Guidebook for Calgary
Food Scene
Cool newly-renovated restaurant/cafe. Features outdoor patio, and is one of our favourite Sunnyside hangouts.
59 locals recommend
Vendome Cafe
940 2 Ave NWCool newly-renovated restaurant/cafe. Features outdoor patio, and is one of our favourite Sunnyside hangouts.
Flipp'n Burgers
330 10 St NWLocal burger joint with retro-decor.
The Beehive
311 10 St NWEclectic place to grab a coffee. In-house roasted coffee.
Great little restaurant. Open-faced duck sandwich is delicious.
15 locals recommend
Brasserie Kensington
100-1131 Kensington Rd NWGreat little restaurant. Open-faced duck sandwich is delicious.
For those of you who prefer tea over coffee, this local tea house offers a large selection of loose-leaf teas. Also displays work from local painters and artists.
14 locals recommend
Oolong Tea House
110 10 St NWFor those of you who prefer tea over coffee, this local tea house offers a large selection of loose-leaf teas. Also displays work from local painters and artists.
Marathon Restaurant
130 10 St NWGreat Ethiopian food.
Tenshi Sushi
304 10 St NWKensington's quaint sushi restaurant
High-end restaurant featuring Canadian cuisine, and a beautiful atmosphere.
134 locals recommend
River Cafe
High-end restaurant featuring Canadian cuisine, and a beautiful atmosphere.
Vero Bistro Moderne
209 10 St NWHigh-end bistro for a romantic dinner.
Oxbow
1126 Memorial Dr NWOne of the top-rated restaurants in the city for fine dining.
One of the best places in the city for homemade bread, french pastries, and delicious salads and sandwiches.
Note - Pain Au Chocolat is freshly baked most mornings...
68 locals recommend
Sidewalk Citizen Bakery
618 Confluence Way SEOne of the best places in the city for homemade bread, french pastries, and delicious salads and sandwiches.
Note - Pain Au Chocolat is freshly baked most mornings...
Essentials
Local organic food store. Features produce from nearby farms, and is a great place to grab groceries.
42 locals recommend
Sunnyside Natural Market
338 10 St NWLocal organic food store. Features produce from nearby farms, and is a great place to grab groceries.
Safeway Pharmacy Kensington
410 10 St NWPlace to grab groceries!
Everything Else
Pages Books On Kensington
1135 Kensington Rd NWCute local bookstore.
Large fitness facility featuring lane swimming, gym, and fitness classes.
11 locals recommend
Eau Claire YMCA
101 3 St SWLarge fitness facility featuring lane swimming, gym, and fitness classes.
Features a large selection of wine and beer, and very knowledgable staff.
27 locals recommend
Kensington Wine Market
1257 Kensington Rd NWFeatures a large selection of wine and beer, and very knowledgable staff.
Peasant Cheese Shop
1249 Kensington Rd NWLocal cheese shop. Amazing cheese selection.
Peacock Boutique
1145 Kensington Crescent NWWomens consignent clothing store.
Arts & Culture
Plaza Theatre
1133 Kensington Rd NWSmall cinema house showing mostly indie films.
Drinks & Nightlife
Oak Tree Tavern
124 10 St NWPub with patio.
Winebar Kensington
1131 Kensington Rd NWGood selection of wine and appetizers with a great atmosphere.
cool pop-up bar in Kensington. Great patio, and often features live music.
12 locals recommend
Container Bar
1129 Kensington Rd NWcool pop-up bar in Kensington. Great patio, and often features live music.
2 level mexican restaurant and bar. Their signature drink - The Bulldog: A whole bottle of Corona in a Margarita...
Large patio overlooking the river too. A fun place to check out.
12 locals recommend
Julio's Barrio
1110 Memorial Dr NW2 level mexican restaurant and bar. Their signature drink - The Bulldog: A whole bottle of Corona in a Margarita...
Large patio overlooking the river too. A fun place to check out.
Shopping
Hot Wax Records
114 10 St NWLocally owned record store.
Purr
940 17 Ave SWCool fashions for women.
Plenty of shops, restaurants, bike rental, and large cinema in this downtown mall.
44 locals recommend
Eau Claire
Plenty of shops, restaurants, bike rental, and large cinema in this downtown mall.
Frogurt Frozen Yogurt
1109 Kensington Rd NWBuild your own frozen yogurt parfait. Over 100 toppings to choose from.
Sightseeing
Perfect place to hang-out on a sunny day. People watching, frisbee throwing, and large playground for kids. Often there are festivals and events during the weekend on the island. Some are free!
32 locals recommend
Prince's Island
Perfect place to hang-out on a sunny day. People watching, frisbee throwing, and large playground for kids. Often there are festivals and events during the weekend on the island. Some are free!
Peace Bridge is a pedestrian bridge, designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. Great for your photo album.
188 locals recommend
Peace Bridge
Peace BridgePeace Bridge is a pedestrian bridge, designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. Great for your photo album.