Caffe Mauro - Calgary

This is my Thursday lunch spot, and it never ceases to impress. I've only had the meatball sandwich (the small, which is huge, costs $8) which makes my mouth wa... read more This is my Thursday lunch spot, and it never ceases to impress. I've only had the meatball sandwich (the small, which is huge, costs $8) which makes my mouth water in anticipation: roasted peppers and mushrooms, cheese, and the most amazing meatballs ever, all served up on a crispy baguette that's actually worth the calories. My friend has ventured to try the prosciutto sandwich and swears it's just as good. They serve a home-made soup of the day that looks delicious. My buddy likes the espresso too. There's often a line just pre-noon, but if you wait until 12:10, the rush has dwindled. There's patio seating outside in the summer, or tables inside for hot (or cold!) days. The bathrooms are clean and for patrons only. Open M-F for lunch, located just across 8th St from MEC with a view of Calgary's office towers. For those who think ahead, you can phone in your order by 11am to pick-up by 11:30.

I tried to place an order for ten sandwiches. The leaflet that they give to customers states that orders must be placed prior to 11am. I sent a courier over by... read more I tried to place an order for ten sandwiches. The leaflet that they give to customers states that orders must be placed prior to 11am. I sent a courier over by 13:30am with our order because they do not have a fax number and I thought it would prevent confusion rather than trying to order over the phone. When the courier got there they refused to accept the envelope. I quickly ordered the lunch from a different business that we regularly order from but this place is rude and unreliable.I do not recommend them at all. They cannot claim that they even know how many the order was for because they did not even accept the envelope with the order in it, so really had no idea if they could cater it or not. Unless the courier had called then Caffe Mauro would have made no attempt to let me know that they would be providing any food at all and our team would be left without lunch.

I used to work a few blocks away from Mauro and when I discovered it, my addiction started. Their house made foccacia sandwiches cannot be beat. Mauro makes som... read more I used to work a few blocks away from Mauro and when I discovered it, my addiction started. Their house made foccacia sandwiches cannot be beat. Mauro makes some of the best foccacia I've ever had, it oozes olive oil flavour! Great italian delimeats, cheeses, perfectly sliced go with homemade toppings of marinated mushrooms, peppers, vegetable spreads - Incredible. I recommend to get the half sandwich (which is huge) and half salad as their salads are beautifully prepared as well. Chicken parm and meatball sandwiches complement the menu. My only caution, get there early because once the lunch rush hits, you may wait 15-20 minutes to get your sandwich!

The coffee is good, the sandwiches are great, and the atmosphere is relaxed and unpredictable. There are not many places like this in Calgary. read more The coffee is good, the sandwiches are great, and the atmosphere is relaxed and unpredictable. There are not many places like this in Calgary.

I worked a few blocks away from Mauro's, and when I discovered it, I began my search. Their house-made focaccia sandwiches are unbeatable. Mauro makes some of t... read more I worked a few blocks away from Mauro's, and when I discovered it, I began my search. Their house-made focaccia sandwiches are unbeatable. Mauro makes some of the best focaccia I've ever had; it is bursting with the taste of olive oil! They also offer great Italian delicacies such as cheese, marinated mushrooms, paprika, and sweet spreads. I recommend getting a half-sandwich (which is huge) and half-salad, as their salads are also beautifully prepared. Chicken parm and meatball sandwiches are also on the menu. My only advice is to arrive early, as during the lunch rush, there can be a wait of several minutes to get your sandwich!