Guidebook for Calgary

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Guidebook for Calgary

Food Scene

Some of the best BBQ in town - and a great patio in summer
55 locals recommend
Hayden Block Smoke & Whiskey
1136 Kensington Rd NW
55 locals recommend
Some of the best BBQ in town - and a great patio in summer
Great small plates and many delicious wines by the glass
31 locals recommend
Winebar Kensington
1131 Kensington Rd NW
31 locals recommend
Great small plates and many delicious wines by the glass
Great steaks, with modern twists.
23 locals recommend
Modern Steak Kensington
107 10A St NW
23 locals recommend
Great steaks, with modern twists.
Calgary's original thin-crust pizza joint - now has gluten-free option as well.
40 locals recommend
Pulcinella
1147 Kensington Crescent NW
40 locals recommend
Calgary'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.
68 locals recommend
Sidewalk Citizen Bakery
618 Confluence Way SE
68 locals recommend
Great 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.
22 locals recommend
The Beehive
311 10 St NW
22 locals recommend
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.
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.
13 locals recommend
Chicken On The Way
1443 Kensington Rd NW
13 locals recommend
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.
As their name suggests, you will crave their cupcakes. Gluten-free options also.
22 locals recommend
Crave Cookies and Cupcakes
57 Crowfoot Terrace NW
22 locals recommend
As 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...
9 locals recommend
Peasant Cheese Shop
1249 Kensington Rd NW
9 locals recommend
Their cheeses and charcuterie go well with the wine from Kensington Wine Market next door...
There are a few Shawarma options in Kensington - this one is my favorite.
Shawarma and Falafel City
1245 Kensington Rd NW
There 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.
22 locals recommend
The Big Cheese Poutinerie
738 17 Ave SW
22 locals recommend
Yes, 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...)
59 locals recommend
Vendome Cafe
940 2 Ave NW
59 locals recommend
A 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.
47 locals recommend
Dairy Lane Cafe
319 19 St NW
47 locals recommend
Outstanding for breakfast or brunch (but often a line after 10 a.m.). Great diner-style dinners too.
Good sushi and lots of unique rolls.
18 locals recommend
Globefish Kensington
332 14 St NW
18 locals recommend
Good 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)
7 locals recommend
Oxbow
1126 Memorial Dr NW
7 locals recommend
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)
Great neighborhood italian, by one of Calgary's most celebrated chefs.
Cotto Italian Comfort Food
314 10 St NW
Great neighborhood italian, by one of Calgary's most celebrated chefs.
Moroccan cuisine at its best. Eat with your hands!
Sultan's Tent
4 14 St NW
Moroccan cuisine at its best. Eat with your hands!
Authentically delicious ramen hideout.
6 locals recommend
Menyatai Japanese Noodles
24 12 St NW
6 locals recommend
Authentically 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.
30 locals recommend
Vero Bistro Moderne
209 10 St NW
30 locals recommend
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.
Good food and drink at reasonable prices inside the beautiful new Legion building.
10 locals recommend
1918 Tap and Table
1918 Kensington Rd NW
10 locals recommend
Good 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!
17 locals recommend
Made By Marcus
221 19 St NW
17 locals recommend
Maybe the best ice cream in town. Prepare for a bit of a wait in line, but worth it!

Drinks & Nightlife

One of Calgary's best true pubs, and has been for decades.
74 locals recommend
Kensington BRZ
203 10A St NW
74 locals recommend
One 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
12 locals recommend
Container Bar
1129 Kensington Rd NW
12 locals recommend
Unique spot for a drink. You can also get some food items from Brasserie/Wine Bar
93 locals recommend
Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar
2047 34 Ave SW
93 locals recommend
EATCROW Snack Bar
1131 Kensington Rd NW

Sightseeing

188 locals recommend
Peace Bridge
Peace Bridge
188 locals recommend
59 locals recommend
Bow River Pathway
Bow River Pathway
59 locals recommend
Historic buildings, unique shops, river pathways, tons of dining options and great live music venues.
161 locals recommend
Inglewood
161 locals recommend
Historic buildings, unique shops, river pathways, tons of dining options and great live music venues.
An architectural masterpiece.
148 locals recommend
Central Library
800 3 St SE
148 locals recommend
An architectural masterpiece.
Restaurants and shops galore
50 locals recommend
17th Avenue Retail & Entertainment District
1550 8 St SW
50 locals recommend
Restaurants and shops galore

Parks & Nature

419 locals recommend
Prince's Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SW
419 locals recommend
51 locals recommend
Riley Park
800 12 St NW
51 locals recommend
Nice walking trails with interesting flora and fauna.
73 locals recommend
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary and Nature Centre
2425 9 Ave SE
73 locals recommend
Nice 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

Historic theatre that shows movies old and new.
50 locals recommend
Plaza Theatre
1133 Kensington Rd NW
50 locals recommend
Historic 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!
172 locals recommend
WinSport
88 Canada Olympic Rd SW
172 locals recommend
Formerly known as Canada Olympic Park. Skiing, tubing, bobsledding, ziplining, mountain biking - you can even try the luge if you're brave enough!

Essentials

69 locals recommend
Safeway Kensington Calgary
410 10 St NW
69 locals recommend
125 locals recommend
Shoppers Drug Mart
815 17 Ave SW
125 locals recommend
Lots of organic and gluten-free choices
42 locals recommend
Sunnyside Natural Market
338 10 St NW
42 locals recommend
Lots of organic and gluten-free choices
One of the best liquor stores in the city.
27 locals recommend
Kensington Wine Market
1257 Kensington Rd NW
27 locals recommend
One of the best liquor stores in the city.

Shopping

16 locals recommend
Pages Books On Kensington
1135 Kensington Rd NW
16 locals recommend
Good selection of men's clothes.
Brooklyn Clothing Company Inc The
1211 Kensington Rd NW
Good selection of men's clothes.
Local vendors from 3-7pm Wednesdays.
12 locals recommend
Hillhurst Sunnyside Park
5 Avenue Northwest
12 locals recommend
Local vendors from 3-7pm Wednesdays.
Unique candies and gifts.
The Candy Kid
225 10 St NW
Unique candies and gifts.