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Beamer's Coffee Bar
(Restaurants - Breakfast)
737 7th Ave, Canmore  T1W 3H8 • 403-609-0111
        Description: A popular stop for both morning coffee and midday lunch, Beamer's is comfortable enough for a lengthy WiFi session and speedy enough for breakfast on the run. Morning fare consists mostly of baked goods such as muffins, bagels and scones. There's an impressive selection of coffee, too, including organic and free trade varieties. Sandwiches, salads and quiche round out the lunch menu, and there are cookies and other sweet treats for afternoon pick-me-ups.
       

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Bow Valley Grill
(Restaurants - Breakfast)
405 Spray Ave Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff  T1L 1J4 • 403-762-6860
        Description: This expansive dining room is one of the hotel's largest, most popular venues. It's usually busy throughout the day, but it makes the most of its space by offering both a la carte and buffet dining. In the evenings, the menu focuses on Canadian fare, especially steaks and seafood. Appetizers include oyster mushroom chowder and Dungeness crab cakes; rotisserie options feature duck and chicken, succulent when roasted on a spit. Alberta beef is offered in several different cuts and comes with rich, accompanying sauces, and you'll also find pork chops and local trout on the menu. Reservations are a smart idea, especially if your time in Banff is limited.
        User Rating: 9.625 / 10
       

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Bruno's Cafe & Grill
(Restaurants - Breakfast)
304 Caribou St, Banff  T1L 1B6 • 403-762-8115
        Description: An easy-going coffee house vibe runs through this brightly-colored place, whose windows open onto the street. Regulars spend hours at a table, nursing coffee drinks and savory dishes. A host of espressos, lattes, chais and spiked coffees is available, and the juice bar serves a variety of your favorite libations. Beer, wine, sodas, milkshakes and floats complete the beverage list. Breakfast includes omelets, bagels, pancakes and traditional fare. There are also burgers, wraps, pizzas, salads and a tempting selection of appetizers and desserts. Come to pick up something quick at the counter, or join the locals and stake out a table of your own. Internet access too.
       

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Cake Company
(Restaurants - Breakfast)
220 Bear St Bear Street Mall, Banff  T0L 0C0 • 403-762-8642
        Description: If you're looking for a brief respite from a busy day, this is a great place to relax. Sit down, gather your thoughts, enjoy the paper, and calm yourself with an espresso or a hot chocolate. If it's been a really hectic day, treat yourself to one of the delectable desserts or pastries they offer. Fresh-baked muffins and cakes are also available. Once you're done, it won't be so hard to face the world. Just to be sure – get something to go, too.
       

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Chez Francois
(Restaurants - Breakfast)
1602 Bow Valley Tr Canmore Mountain Lodge, Canmore  T1W • 403-678-6111
        Description: Since 1990, Chez Francois, located adjacent to the Canmore Mountain Lodge, has served some of the finest French cuisine in the region. Chef/owner Jean-Francois Gouin prepares classic dishes such as Feuillette d'Escargots, Coquille Saint-Jacques, duck a l'orange, and Filet de Veau Forestiere (veal with mushroom sauce), along with more modern selections like ostrich tenderloin with red currant sauce. The restaurant's elegant lounge is quite a popular spot for enjoying something from the comprehensive list.
       

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Chinook Restaurant
(Restaurants - Breakfast)
222 Lynx St Banff Park Lodge, Banff  T1L 1K5 • 403-760-3255
        Description: Sunday brunch at the Chinook is a tradition with locals and tourists alike. The extensive buffet tables are weighed down by the delicious offerings, and diners are free to munch leisurely until they're completely sated. The foods you'd expect are available, including eggs, ham, sausage, bacon, pancakes and French toast, plus a selection of pastries, fruit and other tempting options. Specialty theme night buffets are also popular, and an a la carte menu is always available.
       

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Clubhouse Restaurant and Lounge
(Restaurants - Breakfast)
405 Spray Ave Banff Springs Hotel, Banff  T1L 1J4 • 403-762-6860
        Description: Its golf course location affords terrific views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, perfectly complementing a menu of local meats and fish. The restaurant is open throughout the day but is especially nice for a relaxing dinner removed from the main hotel. Plus, the sunsets are astounding. Entrees feature several different cuts of Alberta beef, including tenderloin and prime rib. Pork and lamb are also available, and fish caught in local waters are fresh and delicate in flavor. Transportation between the hotel and clubhouse runs every half-hour.
       

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Coyotes Deli and Grill
(Restaurants - Breakfast)
206 Caribou St, Banff  T1L 1A2 • 403-762-3963
        Description: Stuccoed walls, beamed ceilings, and prints of Native American artwork set the scene at this intimate cafe. A busy dining room vouches for its popularity, and diners sit elbow-to-elbow during lunch. Pizzas and calzones feature spicy peppers and zesty cheeses, while pastas are perfectly prepared with flavorful sauces and fresh herbs. Entrees include barbecued flank steak, grilled British Columbia salmon, and spice-rubbed beef tenderloin. A selection of wines from California and the Pacific Northwest adds to the appeal of the well-seasoned dishes.
        User Rating: 9 / 10
       

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El Toro Restaurant
(Restaurants - Breakfast)
429 Banff Ave Irwin's Mountain Inn, Banff  T1L 1A6 • 403-762-2520 • 403-762-4566
        Description: A tastefully decorated dining room, well-lit and comfortable, welcomes guests into this long-running establishment. Mediterranean cuisine, especially that of Greece, is the mainstay. Avgolemono soup, made with chicken, rice and lemon, is a flavorful first course, as are the dolmades and garlic prawns. Entrees include roast lamb, souvlaki and moussaka. Steak, ribs, trout, salmon and lobster fill out the menu and are delicious options in themselves. Couples often take advantage of the combination plates, which serve two and come with a variety of dishes. The chateaubriand is the most popular choice, along with the seafood platter and the Greek combination plate.
       

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Evelyn's Coffee Bar
(Restaurants - Breakfast)
201 Banff Ave, Banff  T1L 1A4 • 403-762-0352
        Description: For a quick bite and real hometown flavor, Evelyn's is tops. Charming Victorian decor with honey-toned woodwork, dried flowers and teapots welcomes visitors into the small shop. The place is a Banff favorite for picking up a terrific cup of coffee and something sweet. Lunch is also popular, and you'll find soups, sandwiches, muffins, and daily specials on order. To get a real taste of the town, sit and enjoy yourself inside or at the single outside table. However, if you've got places to be or appointments to keep, they're happy to pack something for you to take along. It's often busy, but the lines move fast, especially if you get a coffee to go.
        User Rating: 7.375 / 10
       

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