Calgary’s most beloved boutique roastery and one of the city’s best-kept secrets

Sought x Found Coffee Roasters is one of the most genuinely special coffee destinations in Calgary — a boutique roastery cafe in the Crescent Heights neighbourhood, founded by husband-and-wife team Caleb and Kitty Leung, whose years of professional training in tasting, roasting, and brewing have produced a coffee experience that is as educational as it is deeply enjoyable. Roasting is done in-house in small batches with a precision and care that is immediately evident in every drink served. What truly sets Sought x Found apart is its extraordinary monthly rotating coffee tasting flights — curated selections of three different coffees explored through different brewing methods, taking the drinker on a genuine journey through origin, process, and flavour. Every drink arrives with a thoughtful explanation of the coffee’s story. The warm, exposed-brick interior with string lights and lush plants creates a calm and welcoming atmosphere ideal for lingering. Fresh pastries from the celebrated Butter Block bakery are available daily, and organic milk from Vital Green Farms underscores the founders’ commitment to quality at every stage. An absolute must for any serious coffee lover visiting Calgary.

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Calgary’s most versatile espresso bar — world-class coffee by day, live jazz and craft drinks by night

Kawa Espresso Bar is one of the most unique and genuinely exciting cafe experiences in Calgary — a beautifully run espresso bar in the Beltline that has been quietly shaping the city’s coffee culture for years, while simultaneously offering one of the most enjoyable evening experiences of any cafe in Western Canada. The coffee programme is built around premium 49th Parallel roasts, served by baristas who treat every espresso with competition-level precision and care. By day, Kawa is a calm and focused cafe with generous seating, excellent WiFi, and a food menu drawing on European and international influences. By evening the space transforms effortlessly — a serious craft beer and wine selection comes to the fore, and the beloved weekly Saturday Jazz Jam sessions in partnership with JazzyYYC create a live music atmosphere that is warm, intimate, and unlike anything else available at a Calgary coffee shop. Open until 11PM every night of the week, Kawa is genuinely one of a kind in Calgary’s cafe landscape.

Calgary’s original sustainable coffeehouse — ethically sourced, freshly baked, community rooted

Good Earth Coffeehouse is one of Calgary’s most enduring and genuinely well-loved cafe brands, and its extraordinary longevity in a competitive market speaks directly to the quality and consistency it delivers across its 15+ locations throughout the city. Founded in Calgary in 1991, Good Earth was ahead of its time in its commitment to ethically sourced, sustainably traded coffee — values that were unusual in the early 1990s but have since become the expectation of the modern coffee drinker. The coffee programme is approachable and reliably excellent, with a menu designed to satisfy both the casual coffee drinker and the more discerning specialty enthusiast. Fresh baked goods are made daily in-house across all locations — the muffins, scones, and cinnamon buns have become as much a part of the Good Earth identity as the coffee itself. The Kensington location in particular is a community institution, with a warm and generous atmosphere, excellent natural light, and the kind of welcoming energy that makes an hour feel like five minutes.

Calgary’s most versatile cafe — exceptional espresso by day, natural wine and small plates by night

Gravity Espresso & Wine Bar is one of the most genuinely original concepts in Calgary’s entire food and drink scene — a cafe that transitions seamlessly from a world-class espresso bar in the morning and afternoon to a thoughtfully curated natural wine and small plates destination in the evening, without ever compromising on quality at either end of the day. Located in the walkable and increasingly vibrant Marda Loop neighbourhood in Southwest Calgary, Gravity has developed a devoted following among coffee purists, natural wine enthusiasts, and everyone in between. The espresso programme is outstanding — precise, expressive, and served by baristas who clearly love what they do. By evening, the same bar transforms into one of the most interesting wine destinations in the city, with a list focused on low-intervention, naturally produced wines from small producers around the world.

Rosso’s beloved Inglewood flagship — the roastery cafe where Calgary’s finest coffee story was written

The Rosso Coffee Roasters Inglewood location is the beating heart of one of Calgary’s most celebrated coffee brands — a cosy, beautifully run flagship cafe tucked into the vibrant community of 9th Avenue SE, one of the city’s most walkable and characterful neighbourhoods. If Card 1 represents Rosso’s accessible urban presence on 17th Avenue, this Inglewood location represents the soul of the brand: a warm, relaxed, neighbourhood-rooted cafe experience that draws a devoted community of locals, dog walkers, and serious coffee enthusiasts day after day. The espresso programme here is exceptional — Rosso’s home baristas have collectively won multiple Canadian Barista Championships including the 2024 national title, and the technical quality in the cup reflects that extraordinary pedigree. Breakfast wraps, bagel sandwiches, and fresh baked goods are available throughout the morning. Whether you are discovering Inglewood for the first time or returning as a regular, this cafe has the rare quality of making every visit feel genuinely welcome.