Calgary Guidebook
Food
Interesting asian fusion food. We recommend trying one of their cocktails and sitting out on the patio.
13 locals recommend
Madison's 12|12
1212 9 Ave SEInteresting asian fusion food. We recommend trying one of their cocktails and sitting out on the patio.
Located in a converted dairy, Model Milk serves local food that is the perfect balance between innovative and comforting.
89 locals recommend
Model Citizen
308 17 Ave SWLocated in a converted dairy, Model Milk serves local food that is the perfect balance between innovative and comforting.
This is one of our favourite restaurants downtown. They serve food that is perfect for sharing, so we recommend ordering a few dishes.
43 locals recommend
Pigeonhole
306 17 Ave SWThis is one of our favourite restaurants downtown. They serve food that is perfect for sharing, so we recommend ordering a few dishes.
This place is pretty swanky, but they’ve got an awesome patio and great food. It’s the perfect place to stop if you’re walking through Prince’s Island Park.
134 locals recommend
River Cafe
This place is pretty swanky, but they’ve got an awesome patio and great food. It’s the perfect place to stop if you’re walking through Prince’s Island Park.
This is our favourite coffee shop in the Beltline neighbourhood (where we used to live). They serve the best drip coffee in town.
119 locals recommend
Analog Coffee 17 Ave
740 17 Ave SWThis is our favourite coffee shop in the Beltline neighbourhood (where we used to live). They serve the best drip coffee in town.
Located in a converted mattress factory along the Bow River. The Simmons building also features Sidewalk Citizen Bakery.
42 locals recommend
Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters - Simmons Building Cafe
618 Confluence Way SELocated in a converted mattress factory along the Bow River. The Simmons building also features Sidewalk Citizen Bakery.
Our favourite ice cream in the whole world! Try the Cardamom or one of their seasonal flavours.
165 locals recommend
Village Ice Cream
431 10 Ave SEOur favourite ice cream in the whole world! Try the Cardamom or one of their seasonal flavours.
Morgan's Pub on Seventeenth
1324 17 Ave SWThe Eden
1219 9 Ave SEThis is one our favourite brunch spots! You have to try their vegan Chicken + Waffles.
8 locals recommend
The Dandelion Cafe
1048 8 St SEThis is one our favourite brunch spots! You have to try their vegan Chicken + Waffles.
Bruhe Real Food Fuel
1024 Bellevue Ave SESidewalk Citizen Bakery
618 Confluence Way SEThis restaurant has an amazing solarium space (also designed by Damon) that is one of the best spots in the city for brunch, or a romantic meal.
Park By Sidewalk Citizen
340 13 Avenue SouthwestThis restaurant has an amazing solarium space (also designed by Damon) that is one of the best spots in the city for brunch, or a romantic meal.
Drinks
One of our favourite downtown bars. Awesome interior design and amazing rum cocktails.
8 locals recommend
Ricardo's Hideaway
1530 5 St SWOne of our favourite downtown bars. Awesome interior design and amazing rum cocktails.
This place doesn’t look like much from the outside, but it’s got an amazing vibe and crowd. They often have awesome live music!
67 locals recommend
The Blues Can
1429 9 Ave SEThis place doesn’t look like much from the outside, but it’s got an amazing vibe and crowd. They often have awesome live music!
Our favourite spot for a pint of beer in Inglewood. They are dog-friendly so that’s an added bonus!
80 locals recommend
Cold Garden Beverage Company
1100 11 St SEOur favourite spot for a pint of beer in Inglewood. They are dog-friendly so that’s an added bonus!
Eighty-Eight Brewing Co.
2600 Portland St SEShopping
Recess
1333 9 Ave SEPlant
1327 9 Ave SEMostly sells plants and pots, but has an awesome gift section!
Fieldstudy
1812 4 St SWHigher end, sustainable gifts. Very carefully curated by the owner, Sarah.
This shop has an amazing record section and a range of gifts. They also make awesome soft serve ice cream. Check out their unique featured flavour of the month!
61 locals recommend
Lukes Drug Mart
112 4 St NEThis shop has an amazing record section and a range of gifts. They also make awesome soft serve ice cream. Check out their unique featured flavour of the month!
Purr Fine Clothing & Accessories
1227 9 Ave SEEntertainment & Activities
Plaza Theatre
1133 Kensington Rd NWLazy Day Raft Rentals
720 3 St NWGetting Around
Eau Claire Rapid Rent
200 Barclay Parade SWParks & Nature
Prince's Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SWArts & Culture
Heritage Park Historical Village
1900 Heritage Dr SWEsker Foundation
1011 9 Ave SE