Monogram Coffee

Monogram Coffee has upped Calgary’s coffee game.
This place is in a middle-​of-​nowhere strip mall with ample parking out front. Don’t let it’s location deceive you… the coffee here is magnificent and it’s probably my favourite coffee place in Calgary. The espresso is divine and the lattes are perfectly poured. Also, there’s a great selection of pastries to go with your coffee.
It’s probably the Asian in me, but my favourite drink is the condensed milk latte. I can’t get enough of it! If this place were closer to be, I would definitely be here every day. This place used to be tiny when I first went but it has since expanded and it is much more comfortable to sit and hang out. I’m excited to try their downtown location (which happened to be closed the one time I tried to go)!

Favorite coffee in Calgary. Super cool place inside and the coffee is amazing. We got a cappuccino and an americano and both were the best we’ve had here.

Great coffee, very unique décor and atmosphere. Glad to have discovered this cute place in a very unexpected location.

Gorgeous natural light, clean and thoughtful space, wooden stumps, minimalist decoration, wood and plant accents, bare bulb lighting, lovingly crafted drink ware, delicious caffeinated beverages, friendly service. Monogram has it all.
I have a friend in Calgary that loves coffee, possibly even more than I. On a trip up to Canada, he suggested we visit Monogram. As per my friend and a friendly barista, I learned that Monogram used to be a pop-​up shop and having acquired the small space, is still growing, bit by bit! The space is beautifully lit with natural sunlight and decorated with care. Truly an Instagrammer’s delight! I love the space. It reminds me of San Francisco, but much warmer.
For a group of four, we ordered two condensed milk lattes and two cappuccinos. The condensed milk latte is unique and delectable, should you be in the mood for something sweet. The cappuccino was aptly strong and delicious. All drinks were enjoyed. The mugs they use have heft and feel heavy and warm and comfortable; my friend has one and she loves hers. They also have small bites, but I did not try them.
Monogram sells various coffee goods, including brewing vessels, grinders, small and large mugs, glass keepcups, freshly roasted beans and more. They also have these cool coffee arabica plant kokedamas (see photos). I bought a bag of beans, as I often do when I travel and visit coffee shops that I like and they have fresh beans.
A friendly gentleman sporting facial hair and a hat and I spoke a bit on travels and cafes and roasters in San Francisco. I really like being able to talk to coffee enthusiasts and baristas about what’s great locally and abroad when I travel. A+ to you, good sir!
Stars are for wonderfully friendly service, tasty coffee, a welcoming space, and a variety of goods which I appreciate and would have liked to buy all of but could not. I wish Monogram all the best in its growth and hope to see it again next time I’m in Calgary.

Monogram Coffee has expertly pulled espresso in a well-​designed space. When I first visited Monogram’s 16^th Street location in the fall, it was very tight on space but they were in the process of expanding seating into the next storefront. Having visited numerous local coffeeshops in Calgary, this is at the top of my list for quality and very high on my list for café design.

LOVE the coffee, service, and vibe here!

Excellent macchiato, tasty pastry and super friendly service, plus a cool, comfortable vibe! Well done Monogram team!

Nice little café off the main strip. Smallish, about 10 seats inside, but construction going on next door to make the space larger. Some seats out in front. Friendly and informative staff. Definitely worth the visit!

Really good little coffee joint. Kind of a bit out of the way, and it’s a bit small to just hang out there. But if you want to grab a coffee and wander around, it’s a great stop. I don’t have the scoop on who roasts their beans or if they do that themselves, but I can say the nut milk latte is divine! I am not even dairy intolerant, all I can say it the nut milk here is magic, and it kicks a latte up more than a few notches. For those that are off dairy, whatever magic they use makes a thick and creamy, silky texture that is so much better than store-​purchased almond or soy milks. I understand it’s made local by some kind of wizards. seriously. try the nutmilk.

Great local vibe and they certainly know how to pull a shot of espresso. Recommend for any coffee lover. Support independent coffee shops like this. Thank you.

So small and so cute, and the staff are so friendly and patient with the small amount of space they have. The coffee itself is excellent.

Love coming here with my baby for a much needed coffee in the morning! It’s tiny inside, so I have to leave the stroller outside to order, but the staff is always so friendly and they bring out my order to me so I don’t have to run back in! Not sure what I’ll do in the winter, but I think they are expanding so hopefully there will be a bit more room for babies! Pastries from Corbeaux are also life saving.

Awesome Americano. Best in the city. I’ve tried every café in the city… and there are some great café’s, but Monogram nailed the Americano.

Dropped by on a Friday afternoon. A great coffee and set of pastries. The coffee puts all the chains to shame. There are articles highlighting the founders accomplishments and they don’t begin to bring the simple, clean lines with a bohemian feel to the space. Each coffee is crafted with care which is as enjoyable to drink as it is to view. Make sure to stay and drink out of one of their stone cups as well.

Don’t let the location fool you. Although not next to any shops or places you probably would want to spend time at, this place is incredible.
Exquisite coffee. One of the best, if not the best, cappuccinos I have ever had. And the service was very friendly. Not typical for this type of upscale coffee. BUT it’s in Canada so what else would you expect. ;)

Hey all you wannabe hipsters who hang out in Analog! If you want to know what a good cappuccino tastes like, go join the real hipsters at Monogram.

Hello Monogram!
You are my new favorite café in Calgary.
Their Condensed Milk Latte is oh soo good. Their lattes are well done, and packed with flavour. I love that they partner with local bakeries to provide their guests with unique sweets to compliment their unique beverages.
They attend to small details like incorporating their branding to their ceramic coffee cups.
The only downside of this wonderful café is their small venue. This is the only reason I didn’t give them their earned 5 stars. Trust me, size does not matter for these guys. They’ve really maximized the use of their space.
Tip: Now that summer is here, I recommend that you walk over two blocks to Altadore Park with your tasty delight in hand, and bask in the glorious view of downtown Calgary while sipping on a warm and wonderful cup of Monogram.

I visited the Monogram pop-​up at DaDe Lab and the condensed milk latte was so good that I decided to visit the Monogram Café the next day. Service was wonderful — the owner came by to check on me and offer me water — and the shop itself is adorable. Unfortunately, the location is a little out of the way for me otherwise I would be a regular for sure!

This tiny space was packed when my bf and I visited on a Saturday early afternoon.
Unfortunately there isn’t much space to hang out inside, but enough seats for those waiting to pick up their drink order.
Instead of having a person at a cashier to take your order and money, we had a young lady ask us what we would like and entered it into her iPad.
My bf ordered an Americano, and I changed my order last minute when I heard someone else asking for a flat white.
It’s the first time I’ve seen the flat white on a menu in calgary. Monogram’s milk was smooth and light, as FW’s call for «micro foam». I was very surprised that the espresso is also very mild tasting, which I didn’t expect. I notice most coffee shops in Calgary use a very robust, borderline acidic bean.
Some may not like this, but for me it was perfect.
Monogram also offers a few treats, coffee makers, custom cups with their logo on it, created by someone in Canmore, I believe, and classes, both group and private teaching how to make drinks.
Although it’s no where close to where I usually am, I’m definitely going to come back to try more of the menu and see how this brand new shop develops over time. Love supporting Calgary businesses!
PS One of the owners was there making the drinks and made sure to greet and say goodbye to everyone that walked through the door.

Super impressed! Monogram just opened their first permanent location (their pop-​up shop is at DDaDe) in the Altadore neighbourhood, which is nice and close for me but might be in a weird spot for some people as it’s sort of buried in the neighbourhood. It’s a pretty small space, with a long communal table down the middle, and the bar in the back. They take your payment with Square (no debit!) and get your name and you’re set to go.
They’ve got a pretty good menu of drinks, and my SO and I both tried out a latte, and I had a peach muffin (was pretty good!) and she had a sweet bun (which she also liked). The milk was perfectly steamed and the espresso was pretty mild, altogether, a pretty great latte.
I also picked up a bag of the Arnaud Coffee which I proceeded to make using my Aeropress setup at home. Was really nice! A pretty light coffee in which I could definitely taste the Transcend Coffee influence, having lived in Edmonton for a few years.
Altogether, a cool spot! I look forward to it settling down so I can come and hang out there with more regularity but I get the feeling it’s going to become a neighbourhood staple.