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A popular stop for both morning coffee and midday lunch, Beamer's is comfortable enough for a lengthy WiFi session and speedy enough for breakfast on the run. Morning fare consists mostly of baked goods such as muffins, bagels and scones. There's an impressive selection of coffee, too, including organic and free trade varieties. Sandwiches, salads and quiche round out the lunch menu, and there are cookies and other sweet treats for afternoon pick-me-ups.
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Cake Company
220 Bear St, Bear Street Mall, Banff, AB T0L 0C0 · 403-762-8642
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If you're looking for a brief respite from a busy day, this is a great place to relax. Sit down, gather your thoughts, enjoy the paper, and calm yourself with an espresso or a hot chocolate. If it's been a really hectic day, treat yourself to one of the delectable desserts or pastries they offer. Fresh-baked muffins and cakes are also available. Once you're done, it won't be so hard to face the world. Just to be sure – get something to go, too.
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Bernard Callebaut has nearly set the industry standard for cooking and baking chocolates, but their bars, truffles and candies are stellar as well. The Belgian chocolatier has several retail locations in North America, where customers can indulge their cravings with a plethora of goodies, including ice cream and chocolate dipped cookies and pretzels. Their signature Ballotin Box, a copper-colored box full of 15-65 chocolates, makes a fine gift (for a loved one or yourself!). Each chocolate is filled with luscious ganache, buttercream, fruits or nuts, or something else equally wonderful.
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Cows
134 Banff Ave, Banff, AB TOL OCO · 403-760-3493
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At this small shop, cows rule. The merchandise features them, the beverages honor them (try an iced "cow"puccino!), and a giant fiberglass model in the entrance pays homage to them. The whole place is bovine-oriented, in fact, including the tee-shirts, greeting cards and gifts. Plus, the entire shop smells like freshly-baked waffle cones, so it's far from bad. To fill these crunchy cones, there's an array of yummy ice creams. Among the flavors you'll find are Wowie Cowie, Cowrispy Crunch, and Chocolate Monster Vanilla Swiss Almond Brownie Explosion. Are you man (or cow) enough to handle one?
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For a quick bite and real hometown flavor, Evelyn's is tops. Charming Victorian decor with honey-toned woodwork, dried flowers and teapots welcomes visitors into the small shop. The place is a Banff favorite for picking up a terrific cup of coffee and something sweet. Lunch is also popular, and you'll find soups, sandwiches, muffins, and daily specials on order. To get a real taste of the town, sit and enjoy yourself inside or at the single outside table. However, if you've got places to be or appointments to keep, they're happy to pack something for you to take along. It's often busy, but the lines move fast, especially if you get a coffee to go.
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Jump Start
206 Buffalo St, Banff, AB T1L 1A9 · 403-762-0332
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This busy cafe near the post office serves a lot of people each day. Many of them come for a coffee to go or for a quick bite in the midst of hiking and sightseeing. The interior is simple, with terra cotta-colored walls and bar-height tables and chairs. The menu is more elaborate, with brownies, cookies, cakes, and freshly-scooped ice cream. More substantial items include soups, sandwiches, quiche, sausage rolls and lasagna. To quench your thirst, you'll find juices, bottled water, sodas, and delicious fresh-fruit milkshakes. Easy to get in and out of in a hurry.
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A modern espresso bar and café, Mountain Mercato has a bright, comfortable atmosphere where you can relax for a few minutes or a couple of hours. In addition to excellent coffee drinks, they offer a range of Italian-deli style sandwiches and soups. There's also a variety of packed gourmet goodies to take home with you.
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Second Cup
317 Banff Ave, Cascade Plaza, Banff, AB T1W 1F2 · 403-760-3866
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Accented with mountain murals and antique skis, this busy coffee shop is a terrific stop to grab a pick-me-up while shopping. All the best-loved coffee drinks are available, hot or cold, along with chai teas, juices and Italian sodas. To accompany them, you'll find pastries, muffins, cookies, scones, cakes and biscotti. Pick your favorite beverage, add a sweet, pick up everything at the counter, and then stake out a table or one of the upholstered sofas. Once you've sipped and munched contentedly for a few minutes, you'll be fortified enough to continue the day.
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Valbella smoked meats and sausages are a Canadian delicacy. Made right in Canmore, these tasty treats are well worth seeking out. Their eponymous café and shop is a great place to pick up a picnic lunch or the makings of dinner. Sandwiches and deli-style specialties are excellent, of course, and the breads are made on the premises. In the afternoon, grab a cup of coffee and a sweet, or stop on the way back to your hotel to check out the range of prepared and packaged gourmet items. Sometimes it's nice to just stay in for dinner, and this is the perfect place to pick up something satisfying and quick that's way better than "fast food."
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Wild Flour
211 Bear St, Bison Courtyard, Banff, AB · 403-760-5074
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Wild Flour has a traditional wood-fired oven which produces fantastic artisanal breads, many of which are organic and/or gluten-free. They have impressive breakfast and lunch menus as well – quiche, sandwiches, soups, salads, muffins and more. If it's a beverage or a sweet you're after, their coffees, steamers and gelato are sure to satisfy. And for the person on the go, they offer a selection of take-out dinners.
Coffee fiend? Sweet tooth? You’re in the right spot — our selections serve rich roast coffees and gourmet desserts. Expect to find specialty shops as well as traditional restaurants with an expert pastry chef. Take the time to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere where you can linger and enjoy music, conversation, or a good book.
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