Caffe Francesco — Restaurant in Calgary

This is a really good coffee shop with great coffee, a cool vibe, and friendly staff (plus a great freezer in the back with some awesome dinners). I really want to give them 5 stars - they don't have wi-fi (the only reason I need a coffee shop is because I work remotely and I like working out of different shops around town), and they also ask for a tip before anything was received or any service was rendered.

-1 star for no reliable internet, - 1 star for asking for a tip at the point of sale before receiving my order.

More details: Unfortunately this shop does not have their own Wi-Fi. There is a public Telus connection, but it is weak and very unreliable. If they had their own Internet with a reliable connection I'd be buying coffee and lunch here all the time.

If you also work remote and you're looking for a place to get stuff done, this isn't the shop for you. But if you're looking for a locally owned place to have a coffee with your friend definitely check...

I like this place. The barista was friendly, the customers non judgemental, a cool vibe, good prices and lots of FREE & AVAILABLE parking and only one 'coffee camper' taking perma-ownership of a single small table but what I really noticed (compared to all the big chain shops) is that I could taste the espresso and it was really good quality. I know this because I was immediately transported back to my mispent youth in Europe. You just never realize how bad the ultra bitter swill the big chains sling over the counter is until a little local shop reminds you of how good espresso can be. This place knows how to make a Mocha without all the mass socialist communal indoctrination and close quarter sweat exchange of the hip-trendy shops on the Red Mile. Ick. Wait....is that why it's called the Red...

Beautiful quaint cafe great for hanging out with friends, family, or just working alone with your laptop. Service was fast. Iced coffee tasted okay. They only have a few tables and chairs. Also found out that their selling Abbey’s creation ice cream and some basic Italian groceries like pasta, sauce, frozen meals and soups. They also sell greeting cards for any celebrations, plants, glasswares, and souvenirs. Parking can be hard especially in mornings. Definitely going to be one of my go-to cafes here...