All the most highly anticipated restaurant and bar openings in Calgary this fall

Oct 2 2025, 5:02 pm

With a brand-new season comes a whole host of new restaurants making their way to Calgary.

From the expansion of a world-famous hot chicken chain to a popular Japanese udon spot, some exciting new additions are making their way to Calgary over the next few months.

Here are some of the most highly anticipated restaurants set to open in Calgary this fall.

Foxtrot at Spruce Meadows

Right in the heart of Spruce Meadows, Foxtrot is a day-to-night concept offering coffee, charcoal-grilled dishes and handcrafted cocktails.

From Tuscan flatbread to Bison short rib and steak frites, Foxtrot is the perfect gathering spot.

Address: 1200 Foxtrot Way W, Calgary

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Dave’s Hot Chicken

 

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Popular chain, Dave’s Hot Chicken, is slated to open its third YYC outpost later this fall.

It’s a concise menu, consisting of just chicken tenders, sliders, and a handful of sides. However, its chicken can be customized to one of seven different heat levels, ranging from zero spice all the way up to its legendary “Reaper” heat.

It also offers fries, kale slaw, and real ice cream milkshakes to help cool off from the serious spice.

Address: 10640 Macleod Tr. SE, Calgary

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Fenoma

 

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Fenoma, a new sandwich shop offering authentic Italian schiacciata sandwiches, is set to open on Oct. 3.

With 16 sandwich varieties, sides such as Caesar salad, and desserts including tiramisu and coconut panna cotta, it looks to be an exciting new lunch spot.

Address: 1420 40th Ave. NE, Calgary

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Francine’s

 

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After an extremely successful stint as a pop-up, Francine’s is opening its first permanent brick-and-mortar location in Calgary’s Chinatown.

“Our permanent home — built on a strong foundation of brown butter and martinis — is coming to you this fall,” Francine’s said in an Instagram post.

Address: Chinatown, Calgary

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IBU

IBU, a new restaurant offering Asian-inspired contemporary cuisine, is slated to open in South Calgary in October, just across the street from Our Daily Brett.

Behind the project is father-son duo Jeff and Joel Matthews, two experienced chefs who aim to blend culinary traditions of the past and reimagine them.

Address: 2915 14th St. SW, Calgary

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Marugame Udon

Marugame Udon has revealed it will be opening its first Calgary location later this fall, setting up shop at CrossIron Mills, right next to Miniso.

The noodle spot first opened in Japan in 2000, where it gained recognition for its Sanuki Udon, a style originating from Kagawa Prefecture in southern Japan.

Address: 261055 Crossiron Blvd., Rocky View County

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