Best comfort food in Calgary

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We Calgarians put up with some chilly, snowy days, but quality homemade offerings from local purveyors can warm the cockles of our cold Alberta hearts in no time.

We’re talking loaded poutines with squeaky cheese curds, gooey orders of mac and cheese, heaping plates of pasta, and piping hot bowls of ramen dotted with marinated eggs, seaweed, and corn.

Whether you want to keep it simple with tomato soup or get the crispy fried chicken dish of your dreams, Calgary has it for you, foodies.

Here’s where to get the best comfort food in Calgary.

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Shiki Menya

 

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Shiki Menya is known for its stellar bowls of noodles. Made from scratch and always offering daily specials, folks need to get here early to ensure they get some grub — once the bowl limit is hit, there’s no more served until the next day.

Address: 824 1 Avenue NE, Calgary
Phone: 403-454-2722

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Made By Marcus/Lil’ Empire Burger – Bridgeland

 

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What could be more comforting than burgers and ice cream? That winning combo is available at Lil Empire and Made By Marcus’ new Bridgeland outpost.

Address: 1105 1 Avenue NE, Calgary

OEB Breakfast Co.

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OEB has several varieties of its signature dish, the Breakfast Poutine, one of our favourite comfort food eats. We’d recommend the Gold Digga variety, made with poached eggs, duck fat fried herb potatoes, Saint Cyrille curds, Berkshire roast pork, black truffles, and brown butter hollandaise.

Address: 825 1 Avenue NE, Calgary
Phone: 403-278-3447

Address: 222 5 Avenue SW #110, Calgary
Phone: 587-352-3447

Address: 2207 4 Street SW #110, Calgary
Phone: 587-356-6323

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Actually Pretty Good

 

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This new-ish 2509 14th Street SW spot offers neighbourhood pizza and good vibes to people looking for dine-in and takeaway.

Address: 2509 14th Street SW, Calgary

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Cluck ‘N’ Cleaver

 

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The popular local fried chicken purveyor offers folks a selection of eats, both fried and rotisserie. Find sandwiches, tenders, pieces, and more at both of Club ‘N’ Cleaver’s Calgary locations.

Address: 917 85 Street SW, Calgary

Address: 1511 14 Street SW, Calgary

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