Wondering where to eat in Calgary during Grey Cup Week? It’s tough to choose, but here’s a list of some of my favourite places to eat and drink in Calgary Alberta.
If this is your first time visiting Calgary, welcome! Or rather…howdy! Yes, we’re a friendly bunch and always happy to help out when it comes to local food and drink recommendations. Contrary to popular belief, we do eat more than Alberta Beef here (though we are awfully proud to raise the best beef in the world) and we have a spectacular cocktail and craft beer scene. Read on to find out how you can maximize your dining time during your stay here.
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Where to Eat in Calgary – Brunch
Calgarians LOVE to brunch and there are so many great spots that’ll help start your day off on the right foot! A good breakfast ensures that you hare enough energy to get through a long day of sightseeing and Grey Cup partying.
King Eddy
Breakfast done up Southern Style *Bonus go check out National Music Centre after brunch.
Brokin’ Yolk
Locally owned and all locations are crazy busy…call ahead and they’ll tell you how long the wait is and put you on the list (multiple locations)
Hart Healthy Food
Delicious and nutritious all-day breakfast from Calgary’s legendary wrestling family.
Where to Eat in Calgary - Local Favourites
Let’s talk local. Alberta is chalk full with talented growers, producers, and creative minds. Here are a few places that really high light the best of Alberta on a plate.
Where to Eat in Calgary - Meat Eaters
If you‘re a meat eater, chances are you’ll be after a big meat feast at least once during your stay in Calgary. Here are a few places that do the meat sweats right.
Minas Steakhouse
Authentic Brazillian Barbecue with an extensive salad bar. They serve you grilled meat from a latge skewer until you tap out. (Eau Claire)
Hayden Block Smoke & Whiskey
Known as a hot spot for amazing smoked meat platters and Calgary Stampeder spotting. They like to crush a couple of whole chickens the night before a big game.
Modern Steak
They bought their own certfied Angus breeding bull and are the only Calgary steakhouse to serve ranch specific beef. (Kensington and Stephen Ave)
Would you belive that Calgary has a burgeoning Veggie Scene? Many restaurants include a few vegetarian options on their menus, however if it’s the full vegetable experience you’re after, check out these places. Hearts Choices – They make vegan delicious. Great Thai curries and amazing cauli-wings! (multiple locations)Where to Eat in Calgary - Vegan or Vegetarian
Hearts Choices
You just can’t have football without wings. It’s written in stone. Yeah, it’s dodgy…but they keep getting voted best wings in Calgary for a good reason. (Inglewood) Hayden Block’s sister restaurant and BOTH locations have amazing dry rubbed and smoked wings. (17th Ave)Where to Eat in Calgary - Wings
Mug Shotz Sports Bar & Grill
Comery Block Barbecue
Where to Eat in Calgary - Sweet Endings
Sweet tooths listen up…there are many restaurants that offer great dessert options but here are some sweet places to hit that live up to the hype.
Pie Junkie
Flaky crust and to die for fillings. The do both savoury and sweet pies! (multiple locations)
Mari Bakeshop
A quiet and unassuming bakery that focuses on French artisan breads and fluffy cake rolls filled with delicious fillings (Mari). (East Village)
Blackfoot Diner
The legendary truckstop diner that serves foot high meringue pies and a 24 hour breakfasts. It’s a Calgary institution. (Inglewood)
Where to Drink in Calgary - Beer
This one’s a no brainer. Calgary has an very active craft beer scene and it is miles above the crap you’re gonna order at McMahon stadium. Get your fill before the big game.
Barleybelt Brewery Zone
Annex Ales, Establishment Brewing Company, Cabin Brewing, Banded Peak Brewing, Born Colorado, Village Brewery. The creme de la creme of Calgary Craft Beer. (Manchester Industrial)
Collective A Craft Beer Shop
A great selection of canned local beers and rotating taps for growler fills. Take our beer home with you. (Avenida)
Beer Revolution
If you don’t have time for a tour of breweries you can get many of them on tap, plus enjoy great food at this spot. (Beltline or 130th Ave SE)
Where to Drink in Calgary - Cocktails
It’s always 5 o’clock at these great Calgary cocktail spots.
Confluence Distilling
A cozy little cocktail bar with one of the best bartenders in the city. Conveniently located within the barley belt. (Manchester Industridal)
Burwood Distillery
Distilled Products using local ingredients and a killer cocktail menu. Head up the lounge where all the furniture has been sourced from the set of Fargo. (Highland Park)
Proof - Cocktails & Curiosities
Calgary’s most notable cocktal bar. You may never want to leave. (Victoria Park)
Where to Eat in Calgary - New and Buzzworthy
You’ve heard the hype. These new places are the real deal.
Lil Empire Burger
Attached to Annex Ales. It’s the spot to go for all your burger and dirty fries cravings.
Annabelle's Kitchen
A sweet little Italian restaurant serving fresh made pasta daily. (Marda Loop)
One Day Escape - Canmore/Banff
Escape the city for a day hike or mountain instagram content…either way that fresh mountain air will give you an appetite like no other.
The Sensory and Wit Bar
Delicious menu including many locally foraged ingredients. Weekend Brunch is a must!
Sky Bistro
Perched on the summit of Banff’s Sulphur Mountain, the views are stunning and the food is delicious.
514 Poutine
Did you think I’d write out this article and NOT include poutine? 514 is the most authentic poutinerie west of Montreal.
Local Food Lovers – Accounts to Follow
If you’re looking for some authentic local social media accounts to follow, here are some of the busiest food accounts highlighting Calgary’s burgeoning food scene.
Miss Foodie – Instagram
Happy Eats YYC – Instagram
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