Guidebook for Calgary
Food Scene
This cool little italian café/bar is run by a funky brother/sister duo. Exceptional cocktails made with freshly squeezed juices, kombucha and house made soda. Stop in for an espresso in the daytime or check it out for a party vibe at night.
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SS106 Aperitivo Bar
824D Edmonton TrailThis cool little italian café/bar is run by a funky brother/sister duo. Exceptional cocktails made with freshly squeezed juices, kombucha and house made soda. Stop in for an espresso in the daytime or check it out for a party vibe at night.
Some of the best and most filling breakfast in town packaged in a neo-50s vibe. Coffee provided by local roasters Phil & Sebastian and boozy morning drinks to fill all your libation needs.
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diner deluxe
804 Edmonton TrailSome of the best and most filling breakfast in town packaged in a neo-50s vibe. Coffee provided by local roasters Phil & Sebastian and boozy morning drinks to fill all your libation needs.
The. Best. Burgers. Ever.
They also have gelato, deep fried mushrooms and amazing parmesan garlic fries. The servers are as sweet as their italian soda and call you sweetie as they spread their homemade aioli on your fresh bun.
*Note: This place, though catering to gluten eaters too, is a gluten-free heaven. They make their GF buns fresh-to-order and their deep fry batter is GF too.
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Burger 320
814 1 Ave NEThe. Best. Burgers. Ever.
They also have gelato, deep fried mushrooms and amazing parmesan garlic fries. The servers are as sweet as their italian soda and call you sweetie as they spread their homemade aioli on your fresh bun.
*Note: This place, though catering to gluten eaters too, is a gluten-free heaven. They make their GF buns fresh-to-order and their deep fry batter is GF too.
Essentials
This is a fourth-generation run drug store that also happens to have the best baristas in the city and an amazing vinyl collection to boot. You can get your prescription filled, mail a letter at the post office and fill all your hipster needs in one spot. You have to experience it to believe it.
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Lukes Drug Mart
112 4 St NEThis is a fourth-generation run drug store that also happens to have the best baristas in the city and an amazing vinyl collection to boot. You can get your prescription filled, mail a letter at the post office and fill all your hipster needs in one spot. You have to experience it to believe it.
Quality boutique grocer, fourth generation. You'll find many local selections here including in-house made products.
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Bridgeland Market
1104 1 Ave NEQuality boutique grocer, fourth generation. You'll find many local selections here including in-house made products.
Shopping
You will access local food, many quirky little shops and much more all in this covered market. We get access to our favourite local meats and hard-to-find items like local goat milk and duck eggs here. In addition to Alberta goods, you can expect to find BC fruits and veggies here too.
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Crossroads Market
1235 26 Ave SEYou will access local food, many quirky little shops and much more all in this covered market. We get access to our favourite local meats and hard-to-find items like local goat milk and duck eggs here. In addition to Alberta goods, you can expect to find BC fruits and veggies here too.
Drinks & Nightlife
Black Pig Bistro
825 1 Ave NEGreat wine and dessert selection and wonderful service.