As part of the Teatro Group's family of restaurants, Alforno Bakery & Caf upholds our practice of offering only the finest ingredients to our guests. Since the opening of our flagship restaurant in 1993, we have been proud members of Calgary's vibrant downtown culinary scene. Situated in the heart of Eau Claire, Alforno offers freshly baked, house-made pastries & bread as well as brunch, lunch & dinner.
Alongside of our sustainable coffee programme, we are proud to feature a selection of artisan wine, beer & spirits that have been curated from the Teatro cellars. To support our Philosophy of providing the highest level of distinctive and memorable dining experiences, we continue to be meticulous within our hiring process; recruiting the most talented and passionate individuals to join our team and continue with us in our growth.
Alongside of our sustainable coffee programme, we are proud to feature a selection of artisan wine, beer & spirits that have been curated from the Teatro cellars. To support our Philosophy of providing the highest level of distinctive and memorable dining experiences, we continue to be meticulous within our hiring process; recruiting the most talented and passionate individuals to join our team and continue with us in our growth.
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Tam M.
Jan 29, 2022
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I have recently revisited Alforno and HAD the best experience! I tried their jalapeño dip and baked Brie and charred cabbage and braised meatball for lunch and it was amazing!
Braised meatball I wouldn't order again lacked some flavour but the tomato sauce was delicious with the bread
Highly recommend the charred cabbage and baked Brie and jalapeño dip
Braised meatball I wouldn't order again lacked some flavour but the tomato sauce was delicious with the bread
Highly recommend the charred cabbage and baked Brie and jalapeño dip
John C.
Sep 28, 2021
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I have found the prices at Alforno to be excessive. Atmosphere is aggressive with an uptight, military style management style that impacts service. I recommend Angels Cafe and a nearby alternative for meetings, lunch and scenery. Angels is on the Bow River. Alforno is on a busy street with trucks and construction all day long
Cher H.
Aug 30, 2021
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My mocha was so good, very delicious and perfect.
I ordered the breakfast bowl - bacon, smashed avocado, eggs and potato roti. It was so good, but I found an unripe halved avocado under the eggs.
I gave it three stars because I've waited for an hour to have my breakfast.
However, I didn't take any discount on the bill.
The waitress tried their best, and they did wonderfully, but not at the front booth desk lady with a "not-want-to-work" attitude.
I ordered the breakfast bowl - bacon, smashed avocado, eggs and potato roti. It was so good, but I found an unripe halved avocado under the eggs.
I gave it three stars because I've waited for an hour to have my breakfast.
However, I didn't take any discount on the bill.
The waitress tried their best, and they did wonderfully, but not at the front booth desk lady with a "not-want-to-work" attitude.
Taz Schut
Jul 23, 2021
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Beth MacLeod
Apr 17, 2021
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Bachata Love
Mar 10, 2021
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Amanda M.
Jan 26, 2021
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Gia C.
Nov 26, 2020
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I ordered the matcha latte based on the pictures from yelp. I think either they used a really bright colored filter or my barista was weak on the matcha, but my friend and I were disappointed. Taste more like steam milk w a hint of matcha.
My friend loved their chocolate chip cookie and snickerdoodles.
I like the almond croissant but it's not in the glass so check behind the cashier.
Review pre covid*
My friend loved their chocolate chip cookie and snickerdoodles.
I like the almond croissant but it's not in the glass so check behind the cashier.
Review pre covid*
Juana C.
Jul 31, 2020
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Mehdi B.
Jun 27, 2020
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Emile Veroni
Nov 18, 2019
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Kristen J.
Sep 05, 2019
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Niki B.
Jul 05, 2019
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I'm packing my bags and moving into Alforno. The white-brick exterior with black trim, raw-wood accents and a gorgeous patio with both flowers and twinkle lights? *Round of applause from both Joanna Gains and myself.*
We pulled the gold door handles back and were greeted by an array of yummy-smelling baked goods and gorgeously-designed cakes. You can choose to either sit down to stay, or order one of their to-go items. They had a lot of freshly-made sandwiches, both on French bread and croissants. They also had fancy, individual pastries as well as mini tarts, scones, and cookies.
We both
We pulled the gold door handles back and were greeted by an array of yummy-smelling baked goods and gorgeously-designed cakes. You can choose to either sit down to stay, or order one of their to-go items. They had a lot of freshly-made sandwiches, both on French bread and croissants. They also had fancy, individual pastries as well as mini tarts, scones, and cookies.
We both
Rose W.
Feb 16, 2019
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Came here for lunch on a Monday. Open and aesthetic interior with modern furniture. It looked very promising and their pastries on on display looked really good. We were a party of three people and decided to all order pasta because we wanted a more filling meal. The food service was a bit slow and inconsistent. We all ordered at the same time but one pasta came in 10 minutes and the other two pastas came in half an hour.
BUCATINI CARBONARA- the pasta was cooked well and this dish was flavorful. However carbonara dishes usually have a creamy texture and this dish was quite dry.
ROASTED MUSHROOM
BUCATINI CARBONARA- the pasta was cooked well and this dish was flavorful. However carbonara dishes usually have a creamy texture and this dish was quite dry.
ROASTED MUSHROOM
Alisha K.
Jan 24, 2018
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Alforno is an upscale cafe and looks very fancy as soon as you enter with its high ceilings and big bright windows. You order your food and drinks at the counter but it is served at the table. We tried a couple of the cakes, a matcha latte, a cappuccino and an iced americano and we were generally satisfied with the drinks. I especially loved the cappuccino as it was strong and flavorful.
The cakes on the other hand were a little disappointing. We tried the matcha citrus cake and the mango blueberry cheesecake; the flavours did not blend together very well and some bites were sweet while others
The cakes on the other hand were a little disappointing. We tried the matcha citrus cake and the mango blueberry cheesecake; the flavours did not blend together very well and some bites were sweet while others
Jennie Y.
Sep 13, 2017
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I was in Calgary last week and stopped here for brunch. I had the Canadian ham eggs benny. The Hollandaise sauce was really good but the rest was only OK and didn't really stand out.
Service was friendly however, there were a lot of bodies moving around but not a lot of efficiency. I noticed the server forgetting a few things on other tables and he had forgotten to bring me the hot sauce I requested. He was very apologetic though.
The outdoor patio is a great little space with nice ambiance.
Service was friendly however, there were a lot of bodies moving around but not a lot of efficiency. I noticed the server forgetting a few things on other tables and he had forgotten to bring me the hot sauce I requested. He was very apologetic though.
The outdoor patio is a great little space with nice ambiance.
Vy T.
Jul 11, 2017
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This cafe looks like it came straight out of Pinterest. It's beautiful inside with accents of white marble and rose gold. There's lot of seating inside and an amazing outdoor patio.
I ordered the carbonara, prosciutto and arugula pizza, and the cream puffs. The bacon in the carbonara was amazing, fatty and salty! I added some pepper to the pasta because the sauce was a little mild. The pizza was just okay to me, but I really liked the dough. Onto the cream puffs, they were so good!! I highly recommend ordering them! I tried the coconut and hazelnut and though both were delicious, the
I ordered the carbonara, prosciutto and arugula pizza, and the cream puffs. The bacon in the carbonara was amazing, fatty and salty! I added some pepper to the pasta because the sauce was a little mild. The pizza was just okay to me, but I really liked the dough. Onto the cream puffs, they were so good!! I highly recommend ordering them! I tried the coconut and hazelnut and though both were delicious, the
Denise W.
Jun 22, 2017
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This is a pretty cool place. Came here thinking of desserts and when I walked in, I found out I was wrong. I realized that this place is more of a soup and sandwich place. So instead I got the butternut squash soup. The soup came with a piece of herb toast and it was really good.
The soup is definitely homemade. I loved it.
The décor is interesting. Its sun roof is interesting. Looks like there are bats up there. Only issue is that its in a residential neighborhood so can be an issue in the winter time.
This place is interesting.
The soup is definitely homemade. I loved it.
The décor is interesting. Its sun roof is interesting. Looks like there are bats up there. Only issue is that its in a residential neighborhood so can be an issue in the winter time.
This place is interesting.