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Alforno Bakery & Cafe

81/100 (3085 ratings)

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"I really like the atmosphere here. It was so good. Service was good. Talked about the food, the meatballs at first seemed pricey but it was..."

Tina Anderson

"All the food looks solid at this place. Had just the roasted mushroom pasta and it was quite good. The place is clean and suitable for business..."

Chris Matthew

"I met a friend for breakfast at Alforno at 9:30am on Easter Sunday. I think 9-9:30 is the perfect time to stop in, because by 10:00 the place was..."

TanyaR

"Love the atmosphere!! It’s so nice and bright in here. Service was a little awkward at first as I wasn’t familiar with the option of table..."

Jenna

"Nice brunch options! Evening pastas are delicious.Good bread to take home.Very busy cafe. Limited seating for people who are just..."

Yummy Sushi | Delicious Tea

"Last night we ordered the Bucatini Carbonara pasta, prosciutto pizza and sirloin sandwich. All of the food we ordered tasted amazing - no complaints!..."

Layli

"Trendy for sure! Decor is important for a cafe! When I judge if a European bakery is good or not, I tend to judge by their almond croissant. And it..."

Catherine

"It took a while to order and receive our food, as it was during peak lunch hours. The staff was very friendly and attentive, refilling our waters..."

KV

"This place is amazing! So trendy and tasty :) I think this is my favourite cafe I've ever been to 😍 What a gem! I'm going for a picnic..."

Mads

"The service of the café is alright and it is not too loud inside the café. The prices of the food are reasonable and the quality of the food is..."

Diana Phu

"I think I would go more often if it was less crowded and parking was easier. I am not a big desssert person, but I did enjoy their snickerdoodle..."

Food Maven

"Calgary has a lot of good cafes and Alforno is no exception. A wide open and well thought out cafe with tons to offer, Alforno wowed us on a Sunday..."

Tyrell Scott

"Decent place to study! Very pretty atmosphere and professional staff. Not as pricy as I expected. I liked the bar taps for creamer and milks...."

Leah Marie

"Love this Bakery & Cafe. My sister and I chose this spot to come sit and do some work, we had delicious Latte's as well as a creamy butternut squash..."

Linda

"Loved it! The airy, cozy but modern environment. Friendly, efficient staff. And the food was beautiful and delicious! We enjoyed the Eggs Benedict's,..."

ARP

"Loved Alferno. Definitely recommend. Beautiful interior. Had hot chocolate, tiramisu, chocolate cake, mango cake. Tiramisu was the best one!..."

World Foodie

"The French toast with salted caramel is amazing! Served with mounds of whipped cream and caramel sauce that melts in your mouth. Only down side to..."

Cafe_au_lait_yyc

"Very Elegant, great food, great coffee. Service was excellent and the atmosphere is lively and classy. Super impressed with this place. Highly..."

Hopelessly Hungry

"Alforno's atmosphere reminds me of Corbeaux Bakehouse that shut down not too long ago. They both had an amazing interior design. I came here for..."

Foodieitup__

"Alforno Bakery and Cafe is like an elegant cafe, a restaurant, a bakery and a bar all in one! We ordered the bianca pizza ($15), margherita pizza..."

Jomar

"My new fave coffee-cake shop. Their carbonara is the best! Their service is not too bad but kinda slow. But it's ok cause it's bakery and Cafe..u're..."

Foodporn

"I usually try to judge a place only on food quality. The food here was amazing! The duck and roast chicken sandwiches were both so good and worth the..."

JanWag

"Tried the yogurt parfait, veggie breakfast sandwich and the Nutella croissants. Everything was amazing - really fresh! I did find it quite expensive..."

Phatty

"Alforno is such a chic little spot. As you walk in you order at the counter, and then the server will give you a number and lead you to your table...."

Carli Van Heerden

"The design is gorgeous and it's a beautiful place to relax. Baked goods have been enjoyable. The downside is that the staff has made us feel..."

A-and-C

"This place has the best minimalist decor. In love with the environment, perfect place to bring a book or computer and get things done. Cute comfy..."

Stephy Keung

"Came here for the first time today. Service and food were both excellent. Had a great time enjoying my coffee with a slice of pecan pie. The decor..."

Snacker

"Love the decor and the menu selection. I went for brunch on a Sunday (it was so packed) and my meal was delicious. I found some items to be quite..."

Franco_eats

"We stopped by here for a quick snack, heard good things about this place. The duck panini was good, not too salty and not too bland. The salted..."

Col. Saunders

"Being a sister company of Teatro, I was expecting Alforno to be obscenely expensive, however, found that the prices are very comparable to other..."

Karen

"Love the energy and buzz here at this new cafe/coffee house. Great bakery, good breakfast and sandwiches. Grab a single table or share a large common..."

Grsparis

"I loved alforno! Just like vendome, you order first and then grab a table. They have brunch ranging from simple bacon and eggs to egg's benedict to..."

Maggie

"There is something about bakeries that just make the kid in me smile. Nothing beats the smell of baked goods. It literally is one of my favorite..."

Scrumptiously Fit Food

"Modern chic style cafe and offering pastry plus a basic menu with pasta, a relax place to chill, great location as its a block away from the PEI..."

Vivalavidaeva

"Cute spacious cafe near the river. Bright beautiful decor. I ordered soup and a croissant and though there was no line and the place wasn't that busy..."

M

"It’s not every day that you can find somewhere with luxurious pastries, fresh baguettes, to-die-for pastas, and high quality coffee all wrapped..."

Theresa

"Came here for breakfast on a Saturday morning around 10am and the place was packed already. I went to save a table so we would have a place to eat..."

Neltron

"Spontaneously decided to visit Alforno based on some great Instagram pictures! Best decision ever! The interior design was amazing! The service was..."

Noor B

"My friend (J) and I had a much needed trip planning session, and I let J decide where we should go to grab coffee, absorb the atmosphere, and also..."

Wander Avec Mui

"Went for a wall on Sunday and discovered this jewel. Once I got over the beautiful space and decoration I ordered a Memosa (5$) and a butter nut..."

Poguzia

"The café has a great layout, where you are greeted with the display of pastries and cash register upon arrive, and an upper area with plenty of..."

Wander Avec Mui

"A bit on the pricey side, but mouth watering eats of the sweet and savoury variety alike. the flat breads are phenomenal and very well seasoned. Not..."

SuperHero

"Loved the spacious, well-lit, minimalist interior! Besides freshly baked goods (house-made pastries & bread), the cafe also serves brunch, lunch &..."

Cathy Lin

"Newly opened by the Teatro group, I had no doubts that it would be a great place for a bite. So far I've only had the grilled cheddar and apple..."

Peaches

"Brought to you by the Teatro Group, Alforno Bakery is the latest addition to their growing family.Tucked away on the quieter side of..."

Loni

"Macchiato was really good at this place and I got a vegetarian sandwich full of yummy goodness that really filled me up. The wait wasn't long and the..."

Yulin Fong

"This cafe has beautiful Decor, great food and friendly service! I will defiantly make this a regular! I had the pear pizza and a latte. Pear had..."

Ali

"The interior looks great! The pastries look yummy and my hot chocolate was delicious! I would definitely work on the waiting time and the confusion..."

Daga

"Fantastic addition to the Calgary restaurant scene! It's light and airy and clean, offering full meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner, serving an..."

Colleen Hemsing

"Brought to you by the Teatro group, Alforno is a bakery concept cafe located in the Eau Claire area closer to the Peace Bridge side. Walking in, I..."

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Cleaver

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"Loved this place! Best time to go is during happy hour!! The sliders are soooo good and the cocktails are delicious. Definitely will come back and..."

Nicole E MacInnis

"10/10 recommend to a friend. Love this place. Great service great drinks. Landon was super fun! And I can't wait to come back for a lamb..."

Jordyn Caron

"Can't get enough of Cleaver! Best drinks, amazing sliders, and the staff is wonderful. Definitely my favourite place to go in..."

Rachelle Oliveira

"I don’t know why Cleaver is only rated 4.1/5 on google - it’s one of my favourite restaurants in the city. I come here a lot .... maybe once per..."

Jess Thorgeirson

"Went to Cleaver for the first time weekend, was seated at the bar, which was great because we got to watch all of the cocktails being made, they all..."

Chantel Coutu

"My boyfriend and I love coming back here! We went for brunch this weekend and got the lobster Bennie, blueberry pancakes and the staff hash. We had..."

Layli

"We came with a group and tried several appetizers, mains and drinks (including my fave, the Super Soft Birthday!), but the main event at Cleaver is..."

HungryinCalgary

"Cleaver is one of my favorite restaurants! I love their tartare and bucatini. Their happy hour is probably one of the best I’ve seen! Love the cozy..."

Jenna

"Good stuff omg 140 characters... food was good service was really nice and the atmosphere was cosy. Be good to try at least once. Btw I love Maegan..."

Enian Hafezi

"I love coming here for their Happy Hour! $5 for a cocktail and they've got lots of delicious cocktails on their menu. The $3 sliders are alright,..."

Marshmellie

"Came here once on a pretty chilly evening. They were busy that day so the only seats available were outside on the patio, although it was freezing..."

Leslie Anne

"GREAT for Happy Hour specials (Sun-Thurs from 4-7)! Sliders for $3 and 2oz cocktails for $5. I prefer the spider crab slider. You'll have to book a..."

Derek

"I honestly went into this meal expecting to be unimpressed. Cleaver was picked by another couple as the spot for our double date night and after..."

Megan3786

"I came here during a work trip and got in just before happy hour ended. There were some real good deals to be had. I think I paid $3 for each..."

CyniC-

"I think that the food was good but extremely pricey for the portions you get. Spent about $100 for two people and was still a bit hungry walking out...."

JP

"Brunch last Sunday at Clever was really good. My wife and I both started with a Caesar. We ordered the version with the crazy amount of..."

Morgan Young

"This is an absolutely beautiful restaurant tucked neatly on 17th ave, with the most crafty cocktails and entertaining bar staff! The food was..."

Ranger

"Popped in for the after 9 sliders on a walk about last night, the place was packed. Wall to wall people. That speaks of the popolarity of the..."

Mr Jimmy

"I enjoyed Clever it had been a while! Fun atmosphere and the staff were very attentive. We split the beet salad, mushroom toast, calamari, cheek..."

Tmoski

"Cool little location. Great drinks!! Servers are friendly, knowledgeable and fun. Food is decent. Small plates, good to share. Some things we ordered..."

Jb1019

"Couldn't wait to try this place after seeing all of their mesmerizing posts on Instagram. Made it just in one for their happy hour before 7pm and the..."

Dan Lepkowski

"It is always a great experience going to Cleaver! Their food is geared towards comfort food, but with a delightful twist. The first time I went to..."

Fiona

"November 2017 Stopped in for brunch with some girlfriends and we ordered:Drinks: 1) Pitcher of Sangria $20-they only..."

Hangry In YYC

"I liked it here.....the 3$ sliders and cheap drinks before 5pm are well worth the price...duck, lamb and crab were my favorites. Seating is..."

Searching For Good Food In Calgary...

"Great atmosphere, cozy and the service was amazing!!! The bartenders are absolutely amazing and make the most delicious cocktails. We went for the..."

Kathleen

"Maybe it was sampling half the cocktail menu, but I had so much fun here. The food and drinks are amazing, I just wish the grilled cheese was bigger..."

Gabriella Jarvis

"Great food great staff great service. Looking for delicious food combine with some very interesting cocktails I strongly recommend coming down the..."

Sheldon Omelette

"Atmosphere is good, service was excellent. The food was good. There candied bacon was a disappointment, needed more maple candied coating, the bacon..."

Kamster Wong

"This restaurant has a great atmosphere, great drinks, and great food. The popcorn at the beginning is fantastic, and the dessert is amazing. The..."

Lannie Fox

"I couldn't have been happier with my experience at Cleaver. I went in with a group of 16 people for my husband's birthday. They gave exceptional..."

Rochelle Medhurst

"Really neat restaraunt and concept. The menu is really cool and there is a lot of variety! Perfect place to go with a group of people - share and try..."

S.W

"Cleaver never disappoints. The cocktails are out of this world. The food is delicious - great for sharing. The service is always outstanding. I've..."

Vanessa Hanel

"During Poutine-Week I went on a Poutine Crawl with a group and our first stop was Cleaver, but I almost wish we'd saved it until last because it was..."

AlisonY

"Best dining experience in yyc thus far! Atmosphere was super unique and the service and food was outstanding. Our server was laid back, but..."

Chronica Jones

"Went here over the weekend and absolutely loved it. Their Coctails are spectacular and you get flavored popcorn to start. We had the duck and lamb..."

Poguzia

"I had heard of mixed reviews about Cleaver, and even though it is in my neighbourhood, I had never been until this past Saturday. Wow....was I ever..."

Dave Porteous

"Upon entering through its iron French doors and across the threshold, the assault on your senses begins. The energy within Cleaver could only be..."

Chuck La Vida

"I have been meaning to try Cleaver for a while now - and SO glad I did! We went with friends and had amazing cocktails and food. This has easily been..."

Andrea Hardy

"Hidden gem. I don't know where to start. Cool staff cool cocktails and hallelujah great food. No really food here is undescribable and great value..."

Cole Smith

"I've seen a lot of places open in the past year but none as original and unpretentious as this one. Everything here is done to a great level of..."

Nancy Kent

"Amazing spot for cocktails, service is flawless. we walked on Friday night to a packed room thought we will be sent away for sure, the host was very..."

Cinthy Jackson

"I went there for the first time with my friends for my birthday dinner. It was pretty busy even during construction. Service was fine. The food was..."

Hungry Rant

"One of my favourite restaurants in the city, and for a number of reasons. Cleaver manages to incorporate the popularity of hipster culture with the..."

J.Chews

"Having been to Cleaver five times now, I feel like I have a good sense of what the place is. Starting with the food: consistently good, not "knock..."

Dmay101

"I've come here a few times, the restaurant is not huge so making a reservation really is recommended. They have a nice menu, solid wine options and..."

Thierry / Foodie In YYC

"AWESOME PLACE!I really enjoyed my experiences at Cleaver. It's definitely my new go-to spot to get dinner and drinks! The atmosphere is great! I..."

Gluttonousbosom

"Great decor, crowd and atmosphere. My boyfriend and I went here on a Saturday night and it was packed. We were treated with complimentary prosecco..."

Snguy000

"First time: decent and not expensive spot on 17th. We went there for a quick late bite and were pleasantly surprised. Complimentary popcorn was a..."

VINOLVR

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Justine

"Easter Sunday Dinner. If you are a meat eater, this is a wonderful restaurant for you! When we entered the atmosphere was warm, the staff friendly..."

Jac-willis

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Loveroffoodandwine

"Great Chicken!. Try the cock for 2 with Duck fat fries. Unbelievable. Fun staff as..."

Jason

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Finabolin

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Sabrina.m.isabelle

"Great to share with friends. The standout dishes at Cleaver are the Soft-Shelled Crab Sliders, Tempura Kale and Panko Eggplant. While the Tempura..."

Tunit

"Awesome Celiac Experience. After reading some of the reviews on here, we were a bit reluctant to go for dinner but I am glad we gave Cleaver a..."

Ski_guy

"We came into the restaurant a few weeks ago,Wednesday night. Busy, with a good crowd and a trendy atmosphere. The food we had was amazing! The..."

Christineyyc

"Good Sunday brunch. Late review. The girls and I enjoyed Sunday brunch here when the sun was still out. Nice little patio. Food was good. Server was..."

Cin.yyc

"If you are in search for the best cocktails in town, look no where. Thanks to the special half price cocktail promo, my friends and I were able to..."

Puja Saha

"Super interesting cocktail menu! Unique tastes and delicious. Also have a vegan option (pizza) which was small but delicious. It seemed that portions..."

Georgia A

"Came here back in March for my 23rd birthday. Super cool restaurant with a unique menu and cocktails. Our waitress was lovely and was spot on with..."

Taylor

"Cocktails some of the best in the city. Food was decent but didn't make up for the weak service. Lamb slider was good but tiny for $7. We were..."

Mohamed S

"Omg, where do I even start??!! From the first contact at the door to finishing up our tab our experience was top quality. Love the people, the..."

Monica Houlihan

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Judy Bui

"Had a very pleasant experience! They have a great menu that would cater to different people. Definitely coming..."

Bill Que

"We had a great time at Cleaver! The food and drinks were amazing. Each one of their cocktails is crafted to perfection. In terms of food, the had an..."

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