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🥐 Bakeries & Sweet Treats
Glamorgan Bakery – Famous cheese buns and traditional baked goods.
Canela Vegan Bakery – Vegan Latin pastries in Inglewood.
8 Cakes – Designer cakes and macarons in East Village.
Crumbl Cookies – Oversized cookies with weekly rotating flavours.
🍨 Ice Cream
Village Ice Cream – Handmade small-batch ice cream in Marda Loop.
Made by Marcus – Artisanal ice cream open late on 17th Ave SW.
Amato Gelato – Italian gelato café open into the evening.
🍳 Brunch
Bruhaha – Asian-fusion brunch bowls in Kensington.
Maven – Stylish brunch and coffee on 17th Ave SW.
The Sweatered Hen – Cozy, farmhouse-style comfort brunch downtown.
Diner Deluxe – Marda Loop staple for classic breakfast all day.
PB&J YYC – Funky PB&J sandwiches and fun drinks in Kensington.
🍷 Wine Bars & Lounges
Avitus Wine Bar – Wine and snacks in Marda Loop.
The Frenchie – French-inspired café and wine bar.
🛒 Groceries, Essentials & Local Favourites
Blush Lane Market – Organic groceries in Marda Loop.
Sunnyside Natural Market – Natural products in Kensington.
Voilà by Safeway – Same-day grocery delivery.
Shoppers Drug Mart – Mission – Pharmacy open until midnight.
Luke’s Drug Mart (Killarney) – Pharmacy, coffee bar, and seasonal soft serve (3407 26 Ave SW).
🍸 Nightlife
Prohibition Lounge – Speakeasy-style cocktails and jazz.
Proof – Award-winning craft cocktail bar.
The 6 YYC – Stylish lounge with bottle service.
Blue – Vibrant club on 17th Ave.
Sweet Loretta – Creative cocktails with a retro vibe.
Fleetwood Lounge – Mid-century style cocktail den.
Untitled Champagne Bar – Hidden champagne lounge.
🍕 Pizza
Una Pizza + Wine – Trendy thin-crust pies on 17th Ave SW.
Inglewood Pizza (Killarney) – Thick, generous pies from a local favourite.
Spiro’s Pizza – Greek-style comfort pizzas.
🌿 Gluten-Free
Village Flatbread Co. – 100% gluten-free flatbreads, pizza, and vegan options.
☕ Coffee & Cafés
Analog Coffee – Local roastery serving espresso on 17th Ave SW.
Phil & Sebastian – Ethically sourced beans and sleek cafés.
Mob Squad Coffee – Creative downtown café with comic flair.
Le Comptoir by François – French café in Marda Loop.
🌙 Late-Night Dining
Earl’s (Mission) – Lounge menu until 1 a.m. on weekends.
Merchants – Lively pub vibe in Marda Loop, open late.
Central Taps – Beltline beer hall with late-night eats.
Bottlescrew Bill’s – Food available until 1:30 a.m.
Ship & Anchor – Serving food until 2 a.m.
Singapore Sam’s – Open until 4 a.m. Thurs–Sat.
U & Me – Late-night dim sum until 4 a.m. daily.
Cloud Naan – Indian fusion with naan tacos, open late.
Shawarma-Licious – Shawarma open to 4 a.m. weekends.
The Big Cheese Poutinerie – Poutine until 3:30 a.m. weekends.
Seniore’s Pizza – Open until 4 a.m. on weekends.
Made by Marcus – Ice cream until 11 p.m.
Amato Gelato – Dessert bar open late.
Grey Eagle Resort – Casino and dining open late.
Elbow River Casino – 24/7 food and entertainment.
🍾 Liquor & Spirits
HotShot Liquor – Huge selection and late hours at 336 14 St NW.
CostLow Liquor – Budget-friendly bottles in Killarney (2037 26 Ave SW).
🧼 Dry Cleaning & Tailoring
Henry’s Tailoring – Expert alterations in Marda Loop.
Fishman’s Personal Care Cleaners – Eco-friendly dry cleaning in Marda Loop.
🍝 Italian Dining
Pulcinella – Authentic Neapolitan pizza in Kensington.
Luca – Modern Italian cuisine in downtown.
Carino – Ramen and pasta fusion in Mission.
🥩 City Views & Steakhouses
Major Tom – High-altitude steakhouse with sweeping city views.
🥘 Ethnic Dining & Cocktails
Calcutta Cricket Club – Indian small plates and cocktails.
Fun Italian with cool vibe in Killarney near Westbrook, walking distance from our Opulence, Olaf, and Emerald listings
The Lonely Mouth – Japanese izakaya with natural wine.
Shokunin – Yakitori and Japanese cocktails.
🏋️ Recreation & Fitness
Killarney Rec Centre – Saltwater pool, fitness classes.
Gold’s Gym – Mount Royal – Full-service gym and weights.
Gold’s Gym – Richmond Rd – Fitness and cardio near Killarney.
🎾 Tennis & Swimming
Marda Loop Tennis Courts – Public seasonal courts.
South Calgary Outdoor Pool – Seasonal outdoor swimming.
MNP Community & Sport Centre – Indoor pool and indoor track.
🎭 Museums & Culture
The Military Museums – Canada’s tri-service military displays.
Contemporary Calgary – Modern art in a retro building.
🚲 Electric Bike Rentals
Bow Cycle Rentals – E-bike and cruiser rentals.
Lazy Day Rentals – Pathway-ready bikes and rafts.
Bus to Banff from near Calgary Short-Term Stays
- Westbrook Mall to Banff in 1h 40 min
📚 Bookstores & Literary Gems
- Pages Books on Kensington – One of Western Canada’s largest independent bookstores, located at 1135 Kensington Rd NW. Expect floor-to-ceiling shelves, curated Canadian picks, and a charming second-floor event space.
Whether you’re into fiction, history, travel, cookbooks, or just love getting lost among the shelves, Pages invites slow wandering and thoughtful browsing.
Open Daily:
Monday–Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Fine Dining/Experiencies
- Gatsby’s Restaurant – Elegant multi-course tasting menus with wine pairings in a refined Art Deco setting. Located at 524 10 Ave SW, Gatsby’s offers a 6- or 9-course dining experience (vegetarian option available), curated wine and cocktail pairings, and one of Calgary’s most immersive fine-dining ambiences.
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Price Range: $$$$ (Tasting menus typically $165–240 per guest