Guidebook for Calgary
Food Scene
Excellent French fair - perfect for a romantic dinner or night out with friends. We had a terrific server and the food was absolutely delicious!!! Steak & Frites is one of their most popular dishes and definitely worth trying.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cassis Bistro
2505 17 Ave SWExcellent French fair - perfect for a romantic dinner or night out with friends. We had a terrific server and the food was absolutely delicious!!! Steak & Frites is one of their most popular dishes and definitely worth trying.
Yummy hole in the wall restaurant that serves amazing Korean food. Perfect for groups and families. Relaxed and casual restaurant. TIPS: Leave your jackets or bags in the car if you don't want to smell like bbq!
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bow Bulgogi House
3515 17 Ave SWYummy hole in the wall restaurant that serves amazing Korean food. Perfect for groups and families. Relaxed and casual restaurant. TIPS: Leave your jackets or bags in the car if you don't want to smell like bbq!
Amazing Lebanese food fresh from the oven. The portions are big so come hungry. Best part is that all the items on the menu are decently priced. No tables at this establishment so be prepared for take-out or eating your food while standing.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Little Lebanon Pita Pies & Donair
3515 17 Ave SWAmazing Lebanese food fresh from the oven. The portions are big so come hungry. Best part is that all the items on the menu are decently priced. No tables at this establishment so be prepared for take-out or eating your food while standing.
Really delicious pastas and amazing cocktails! Smaller portions are served here but the food is quite rich and heavy. Really cool decor and ambience as well. If you feel up to it, head towards the back for their secret wine bar, Frenchie's
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bread and Circus Trattoria
616 17 Ave SWReally delicious pastas and amazing cocktails! Smaller portions are served here but the food is quite rich and heavy. Really cool decor and ambience as well. If you feel up to it, head towards the back for their secret wine bar, Frenchie's
One of my fave spots for coffee and baked goodies. I always order the Indian Latte with one of their large cookies! usually open til 10 PM. Parking available for free at the back entrance.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Caffe Beano
1613 9 St SWOne of my fave spots for coffee and baked goodies. I always order the Indian Latte with one of their large cookies! usually open til 10 PM. Parking available for free at the back entrance.
One of the busiest coffeehouses in the city! Very cool interior design and the cutest washrooms too. This place gets packed and will always have a line but there's lots of seating outside too if you want to people watch!
119 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Analog Coffee 17 Ave
740 17 Ave SWOne of the busiest coffeehouses in the city! Very cool interior design and the cutest washrooms too. This place gets packed and will always have a line but there's lots of seating outside too if you want to people watch!
Who doesn't like macarons? No one . They also offer macaron making classes perfect for a girlfriends day out!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ollia Macarons & Tea
810C 16 Ave SWWho doesn't like macarons? No one . They also offer macaron making classes perfect for a girlfriends day out!
If you like pizza then this may be the best spot to have it. The food here is excellent which is why it's ALWAYS busy. Be prepared for long waiting lists especially on weekends. If you must absolutely have a slice ASAP, then head over next door to their TAKEAWAY shop.
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Una Pizza + Wine 17th Ave SW
618 17 Ave SWIf you like pizza then this may be the best spot to have it. The food here is excellent which is why it's ALWAYS busy. Be prepared for long waiting lists especially on weekends. If you must absolutely have a slice ASAP, then head over next door to their TAKEAWAY shop.
IF you're into bubble tea, this cute spot is awesome. Try the drinks that come with the salted tops - you won't regret it!
Presotea
614b 17 Ave SWIF you're into bubble tea, this cute spot is awesome. Try the drinks that come with the salted tops - you won't regret it!
If you have IG, then you'll likely see at least 1,000 posts on their desserts. The lines are usually non stop which makes this a great spot to people watch along 17th Ave.
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Morgan's Pub on Seventeenth
1324 17 Ave SWIf you have IG, then you'll likely see at least 1,000 posts on their desserts. The lines are usually non stop which makes this a great spot to people watch along 17th Ave.
After you party along 17th, the french fries are required...sad but true. This should have been categorized under ESSENTIALS :)
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
McDonald's
6820 4 St NWAfter you party along 17th, the french fries are required...sad but true. This should have been categorized under ESSENTIALS :)
Hands down the BEST BUREK in town. I can't live without the cottage cheese burek! And so inexpensive at $5/large slice...oh and they have other yummy fresh breads and cakes too!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
European Bakery & Deli
515 17 Ave SWHands down the BEST BUREK in town. I can't live without the cottage cheese burek! And so inexpensive at $5/large slice...oh and they have other yummy fresh breads and cakes too!
A VEGGIE restaurant for my veggie friends! Cool little hangout spot called MEET is part of the establishment.
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Coup
924 17 Ave SWA VEGGIE restaurant for my veggie friends! Cool little hangout spot called MEET is part of the establishment.
Italian restaurant with a nice patio. Head over for $10.99 All Day and All Night on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday!
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fiores
634 A 17 Ave SWItalian restaurant with a nice patio. Head over for $10.99 All Day and All Night on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday!
Fast casual Thai food that's delicious and quickly prepared! Perfect for takeaway!
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tuk Tuk Thai
636 17 Ave SWFast casual Thai food that's delicious and quickly prepared! Perfect for takeaway!
Romantic Italian establishment perfect for date night! The pastas are fantastic and well priced too.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Buon Giorno Ristorante Italian
1201 17 Ave SWRomantic Italian establishment perfect for date night! The pastas are fantastic and well priced too.
Excellent spot for casual dining, patio drinks, and large group reservations. They also have wicked Happy Hour offers all week long.
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cibo 17th
1012 17 Ave SWExcellent spot for casual dining, patio drinks, and large group reservations. They also have wicked Happy Hour offers all week long.
Right at the Casel - perfect for enjoying coffee with a fresh croissant from Little French Market
Vélo Café
2505 17 Ave SWRight at the Casel - perfect for enjoying coffee with a fresh croissant from Little French Market
Fantastic Korean fusion restaurant in the corner of 4th Street and 17th Avenue SW. Perfect for group gatherings or date night.
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Anju
Fantastic Korean fusion restaurant in the corner of 4th Street and 17th Avenue SW. Perfect for group gatherings or date night.
Really yummy and inexpensive buffet for lunch. Himalayan fair if you haven't tried it yet, you should!
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Himalayan Restaurant
3218 17 Ave SWReally yummy and inexpensive buffet for lunch. Himalayan fair if you haven't tried it yet, you should!
Fancy but delicious pizzas ! Super close to the condo so this one makes the cut!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Village Flatbread Co.
2511 17 Ave SWFancy but delicious pizzas ! Super close to the condo so this one makes the cut!
Gotta have my tacos so this one gets pretty busy in the summer time too. They also have a great patio to beat the summer heat. Have a bulldog!
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chilitos Taberna
1309 17 Ave SWGotta have my tacos so this one gets pretty busy in the summer time too. They also have a great patio to beat the summer heat. Have a bulldog!
I sure love their burgers here - easy to order and fast to receive. Lots of toppings you can add on. Always include a milkshake to your order :)
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Clive Burger
736 17 Ave SWI sure love their burgers here - easy to order and fast to receive. Lots of toppings you can add on. Always include a milkshake to your order :)
You have to order the chicken and waffles - massive! It's too bad they let go of the FAT KID cake years ago - it was insane but seriously addictive. Great spot for a romantic date or group celebrations. Pigeonhole is also right next door if you feel the need to hop over.
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Model Citizen
308 17 Ave SWYou have to order the chicken and waffles - massive! It's too bad they let go of the FAT KID cake years ago - it was insane but seriously addictive. Great spot for a romantic date or group celebrations. Pigeonhole is also right next door if you feel the need to hop over.
Tuesday Nights are TUBBY TACO NIGHTS, Wednesdays are TUBBY BURGER NIGHTS but this joint is popular for their crazy TUBBY DOG concoctions. I personally like SUMO, which includes Japanese mayo, seaweed salad, wasabi, pickled ginger, lightly toasted sesame seeds. YUM!
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tubby Dog
1022 17 Ave SWTuesday Nights are TUBBY TACO NIGHTS, Wednesdays are TUBBY BURGER NIGHTS but this joint is popular for their crazy TUBBY DOG concoctions. I personally like SUMO, which includes Japanese mayo, seaweed salad, wasabi, pickled ginger, lightly toasted sesame seeds. YUM!
Can't leave out a breakfast joint - this one's been on 17th for ages. It'll be a hit or miss but check it out anyways if you're craving for some breaky after a late night out.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nellie's Cosmic Cafe
1001 17 Ave SWCan't leave out a breakfast joint - this one's been on 17th for ages. It'll be a hit or miss but check it out anyways if you're craving for some breaky after a late night out.
Here's another great coffee spot like Analog although you'll probably have a greater chance with scoring a seat here. Cool ambience and great java.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Philosafy Coffee
632 17 Ave SWHere's another great coffee spot like Analog although you'll probably have a greater chance with scoring a seat here. Cool ambience and great java.
Love this place for a casual afternoon snack and drinks. They have a nice patio space that's perfect for the summer.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blanco Cantina
723 17 Ave SWLove this place for a casual afternoon snack and drinks. They have a nice patio space that's perfect for the summer.
One of the best of 2018! Beautifully decorated and I love their outdoor dining area. This is a great place to take your girlfriends for dinner/lunch.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Calcutta Cricket Club
1213 17 Ave SWOne of the best of 2018! Beautifully decorated and I love their outdoor dining area. This is a great place to take your girlfriends for dinner/lunch.
Delicious and fast Vietnamese food!
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pho Huong Viet 17Ave SW
3855 17 Ave SWDelicious and fast Vietnamese food!
Essentials
This one is a hidden gem! If you're craving a piece of France, head over here to do your grocery shopping. Everything French from the fresh baguettes to canned duck confit!
The Little French Market
2505 17 Ave SWThis one is a hidden gem! If you're craving a piece of France, head over here to do your grocery shopping. Everything French from the fresh baguettes to canned duck confit!
Definitely my fave spot! Buy Korean groceries, shop Korean beauty products and grab a quick Korean lunch at this amazing establishment. EXTRA TIP: they sell soju at the liquor store next door.
E-Mart
3702 17 Ave SWDefinitely my fave spot! Buy Korean groceries, shop Korean beauty products and grab a quick Korean lunch at this amazing establishment. EXTRA TIP: they sell soju at the liquor store next door.
Entertainment & Activities
If you need a good workout, come to the Killarney Aquatic and Recreation Centre. They offer fitness and aquatic classes all week long, but if you're not into classes, they have public swim times available as well. Adult drop-in pass is $7.75 and also offers babysitting services for a fee.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Killarney Aquatic and Recreation Centre
1919 29 St SWIf you need a good workout, come to the Killarney Aquatic and Recreation Centre. They offer fitness and aquatic classes all week long, but if you're not into classes, they have public swim times available as well. Adult drop-in pass is $7.75 and also offers babysitting services for a fee.
Wonderful yoga studio in walking distance from the condo for hot yoga. NEW CLIENT unlimited week is only $25 / drop in price is $20
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hot Yoga on 17th
2749 17 Ave SWWonderful yoga studio in walking distance from the condo for hot yoga. NEW CLIENT unlimited week is only $25 / drop in price is $20
Keep fit even while on vacation! Lots of fitness and spin classes plus babysitting services are available at this location
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
GoodLife Fitness Calgary Mount Royal Village
880 16 Ave SWKeep fit even while on vacation! Lots of fitness and spin classes plus babysitting services are available at this location
If you want a good sweat, these cardio kickboxing classes would be perfect for you! The instructors have high energy classes which will keep you pumped from start to finish. Unlimited 2 weeks for first timers are offered for $59 + cost of wraps $15 if you don't already own one. Regular drop in price is $20.
Rumble Boxing Studio
720 17 Ave SWIf you want a good sweat, these cardio kickboxing classes would be perfect for you! The instructors have high energy classes which will keep you pumped from start to finish. Unlimited 2 weeks for first timers are offered for $59 + cost of wraps $15 if you don't already own one. Regular drop in price is $20.
Pinball and Arcade Games ! What more do you need - BEER of course, which they have!
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
PinBar
501 17 Ave SWPinball and Arcade Games ! What more do you need - BEER of course, which they have!
Dubbed the GREATEST OUTDOOR SHOW ON EARTH - the festivities will take over YYC for 10 whole days in July. This is the time where productivity goes down for literally everyone but the parties don't stop . Pancake breakfeasts will be observed everywhere around the city. This year, the grounds pass is $18 at the gates.
307 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Calgary Stampede
1410 Olympic Way SEDubbed the GREATEST OUTDOOR SHOW ON EARTH - the festivities will take over YYC for 10 whole days in July. This is the time where productivity goes down for literally everyone but the parties don't stop . Pancake breakfeasts will be observed everywhere around the city. This year, the grounds pass is $18 at the gates.
if you're in town for a bachelorette, this would be such a great idea for all your ladies! They also offer classes if you feel like getting your sexy on.
PoleJunkies Studio Calgary SW
2629 17 Ave SWif you're in town for a bachelorette, this would be such a great idea for all your ladies! They also offer classes if you feel like getting your sexy on.
Drinks & Nightlife
HAPPY HOUR DAILY! The food and drinks are well curated and delicious. Food and drink all 50% off between 4pm to 6pm, seven days a week at the bar, barrels and hightop table. No reservations.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ox Bar de Tapas
HAPPY HOUR DAILY! The food and drinks are well curated and delicious. Food and drink all 50% off between 4pm to 6pm, seven days a week at the bar, barrels and hightop table. No reservations.
Always a popular spot with a great patio hangout.
Daily Happy Hour 3-6 PM buck a shuck, 50% wine bottles and everything on tap for 25 cents/oz
88 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
National on 17th
550 17 Ave SWAlways a popular spot with a great patio hangout.
Daily Happy Hour 3-6 PM buck a shuck, 50% wine bottles and everything on tap for 25 cents/oz
You can drink and not have to drive home - it's within a few minutes of walking from the condo. They have a great patio to hang out in the summers.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Newcastle Pub
2703 17 Ave SWYou can drink and not have to drive home - it's within a few minutes of walking from the condo. They have a great patio to hang out in the summers.
Great rooftop patio for the summer and they have a nice variety of beer on tap!
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
1410 17 Ave SW
1410 17 Avenue SouthwestGreat rooftop patio for the summer and they have a nice variety of beer on tap!
Shopping
SHOES SHOES SHOES!
A girl can never have enough pairs.
"With so many great collections, the products carried by gravitpope are manufactured globally. These include Trippen (Berlin), Church’s (England/Italy), Cydwoq (USA), Moma (Italy), Fiorentini & Baker (Italy), Repetto (France), Chie Mihara (Spain), Coclico (Spain), Antipast (Japan), Stephan Schneider (Belgium), Comme Des Garçons (Japan); to name a few.
Gravitpope also carries globally recognized Canadian brands such as Want les Essentiels, Arc’Teryx Veilance, Wings + Horns and Pearls Before Swine"
Shop to your heart's content while you discover other amazing shops along this road.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
gravitypope Calgary
1126 17 Ave SWSHOES SHOES SHOES!
A girl can never have enough pairs.
"With so many great collections, the products carried by gravitpope are manufactured globally. These include Trippen (Berlin), Church’s (England/Italy), Cydwoq (USA), Moma (Italy), Fiorentini & Baker (Italy), Repetto (France), Chie Mihara (Spain), Coclico (Spain), Antipast (Japan), Stephan Schneider (Belgium), Comme Des Garçons (Japan); to name a few.
Gravitpope also carries globally recognized Canadian brands such as Want les Essentiels, Arc’Teryx Veilance, Wings + Horns and Pearls Before Swine"
Shop to your heart's content while you discover other amazing shops along this road.
Head upstairs to the second floor for all the women's wear and accessories. They offer well made clothes from dresses, skirts, tops, jackets, and statement pieces. They have a great sale section at the back area as well. Men can shop too in the main floor of the store.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Purr
940 17 Ave SWHead upstairs to the second floor for all the women's wear and accessories. They offer well made clothes from dresses, skirts, tops, jackets, and statement pieces. They have a great sale section at the back area as well. Men can shop too in the main floor of the store.
Thrift shopping is fun at this store - lots of inventory and great prices. You will definitely score some amazing finds here!
Danielle’s Consignment Boutique
908 17 Ave SWThrift shopping is fun at this store - lots of inventory and great prices. You will definitely score some amazing finds here!
If you love pens and stationary as much as I do, the back of the store is like a candy store for me! They have lots of inventory and you can also shop around for small gift items and cards at the front of the store.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reid's Stationers
710 17 Ave SWIf you love pens and stationary as much as I do, the back of the store is like a candy store for me! They have lots of inventory and you can also shop around for small gift items and cards at the front of the store.
Since you're already doing some groceries at the Little French Market, stop by J Webb and pick up a few recommended bottles before heading back to the condo. Their staff are super helpful!
J Webb Wine Merchant
1600 90 Ave SWSince you're already doing some groceries at the Little French Market, stop by J Webb and pick up a few recommended bottles before heading back to the condo. Their staff are super helpful!
Everything Else
The owners are so nice here! They even helped me load my laundry after in my car :) When I have large items to wash or for all my drycleaning needs, this is the place I go to.
Wash House The
1705 1705 17 Ave SWThe owners are so nice here! They even helped me load my laundry after in my car :) When I have large items to wash or for all my drycleaning needs, this is the place I go to.
Phoenix Comic Books
2523 A 17 Ave SWSpend hours in this house looking through all the stacks of comics they have.
Girls gotta get pampered too so here's one that's close to my condo. These are the packages they offer:
BEACH BUM
Mani + Pedi + Brows w/ Tint / $110.60
BEACH BABE
Mani + Pedi + Brows w/ Tint + BB-Kini Wax / $158.20
BEACH BEAUTY
Mani + Pedi + Brows w/ Tint + BB-Kini Wax + Facial / $226.80
BEACH healthy beauty bar
Girls gotta get pampered too so here's one that's close to my condo. These are the packages they offer:
BEACH BUM
Mani + Pedi + Brows w/ Tint / $110.60
BEACH BABE
Mani + Pedi + Brows w/ Tint + BB-Kini Wax / $158.20
BEACH BEAUTY
Mani + Pedi + Brows w/ Tint + BB-Kini Wax + Facial / $226.80
I sure love their burgers here - easy to order and fast to receive. Lots of toppings you can add on. Always include a milkshake to your order :)
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Clive Burger
736 17 Ave SWI sure love their burgers here - easy to order and fast to receive. Lots of toppings you can add on. Always include a milkshake to your order :)
Getting Around
Shaganappi Point CTrain Station
Closest ctrain station to the condo - 10 minute walk