Coffee shops in Banff

Whether you live in Banff or are passing through, a great coffee shop can make the day. The map lists 11 coffee shops — here are the ones worth knowing. When in doubt, call ahead. Banff spots tend to keep their own hours.

Coffee shops in Banff

From flat whites to pour-overs: the coffee map of Banff, with the ratings to back it up.

Wild Flour Bakery

★ 4.4 · 2,197 reviews · 211 Bear St #101, Banff, AB T1L 1B8, Canada · Moderate

Whitebark Cafe

★ 4.5 · 1,500 reviews · 401 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A9, Canada · Moderate

Evelyn's Coffee Bar

★ 4.3 · 1,229 reviews · 215 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A4, Canada · Moderate

Eclipse Coffee Roasters

★ 4.5 · 1,047 reviews · 1516 Railway Ave, Canmore, AB T1W 1P6, Canada · Inexpensive

Bare Bistro by Fedoras cakes and bakes

★ 4.9 · 606 reviews · 100 Owl St #6, Banff, AB T1L 1A6, Canada · Moderate

Mountain Folk Coffee Co.

★ 4.6 · 340 reviews · 117 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1C1, Canada · Inexpensive

Castle Mountain Coffee

★ 4.5 · 323 reviews · 100 Mountain Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1J3, Canada · Moderate

Downtown Sally

★ 4.5 · 174 reviews · 229 Bear St, Banff, AB T1L 1H8, Canada · Moderate

Analog Banff

★ 4.5 · 103 reviews · 419 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A7, Canada · Moderate

Banff Roasting Company

★ 4.9 · 76 reviews · 141 Eagle Cres, Banff, AB T1L 1C6, Canada

The Market

★ 5.0 · 6 reviews · 300 Mountain Ave, Banff, AB T1W 2T5, Canada

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Getting good coffee in Banff

The highest-rated independent shops in Banff tend to roast their own beans or buy from a named local roaster — ask the barista what is on the grinder.
Morning rush is real everywhere. If you are working from a cafe in Banff, the sweet spot is usually 9:30 to 11:30, after the commuter wave.
Ratings below 4.0 with hundreds of reviews usually mean inconsistent drinks, not bad ones — worth a try if it is on your route.

About Banff

Banff, AB, Canada (coordinates 51.18, -115.57, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).

Sources for Banff: Google Places listings with ratings, re-pulled regularly. If a venue has opened or closed recently, give the listings a week or two to catch up.

More coffee shops nearby

If Banff itself is thin on this one, these nearby towns have their own guides:

Common questions

Where do these Banff coffee listings come from?

Google Places listings for Banff, with ratings, review counts and addresses. Dayfari does not sell placements — the order below follows review counts, not advertisers.

How current is this Banff coffee guide?

Dayfari re-pulls listings regularly, but cafes open, close and change hands fast. If a shop matters to your plans, check its hours before you go.

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