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 Food Mom used to serve |
1112 17th Avenue Southwest (East of 14th Street) Calgary, AB T2T 0B5 Canada +1 403 228 2821 |
Sardonic local pop singer-made-good Jann Arden teamed with her brother to open this contemporary take on a classic 50s diner, offering the sort of comfort food Mom used to make. There are moderately priced plates of meat loaf, cheese dogs, liver and onions, baked macaroni and cheese specials, and gravy-slathered hot turkey sandwiches. Visitors can grab one of the private booths or sit at the counter. A steady flow of hip young customers wander in off 17th Avenue Southwest, and on many nights there may be a wait for a seat. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For theatrical coffees and sandwiches |
225 8 Avenue southeast Epcor Centre for Performing Arts Calgary, AB T2E 0P8 Canada +1 403 237 7832 http://www.epcorcentre.org/cgi... |
With its prime location on the main floor of the Centre for Performing Arts, this classy cafeteria caters to the theatre-goer. The café serves coffees and drinks for those looking for some pre-show, post-curtain or intermission refreshment. In addition to fine espresso drinks, you can also get glasses of red, white and sparkling wine, beer and cocktails. There is also a wide selection of desserts available. Baraka "Gourmet Kitchen" is just across the hallway and offers deli-style and grilled sandwiches and lunch entrees such as shepherd's pie and lasagna. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Homemade pizza |
7, 6449 Crowchild Trail Southwest Calgary, AB T3E 5R7 Canada +1 403 242 3323 |
Bella Roma's is the place to go if you are looking for a good meal in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. Aside from the terrific menu that includes peppercorn steak and chicken Neptune, you can take advantage of free pool on Sundays, as well as try your luck at a selection of video lottery terminals. They offer an interesting mix of menu items including steak, delicious homemade pizza, veal, and various pasta dishes. You can take advantage of their formal dining room or their less- formal lounge. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Friendly roadhouse |
10231 West Valley Road Southwest Calgary, AB T3B 5T2 Canada +1 403 286 4891 |
This no-frills diner on the Trans-Canada Highway looks like it might blow over in a strong wind. Still, it is a charming place to stop for a roadside feed. Mecca's breakfast menu offers the expected array of eggy morning fare, including the enormous Griz platter: three eggs, ham, sausage, hash browns, pancakes and toast. For lunch and dinner, try a tasty burger or sandwiches. There is little in the way of decor, but since most folks are stopping en route to the majestic Rocky Mountains, nobody seems to mind. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Just squeeze it. |
314A 10th Street Northwest Calgary, AB T2N 1V8 Canada +1 403 270 2704 http://www.boosterjuice.com/ |
The juice bars of the early 80's are back in vogue, and this brand new shop in Kensington is one of the best. Booster offers a wide range of juices and smoothies blended with fresh ingredients like orange, beet, ginger, carrot, berry and tropical fruit. For an extra healthy kick add a 'booster' to your drink, wheat grass, ginkgo biloba, rosehip, bee pollen and kola nut are just some of the options. Booster also features soups and sandwiches and a sunny streetside patio. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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High-class burgers |
106-1711 4th Street South West Calgary, AB T2S 1W5 Canada +1 403 244 9293 |
Don't let the cheap-looking atmosphere stop you from enjoying the excellent food at the Burger Inn. Located on fashionable Fourth Street, its colorful murals and the smell of vinegar mixed with grilled beef lure diners in to sample the incredible burgers. This restaurant uses only premium meat—bison, turkey, ostrich and beef—in order to make a superior burger. Every burger is grilled, then garnished with fresh lettuce, onion and tomato and served on a thick bun. This down-home restaurant mainly does take-out, but there are a half-dozen tables inside for diners who don't want to eat on the run. A burger costs anywhere from CAD 2-7, depending on the type and quality of burger. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Irresistable buffet |
7746 Elbow Drive Southwest Calgary, AB T2V 1K2 Canada +1 403 253 6474 |
Take your appetite to The Castle where they offer an all you-can-eat buffet every day of the week. You can take advantage of their large selection of items including soups, salads, hot roast beef, and an array of desserts. The Castle has offered casual dining for over 23 years in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. You can enjoy the buffet from 11am until 2pm on weekdays, or from 10am until 2pm on weekends. If buffets aren't your style, you can also choose from a large selection on the main menu. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Mountain theme |
1941 Uxbridge Drive Northwest Calgary, AB T2N 2V2 Canada +1 403 289 1851 |
Popular with university students and athletic mountaineers, this bright, outdoorsy café is usually packed. The walls are decorated with climbing ropes and panoramic pictures of Rocky Mountain summits. The sandwiches are served on slices of homemade bread two inches thick and grilled to a crisp texture. There is a selection of about a dozen specialty coffees, as well as domestic and imported beers and liquors. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights feature live music from local bands, although there is someone strumming a guitar in the back room nearly every day. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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32 years in business |
3511 17th Avenue Southwest Calgary, AB T3E 0B6 Canada +1 403 242 4597 |
Celebrating its 32nd year, Greco's is now serving its second and third generations of Calgarians. It is family owned and operated, and offers excellent food at very reasonable prices. Their specialties are delicious pizza and steaks, but the menu includes soups and salads. For a formal dining experience, choose the restaurant; for a casual afternoon or evening, visit the lounge, which offers Video Lottery Terminals and large screen televisions. Selections from senior's menu are just $6.95 everyday. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For that post-movie coffee |
1126 Kensington Road Northwest Calgary, AB T2N 3P3 Canada +1 403 270 3780 |
Worth visiting just to defy the Seattle mega-chain star-bucking next door, this no-frills but comfortable cafe offers the regular assortment of hot caffeine, as well as a huge selection of loose teas. Grilled sandwiches and pastries are also available as well as a selection of beers and wine. On sunny days, the few tables outside are filled with the neighborhood's trend-conscious latte sippers, newspaper readers, dog walkers and crowd watchers. With the Plaza Theatre just across the street, this is a perfect spot for post-movie coffee and conversation. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For all you sports fans |
517 10th Avenue Southwest Calgary, AB T2R 0A8 Canada +1 403 294 1494 |
If you're a big sports fan, or know someone who is, check out Honey's Pizza & Sports Parlor. Their central location coupled with great prices, makes it an easy choice if you're looking for munchies and jugs of draft. They offer three televisions and one big screen with round the clock sports via satellite. You can also shoot a game of pool, or take part in their dart tournaments. Honey's is reminiscent of an old English pub, with a wrap-around bar and hardwood floors. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A bakery and deli in one |
6692 4th Street Northeast Calgary, AB T2K 6H1 Canada +1 403 295 1050 |
The Hunterhorn Bakery is actually a combination bakery and deli. Located in the Hunterhorn Plaza, they offer delicious, healthy snacks to suit each individual's taste. They are particularly knowledgeable regarding allergies, and offer 'allergy-free' baking along with their regular fare. They can create beautiful wedding cakes that are exquisitely crafted and custom designed. They also offer a variety of cookies, bread and freshly baked bagels as well as a full deli section. There is ample free parking and you are within walking distance of stores, malls and banking institutions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great deli with homemade ice cream |
6036 3rd Street SW Calgary, AB T2H 0H9 Canada +1 403 255 0772 |
Like an old friend, this unassuming place located just east of Chinook Centre has been offering comfort food to Calgarians for a long time. You can get a cornucopia of fresh food items here as well as fast food, meats from the deli and an array of cheeses and fresh salads. And you can order homemade ice cream and gelato while you await your food order. Il Centro offers pizza, lasagna and spaghetti as well as great deli meats that they're happy to wrap for you to take home. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Diner and motorcycle shop in one |
1209 9th Avenue Southeast Calgary, AB T2G 0T1 Canada +1 403 269 7311 |
This establishment offers the novel concept of a restaurant with a Harley Davidson dealership in the back and serves up traditional diner food in a clean, well-lit atmosphere, with seats embroidered in the traditional Harley colours of orange and black. The restaurant also serves as a show floor, with shiny new hogs arranged among the tables. Many of the customers are businessmen going through mid-life crises, but there are a few true-blue bikers around as well. The menu is strictly hamburger, hotdog and nacho fare, and the service is good. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Classic greasy spoon |
144 10 Street Northwest Calgary, AB T2N 1V3 Canada +1 403 283 0131 |
Look up the word "diner" in the dictionary and you will find a picture of this place, complete with white countertops, padded stools, strong coffee and charming chain-smoking waitresses who call you "sweetie". The menu features all the classics (clubhouse sandwiches, roast turkey dinners, liver and onions, pork chops) as well as some Chinese dishes, and prices are very low. This is a perfect place for cheap comfort food with absolutely no frills. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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So that's what she's smiling at. |
320 9 Avenue Southwest Calgary, AB T2P 4J5 Canada +1 403 290 1090 |
This restaurant in Bankers Hall is a unique place for lunch, and is a popular noon-hour stop for downtown's office dwellers. The cuisine is relatively simple: sandwiches, daily soups, gourmet salads, and hot specials; everything is made fresh and looks gorgeous. They also serve delicious coffees and claim to make Calgary's best cappuccino. Service is cafeteria-style but the wooden tables and chairs and stylish decor make this a cafeteria with class. The giant portrait of Mona Lisa kindly overlooking the place makes diners feel they are in good hands. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Power lunch |
606 First Street South West Calgary, AB T2P 3B1 Canada +1 403 264 5154 |
Located in the heart of the business district, Monty's Deli is a well-kept secret patronized by many of the most powerful businesspeople in Calgary. The nondescript exterior looks the same as any little downtown restaurant, but the oaken chairs inside are packed with professionals discussing the latest economic developments in hushed voices. The staff are notoriously discreet about their clients, and serve up some of downtown's most filling food. The lasagna is thick and flavorful, and it is served in extremely large portions, as is the famous liver and onions special. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Delicious pasta specials |
101, 1240 Kensington Road NW Calgary, AB T2N 1Y7 Canada +1 403 283 5350 http://www.peppinogourmet.com/ |
Noted for their delicious home made pastas prepared fresh daily, Peppino's is the place for hearty, tasty food at reasonable prices. The walls, and even the tables are hand-painted with beautiful murals depicting an Italian village scene. Choose from a myriad of Italian sandwiches like the Vesuvius, which is filled with spicy Italian meats and meatball subs. All of the pasta specials are lovingly made on the premises and each special is still only. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Best milkshakes in Canada |
219-16 Avenue Northeast Calgary, AB T2E 1J9 Canada +1 403 277 2747 http://petersdrivein.com |
This unpretentious drive-in restaurant serves up the best in classic American fast food in a vintage 1950s atmosphere. They allow you to mix as many flavors of their award-winning milkshakes as you want for your own personal combination, leading to such strange mixes as the chocolate-strawberry-bubble gum shake. It is best to arrive early, as line-ups for the drive-through windows can get long around noon and 6p. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Montreal smoked meat sandwiches |
522 6th Avenue Southwest Calgary, AB T2P 0S1 Canada +1 403 263 1222 |
The Pied Pickle is a popular downtown spot offering delicious Montreal smoked meat sandwiches that are second to none. They have been in the same location for about 12 years, so they have a faithful and loyal following. Contemporary and bright, you can choose from either a booth or a table. It is a bustling atmosphere, particularly at lunchtime, so reservations are recommended. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bountiful bagels |
513 - 8 Avenue Southwest Penny Lane Mall Calgary, AB T2P 1G3 Canada +1 403 296 1353 |
This sunny downtown eatery is a perfect stop for a quick lunch. Schwartzie serves up a wide selection of fresh bagels ranging from the traditional, like sourdough and poppy seed, to more adventurous rings like focaccia and fruit. Add one of Schwartzie's custom "schmears," consisting of cream cheeses with flavours like salsa and black peppercorn, for a filling meal. Schwartie's also offers "bagelwiches," panini sandwiches, fresh soups and chili. Comfortable stools and friendly staff make this bagel shop worth a noon visit. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A true diner |
6805 Ogden Road Southeast Calgary, AB T2C 1B3 Canada +1 403 236 7424 |
Easy to miss if you're not careful, the Smokehouse Diner is attached to a service station. It is casual dining personified and you can listen to the blues while eating good old-fashioned comfort food. They get very busy at lunchtime, so come early, if you can and note that they only accept cash—no credit cards of any kind. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, offering pancakes, waffles and omelettes as well as several different types of soups and sandwiches. The smoked meat sandwiches and chili are their biggest sellers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spicy sausage |
1308 9th Avenue South East Calgary, AB T2G OT3 Canada +1 403 264 6452 http://www.spolumbos.com/ |
Spolumbo's has been serving its signature spicy sausages in local restaurants for years, but only recently opened up its warehouse-style diner in Inglewood. Considered by many critics to be the best sausage maker in Calgary, it serves its soups, sandwiches and hot meals in a cafeteria-type setting with large glass display cases and heat lamps. There are about 30 tables inside the dining room, which is spacious and decorated with the old football jerseys of the Spolumbo sons. The food is inexpensive; a filling meal rarely exceeds CAD 5. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bright and unique diner |
304 10 Street Northwest Calgary, AB T2N 1V8 Canada +1 403 270 7010 |
A better than average diner in trendy Kensington, this friendly restaurant offers more than the expected selection of sandwiches and burgers. There is a substantial list of wok works, consisting of Asian inspired stir-fries and curries. The all-day breakfast is a boon for late-risers, especially on Saturday and Sunday mornings when the locals come bleary-eyed to nurse their hangovers with big omelets. Work by local artists hangs on the walls and draws attention away from the rather cheapo plastic laminated tabletops. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hip downtown coffeehouse |
323 17 Ave Southwest Calgary, AB T2S 0A5 Canada +1 403 244 6441 |
This coffeehouse on the eastern end of 17th Avenue is a comfortable place for a bit of specialty coffee sipping. The regular array of coffees is on offer as well as cold drinks and beer in the fridge. For meals, Terra Nova's menu includes made-to-order sandwiches, soups, salads, bagels, falafel, tiny pizzas and Jamaican patties. The funky interior features plenty of seating on large-ish tables, a few plush couches, warm red walls and an industrial metal floor. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Small but great |
209 1st Steet South East Calgary, AB T2G 2G3 Canada +1 403 265 5452 |
This tiny restaurant across the street from the Government Building makes delicious Vietnamese food and submarine sandwiches. It is a pleasant change from the run-of-the-mill, and you can choose from a variety of dishes. The submarine sandwiches are their biggest sellers, and you can choose from sate beef, chicken, combo or clubhouse. If you like food with a little bite to it, ask them to add a healthy squirt of chili sauce. All this is available for CAD 3.50. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Montreal bagels! |
328 10th St NW Calgary, AB T2N 1V8 Canada +1 403 270 7090 |
Authentic Montreal Bagels begin with the highest quality ingredients, and then are kettle-boiled and baked in a wood-burning oven. There are many types of bagels available including organic blueberry and sundried tomato and herb. They offer half a dozen different breakfast bagels, including poached eggs served over smoked meat, and a scrambled concoction with two kinds of cheese. Choose from a number of sandwiches, including smoked salmon, vegetarian and chicken salad. Enjoy your menu choice from a seat at a table or people-watch through the window from a stand-up bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
