Caffe Beano

I live in the area and have been a few times to Beano.
I’d rate the quality of the coffee ok, wouldn’t say it is great. I’ve definitely had better lattes and capuccinos in other coffee shops in the area (i.e. 17^th Avenue). The service is typically uninterested, which is reflected in the quality of their coffees as well.
I have never tried their baked goods, although their descriptions sound vegan-​friendly and their sizes are quite large. Maybe a bit too large to entice me to try them.
The shop is always busy and the ambiance inside is very hipster and quite noisy — not great for a study session or to do work on your laptop. In summer and not-​so-​cold winter days, it is not rare to have all sorts of characters (i.e. hipsters, bikers, yogies, regular joes, etc — you name it) hanging out on the sidewalk outside.
I wouldn’t make Beano my go-​to coffee shop but I’d consider paying a couple of visits a year in virtue of its convenient location.

It’s been my favourite coffee shop for years. Can get a little busy in the mornings, but that just means it’s good! Somehow the bagels with cream cheese and tomato they make are the best ever!

Soy lattes & nonfat lattes are absolutely delicious! Best I’ve had in Calgary. Tends to get crowded. but that’s just a sign for good coffee. Love this little café!

The quality of the coffee and unique menu items are consistently great. The Beano muffins and cookies are to-​die-​for. For a serious caffeine hit a Beano Buzz does the trick! It is as busy, long established hangout for a variety of types including; hipsters, artists, wealthy locals as well as down and out looking characters. This place has personality. It is usually busy and downtown parking is sparse so if you drive, then go on a Sunday when parking is free and delicious morning muffins are fresh. I don’t think they have wifi. I usually take to go.

Atmosphere is very trendy, artsy type of baristas brewing creativity into your drinks. Very cool, trendy place you’ll want to be having you Java fix at. Definitely smooth espressos and perfectly frothed milk. Totally my kind of place

Tip: They have great milkshakes.
I am not sure how to describe this place, but it’s definitely not your usual hipster café in 17^th Ave. It has its own character, with a different kind of clientele. Beano has the feeling of an older establishment that has been around for quite some time.
I have always enjoyed my visit and time spent there.

Weird groovy spot where I get my coffee on. Don’t know why maybe it’s the brown sugar or the weirdos serving the black juice but there is nothing like a cup of coffee from beano.
Lines can be rough and watch out for that Alan guy out front…
For those not looking for a laptop crowd but a conversation coffee this is the place.

Perfect coffee with a cool eclectic crowd and great tunes. A great place to chill out.
I hear great things about their espresso milkshake so I’ll be dropping by some hot summer day soon.

They make great coffees and their pastries (brought in from where else) are pretty good as well. It’s always really busy when I go there but the wait is never more than 10−15min. If you’re in a rush though you may want to try Waves across the street.
A few times they’ve gotten my drink incorrect. I always ask for no room in my Americano but they’ve left room. Not a big deal when they’re busy but once they missed it when there weren’t that many in line.
Also, I asked for water once and they rudely pointed to a corner where there was self serve water. If it wasn’t for the vicinity I would be going elsewhere for my coffee.

My sandwich was decently delicious.
Americano was above average yumminess.
Butter tart was too sugary for my taste and it was topped with raisins rather than the more traditional pecan or walnut topping.
NOT worth the wait on a Sunday afternoon. I waited ten minutes in line, another five for my drink, another ten for my sandwich. So close to thirty minutes waiting around for my meal. NOPE.
The place is full to the gills of hipsters. So if you visit, come dressed in vintage attire, beanie, and cat’s eye make-​up.

Located in a trendy area of Calgary, Caffe Beano offers coffee and quick meals for mostly a younger audience. The coffee was fresh and had good flavor. You should note that the mugs are over-​sized, so bring a thirst. Sandwiches were OK, but I agree with other reviewers that the bread seems to be either too crusty or too chewy for the style of sandwich. Ambiance feels a bit rushed and/​or chaotic.
Enjoy Calgary!

Busy coffee shop with lots of tables and seating inside and outside. Mocha was ok, tasted a little gritty related to the chocolate. The caprese sandwich was ok — bread was too crusty and would have preferred a softer mozzarella. Otherwise, cool spot to hangout on a Saturday afternoon.

Coffee anyway you want it.
I’m a huge fan of coffee in all its forms, and this is one of the best places to get it. Having only visited this location once, I was very impressed and can’t wait to go back. The benches were very busy on a Saturday night as well as the interior of the shop. I ordered an iced americano to cool off and thoroughly enjoyed it. I’ll be back to try the half sweet Vietnamese coffee that Mia T. talks about in her review.
Want a coffee? On 17^th? You won’t find a better place.

I love Caffe Beano! Best coffee shop in Calgary for sure. I almost feel like I shouldn’t write this review so less people will know about it but then I feel like it’s almost a sin to not share such a lovely place with others. It’s also quite difficult to hide a place like this when it’s right off of 17^th ave.
Everything I’ve had at Caffe Beano has been good. I get the americano regularly but we’ve also had the milkshake, ginger hot chocolate and tea mistos — all which were awesome. Their baked goods are also good, I love their cookies.
The staff is always friendly and very quick — even though the line for your drink may be long, I find that they are always very fast at making your drink, without sacrificing quality! I wish I lived close by so I could get a drink every other day :)

I love Caffe Beano.
— It was the first nice coffee shop I was brought to by family friends when I first landed in Calgary three years ago. It was warm summer nights, the coffee was amazing and 17^th Ave was poppin’.
— It was the only public spot I had dared to hang up a YYC Burger Week poster earlier this year. When I had asked the staff meekly if I could, they casually said «sure, just find a spot and put up anything ya want». And I had. It was THRILLING! Oh, AND it had gotten noticed by cool people who later on wanted to dress up in costumes and become mascots of YYC Burger Week. NBD.
— It is also the spot where I had spotted the two most darling Japanese Chin puppies outside. I’ve admired those dogs for so long, and there they were. Not one, but TWO of the most precious little things ever! LOVE!!!
I’m sorry if you dont see the relevance of these things to my review. Point is, this place is awesome. They make the most delicious caffeinated beverages, and almost every time I go, something awesome happens.
5 stars all the way.

This area of town has so many amazing coffee shops and Caffe Beano is no exception! This place is pretty busy — that just shows how great this place is! The staff are friendly and the drinks are delicious. This is a must go when it’s sunny because the freshly squeezed lemonade is to die for! Caffe Beano uses local and organic products wherever possible which makes it so much more fantastic! I’ll definitely be at this place more this summer!

For Calgary this is 5 star venue for quality of coffee. The staff is very quick, friendly, and responsive. Compared to other cities this doesn’t stack up, but I’m upgrading it since it’s the best you’ll find in the city.
Had many coffee related beverages, gotten a few types of beans to go as well.

I think being a café downtown adds a lot of pressure to a coffee business since there are so many in the area and I think Caffe Beano is a tip top coffee shop.
They have a wide selection of food and goodies, which I found surprising. Their drink menu has a great variety and from what I have tried the few times I’ve been here, they make their drinks to a great standard. It looks small on the outside but surprisingly there are a lot of seats inside. The staff is friendly and that’s important for any café. They are a little pricey however, and that’s one downside for me. But if you’ve never been here before it’s definitely worth a try. I’d come back for sure.

Haven’t been to Café Beano for almost a year I reckon. I loved it then and I happily remembered how much as I reminisced to hubs about the yummy taste of the coffee when we stopped in after dinner last evening.
I love everything about this little café… from their previous alliance with partner Janice Beaton (I was told last night she has it sold again) to their commitment to local and organic products where ever possible, support of community and recycling. I’ve only ever tried the baking & the coffee and loved every minute of it.
Unfortunately I do not get down to the red mile very often… but when I do Café Beano is on my hit list.

Stopped in for the first time in ages, and I have to say, it was a far cry from my previous experiences here. Friendly, smiling staff, for one! On a late Sunday afternoon, it was quiet inside, easy to find a seat by the window, and my Almond Milk London Fog was served to me in a cup the size of a cereal bowl. Delicious! Reasonably priced, too.
I’ll try to come back more often now :).