Is it just us, or do some drinks just taste better when it’s nice out? An iced coffee hits differently when you get to enjoy it on a beautiful summer day in June or on a quaint 17th Ave patio. Whatever your drink of choice might be, you can find it on 17th Ave this …
Since its Summer 2020 opening, this Instagram-worthy spot, Element Cafe, has become a hot spot for caffeine lovers and foodies alike with their selection of hot drinks, sweet and savoury eats, and of course their photographic interior, complete with lots of art, greenery and vibrant lighting. Curb Your Caffeine Craving Located in the heart of …
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This quintessential 17th Ave coffee shop was inspired by coffee’s origins in western world history, when philosophers would idle around in cafes, contemplating their big ideas. The idea behind Philosafy is to recreate that “think tank” tradition, and welcome people from all walks of life into this cozy, downtown café for an afternoon of good …
The Original Good Earth Coffeehouse is located just off 17th Ave on 11 Street SW and was founded in 1991 by founders Nan Eskenazi and Michael Going. The pair had a goal of opening a down-to-earth café that serves wholesome foods and excellent coffee, and now nearly 30 years later, you can pop into one …
It’s the endearing cafes and noteworthy coffee shops that complete any busy street or shopping district, and luckily, there are plenty scattered along 17th Ave. They are all worth a trip of their own, but if you’re downtown running errands, or on 17th to for a day of shopping, there are plenty of places you …
This month, our 17th Ave. Street Style Huntress, Aldona B., is all about the menswear. Catch up with Aldona as she talks style & substance with a fashionable fella fresh from a trip to the Windy City. Aldona B.: “I’m a huge fan of menswear right now. With so much selection of styles for dudes …
Russ (left) and Chris Prefontaine (a.k.a., The Fratello Brothers) love their coffee. With nearly 30 years of experience in the coffee industry, you could say it runs in their veins. From personally sourcing out and roasting the best beans in the world (the Prefontaines own and operate a roastery here in Calgary) to running their …
