Guidebook for Calgary
Food Scene
Some of the best BBQ in town - and a great patio in summer
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Hayden Block Smoke & Whiskey
1136 Kensington Rd NW Some of the best BBQ in town - and a great patio in summer
Winebar Kensington
1131 Kensington Rd NWGreat small plates and many delicious wines by the glass
Modern Steak Kensington
107 10A St NW Great steaks, with modern twists.
Calgary's original thin-crust pizza joint - now has gluten-free option as well.
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Pulcinella
1147 Kensington Crescent NWCalgary's original thin-crust pizza joint - now has gluten-free option as well.
Great sandwiches and deserts. Shares space with a great little organic grocery.
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Sidewalk Citizen Bakery
618 Confluence Way SEGreat sandwiches and deserts. Shares space with a great little organic grocery.
In my view the best coffee in Calgary. And if you're lucky they will be roasting beans when you go - you'll be able to smell them from a couple blocks away.
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The Beehive
311 10 St NWIn my view the best coffee in Calgary. And if you're lucky they will be roasting beans when you go - you'll be able to smell them from a couple blocks away.
Because sometimes you just want some fried chicken. If you are outside of the unit and the wind is blowing from the East, that good smell that you smell is this place.
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Chicken On The Way
1443 Kensington Rd NWBecause sometimes you just want some fried chicken. If you are outside of the unit and the wind is blowing from the East, that good smell that you smell is this place.
As their name suggests, you will crave their cupcakes. Gluten-free options also.
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Crave Cookies and Cupcakes
57 Crowfoot Terrace NWAs their name suggests, you will crave their cupcakes. Gluten-free options also.
Their cheeses and charcuterie go well with the wine from Kensington Wine Market next door...
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Peasant Cheese Shop
1249 Kensington Rd NWTheir cheeses and charcuterie go well with the wine from Kensington Wine Market next door...
Shawarma and Falafel City
1245 Kensington Rd NWThere are a few Shawarma options in Kensington - this one is my favorite.
Yes, this is an entire restaurant devoted to poutine. Yes, that's pretty awesome.
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The Big Cheese Poutinerie
738 17 Ave SWYes, this is an entire restaurant devoted to poutine. Yes, that's pretty awesome.
A nice setting for a coffee and a snack. (but Roasterie's coffee is better...)
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Vendome Cafe
940 2 Ave NWA nice setting for a coffee and a snack. (but Roasterie's coffee is better...)
Outstanding for breakfast or brunch (but often a line after 10 a.m.). Great diner-style dinners too.
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Dairy Lane Cafe
319 19 St NWOutstanding for breakfast or brunch (but often a line after 10 a.m.). Great diner-style dinners too.
Globefish Kensington
332 14 St NWGood sushi and lots of unique rolls.
Wow. New to the scene (replacing the underrated Chef's Table), this is one of the best meals we have had in Calgary in a while. Tasting menus available, and a number of $50 or less bottles of wine. Great patio for summer too (located in the newly renovated Kensington Riverside Inn)
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Oxbow
1126 Memorial Dr NWWow. New to the scene (replacing the underrated Chef's Table), this is one of the best meals we have had in Calgary in a while. Tasting menus available, and a number of $50 or less bottles of wine. Great patio for summer too (located in the newly renovated Kensington Riverside Inn)
Cotto Italian Comfort Food
314 10 St NWGreat neighborhood italian, by one of Calgary's most celebrated chefs.
Sultan's Tent
4 14 St NWMoroccan cuisine at its best. Eat with your hands!
Menyatai Japanese Noodles
24 12 St NWAuthentically delicious ramen hideout.
A couple years ago this was ranked the #4 restaurant in Canada on TripAdvisor. I wouldn't rank it quite that high, but it is quite delicious.
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Vero Bistro Moderne
209 10 St NWA couple years ago this was ranked the #4 restaurant in Canada on TripAdvisor. I wouldn't rank it quite that high, but it is quite delicious.
Good food and drink at reasonable prices inside the beautiful new Legion building.
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1918 Tap and Table
1918 Kensington Rd NWGood food and drink at reasonable prices inside the beautiful new Legion building.
Maybe the best ice cream in town. Prepare for a bit of a wait in line, but worth it!
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Made By Marcus
221 19 St NWMaybe the best ice cream in town. Prepare for a bit of a wait in line, but worth it!
Drinks & Nightlife
Kensington BRZ
203 10A St NWOne of Calgary's best true pubs, and has been for decades.
Unique spot for a drink. You can also get some food items from Brasserie/Wine Bar
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Container Bar
1129 Kensington Rd NWUnique spot for a drink. You can also get some food items from Brasserie/Wine Bar
Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar
2047 34 Ave SWEATCROW Snack Bar
1131 Kensington Rd NWSightseeing
Isibhuloho Sesithandwa
Peace BridgeBow River Pathway
Bow River PathwayHistoric buildings, unique shops, river pathways, tons of dining options and great live music venues.
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Inglewood
Historic buildings, unique shops, river pathways, tons of dining options and great live music venues.
Central Library
800 3 St SEAn architectural masterpiece.
17th Avenue Retail & Entertainment District
1550 8 St SWRestaurants and shops galore
Parks & Nature
Prince's Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SWRiley Park
800 12 St NWNice walking trails with interesting flora and fauna.
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Inglewood Bird Sanctuary and Nature Centre
2425 9 Ave SENice walking trails with interesting flora and fauna.
Beautiful spot with lots of good walking trails, river access, and picnic facilities - they call the other side of the river Sandy Beach Park but they're all connected.
Riverdale Park
Beautiful spot with lots of good walking trails, river access, and picnic facilities - they call the other side of the river Sandy Beach Park but they're all connected.
Entertainment & Activities
Plaza Theatre
1133 Kensington Rd NWHistoric theatre that shows movies old and new.
Formerly known as Canada Olympic Park. Skiing, tubing, bobsledding, ziplining, mountain biking - you can even try the luge if you're brave enough!
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WinSport
88 Canada Olympic Rd SWFormerly known as Canada Olympic Park. Skiing, tubing, bobsledding, ziplining, mountain biking - you can even try the luge if you're brave enough!
Essentials
Safeway Kensington Calgary
410 10 St NWShoppers Drug Mart
815 17 Ave SWSunnyside Natural Market
338 10 St NWLots of organic and gluten-free choices
Kensington Wine Market
1257 Kensington Rd NWOne of the best liquor stores in the city.
Shopping
Pages Books On Kensington
1135 Kensington Rd NWBrooklyn Clothing Company Inc The
1211 Kensington Rd NWGood selection of men's clothes.
Hillhurst Sunnyside Park
5 Avenue NorthwestLocal vendors from 3-7pm Wednesdays.
The Candy Kid
225 10 St NWUnique candies and gifts.