BEST Canmore Coffee Shops To Fuel Your Adventures
If you’re looking for coffee, don’t worry. Plenty of Canmore coffee shops are waiting for you before you start your Rocky Mountain adventure for the day.
Whether you’re strolling down Main Street, or just swinging through Canmore on your way to Banff, there’s a place to grab an iced latte and a pastry. Let’s dig into the best Canmore coffee shops!
*(Heading to Banff? Here are our favorite Banff coffee shops!)
Best Canmore Coffee Shops
Eclipse Coffee
If you’re looking for the best coffee around Banff, then you need to head to Canmore and visit Eclipse Coffee Roasters. They serve our absolute favorite coffee in the Canadian Rockies. They now have two locations: one downtown on 8th Street and one on Railway Avenue near Safeway.
You can find artisan single-origin roasts made in-house or order a range of specialty coffees at the shop. Expect to find the usual, ranging from a flat white to a latte and even a nice pour-over for true coffee aficionados. This is our favorite spot and where we like to pick our coffee roast for home.
It’s also a great place to pick up a local roast for camping or a coffee before tackling a hike in Kananaskis off Smith Dorrien Trail or on your way to Banff.
- Location: 1516 Railway Ave and 817 8 St (GPS)
- Hours: 7:00 a.m. — 5:30 p.m.
Beamer’s Coffee Bar
Beamer’s has been a local establishment since 1994. They have some great drip coffee blends and delicious snacks for a quick morning. You can find all of the usual coffee drinks, plus some creative ones, like a Turmeric Dirty Latte.
As far as Canmore coffee goes, it’s a close second to Eclipse. In particular, we suggest trying one of their delicious muffins. Prices are a bit more affordable than Eclipse, and they have a selection of drip coffees in the morning if you’re after something more standard.
They also have two locations now, one Downtown on 7th Avenue and one near the highway exit at the Railway Ave and Bow Valley Trail intersection.
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- Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Pulse Coffee
The Pulse is located inside The Malcolm Hotel near Policeman’s Creek Boardwalk. It’s a bright space that is great for takeaway coffee only before you walk around Canmore and enjoy the views from Policeman’s Creek Boardwalk.
We also typically like to get a latte at The Pulse around holidays like Halloween and Christmas, as The Malcolm Hotel puts up some fabulous decorations worth admiring! During the first week of December, the local Canmore businesses and community organizations come together to compete for the top spot in Christmas tree decor in the Canmore Festival of Trees.
- Location: 321 Spring Creek Dr #100
- Hours: 7:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m.
Canary Coffee
Canary Coffee is right on Main Street, but the small shop is easy to miss as you walk by. Here at Canary, you can expect small-batch roasting and ethical sourcing. All of its coffees are directly purchased from farming partners around the world. They serve up everything from frozen yogurt to bubble tea. And have a few unique lattes (like a maple latte – yum!).
- Location: 710 8 St #102
- Hours: 8:30 a.m – 5:00 p.m.
Blondies Cafe
Blondies Cafe at the intersection of the Bow Valley Trail and Railway Ave is one of the best places to soak up the sunshine with a cup of joe.
They strongly advocate the superiority of freshness and prioritize sourcing local ingredients whenever feasible. Immerse yourself in a welcoming ambiance where you can reconnect with friends, savor a tranquil moment alone with your coffee, or forge new connections.
Drawing inspiration from the vibrant coffee scene in Australia, Blondies invites you to embark on a delightful beginning to your day or indulge in a respite from the ordinary, and embrace the essence of “Having a Blonde Moment.” Besides coffee, you can enjoy smoothies, breakfast, as well as a few lunch items.
- Location: 701 Bow Valley Trail (GPS)
- Hours: 7am – 5:30pm
Bicycle Cafe
You may think the Bicycle Cafe sounds like a strange name for a Canmore coffee shop, but hear me out. The Bicycle Cafe is located right on Main Street next to Stonewaters. It’s a bike shop first and foremost, but they also have a small coffee shop inside.
Here, you can get Monogram Coffee while you browse bike gear and chat with locals. It’s a nice green space and the perfect spot for a mean cappuccino. The only issue is that there is no seating, so come here expecting takeaway only!
- Location: 630 8 St (GPS)
- Hours: 10 – 6pm
Hopefully, this helped you pick out which coffee shop in Canmore to visit! If you have any other questions leave a comment or see our Canadian Rockies travel guide for more articles about photography spots, lakes, hikes, and everything else.
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