Calgary Cheap Eats: Where to eat in Ranchlands and Arbour Lake
Whether you’re after a quick snack or meal, make sure you check out our weekly Cheap Eats post dedicated to affordable and tasty food in Calgary aimed at satisfying your belly without breaking the bank.
Today we’re rounding up a list of cheap eats in Calgary’s Ranchlands and Arbour Lake neighbourhoods for around $10.
Crave Cookies and Cupcakes
If you’re after an afternoon pick-me-up head to Crave Cookies and Cupcakes. Baking simple, sweet indulgences from scratch Crave Cookies and Cupcakes offers a range of sugary treats, including (you guessed it) cookies, cupcakes, and mini pies, which all run between $1.25 to $5.
Address: 57 Crowfoot Terrace NW
Phone: 403-270-2728
Twitter: @craveYYC
California Thai
It may not be change-your-life Thai food but this modest Thai-inspired eatery dishes up some tasty and filling plates. Offering an array of Thai classics, California Thai is the perfect place for when you want a quick Thai fix. Entrée prices at the Crowfoot Village location hover around $12.
Address: 410-20 Crowfoot Village NW
Phone: 403-374-9188
Boardwalk Fries Burgers Shakes
This beach-themed counter-serve chain hailing from the US offers a mouthwatering array of burgers, in addition to handcut fries, salads, shakes, and more. Regardless of whether you order a single or a double burger these handheld delights come in under $10. Hungry for more? Make your meal a combo for only a few extra bucks.
Address: 730-20 Crowfoot Crescent NW
Phone: 403-454-4553
Pho Huong Viet
Cheap and delicious pho is what you can expect to discover at this modest Vietnamese restaurant. Available in two sizes, Pho Huong Viet’s fragrant noodle soup comes with an array of selectable toppings (medium rare steak, tendon, tripe, and well done flank, just to name a few) and run between $7 and $8.
Address: 1829 Ranchlands Boulevard NW
Phone: 403-239-3388
Sakana Grill
You can walk away from Sakana Grill having had a good meal for around $10, especially if you visit during lunchtime hours. Dig into steaming bowls of udon noodles, or tuck into tempura pieces, salads, sushi, and sashimi.
Address: 10 Crowfoot Circle NW
Phone: 403-208-9799