I came here on a Friday morning and asked the cashier what the difference was between a infused steam milk and a regular steam milk. She looked at me annoyingly and told me its just milk. So then I proceeded to order a grande hot chocolate and went to the barista who handed me a tall hot chocolate. I corrected him telling him that I ordered a grande and he told me no problem. He then poured the tall hot chocolate into a grande cup and poured some more milk into it. The cup wasn’t close to being full and all I tasted was milk. This was a horrible experience with rude staff who obviously don’t care about quality or customer service.
Elizabeth W.
Place rating: 4 Calgary, Canada
If it was legal and/or appropriate to be in a relationship with a coffee, I’d be setting my Facebook status to «In a Relationship with Spanish Latte» in a heartbeat. In case that wasn’t a clear hint, their Spanish lattes are really, really, REALLY good. As is pretty much everything else they make, particularly the almond croissants. I love how big the space is. Very rarely can you ever find a place to sit in a coffee shop during the busy times, but here doesn’t run much risk since there seems to be space for everyone. It’s not cramped or choked with Metro papers and ACAD brochures all over the place; just chill, high class and enjoyable.
Doug K.
Place rating: 5 Chicago, IL
Quick, friendly service! Great location, upscale interior, great for meeting up with people. True espresso drinks, not watered down fare like the big green chain nearby. Make this your regular haunt… you won’t be sorry!
Robin N.
Place rating: 5 Brockton Village, Toronto, Canada
Honestly, one of the best lattes I’ve ever had. Strong and smooth. Very friendly service. I was staying at the Westin, which has a Starbucks on the main floor, but this coffee is better — and it’s right across the street.
Johnny Y.
Place rating: 3 Airdrie, Canada
It’s a great coffee shop that gets you through pretty fast and the coffee is amazing! My only beef with it is it a bit pricey for the coffee and way over priced for the food, which is just average. Still a pretty good place for just a coffee though.
Kenneth N.
Place rating: 4 Vancouver, Canada
One of the nicest Artigiano’s I’ve been to, actually feels like a sit-down restaurant lol. And a big communal table that won’t exist in Vancouver. Lots of booth seating here too. Surprised for a dt location it closes so early at 6pm.
Penny A.
Place rating: 4 Mid-City, Los Angeles, CA
The lamb sandwich was DELICIOUS! Coffee good too. Wifi would help but fast friendly service. And did I mention the lamb was delicious.
Dale E.
Place rating: 4 Calgary, Canada
Oh, what a tasty, tasty coffee shop this is. It’s a loud yet comfortable and energetic atmosphere with the hustle and bustle of Calgary’s downtown corporate crew. You can still hear the conversations with the people you came with, but it would definitely not be my first pick for a place to choose for an important meeting or to get some work done. During the week it seems like a friendly gathering of coworkers, talking water cooler gossip around Artigiano’s superb espresso By typical standards it was still breakfast, but I went with the lamb sandwich(panino) and it hit the spot. Lots of tasty fresh tasting thin cut lamb and a total abundance of fresh basil. So much basil! There’s no wifi in Artigiano, but you can grab a delicious Spanish latte to go and take it upstairs if you need internet and a quieter place to work. That said, the University guest wifi can be a little slow.
Jeremy P.
Place rating: 4 Sydney, Australia
A nice little spot for a coffee and a snack. Coffee was a touch weak for my tastes, but was still very good. Keep your ears open, as food will come to your table, but drinks will be called out at the espresso bar.
Cathie D.
Place rating: 5 Calgary, Canada
Their lattes are the best anywhere. The turkey sandwich is great too.
Kyle G.
Place rating: 4 Calgary, Canada
Everything you expect a café to be. Man oh man, I have forgotten how delicious good espresso truly is. This little café has won me over and I will never consider meeting anyone for coffee downtown at a Starbucks(and I like Starbucks). I am a huge fan of the nicely decorated interior and the polite and friendly staff. They also have some food available but I did not try any of it. They also sell beans I believe, if you’re looking for that. You won’t find a better coffee in the city.
Missy D.
Place rating: 4 Calgary, Canada
It’s been years since I’ve been to a café artigiano. On a lazy Friday at work a few of us decided to make the trek to this location. I remember it being really good. And a nice change from Starbucks. And it was! I didn’t go my usual chai tea latte, I went for a hot chocolate with almond milk. It was delish! So nice to have a real cocoa not fake crap. And with the almond milk was perfect. Nice and light, not to heavy or gross stuff in the bottom. They are a little pricey, even more so than Starbucks, but it’s good java. I wish there was one closer to my office.
Janine R.
Place rating: 4 Calgary, Canada
Lovely little downtown coffee café! Came here for a business meeting and thought the staff were lovely and the coffee was great! The café seems a little dark, so next time I might opt to sit outside. If you are coming for the lunch hour I recommend getting here even 15 minutes before noon because there sure is a line once it hits 12 o’clock! Although I didn’t have any the food looked really good and I definitely can’t wait to come back and try some!
Nyssa M.
Place rating: 4 Calgary, Canada
This is the place coffee lovers should go! The coffee is always fresh, strong, and flavourful, and artistically served. This is a place that focuses almost solely on coffee, so if you’re looking for more complicated drinks, Starbucks is probably a better option. The staff is friendly, but because of the high volume, they definitely indicate a sense of urgency in placing your order as soon as you’re at the front of the line… which is fair! And for that reason, don’t be discouraged by long line-ups, they move quickly and efficiently. Prices are just above average, and the higher quality coffee would be worth it to the caffeine-lovers downtown.
Rainie L.
Place rating: 3 Toronto, Canada
This café is BUSTLING with people. Seriously, it’s a full house during lunch time on a weekday afternoon. I usually get the latte but they had something called the Spanish latte so I decided to give it a try. The Barista told me it is a sweeter, creamier latte. I’m Sold. it was good. not sugary sweet but mild like melted sweet cream in your latte. The beans were fairly strong so that’s a plus. I would need to go back and sample my usual drink to see if I love this place or not. And I’ll probably go at a quieter time next time so I can get a seat. Also note, it’s rather dark here and overflowing with conversations so not good for studying. There’s also no wifi so not good for surfing the web.
Jenn N.
Place rating: 4 Calgary, Canada
I’m typically not a coffee drinker, however whenever I meet up with friends and they suggest Caffe, I never hesitate to order a latte. It’s made perfectly so it’s not bitter and crafty coffee art always makes me smile. Seating can be limited depending on what time you go, but you’re never a stone’s throw away from a food court or seating area within walking distance.
Danelle W.
Place rating: 4 Calgary, Canada
I like Caffe Artigiano a lot — it’s one of my favourite places to grab a latte or machiato. I used to work a little too far to visit often but now that it’s closer to my new workplace I visit once a week or so. The pastries are a little ‘meh’ however, which is why I can’t give it more stars. But I do appreciate that when I was sick, I had a coughing fit, and when I asked for a glass of water, instead of pointing to the counter next to me and saying«You can get it there, duh!» the guy behind the counter took a minute of his day to pour me the glass of water. Service is always awesome!
Aymie R.
Place rating: 5 Calgary, Canada
Who doesn’t love a pretty latte with a design on top? Artigiano might make one of the better cups of coffee in town. And I’m talking about REAL Italian coffee. It is pretty strong, so limit yourself to one cup a day. I once made the mistake of having one after 2 shots of espresso in the morning — I spent the entire day with the shakes and heart palpitations. So if you need an extra pick-me-up and Starbucks won’t cut it, make the trip to Artigiano!
Crystal E.
Place rating: 4 Toronto, Canada
Woohoo! Finally found the time to stop here after hearing about how great it is too many times from those who work downtown and have easy access. Imagine my joy when I checked their website and saw that they are open on weekends — so I definitely had to stop by when I was making a trek from the south to the north by transit. This café is a place that I would love to spend time in, the atmosphere on the weekend was inviting and relaxing. When I approached the counter I informed the young man that it was my first time there and that I was excited and he was quite pleased. He asked what brought me there and even suggested the best drink for my first time(spanish latte), but unfortunately I could not have it due to being lactose intolerant. So, he told me the next best thing would be the almond milk vanilla latte — sold! The latte was very delicious and the service was super friendly, can’t beat that. I even made it back again 2 days later… uhoh, I’m hooked!
Geoff B.
Place rating: 5 Calgary, Canada
Artigiano is doing a lot of things right. Great drinks, good hours, and excellent beans. I bought a pound of their espresso blend(which come out fresh every Thursday, so go late in the week if you’re buying beans), and theirs are one of my favourites(along with Black Cat and 49th Parallel). Definitely worth stopping by Artigiano.