Caffe Trieste - Calgary

The coffee here is so bomb! I ordered a double shot mocha and it came out perfect, sweet and creamy .

I stumbled upon Caffe Trieste while on my way to the parking lot under Holt Renfrew.__The sandwiches don't come with any sides, but they're quite hefty.

A co-worker comes here often and usually when I'm with him I've already had my coffee or lunch for the day, but yesterday I ended up popping in for lunch

Unfortunately this excellent coffee shop is hidden away in the downtown CORE mall and I just happened to notice it while looking down from the 4th floor medical clinic. The coffee is delicious and they give you a huge cup to fill yourself to whatever level you want, no refills. I had the chicken sandwich, which was enough for two meals on authentic Italian ciabatta, and the pastries are homemade and look delicious, although I didn't try any this time. They really should have a street-front outlet so more people could discover them!

What says Italy more than chandeliers, delicious coffees and fresh pastries? Malls tend to feature the same chains, and many people like that kind of predictability. The CORE shopping centre, a treasured place for downtowners and visitors alike, is lucky to have this one of a kind eatery. I only had time for an Americano, but it was as delicious as anything else I've ever had. Staff were friendly, and the selection of fresh pastries was incredibly tempting. I can't wait until I have an opportunity to grab a bite here. It is slightly off the beaten path, on the third level of the mall, near Brooks Brothers and Holt Renfrew, but a detour here will pay off handsomely. Given the status of its neighbours, it's not a cheap place, but not out of this world expensive either. I'm coming back!