Calgary
Alforno

Alforno

222 7 St SWAB T2P 5M1, Calgary, United States

Cafés • Italian • Bakeries • Canadian


"I booked this afternoon tea to take my daughter out for a treat. When we arrived it was so busy and our table was not ready. When we were taken to our table it was not ready and mistook us for a table of 6 even though there was just us two standing there. We waited again and finally got to our table late. We got our tea and cakes and left to our own devices. We did not speak to anyone again and I had to flag down our server to get me a box and tell her we were done. She brought the box and I expected to get the bill at that time. We waited for 30 more mins and still did not see her so I got up to ask another server if I could pay, she said she would get our server. She didn’t come and then 10 more mins went by and she showed someone else to the table next to me and I tried to get her attention but she looked away and went back down stairs. I got up and went downstairs so I could pay. Our server was on the till helping someone so I lined up for 10 more mins and another person on the till asked to help me so I explained I wanted to pay and she said sorry you will have to wait for your server. I got back in line and waited for the customer in front to be done and when I finally got to the till my server did not acknowledge my long wait or anything. It was 50 mins from the time I got the box till I paid and left. I realize the place was busy but paying $40 per person for this tea, I would have expected better or at least any service. If you don’t have the staff to look after these afternoon tea customers then you shouldn’t be offering it. I am very disappointed in what should have been a lovely afternoon spent with my daughter."

Klein / Harris

Klein / Harris

110 8th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 1B3, T2P1B3, United States

Organic • Canadian • Desserts • Vegetarian


"I have heard and read a lot of good things about Klein and Harris. So, one cold January day before a Theater Calgary performance, we decided that we needed to try it out. We had made reservations and were promptly lead to our table right...opposite the open kitchen so we could see all of the cooking action. We ordered our drinks (coffee for me and a Sazerac cocktail for my wife). My first quibble was the Sazerac... the authentic version should be made with Sazerac rye, which I know is available in Calgary (for example at Willow Park Liquor Store), but this one was made with bourbon. So, good, but not authentic, and at the prices they charge, Klein could use the real stuff. I decided to have two appetizers as my meal (the grilled Humbolt squid and the diver scallops) and my wife ordered the duck breast, which was described as shredded, but came as a complete breast. The squid was excellent, perfectly cooked with some green stuff on the side, but was a very small portion with only one tentacle a bit longer than my index finger. The scallops ere very good, as well, but I thought that for scallops was a bit much. My wife's duck came pink inside and was very tough and hard to cut, a disappointment to her when she was expecting something different. I also had to ask times for a coffee refill before finally getting it. So, overall pretty good food, spotty service and a difficult choice for me between and stars, but I finally went with due to the quality of my appetizer plates."

Pigeonhole

Pigeonhole

306 17th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2S 0A8, T2S0A5, United States

Fish • Meat • Tapas • Cheese


"It was our first time at Pigeonhole, and we decided to celebrate my wife’s birthday there. I wasn’t sure what to expect based on its unassuming exterior—my sister mentioned it looked a bit dated, so I was keeping my expectations low. But peeking through the windows, I was pleasantly surprised by the cozy ambiance and charming decor. It definitely didn’t feel dated to me! When we walked in, we only had to wait a couple of minutes before someone welcomed us and got us checked in. We were seated right by the turntable, where they play vinyl records. At first, I thought the music was a bit loud, but once they switched to a more mellow band, it was perfect. Our server quickly brought us some drinks—I had a ginger mocktail that was surprisingly good. I didn’t feel like I was missing out at all by skipping the alcohol. For dinner, we ordered: •Starter: Scallop crudo and Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog. •Main: Half chicken schnitzel. •Side: Fries. •Dessert: Maple cake with poached prunes. Each dish was brought to us by someone who seemed like they might be the chef or part of the kitchen team. It was a fantastic touch, as they explained each dish and made the whole experience feel special. The scallops were refreshing and well-balanced. Nathan’s hot dog was fun—it looked like a hot dog emoji and tasted like an elevated version of a classic dog (strangely enough, it reminded me of the Jolly Hotdog from Jollibee). The half schnitzel had a generous serving, definitely worth the price. The skin, which I think was made with sourdough breading, was absolutely delicious and will definitely draw us back. The fries were perfectly seasoned, and the mayo aioli dip was so flavorful. We were pretty full by the end, but we had to try dessert, and we were glad we did—it was delicious! Highly recommended. We’ll definitely be back!"