Bell’s Bookstore Cafe
About
Coffee & Tea, Bookstores
Price Range : $11-30 ($$)
Location
Adress: 1515A 34 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 2B1
Phone: (403) 243-3095
Work Hours
Business info
- move_to_inboxTake-outYes
- local_parkingParkingStreet, Private Lot
- directions_bikeBike ParkingYes
- transit_enterexitOutdoor SeatingYes
- wifiWi-FiFree
Reviews
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Lisa C.
It's Sunday morning. The sun is shining. Nothing on the agenda this morning other than a nice sleep in. Annnnd then, my dogs start barking. And barking. And barking. And even some time in the back yard won't quiet them. Fine, we're off for a walk!! Luckily for my dogs (and my husband!), my morning grouch was calmed when we came across Bell's Bookstore Cafe, a delightful little coffee shop / bookstore only blocks away from our house.
We were greeted by rows of books, a few little trinkets for sale and the smell of fresh baking. This place has it all. Friendly staff, great coffee and a surprisingly large selection of homemade treats (including gluten-free options!). Who can be unhappy any longer?! They also have a water dish and place to tie up your puppies just outside the door. These guys are even true to their posted operating hours - we arrived just after 8 and they were already open. Not always true with small businesses and early mornings.
The surroundings are not super posh, but it is comfortable and you can tell it is loved by its owners and customers alike. I get the feeling that Bell's is fiercely supported by the local community, and I think that is great. Sure, the Starbucks and Phil & Sebastian's down the road have figured out how to perfect the same americano time after time. But this place feels like home, they make a damn good coffee and delicious home made treats. But most importantly: I love supporting local business. So next time my dogs wake me up at 7am on a Sunday morning, I'll treat them with a little walk over to Bell's Bookstore Cafe.
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Anastacia W.
Horrible Service. I had a small order and live close to this restaurant and it took an hour and 45 minutes to get to my house. Food was alright but they filled my smoothie past the lid and didn't send me a straw so I had to poor a bunch of it into a bowl just to have a sip of it. Would NOT recommend this place.
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Bryon H.
Nice little neighbourhood coffee place ... with lots of wood, sugary standard fair, and weak coffee.
If I'm paying $3 for a coffee - it's gotta be current & cool.
Otherwise I prefer coffee at home or at your house. -
Di E.
Such a beautiful fall day and so I decided to check out more of my neighborhood coffee places. I had to drive by twice to get parking, however, once my car was nestled along the roadway, I coasted on in to this little coffee shop. The ladies were super friendly and lots of laughing and joking around. They have about 12 small tables that are perfect for intimate conversations and chillin'. As I was by myself, I would of loved to see a cozy couch or arm chair to snuggle into to read my book. Oh! Books! They have walls of books to read if you forget yours. The lighting is bright without being harsh. I can totally see coming here as a regular just to sit back and drink delicious brews. Good job!
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Loretta C.
So disappointed. l called the day before I went to ensure that they would trade books with me. When I got there, the 2 women were very impersonal and informed me that they don't trade anymore and will be getting rid of the books. I said I just spoke with a lady the day before about trading. They asked who I spoke with. Whoever was working the afternoon shift the day before. That's who. Stupid women. No customer service at all. Very indifferent and no apology for the change in less than 24 hours. I will not go back there and they should change the name as it is misleading.