The newly opened Element Café in Calgary is extremely charming and delectable. From the moment you walk through the door, you feel comfy and happy, just what is needed in café culture. The modern vibe, eclectic art, and unique plant wall are an ideal match for the positive feelings evoked from the atmosphere and staff.
Each of the friendly staff members greets you with a smile, ready to help you out if you have never been here before. With a unique selection of Turkish and otherworldly delights to choose from, you can feed your hunger while drinking one of the many delicious lattes on offer. Why not venture down the traditional path and try a rich Turkish coffee? The handmade samosas are to die for, so be sure you don’t leave without at least one of these.
Each beverage is a display of art, beautifully presented to you in a ceramic cup or take-away container. You can tell the pastries are all made with love. The flavours of their homemade treats, both savoury and sweet, will have you oozing out mouthwatering noises the moment you delve in. As for the temperature of your drinks, they are just right when they hit your tongue.
Are you into spiced nuts? Check out the array of choices from lime and saffron to a spicy mix sure to satisfy your awaiting taste buds. You can sample each nut flavour before you purchase some to take home from this quaint Calgary café.
What are you waiting for? Relax in one of the cozy couches or sink into one of the soft chairs as you people watch out the window any day you like as Element Café is open Monday – Sunday. Are you like me, always on the hunt for a great late-night café in Calgary? Sink into your element until 10 pm at this hidden haven just past 4th Street at the east end of 17th Avenue SW.