Essential bucket list eats to try right now in Calgary

Calgary is home to killer comfort foods, decadent desserts, and crafted cocktails that you must try. This is the ultimate collection of menu items that we challenge you to tackle.

Here are 20 delicious bucket list items you need to taste in Calgary.

See also

• These are the most romantic restaurants in Calgary
• 10 best places in Calgary to get baked goods

Milkshakes from Re:Grub

A post shared by RE:GRUB (@regrub_love) on Dec 14, 2017 at 6:46am PST

Address: 625 11 Avenue SW
Phone: 403-475-2845

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Chicken from Home and Away

A post shared by 🏆 Home & Away 🏆 (@homeandawayyyc) on Sep 18, 2017 at 2:37pm PDT

Address: 1331 17 Ave SW
Phone: 403-455-9789

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Ramen Caesar from Anju

A post shared by Benjamin Ryder (@m0untaineer) on Mar 4, 2018 at 10:14am PST

Address: 344 17 Ave SW
Phone: 403-460-3341

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Nachos from Blanco Cantina

A post shared by BLANCO Cantina (@blancoyyc) on Dec 27, 2017 at 10:57am PST

Address: 723 17 Avenue SW
Phone: 403-228-1854

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Cookie dough burrito from Family Dough

A post shared by Cookie Dough Stand (@familydough) on Jan 24, 2018 at 3:52pm PST

Address: Southcentre Mall

Address: Cross Iron Mills

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 Sundaes from Made by Marcus

A post shared by Made by Marcus (@madebymarcus) on Jan 22, 2018 at 4:22pm PST

Address: 1013 17 Ave SW #121
Phone: 403-452-1692

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Waffles from Buttermilk Fine Waffles

A post shared by Buttermilk Fine Waffles (@buttermilkyyc) on Dec 5, 2017 at 6:55pm PST

Address: 330 17 Ave SW
Phone: 403-287-9094

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Tacos from Gringo St.

A post shared by Gringo Street (@gringostcalgary) on Jan 9, 2018 at 4:01pm PST

Address: 524 17 Ave SW unit 101
Phone: 403-474-1411

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Grilled cheese from Cleaver

A post shared by Cleaver Restaurant (@cleavercalgary) on Aug 30, 2017 at 5:14pm PDT

Address: 524 17 Avenue SW #102
Phone: 403-452-1211

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Croque Madame from Market

A post shared by MARKET Restaurant (@marketcalgary) on Dec 1, 2017 at 8:16am PST

Address: 718 17 Ave SW
Phone: 403-474-4414

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Breakfast burger from Monki Bistro

A post shared by Monki Bistro (@monkibistro) on Jul 8, 2017 at 11:08pm PDT

Address: 1301 10 Ave SW
Phone: 587-352-7131

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Bagel-wich from Wayne’s Bagels

A post shared by Wayne’s Bagels (@waynesbagels) on Jul 8, 2016 at 10:36am PDT

Address: 831 10 Avenue SW
Phone: 403-270-7090

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Soft serve from Monogram Coffee

A post shared by Made by Marcus (@madebymarcus) on Jan 21, 2018 at 6:48pm PST

Address: 800 49 Avenue SW (Britannia location only)

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Spicy fried chicken from Yum Yum BBQ Chicken

A post shared by The Three Troublemakers (@soul.buddies) on Jul 25, 2015 at 6:31pm PDT

Address: Pacific Place Mall – 999 36 Street NE
Phone: 587-350-9133

Address: Southwood Corner – 10233 Elbow Drive SW
Phone: 403-457-5577

Address: 5111 Bowness Road NW
Phone: 403-286-0610

Seafood from Big Fish

A post shared by Big Fish Dockside Food (@bigfishcalgary) on Jun 15, 2017 at 2:17pm PDT

Address: 1112 Edmonton Trail NE
Phone: 403-277-3403

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Doughnuts from Pretty Sweet Co.

A post shared by Pretty Sweet (@prettysweetyyc) on Nov 10, 2017 at 9:23am PST

Address: 536 42 Ave SE
Phone: 587-356-1225

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Poké from Hula

A post shared by Hula Poké (@hulapoke) on Jan 26, 2018 at 10:54am PST

Address: Brookfield Place – #212-225 6th Avenue SW
Phone: 403-265-8443

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Sandwiches from Grumans

A post shared by Grumans Catering and Deli (@grumansdeli) on Jul 9, 2017 at 9:11am PDT

Address: 230 11 Avenue SE
Phone: 403-261-9003

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Ramen from Shiki Menya

A post shared by Shiki Menya (@shikimenya) on Apr 24, 2017 at 10:11am PDT

Address: 827 1 Avenue NE
Phone: 403-454-2722

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Cupcakes from Crave Cupcakes

A post shared by Crave Cupcakes (@cravecupcakes) on Mar 7, 2018 at 6:45am PST

Address: 1107 Kensington Road NW
Phone: 403-270-2728

Address: 222-10816 Macleod Trail
Phone: 403-270-2728

Address: 57 Crowfoot Terrace NW
Phone: 403-270-2728

Address: 318 Aspen Glen Landing SW
Phone: 403-270-2728

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Milena Petrovic

Milena is a freelance writer & photographer relying a bit too heavily on caffeine, sleep, & irony. She has carried (actual) hot sauce in her bag long before Beyoncé turned it into a baseball bat metaphor. With an insatiable appetite, you can find her dining throughout YYC & beyond looking for the next best meal & usually finding it.

@m_petrovi @m_petrovi