Prologue cafe | cocktails

4.3

25 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary Canadian

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Great for brunch
Good for special occasions

This is where the morning flirts with the afternoon and the afternoon is smitten with the evening.

Enjoy a fresh, continental feel with specialty coffees, artisan teas and French pastries. In the afternoon, indulge in a lite healthy lunch with a sparkling beverage and great conversation. Join us for craft cocktails, in the evening featuring local distilleries with artistic food selections that are sure to delight! Every feature tempts your senses, and pairs charmingly with the am/pm beverage of your choice. Take a bite, big or small, and embrace your desire to satisfy your senses.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 pm Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
Phone number
(403) 300-6631
Website
https://www.prologuedaybar.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
525 5 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3R7
Neighborhood
Calgary
Parking details
None

Experiences

Afternoon Tea
CA$65.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy a delightful afternoon experience at Prologue Cafe with our Afternoon Tea service, available on Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm to 4pm. Immerse yourself in a leisurely atmosphere where each sip and bite offers a taste of pure luxury. Tea pricing is per person (minimum order of 2), ensuring a personalized indulgence for every guest. Please note that due to our limited seating and intricate food preparation, we would greatly appreciate 48 hours notice of any changes to your reservation. We eagerly anticipate the pleasure of hosting you for this unforgettable weekend event. **We regrettably cannot provide a gluten free or dairy free tea experience. We can accommodate a vegetarian menu- please note this in your reservation notes**

What 25 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4Service
4.3Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

25 Reviews

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Patti
Philadelphia
28 reviews
vip
3.0
28 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We went for afternoon tea. Our server was friendly, but once she brought the food, that was it. We were N.E. Ed offered more Prosecco or tea. The cafe is adjacent to the hotel lobby, so the noise of people checking in and kids running around the lobby distracts a bit. Food was just ok. There are nicer afternoon tea places in town.
Prologue cafe | cocktailsResponded on August 13, 2024
Dear Patti, Thank you for coming in to join us for tea. While it sounds like you had a lot to like about your visit, I apologize that we did not exceed your expectations overall. Your comments are greatly appreciated and will be shared with our staff. We would love to see you again soon for a top-notch experience! Sincerely, Prologue Restaurant Management
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OpenTable Diner
Calgary
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I called ahead for about allergies one of my guests has and they assured me that they would be able to accommodate this but on the day, they said they were not informed and that there was no options that my friend could eat. So she had nothing. Service was bad overall, food was cold and dry but the cafe itself is very pretty.
Prologue cafe | cocktailsResponded on July 6, 2024
Dear Anonymous, Thank you for dining with us. We appreciate your feedback. Thank you for mentioning our beautiful ambiance despite your unpleasant service experience. I apologize for our service lapse; this is totally on us. Your feedback is beneficial to our restaurant and helps us become better. I will be addressing this miscommunication with our staff. Again, I'm sorry and we hope you will consider a return for a much improved hospitality experience. Sincerely, Prologue Restaurant Management
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OpenTable Diner
Calgary
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 24, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We sat and waited for someone to take our drink order for almost 30 mins. She was by herself and was doing the best she could. She had a table of 10, a table of 6 and two tables of 2. Was not realistic to expect her to be able to do all of that by herself and provide quality service.
Prologue cafe | cocktailsResponded on May 28, 2024
Dear Anonymous, I sincerely apologize for falling short of not only meeting your expectations but ours as well. Rest assured, the feedback provided has been reviewed by our team to ensure we consistently deliver upon guest expectations. I would love the opportunity to regain your confidence and demonstrate our commitment to customer service, so we hope you will consider a return visit. Thank you for dining with us. Sincerely, Prologue Restaurant Management
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OpenTable Diner
Calgary
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We were excited to come out for a Mother's Day brunch, last time we were there we got offered the high tea despite being a bit early for it and when I asked the server was a bit rude with her answer. Then when we asked to see a drink menu (which we had last time) the server informed us that the drink menu was only for dinner time and when I ask why and explained that we had one last time we came for brunch there was no proper answer. Once everyone who was there for high tea came our server barely came to our table, we received the wrong wings but after 30min we got the right kind, one of us asked for no ginger and had ginger still (it's a food sensitivity), we also asked for a side of mayo for something and that didn't come out for the very over cooked fries. Overall the service was below sub par, and the food was also sub par. Very disappointing considering we had a wonderful experience last time.
Prologue cafe | cocktailsResponded on May 14, 2024
Dear Anonymous, Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant. I'm very sorry that your recent dining experience did not mirror your previous visit. The details definitely do make a brunch experience and we regret we missed the mark. I will present your review to my staff so we may address your observations and find solutions to improve in the areas that were not satisfactory. Once again, on behalf of our entire team - I offer our apologies. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you with the dining experience you’ve come to expect and deserve. Sincerely, Prologue Restaurant Management
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Kendra
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent afternoon tea service. I was there to celebrate my bday, my friends and I all had a enjoyable experience. Definitely would go back again.
Prologue cafe | cocktailsResponded on April 18, 2024
Dear Kendra, It was an honor to have been chosen to host your birthday celebration. We truly appreciate your visit and hope to see you again soon for another remarkable experience! Best, Prologue Restaurant Management
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OpenTable Diner
Calgary
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The Afternoon Tea was lovely! There was live music, the food was delicious and there was a variety of teas to choose from. Service was a *tiny* bit slow but there was only one staff member to tend to the multiple tables. She never stopped moving though!! I’m definitely going to bring friends by for this experience!
Prologue cafe | cocktailsResponded on February 26, 2024
Dear Anonymous, We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your Afternoon Tea experience! Thank you for sharing your visit highlights. We look forward to having you back for another great experience. Best, Prologue Restaurant Management
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BNgdn
Calgary
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The pianist was very talented and played many favorites of my aunt. The noise is a bit high for conversation if seated near a boisterous party. The food was good but some elements were too dry (cucumber sandwiches, raspberry financier), too heavy (black sesame waffles were thick, perhaps blini would be better?). Server Raquel went out of her way to make the occasion (a birthday) memorable, offering to take photos, bringing a birthday dessert plate. Overall, a nice afternoon tea, with a good amount of food. I remain a little shocked at the price.
Prologue cafe | cocktailsResponded on February 21, 2024
Dear BNgdn, Thank you very much for joining us and for sharing your thoughts. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience! Your comments, which acknowledge our strengths and suggest areas for improvement, are always appreciated as they help us to improve. Your support means a lot to us, and we are honored to serve you. We hope to see you again soon! Best, Prologue Restaurant Management
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HarpK
Toronto
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We went in but no one greeted us. We sat ourselves in the right corner cross the bar. The 2 girls working didn’t not come over even after seeing us sit down. We watched One of the girls working leave and maybe her shifted ended. We still waited about 20 mins hoping the other girl working could serve us but nope. We then decided to leave from the exit door. On the way out I asked the girl if we the manager was in but was told he/she is probably upstairs and I could leave my contact info. I told the girl I had reservations but she didn’t bother to ask if we would like to order anything.
Prologue cafe | cocktailsResponded on February 4, 2024
Dear HarpK, e are deeply sorry for not attending to your table promptly, which led to your departure without being served. This is not the standard of service we strive to provide at our restaurant, and we appreciate your feedback as it will help us make immediate improvements. We hope you will give us another chance to serve you in the future to create a more positive experience and impression Sincerely, Prologue Restaurant Management
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OpenTable Diner
Calgary
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The service was sub par we were not addressed until 10-15 minutes after arrival. After we ordered the server did not come back to the table to check on us, if she had we would have ordered a cocktail, or even asked for a refill on the hot water for the tea pots. The taste of the food was good/average. The bread for the sandwiches was dry as if sitting out exposed to air for a long period of time. This did not give the food a ‘fresh’ appeal. The gentleman playing the piano was a nice touch, and set a nice ambiance for a Saturday afternoon.For 65$/person I would recommend an alternate destination for a high tea experience.
Prologue cafe | cocktailsResponded on February 4, 2024
Dear Anonymous, I am sorry to hear that you did not find our restaurant to be of good value and did not fully enjoy your meals. Furthermore, I apologize that we did not provide our usual high service levels. At our restaurant, customer satisfaction is paramount, and I regret that we failed to leave a positive impression on you. We value your feedback as it helps us improve for the benefit of future customers. Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us. Sincerely, Prologue Restaurant Management
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kareni
Calgary
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
we had such a wonderful time the food was amazing, entertainment oustanding. Such a great experience .
Prologue cafe | cocktailsResponded on February 6, 2024
Dear kareni, Thank you for choosing Prologue and for taking the time to write a review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed our culinary offerings, as well as the entertainment. Our establishment aims to provide a truly unique dining experience, and we are thrilled that we were able to exceed your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Best, Prologue Restaurant Management
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Prologue cafe | cocktails is rated 4.3 stars by 25 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Prologue cafe | cocktails

525 5 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3R7

Additional information

Neighborhood
Calgary
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 pm Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
https://www.prologuedaybar.com/
Phone number
(403) 300-6631

Prologue cafe | cocktails

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Afternoon Tea

Menu

Scones

Sweet

hibiscus + raspberry swiss roll | spiced orange financier | Ferrero Rocher tart | banoffee cake

Savory

smoked salmon + herb goat cheese on tarragon waffle | coronation chicken tartlet | cucumber + herb cream cheese on french bread | Dorian egg salad on gougeres

What 25 people are saying

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