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A lovely spot for lunch
August 04, 2014We sat outside on the terrace on a hot but breezy day. Apart from the drama of parasols flying about we sat down to order lunch from the reasonably extensive menu. Only one from our party was highly disappointed with his choice of feta and carrot salad. It really was just a plate of chopped up raw carrots with little... more
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Cool local spot
July 19, 2014My wife and I came here with some friends our last night in Calgary and we had a great time together. We got a table outside right by the park. The food quality was very good, however I think it was a touch over priced for what we got. I really liked how almost everything was from local producers, but... more
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Excellent for a quick bite
July 16, 2014Whenever I want to have a quick bite, I always go to Boxwood. The menu is simple and does not seem to change a lot but I always enjoyed the chicken or pork sandwiches. The service is efficient and friendly and the setting very pleasant.A Calgary favorite!
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Good but could be better
June 25, 2014The food is healthy and tasty but the service needs work. It was very slow and we had to prompt the staff for napkins, the bill, etc. It is also expensive for what you get. Nice location though(in the park).
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Excellent in Every Way
June 01, 2014First time visit - actually went to walk around the refurbished Central Park. The restaurant is actually IN the Park on the southwest corner. Inside dining as well as a patio, which is where we were. It was wonderfully comfortable outside with the Park as our view. The menu was all local and natural foods, the service was excellent. A... more
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Great place
May 12, 2014Had Mother's Day lunch at Boxwood Cafe and enjoyed it tremendously. My son and hubby really liked their meals also and we all said we would happily return. Good service, a nice outdoor patio, local and organic food. Big thumbs up!
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Fantastic and fresh
March 27, 2014I just ate at Boxwood for lunch today and was very pleasantly surprised by both the delicious food and the extremely reasonable prices! We were seated at the bar which was actually quite nice as we got to see the food being prepared. Everything is so fresh, from the rotisserie chicken cooking in front of you, the to die for... more
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Sunday super with free corkage a must
March 07, 2014We ordered the Sunday set super menu and it was wonderful. Portions large and everything was perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious! Well worth the $35 price tag and even better value with the free corkage night. We will definitely be coming back here again. Highly recommended.
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Funky, warm, welcoming & delicious
January 31, 2014This was our first time at Boxwood and we were delighted by the service, the ambience, and the amazing food. The staff welcomed us warmly and this inner city beltline gem made for the perfect Saturday night treat. We had the beet salad (delicious) and after waffling between the carrot soup and the dahl the server suggested doing a half... more
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Special occasion
January 06, 2014We celebrated New Year's Eve with an early supper at Boxwood Cafe. They accommodated our very young granddaughter by preparing a separate meal for her while we enjoyed the special fixed menu with wine pairings. Each course was delicious and well presented, the tomato bisque being especially good. A minor quibble would be the too small size of the wine... more
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Consistently excellent
December 25, 2013We had dinner here on a recent cold night. Had no problem getting seats at the large table, where we have dined a number of times in the past. Our server was appropriately attentive and pleasant. My wife had the local lamb dish, while I had the porchetta. The flavors were excellent, and the portions large and filling. We shared... more
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Fast and delicious
November 14, 2013Love heading here for a quick lunch. Food is fresh and yummy, dishes are well priced and healthy. Atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. A definite go to in downtown Calgary.
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Best location in Calgary
October 01, 2013Great location, amazing food and friendly staff makes your dinner or lunch experience best. I love this restaurant.
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A Delightful Find
September 21, 2013While enjoying the Artwalk, we happened to ask a local resident if she could recommend a restaurant in the neighborhood. Without hesitation, she said Boxwood was not to be missed. We were so glad she did. As other reviewers have noted, the location is unique and picturesque. On the day of our visit, most tables were filled, so we sat... more
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Edgy, delicious and one of a kind location
September 04, 2013
The Boxwood Cafe's location is tremendous.
Central Memorial Park, Calgary's Heritage Public Library,
Landscaped walkways, ancient trees, flowers,
3 outstanding grand fountains and ever changing elegant gardens. Wow!
Architecturally the Boxwood's venue is harmonious to perfection all on it's own.
Frank Lloyd Wright would have had his meals there!
It offers unique, amazing natural light, wood, a...
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Great Location
September 01, 2013This is one of the nicest patio locations in downtown Calgary. The hummus and cracker appetizer is fabulous. I was a disappointed in my porchetta because there was more fat than meat which meant I didn't get much to eat. Fortunately we had ordered a side of cauliflower. The trout my son ordered looked much better and I'll go with... more
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Disappointing
August 18, 2013We went to this restaurant because we saw it on the TV show "You Gotta Eat Here". We also checked out the menu on the website. These sources of information led us to believe that we would have a wide variety of interesting choices to select for our meals. We were disappointed to find the menu provided in the restaurant... more
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The way a resturant should handle a situation
August 14, 2013First of all its a great little surprise spot on the park. We ordered a white wine. No big deal, but is was out of stock. Ordered the watermelon and cantaloupe salad, no big deal, but they were out of watermelon . No big deal, but the server forgot to bring the flat bread... BIG DEAL, the bill came with... more
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Loved it
August 10, 2013
The ambiance really sets this place apart. The community tables are sweet. The building is made up almost entirely of windows, which provide a lovely view of the Central Memorial Park gardens and fountains! It was a very refreshing view to have while eating lunch on a sunny day.
The kale salad was phenomenal. I could return daily to eat...
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Enjoyable atmosphere but left hungry
August 02, 2013Went for a very late dinner on a Friday night as a group of 5 and they welcomed us despite our tardiness. The food is locally grown as they support the sustainable food movement. Our dishes we're delicious, however, the albacore tuna was a bit bland. Keep in mind that you should order sides if you arrive hungry as the... more
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Shoe leather
July 22, 2013We had the family dinner, which in this instance included a brisket. Potentially wonderful, but tough and tasteless, topped with an apricot sauce that helped a bit but not enough. The vegetable course was rather anemic summer squash. Great location and friendly service but overall very disappointing. And could you PLEASE stop serving good wine in tumblers? There is a... more
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Community atmosphere & tasty local food
June 18, 2013I went to Boxwood for lunch with a friend. Glad I got there when I did - the only open spots were two at the "community table" - a large table running down the centre. It is a very popular place with the lunch time crowd! As long as you don't mind being seated in between two strangers and hearing... more
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Great food, cute place, nice ambience
June 15, 2013Set in beautiful Central Memorial Park, pretty in the winter snow, nice and cosy in the rain and gorgeous in the summer sun, Boxwood Cafe offers great and friendly service in a cute little place. Small but you don't feel like you are sitting in your neighbour's lap, they are a real treat for the food and the ambience. The... more
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A fun place with good food
June 02, 2013
It's small--very. It's publicity photos, probably accidentally, suggest it is much larger. It IS larger if the weather is very good and the outside can be used, too!
They don't take bookings except for the large table and only "in winter". We went on a very rainy and quite cold day in early June but that was "summer". We were...
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Pleasant Surprise
June 01, 2013My husband & I thought any restaurant that is located in the beautiful Central Memorial Park is worth checking out. We were pleasantly surprise by the casual atmosphere and personal service. The chicken was absolutely the best chicken I have tasted in a long time and the hummus was just wicked! My husband had the pork and he was just... more
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Very well executed : friendly and tasty
May 20, 2013
Boxwood is something a little different, and while it clearly has a vision it manages to avoid being pretentious... mostly by doing a great job with the food and being extremely nice about it.
My in-laws ordered the hummus, which normally isn't my thing but I gave is a try and was surprised... not the bland paste I associate with...
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Charging on all cylinders for dinner
May 03, 2013I recently revisited Boxwood after a few months absence. I had never tried dinner there before and wanted to see where they were at. Entrees are well priced at $19 each and the choice was easy for me – lamb with mint almond gremolata (my husband refuse to eat it, so I never get it at home). Nearly perfectly (could... more
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Not "my" kind of place
April 07, 2013
It feels wrong to criticize a place that is obviously very popular, and does its thing very well. But ITS thing just is not MY thing.
The Boxwood occupies a small building in Central Memorial Park on 13th Ave, near the library. Seating is very informal, one has the choice of a counter, or long communal tables. No tablecloths or...
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Family Dinner at Boxwood
March 25, 2013We met for an early Sunday dinner, as a family of 6 adults, at Boxwood Cafe in Calgary. This was a new experience as on Sunday night they offer a family style meal - the choice is set by the resident chef. We chose that option as it was pork, a side dish of polenta with gouda cheese, a kale... more
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Snowy day in Calgary
February 25, 2013
My grand daughter and I happened to be in the vicinity of the Boxwood Cafe and decided to have lunch.
Coffee came in a pot with an egg timer to check when the coffee was ready, really nice touch.
We both chose sandwiches which were made whilst we watched, both were delicious.
The place was buzzing with lunch time guests....
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Nice Experience
February 18, 2013The location of this place is good as it wasn’t what we expected! We ended up at this venue for some drinks, one week night. The place was practically empty as it was pretty late. We had drinks and really liked the atmosphere of the place. The staff were friendly and welcoming which added to the experience. We would visit... more
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LOVE LOVE LOVE this place
February 17, 2013I've been here a few times - the first for a business dinner and another time with husband and two seven year old boys before a hockey game. Both visits were wonderful. Business dinner - we were there for hours, enjoying the great food and wine and long discussion; we were never rushed or felt like we were being hurried... more
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Locally sourced
February 17, 2013
Heard of the restaurant through a friends sister, very delicious!!
Trendy hot spots are popping up all around the city, the options for locally sourced food is beginning to grow and with perfect time! More and more people have sensitivities and allergies so with a restaurant where they cater to all needs is amazing.
We tried the seared tuna, quarter...
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Going downhill
December 21, 2012I have eaten here three times now. The first time the food was excellent and the service was efficient and non-intrusive. The seating is contemporary (translated: not all that comfortable or conducive to conversation/privacy) and the atmosphere is different (translated: novel but the novelty wears off). The menu is simple and you need a mix and match mentality to cope... more
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Cozy Parklike setting
December 18, 2012This tiny hotspot delivers great food in a relaxed atmosphere. The selections are varied and represent a locavore with tasty options. Healthy and fresh food with friendly service
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Deliciously local
October 23, 2012
Love the atmosphere and great locally sourced food. A bit of a small place that can get crowded but that is part of it's cozy charm.
We had the best pumpkin pie ever here!
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Nice atmosphere, solid food, good service
September 08, 2012Visiting a friend in Calgary over the weekend, we went to the Boxwood Cafe and sat outdoors in the sunshine. Around noon on a Saturday, it wasn't particularly busy so had no problem finding a table. The service (one server, Jocelyn) was excellent and friendly. The food was also delicious (I ordered the beet salad and my friend has the... more
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Enjoyable
August 08, 2012Dined at the Boxwood for the first time and was very impressed. The food is all organic and high quality. I like that all their bottles of wine are priced the same. The atmosphere is cozy but not to the point of feeling claustrophobic. We sat on the ledge overlooking the park and it was beautiful. I would recommend arriving... more
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Great Spur of the Moment Lunch
July 31, 2012
Just stopped in for a quick lunch and had a great experience. There was a bit of a wait for a table for two -- so we decided to order our food and eat outside in the beautiful Central Memorial Park.
Both of us ordered sandwiches -- one chicken and one beef. They were both very good - had excellent...
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Nothing Special
July 01, 2012
I was sadly disappointed with my first and most likely last meal at the Boxwood.
The location of this restaurant was beautiful in Memorial Park on fourth street and 13th avenue s.w.
When asked if we would like sparkling water which we turned down and asked for just some regular water which we were charged a dollar each for (I...
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Great spot for Lunch
May 28, 2012
I like this spot for a luncheon. I have been a few times and must say it is fresh, tasty, simple in menu and bold in taste. A nice spot to have creative food and great conversation.
It can be a bit cool in the winter to eat in. But inside or their nice patio is worth the visit.
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A Favourite
May 27, 2012
Boxwood is charming and the food is excellent. The chocolate raspberry caramel brownie is divine- especially when warmed and had with ice cream. The food is delicious and the staff is very helpful in recommending wines and dishes.
Service can be very slow if it is busy and if you are stuck with 'fatty' meat they are very nice about...
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Over priced, poor service
May 27, 2012I took my wife, daughter & her fiancée there for a late lunch (just before 2 p.m.) on May 27. It was the day of the Lilac Festival. The restaurant was busy but not full. After we sat down, it took 10 minutes to get service. We ordered a pitcher of Sangria, it was sent to the wrong table. It... more
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Never had a bad meal at the Boxwood
April 01, 2012We went for lunch at the Boxwood in February 2012 and this would be our 7th visit to the restaurant. This is a place we often take visiting guest when they come because of the delicious local food, atmosphere and service. They do not take reservations though, so it can be better to go for lunch or an early supper... more
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Great Little Spot
February 03, 2012Went with two other adults and a three year old. The place was loud enough to drown out her shrieks of delight over a gigantic oatmeal chocolate ship cookie. All of the food was fantastic, just like River Cafe. The beet dish was especially incredible. Service could have been faster at times, but I believe that there was only one... more
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Devotion to freshness
October 30, 2011I took my mother to Boxwood last week, following up on a really pleasant visit I had there in August. I love the special relationships that they have established with local producers of produce and protein. The ingredients for all of their dishes are fresh and beautifully integrated in layers of flavors. Mom had a white bean and tomato stew... more
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Enjoyable
October 02, 2011We decided to try Boxwood Saturday, Oct 1. It does not take reservations, so it's "put your name on the list, and wait". Wait was reasonable considering we arrived just after 6, and it was packed. It is not a large cafe, but is well-staffed so that you are not left without someone checking on you regularly. You can have... more
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A New Favorite
September 23, 2011
It’s curious that I’m usually very harsh on restaurants, often given bad reviews to places that others love. In this case I’m raving about a place that other seem to pan. I’ll let you be the judge of who’s right!
Our first trip to Boxwood was earlier this summer. We sat inside in bar-style seating along the window. It wasn’t...
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Not recommended
September 17, 2011We past by this restaurant couple of times on the way back home. As it is located in the park and the view of the patio seems impressive. Me and my partner went there for dinner in the middle of August and we do not think we will back to this restaurant again. We ordered the steak which was very... more
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Great local food at the Boxwood
September 12, 2011I stopped here with relatives who spoke highly of the Boxwood, and I can see why they like it. The cafe is situated in a nice park - sit outside if you can. Our waitress was very friendly, and went out of her way to recommend dishes, and make sure we were happy. The food emphasizes local products. We had... more
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