Guidebook for Calgary
Food Scene
Bumpy's Cafe
1040 8 St SWCheck this place out for their amazing breakfasts! Be sure to give yourself time to sit in the sun and have a coffee as the wait can be substantial if you sleep in!
47 locals recommend
Monki Breakfastclub & Bistro
1301 10 Ave SWCheck this place out for their amazing breakfasts! Be sure to give yourself time to sit in the sun and have a coffee as the wait can be substantial if you sleep in!
A gourmet hot dog diner that is a staple for anyone new to Calgary. Who knew Capt'n Crunch and America's favorite snack went hand in hand?
29 locals recommend
Tubby Dog
1022 17 Ave SWA gourmet hot dog diner that is a staple for anyone new to Calgary. Who knew Capt'n Crunch and America's favorite snack went hand in hand?
Waves Coffee House
102-1019 17 Ave SWDelicious coffee any time of the day!
Need a great restaurant, cool atmosphere, and AMAZING food. Take your friends with you as you dine at Cibo on 17th. Appetizer portions that are meant for sharing means you can cruise through their delectable menu while sipping some craft beers or delicious bubbles!
54 locals recommend
Cibo 17th
1012 17 Ave SWNeed a great restaurant, cool atmosphere, and AMAZING food. Take your friends with you as you dine at Cibo on 17th. Appetizer portions that are meant for sharing means you can cruise through their delectable menu while sipping some craft beers or delicious bubbles!
The Coup
924 17 Ave SWVegan and vegetarian friendly food!
ITZA Bakeshop
908 17 Ave SWDon't go here unless you are prepared to eat your weight in carbs. SO YUMMY!
A new hit on the Calgary restaurant scene. Be sure to check this place out for great eats and drinks.
46 locals recommend
Trolley 5 Brewpub
728 17 Ave SWA new hit on the Calgary restaurant scene. Be sure to check this place out for great eats and drinks.
Freshii
409 10 St NWBecause sometimes you just need a break from pub food.
A real awesome place to hang out, catch the game, and sip some of the MANY beers they have on tap. Check their website for daily specials and cask brews.
104 locals recommend
CRAFT Beer Market Calgary Downtown
345 10 Ave SWA real awesome place to hang out, catch the game, and sip some of the MANY beers they have on tap. Check their website for daily specials and cask brews.
Do yourself a favor and order the pizza! And soft pretzels! They even do take-out orders so you can eat your pie in the comfort on the condo where the drinks are cheaper!
9 locals recommend
Beer Revolution Beltline
1080 8 St SWDo yourself a favor and order the pizza! And soft pretzels! They even do take-out orders so you can eat your pie in the comfort on the condo where the drinks are cheaper!
Jelly Modern Doughnuts
1414 8 St SWToo good not to recommend!
Drinks & Nightlife
1410 World Bier Haus Restaurant & Lounge
Jamesons 17 Ave
1230 17 Ave SWRooftop patio, scotch tasting room, ten pin bowling downstairs - what isn't to like about this place?
109 locals recommend
National on 10th
341 10 Ave SWRooftop patio, scotch tasting room, ten pin bowling downstairs - what isn't to like about this place?
Essentials
Midtown Co-op
1130 11 Ave SWCommunity Natural Foods
1304 10 Ave SWParks & Nature
This park was recently converted into a fenced, off-leash area! Feel free to stretch your legs (and your 4-legged friends legs) and head on over to this little, inner-city gem!
Connaught Park
This park was recently converted into a fenced, off-leash area! Feel free to stretch your legs (and your 4-legged friends legs) and head on over to this little, inner-city gem!
Some historic infrastructure and interesting artwork is just a couple blocks away. Swing by if you have some time and grab a coffee from Good Earth.
Barb Scott Park
1211 9 St SWSome historic infrastructure and interesting artwork is just a couple blocks away. Swing by if you have some time and grab a coffee from Good Earth.
If you are looking for some shade along 17th Ave and want to people watch, here is the place to be! Grab a beverage from Analog coffee and perhaps take in some live music during the summer!
Tomkins Park
7 Street SouthwestIf you are looking for some shade along 17th Ave and want to people watch, here is the place to be! Grab a beverage from Analog coffee and perhaps take in some live music during the summer!
Beautiful gardens and next to the historic Lougheed House which has been converted into a lovely restaurant.
6 locals recommend
Beaulieu Gardens
707 13 Ave SWBeautiful gardens and next to the historic Lougheed House which has been converted into a lovely restaurant.
This park is stunning! The gardens, the fountains, the inner city greenery are all GREAT reasons you should take in this park for a summertime afternoon.
31 locals recommend
Central Memorial Park
1221 2 St SWThis park is stunning! The gardens, the fountains, the inner city greenery are all GREAT reasons you should take in this park for a summertime afternoon.
A nifty island nestled on the Bow River, there is usually some sort of entertainment every weekend here in the summer.
419 locals recommend
Prince's Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SWA nifty island nestled on the Bow River, there is usually some sort of entertainment every weekend here in the summer.
Arts & Culture
Telus Spark
A bit of something for any age!
Everything Else
Calgary Zoo
One of the best zoos in the country!