Claudia’s guidebook
Restaurants and Cafe's
Here are some of our top restaurant and cafe picks in Canmore, of course there are many more great options, but these are a few of our locals favourites. Banff offers great venues as well, so please feel free to ask, and we would be happy to share.
Eclipse Coffee Roasters
1516 Bow Valley TrailEclipse has some of the best coffee in town!
If you are looking for a healthy feed, Communitea has some great hearty and healthy meal options, and great cupcake Fridays! Throughout the summer they are known for having some fantastic music nights with local and well known artists.
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Communitea Cafe
117-1001 6 AveIf you are looking for a healthy feed, Communitea has some great hearty and healthy meal options, and great cupcake Fridays! Throughout the summer they are known for having some fantastic music nights with local and well known artists.
A local favourite that we call "The Toque and Dog", the bagel co. never disappoints with great bagel creations. Now with a brand new location on Bow Valley Trail, and the original on the main street of Canmore.
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Rocky Mountain Bagel Co
830 8 StA local favourite that we call "The Toque and Dog", the bagel co. never disappoints with great bagel creations. Now with a brand new location on Bow Valley Trail, and the original on the main street of Canmore.
A must go to! Great food and great drinks, but make sure to make reservations as this tiny little saloon gets booked up quite fast. They also do a phenomenal breakfast on Sunday mornings.
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Where The Buffalo Roam Saloon
626 8 StreetA must go to! Great food and great drinks, but make sure to make reservations as this tiny little saloon gets booked up quite fast. They also do a phenomenal breakfast on Sunday mornings.
Another local hang out known for their amazing breakfasts! It can get quite busy, especially on weekends, so give yourself some time, but worth every bite.
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The Summit Cafe
1001 Cougar Creek DrAnother local hang out known for their amazing breakfasts! It can get quite busy, especially on weekends, so give yourself some time, but worth every bite.
Delicious food and great atmosphere! Books up fast, so make sure to make an appointment. Locally owned!
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Crazyweed Kitchen
1600 Railway AveDelicious food and great atmosphere! Books up fast, so make sure to make an appointment. Locally owned!
Another local favourite for Sunday brunch. This local family has been running this restaurants for over 20+ years. Great breakfast options, and very friendly staff. A must add to the breakfast list!
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Chez Francois breakfast & brunch
1716 Bow Valley TrailAnother local favourite for Sunday brunch. This local family has been running this restaurants for over 20+ years. Great breakfast options, and very friendly staff. A must add to the breakfast list!
If you are in need of a meat fix, this is the place! Guaranteed to come out satisfied and full.
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Gaucho
629 8 StIf you are in need of a meat fix, this is the place! Guaranteed to come out satisfied and full.
If you are craving European sweets, this is on the money! French run and owned, hands down the best baked goods in town. Their carrot cake is to die for!
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Le fournil Bakery
101-1205 Bow Valley TrailIf you are craving European sweets, this is on the money! French run and owned, hands down the best baked goods in town. Their carrot cake is to die for!
European twist for a lunch on the go. Great prices, and homemade everything! Best meat and cheese deli in town, also with a mini market attached.
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Valbella Gourmet Foods
104 Elk Run BlvdEuropean twist for a lunch on the go. Great prices, and homemade everything! Best meat and cheese deli in town, also with a mini market attached.
A local pub favourite! Be sure to check it out on Friday and Saturday nights for open mic night and specialty bands. Offering specials most nights of the week, ie. taco Tuesday. Great outdoor patio.
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Tavern 1883
709 9 StA local pub favourite! Be sure to check it out on Friday and Saturday nights for open mic night and specialty bands. Offering specials most nights of the week, ie. taco Tuesday. Great outdoor patio.
The renowned Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co. Great pizza and great pasta. Can get very busy and loud, so make sure to time it properly. You can also buy pizza dough and take it home to create your own twist if you aren't feeling the crowds. All organic made!
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Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co.
838 10 StThe renowned Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co. Great pizza and great pasta. Can get very busy and loud, so make sure to time it properly. You can also buy pizza dough and take it home to create your own twist if you aren't feeling the crowds. All organic made!
Add some authenticity into the mix, this thai restaurant is one of our top picks in town. Consistently good, and staff are always friendly. The food is delicious!
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Thai Pagoda Restaurant
Add some authenticity into the mix, this thai restaurant is one of our top picks in town. Consistently good, and staff are always friendly. The food is delicious!
Very quaint and cozy little restaurant with great food! A bit on the pricier side, but their wine selection makes up for it.
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Tapas Restaurant
633 10 StVery quaint and cozy little restaurant with great food! A bit on the pricier side, but their wine selection makes up for it.
One of our newer and more hip restaurants in town! A new distillery will also be opening this summer.
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BLAKE
810 Bow Valley TrailOne of our newer and more hip restaurants in town! A new distillery will also be opening this summer.
The old log cabin on the corner, great place to sit down for some cheese on the wine on the top floor. Great views overlooking the mountains, and offer amazing seasonal meals!
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Sage Bistro
1712 Bow Valley TrailThe old log cabin on the corner, great place to sit down for some cheese on the wine on the top floor. Great views overlooking the mountains, and offer amazing seasonal meals!
The Grizzly Paw offers two locations to choose from, the original being on main street. Their very popular patio is rarely found empty in the busy summer months. Of if you are feeling up for it, take a visit to their new restaurant called Tank 310, where you will also find their main distillery. If you enjoy beer, this is the place for you!
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Where The Buffalo Roam Saloon
626 8 StreetThe Grizzly Paw offers two locations to choose from, the original being on main street. Their very popular patio is rarely found empty in the busy summer months. Of if you are feeling up for it, take a visit to their new restaurant called Tank 310, where you will also find their main distillery. If you enjoy beer, this is the place for you!
Night out on the town or date night! Trough offers fabulous meals, just be ready to bring out your wallet and have some time to sit down and relax. They offer very diverse wine options.
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Trough Dining Co
725 9 StNight out on the town or date night! Trough offers fabulous meals, just be ready to bring out your wallet and have some time to sit down and relax. They offer very diverse wine options.
If you are into distilleries, this local crew opened their doors a couple years ago and haven't skipped a beat! You can find their gin and vodka in many of the local restaurants. If you are looking for a great place in Banff, one of the owner's family owns the famously run Ticino's. Great night out for an authentic Swiss meal!
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Wild Life Distillery
105 Bow Meadows CrescentIf you are into distilleries, this local crew opened their doors a couple years ago and haven't skipped a beat! You can find their gin and vodka in many of the local restaurants. If you are looking for a great place in Banff, one of the owner's family owns the famously run Ticino's. Great night out for an authentic Swiss meal!
It may be a bike shop, but they are my second top choice for best coffee in town. Sit down and enjoy a cup of Stumptown coffee, or have a sip while doing some bike shopping at one of our local bike shops. Be sure to say hello to Jasper the shop dog!
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Bicycle Cafe
630 8 StIt may be a bike shop, but they are my second top choice for best coffee in town. Sit down and enjoy a cup of Stumptown coffee, or have a sip while doing some bike shopping at one of our local bike shops. Be sure to say hello to Jasper the shop dog!