Back in October, our team covered some of the best Pumpkin Spice Lattes in Calgary, and we’re back with another round for the festive season! Our little elves have been hard at work tasting all of the holiday drinks from cafés across Calgary, from Peppermint Mochas to Eggnog Lattes and beyond. Looking to only indulge in the best ones? We’ve got you covered. 🙌🏼
Alforno
Rating: 6.5/10, 7.5/10
Order: Half-sweet Eggnog Latte and Half-sweet Spiced Americano with Cream
So, we’ve prepared a few notes for a couple of Alforno drinks, depending on what it is you like. If you’re a classic holiday latte kind of person, an option is their Eggnog Latte, while those who don’t like sweeter drinks might opt for the Spiced Americano. Overall, we liked the Americano better, as it wasn’t overwhelming in the spice department, but it still hit those holiday vibes. As for the Eggnog Latte, we think it could’ve been a bit more eggnog-y! They also have a Chai Cinnamon Bun Latte that you can try.
Deville (Beltline)
Rating: 7.5/10
Order: Half-sweet Peppermint Latte
Notes: Can you tell that some of us don’t like things too sweet? The Peppermint flavouring in this latte was good, but it tasted low in espresso, as in it almost didn’t taste like coffee. Compared to Starbucks’ Peppermint Mocha, this was a lot lighter and less rich. Their other holiday drink options are a Peppermint Hot Chocolate and Hazelnut Vanilla Latte.
Mobsquad Cafe (21st Floor of the Edison)
Rating: 8/10
Order: Eggnog Chai Latte
Notes: Since Eggnog is such a holiday staple, we had to give it a try. It’s a bit heavier than what we’d normally go for, but the rich flavour and spices were so comforting on that cold day. Mobsquad always delivers on the caffeine front, and you could still taste their delicious espresso through the rich flavours. They also have options like the Dolce Latte, and a Pistachio Cream Matcha, yum!
Starbucks
Rating: 7/10
Order: Caramel Brûlé Latte
Notes: You can’t not try one of Starbucks holiday drinks, but our mistake on this one was forgetting to order it half-sweet! With the over sweetness, it was hard to taste any of the actual espresso flavour come through, but overall it did have a nice richness of caramel, and the crunchy toppings were a nice touch.
Have a great holiday season! See you all in the New Year.
