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| - My business allows me the flexibility to meet current and prospective clients for coffee. Depending on my client's location in the city, I like to meet with them at Independently owned cafes. The Joshua Tree Cafe is one of those places.
It's on the top of the hill of Edmonton Trail N, just minutes from downtown Calgary.
I've been coming here off and on for a 6 months now. It's easy to give directions to, easy to find, lots of available free parking and you're always able to find a seat - comfortable Ikea'ish looking chairs or two face to face leather sofas.
There's an Asian flare to the place and the staff are extremely polite, humble and tidy - dirty tables are quickly cleaned up when a customer leaves (though it must be said that I'm a fan of any customer who picks up after themselves - it takes ZERO time and demonstrates your respect and appreciation for the facility and staff).
The food is quite good - most everything is made fresh right before your eyes - a breakfast menu, bagels, salads, sandwiches, paninies with a variety of cold drinks, coffee & teas. Of course they have treats too. Today I had a turkey sandwich with a spinach salad - all very tasty - along with a large coffee... just under $8.00
There's 'secure' WIFI network though the password has been the same since my first visit - is that really secure then? Just ask anyone of the friendly staff behind the counter and they'll be happy to share it with you.
Secured (locked) public restrooms are on site - nicely decorated as if you were in someones home - not commercial like you're used too in usual fast food establishments.
They play the radio (currently Light 96) over the cafe speakers at a level that wouldn't interrupt good conversation.
As much as I like Tim's, Starbucks and Second cup, I will always support the independent business owner who offers a quality competitive product. The Joshua Tree has earned my business time and time again. If you haven't tried it, you should.
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