Best chicken sandwiches in Calgary you have to order
Whether you’re craving hot, fried, grilled, or otherwise, if you’re looking for the best chicken sandwiches in Calgary, then you have a lot of options.
Whether it’s a classic, with just meat, bread, and some mayo and lettuce, or it’s been all gussied up with unique toppings and sauces, this delicious meal is sure to hit the spot.
The best part is you can enjoy a chicken sando at practically any time of the day – we’d say they’re acceptable for lunch, dinner, and even brunch. So if you’re hungry, these tasty creations are an excellent option.
Here are some of the best chicken sandwiches to try in Calgary.
Cluck N Cleaver
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One of the best friend chicken spots in YYC, the ultimate chicken sandwich on the menu is the Mother Clucker, topped with blue cheese, mayo, and pickles, with a chicken that’s coated in a house-made chipotle glaze.
Address:Â 1511 14th St. SW, Calgary
Address: 151 Walden Gate SE #210, Calgary
Meat & Bread
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Meat & Bread’s buffalo chicken sandwich comes with carrot and celery slaw and buttermilk ranch, meaning it is essentially really delicious chicken wings on bread. What’s not to love?
Address: 821 1st St. SW, Calgary
Alumni Sandwiches
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This iconic Calgary sandwich shop offers a couple of chicken options, and they’re well worth a try. If you’re feeling a little spicy, try the hot chicken sandwich, available in extra, full, half, or quarter spice levels. Another delicious option is the chicken parmesan.
Address: 725 17th Ave. SW, Calgary
Dave’s Hot Chicken
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After finally making its way to Calgary, this major chain offers some of the most delicious chicken sliders around. The chicken can be customized from zero spice, all the way up to its infamous “reaper” heat if you’re feeling daring.
Address: 409 East Hills Blvd. #215, Calgary
Address: 11658 Sarcee Tr. NW, Calgary
Scozzafava’s Deli
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Whatever your mood, Scozzafava’s Deli has a chicken sandwich that’ll work. From its chicken parm with marinara, its buffalo chicken with provolone and chunky blue cheese or its chicken Caesar, one is just as delicious as the next.
Address: 1004 17th Ave. SW, Calgary
Lil’ Empire
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Lil’ Empire’s Classic Crunch Chicken is sure to be a hit, with a breaded and fried chicken breast on a bun, topped with pickles, lettuce, and the eatery’s secret sauce. For a unique take on this dish, try the spicy Korean chicken sandwich – similar to the Classic Crunch Chicken, but topped with Empire Kimchi, lettuce, gochujang BBQ sauce, and mayo.
Address:Â 4321 1st St. SE, Calgary
Address:Â 1105 1st Ave. NE, Calgary
Address:Â 1839 20th Ave. NW, Calgary
Address:Â 1103 4th St. SW, Calgary
National
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With four locations across Calgary, you’ll never be far from one of National’s chicken sandwiches. Go with a traditional crispy chicken sandwich, or try their Long Beach chicken club, boasting achiote chicken, pesto mayo, bacon, avocado, tomato, and iceberg lettuce on a caramelized onion ciabatta.
Address: 341 10th Ave. SW, Calgary
Address:Â 550 17th Ave. SW, Calgary
Address:Â 180 Stewart Gr. SW, Calgary
Address:Â #360 225 8th Ave. SW, Calgary
Class Clown Hamburgers
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While Class Clown’s beef burgers are what it’s primarily known for, its chicken sandwiches are also well worth trying. It’s Chicken Royal is loaded with fried chicken, shaved honey ham, pickles, cheese sauce, and Hawkins Cheezies or take things up a notch with the Szechuwannabe Hot Chicken, spicy chicken with vinegar slaw, jalapeños, pickled onion and chilli crisp mayo.
Address:Â 1711 4th St. SW #106, Calgary
Nim’s Fried Chicken
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The Nim’s Classic is a go-to sandwich for your first time here, a spicy Nashville hot version made with coleslaw, pickles, and comeback sauce on a brioche bun. If spice isn’t you’re thing, you can opt for a milder rub.
If you’re looking for an option with a sweeter tang to it, the Sweet Daisy comes with a chicken thigh that is honey-dipped and topped with sweet jalapeño and jalapeño ranch sauce.
Address: 4604 37 St. SW #10, Calgary
With files from Elle McLean and Hogan Short
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