The Penny Coffee House - Lethbridge

The Penny Coffee House is a hidden gem in downtown Lethbridge. Okay... it's hidden for those of us who live elsewhere! The locals seemed well aware of it. It kept coming up in every search I did for sandwich shops in Lethbridge so I just HAD to try it. On first glance, Penny Coffee seems like a typical soup and sandwich joint. However, I was super impressed by the number of vegetarian options they had on their menu as well as their commitment to locally sourcing their food. I went for a vegan version of the falafel wrap. Since I was going sans tzatziki, they offered me a number of other dairy-free options. The wrap was excellent! Also with falafel, the wrap was stuffed with creamy hummus and fresh veggies. Definitely filled my craving for a fresh lunch. I wasn't super impressed by the coffee but the desserts are another story. After the wrap, I treated myself to a vegan danish and it was totally drool-worthy; nice and flaky, and topped with custard and mandarin oranges. Yummy!!

I've known about this coffee house for a few years but since I don't drink coffee I never thought twice about it. Then I went in a few days ago and found out they serve more than just coffee. The food that I had was made in house, the bread they use for sandwiches are all in house made so when you walk in the smell make's your mouth water, which makes for a delicious choice of snacks to go along with your coffe , tea or any beverage you enjoy. Atmosphere of the place is very cozy and staff very friendly and helpful, I've now been back 2 days in a row and have tried a couple different snacks and beverages and have not been disappointed. Give this place a try and warm up this winter.

This is a solid 5 star in my mind. The people working were super nice and helpful. The food is both unique and delicious (love the falafel wrap with tzatziki... and the gluten free brownies). And, the coffee is fantastic not too sweet and not bitter. They know their craft. I sat here for a while and worked. The atmosphere is buzzing with activity but not too loud. A lot of people were in the shop to enjoy food, conversations, and simply hang out for the afternoon. It seems like a popular university haunt. The location was easy to get too. I had no issues finding parking (on a weekend) or a spot to sit (at 3pm). Overall, another pleasant surprise in Lethbridge.

Wow! On the road again and actually stumbled upon something super great in downtown Lethbridge! The Penny Coffee House has something for everyone including the vegans and the celiacs! I had the falafel wrap with beets on the side and a double ginger snap cookie sandwich with cream cheese butter cream inside so yummy!!! Everything is made fresh and it seems they have lots of daily specials.

A cozy and comfy atmosphere with great coffee and great food. What's not to love?! They bake their own bread too! Delicious.