Canmore Cafes & Bistros
Light lunches or trendy foodie fare is often on the menu at Canmore, Alberta area cafes and bistros. Enjoy a snack or a main meal in a restaurant replete with charm and charisma. The Canmore cafes and bistros listed below feature descriptions and maps to help you decide where to go. Have you tried a restaurant here? Then have your say and write a review.
Located at Silver Creek Lodge, the Wild Orchid Asian Bistro & Lounge offers fresh and unique Asian cuisine in a relaxing atmosphere.
Located in the Windtower Lodge & Suites, this contemporary pub and patio with scenic views of the nearby Three Sisters Mountain serves up draft beer and typical pub fare such as nachos, wings, burgers, ribs and pastas. Large screen TVs broadcast hockey, golf, football and major sports events. Hours fluctuate, call ahead.
Savour a hearty breakfast or homemade gourmet lunch at the relaxing cafe, or pick some quality cold cuts for a design-your-own sandwich from the deli for a perfect Canmore picnic. Fast becoming a local favourite, the Railway Deli is open daily from 9am to 7pm, while the cafe serves from 9am to 4pm Wednesday to Sunday.
Serving fresh and healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner, Communitea Cafe also offers over 85 loose-leaf teas, exceptional Intelligentsia coffee and organic micro brewed beers. Live musical performances take place at the cafe several times a month.
Beamers serves up it's custom roasted coffees, lattes, mochas, teas and specialty beverages from two locations in Canmore. Light meal and snack offerings include muffins, quiche, sausage rolls, croissants, granola, sandwiches and salads.
Boasting two Canmore locations, the Rocky Mountain Bagel Co. is a local coffee shop serving homemade bagels, soups, baked treats and desserts as well as specialty coffees and a selection of cold beverages. Enjoy a bite to eat in the cozy cafe or on the sunny patio.
Very generous potions of bistro-style cuisine set this cozy restaurant apart. Enjoy creatively presented dishes, such as slow braised lamb shanks, beef wellington and grilled vegetable pasta, adorned with organic, Alberta-grown produce. Sidewalk patio seating is available. Open daily for lunch and dinner, and for brunch on Sunday.
Located in the main day lodge of the Canmore Nordic Centre, this cafeteria style cafe serves up light meals, sandwiches, energy snacks and beverages. Open daily from 9 am to 5 pm.
Gourmet Croissant creates rich, buttery Viennoise pastries including croissants, pans au chocolat and sweet and savoury crepes. Quiches and sandwiches are also on the menu.
This cozy local eatery is conveniently located downtown and serves up a selection of hot dishes, sandwiches and baked goods at great value. Open daily for breakfast and lunch.
This bright and cheery cafe on Canmore's main street offers a variety of treats, ice cream and coffee. There are over 20 kinds of sweet and savoury crepes, milkshakes, ice cream sandwiches made with fresh baked cookies and hard scoop ice cream cones in over 22 flavours. Lactose free and gluten free diets can be accommodated.







