Alforno Cafe & Bakery

Top choice in Calgary


This ultra-modern, super-comfortable cafe is the kind of place you'll want to hang out all day. Bellinis, beer on tap, carafes of wine and excellent coffee won't discourage you from lingering, nor will magazines, comfy sofas or window seats. With pastas, flatbreads, salads, soups and panini, all homemade, it's difficult to leave room for the amazing cakes, tarts and biscuits.

The sweets category includes espresso shortbread with caramelized sugar and chocolate cream puffs. Breakfasts tempt with eggs Bennie, smashed avocado toast and a bacon breakfast sandwich.


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