Food guides for Calgary, Alberta

Best Burgers in Calgary: Drive-Ins, Smash and Alberta Beef

A guide to burgers in Calgary: Alberta beef, classic drive-ins with onion rings and shakes, smash burgers and how to compare one joint with another.

The best neighbourhoods for food in Calgary, and what to eat in each

Calgary's food scene is bigger than steak. Where to eat on 17th Avenue, in Inglewood, Kensington, Bridgeland and beyond, and the local dishes worth ordering.

Brunch in Calgary: best neighbourhoods and how to skip the wait

Calgary loves a weekend brunch. Which neighbourhoods to try, what to order, how to beat the lines, and why Stampede week changes everything.

Where to eat on 17th Avenue SW: a guide to Calgary's busiest food street

17th Avenue SW is Calgary's liveliest stretch of restaurants, patios, cafés and bars. How the street is laid out, what to eat there, and how to plan a night on the Red Mile.

A food day trip from Calgary to Canmore and Banff

Banff and Canmore are about an hour and a half from Calgary and full of good places to eat. How to plan a food-focused day in the mountains, what to eat and how to avoid the crowds.

Birthday and group dinners in Calgary: how to book a big table

Planning a birthday or group dinner in Calgary? Which kinds of restaurants handle big tables, how far ahead to book, set menus and deposits, cakes, and splitting the bill fairly.

Bridgeland food guide: where to eat on 1st Avenue NE in Calgary

Bridgeland, just across the Bow from downtown, was once Calgary's Little Italy. Today 1st Avenue NE mixes old Italian roots with cafés, brunch and neighbourhood restaurants.

Business lunch in Calgary: where to take a client downtown

A practical guide to business lunches in downtown Calgary: where to go, how to book, handling dietary needs and the bill, and quick working lunches in the Plus 15.

Cheap eats in Calgary: how to eat well without spending much

Calgary has plenty of good, affordable food if you know where to look: Vietnamese subs, pho, International Avenue, food courts, markets and lunch specials. A guide to eating well for less.

Calgary Chinatown food guide: dim sum, Vietnamese subs and bakeries

Calgary's Chinatown, at the edge of downtown by the Bow River, is home to dim sum halls, Vietnamese sub shops, bakeries and noodle houses. Its history and what to eat there.

Calgary Christmas Markets and Winter Food

Calgary Christmas markets and winter food: the farm and ranch markets guides name, what to eat and drink at a market, and how to dress and plan for a cold day.

Coffee shops and bakeries in Calgary: where to look and what to order

Calgary has a strong independent coffee and bakery scene, from small-batch roasters in Kensington to neighbourhood bakeries across the city. Where to look and how to spot a good one.

Calgary craft breweries: the Barley Belt, Brewery Flats and where to eat

Calgary has two walkable brewery clusters, the Barley Belt and Inglewood's Brewery Flats. How to plan a brewery day, what to eat at tasting rooms, and the rules on age and getting home.

Date night in Calgary: neighbourhoods, booking tips and what to avoid

How to plan a good date night in Calgary: which neighbourhoods suit which kind of evening, how far ahead to book, what it costs with GST and tip, and ideas beyond dinner.

Eating out with kids in Calgary: family-friendly places and tips

Calgary is a family city, and most casual restaurants welcome kids. Which kinds of places work best, the best times to go, indoor options for winter and tips for eating out with toddlers.

Farmers markets in Calgary: where they are and what to eat there

Calgary has year-round indoor farmers markets and seasonal outdoor ones. Where they are, when they open, what to buy from Alberta farms and what to eat while you browse.

Restaurant lists, food trails and rewards: getting more from eating out in Calgary

How to keep a restaurant list that you actually use, work through a food trail one stop at a time, and get value from café and restaurant loyalty programs in Calgary.

Calgary food trucks: how to find them and what to expect

Calgary's food trucks gather at festivals, breweries, markets and summer events. How to track them down, when they run, what they serve and how to pay and tip.

Halal food in Calgary: where to find it and how to check

Calgary has a growing halal food scene, concentrated in the northeast and along International Avenue. Which areas and cuisines to look for, and how to check a restaurant is halal.

Happy hour in Calgary: drinks, specials and Alberta liquor basics

How happy hour works in Calgary, where to find good specials, what makes Alberta different (drinking age 18, GST only, the Caesar) and how to get home safely.

How to rate a restaurant in Calgary, and what Mosey Gold means

Useful restaurant ratings say what you ordered and how it was. How to rate Calgary restaurants fairly, dish by dish, and how Mosey Gold reflects what diners actually think.

Inglewood food guide: eating and drinking in Calgary's oldest neighbourhood

Inglewood mixes heritage storefronts on 9th Avenue SE with restaurants, cafés, live music and craft breweries. What to eat in Inglewood and how to plan a day there.

International Avenue in Calgary: a food guide to 17th Avenue SE

International Avenue, along 17th Avenue SE in Forest Lawn, is Calgary's most diverse food street, with dozens of cuisines in a few kilometres. What to eat and how to explore it.

Kensington food guide: cafés, brunch and dinner in Calgary's village by the river

Kensington, just across the Bow River from downtown, is Calgary's walkable village of cafés, brunch spots, pubs and small restaurants. What to eat there and how to plan a visit.

Late-night food in Calgary: where to eat after the bars close

Where to find food late at night in Calgary: 17th Avenue, Chinatown, donair shops, diners and suburban spots. What stays open, what to order and how to get home safely.

Marda Loop food guide: cafés, brunch and Marda Gras in southwest Calgary

Marda Loop is a walkable southwest Calgary neighbourhood of cafés, bakeries and family restaurants, home to the city's longest-running street festival. Where to eat and when to go.

Patio season in Calgary: where to sit outside and how to get a table

Calgary's patio season is short, sunny and fiercely loved. When it starts, the best areas for patios, how to get a seat on a warm afternoon and what to bring for Calgary weather.

Pho and Vietnamese food in Calgary: where to go and what to order

Calgary has a large Vietnamese community and some of the best-value food in the city. Where to find pho and banh mi, how to order, and the dishes worth trying beyond noodle soup.

How to check restaurant health inspections in Calgary

Alberta Health Services inspects Calgary restaurants and posts the results online. How to look up a restaurant, what the reports show and do not show, and how to report a concern.

Calgary Stampede food guide: free pancake breakfasts and midway eats

Every July, the Calgary Stampede brings free pancake breakfasts all over the city and wild food on the midway. How to find the breakfasts, what to eat, and how to plan.

Calgary Stampede food guide: midway foods and how to plan

The Calgary Stampede has a midway with new foods each year. How the food side of the Stampede works, how to eat well and how to plan a visit.

Alberta beef in Calgary: how to order a great steak

Calgary is cattle country, and a steak dinner is a local tradition. What makes Alberta beef special, how Canadian grading works, which cut to order and how to choose a steakhouse.

Stephen Avenue and downtown Calgary: where to eat in the core

Stephen Avenue is downtown Calgary's historic pedestrian street, lined with restaurants, pubs and patios. How to eat well downtown, from business lunches to the Plus 15 food courts.

Summer food festivals in Calgary: beyond the Stampede

Calgary's summer is packed with food events beyond the Stampede: Taste of Calgary, Folk Fest, Marda Gras and food truck gatherings. What they are, when they usually run and how to plan.

Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free eating in Calgary

Calgary is famous for beef, but it is easier to eat vegan, vegetarian or gluten-free than you might think. Where to look, which cuisines help, and what to ask the kitchen.

Eating out in Calgary in winter: comfort food, chinooks and cozy rooms

Calgary winters are cold, sunny and broken up by chinooks. How locals eat out from November to March: comfort food, cozy neighbourhoods, the Plus 15, and what a chinook day means.

Family Friendly Restaurants in Calgary: Dining With Kids

A guide to family friendly restaurants in Calgary: kids menus, colouring tables, a bowling alley in a beer hall and tips for dining out with children.

Ginger beef and the Caesar: the famous foods invented in Calgary

Two Canadian favourites were born in Calgary: ginger beef in the 1970s and the Caesar cocktail in 1969. Their stories, what they taste like, and how to order them well.

How much do you tip in Calgary? Tipping and tax on Alberta restaurant bills

In Calgary, tip 15 to 20 percent of the pre-tax bill at a sit-down restaurant. Alberta has no provincial sales tax, so bills carry only GST. What that means at the table.