New Calgary restaurants to try that are open or opening soon
New Calgary restaurants? Those are our three favourite words.
We’ve gone and collected a list of all the new YYC restaurants you should look into trying.
There is always a lot of chowing down for us to do in this city, and these new eateries make our to-eat lists longer than ever.
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Here are 20 new Calgary restaurants for you to try right now, or in the near future.
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Major Tom
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Calgary’s new restaurant is going to have you on cloud nine — no really, Major Tom is located 40 floors above street level. The highly anticipated concept is located on the 40th floor of Stephen Avenue Place (700 2 Street SW) and it’s officially open.
Address: 40th floor of Stephen Avenue Place — 700 2 Street SW, Calgary
Phone: 403-990-3954
Denny’s Restaurant 17th Ave Calgary
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If you’re a breakfast lover like us, chances are you’re a fan of Denny’s. If this is accurate, then you’ll be stoked to hear the diner restaurant chain just opened a brand new location in Calgary.
Address: #140 – 1116 17th Avenue SW, Calgary
Phone: 403-243-6096
Rooftop YYC
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A new rooftop bar is open in Calgary, and it looks epic. The Rooftop is brought to us by the Ceili’s Downtown team. Sprung Structures constructed the massive tent that’s now home to The Rooftop on top of Calgary’s 5th Avenue TD Canada Trust building.
Address: 414 3 Street SW, Calgary
South Block Barbecue & Brewing
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Calgary’s new North Carolina-style BBQ restaurant and brewery is now open: South Block Barbecue & Brewing. You’ll find South Block open in Calgary’s Mission district at 2437 4the Street SW.
Address: 2437 4th Street SW, Calgary
Fonda Fora
Tamal de Cochinita Pibil (Elle McLean/Daily Hive)
Fonda Fora is located inside The Westley Hotel, near Eau Claire in downtown Calgary. The eatery will cater to guests of the hotel and locals alike, and Chef Rafael Castillo has created a menu that pays homage to his hometown in Yucatan, Mexico, in addition to flavours from around the world.
Address: 630 4th Avenue SW, Calgary
Saucy Burger
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New handheld destination Saucy Burger has taken over a prominent location on Calgary’s 17th Ave. This concept is now operating out of the former address of Nellie’s Cosmic Cafe at 1001 17th Ave SW. Nellie’s closed last spring after 20 years of business.
Address: 1001 17th Ave SW, Calgary
Toto Pizza
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A new homestyle pizza spot just opened in Calgary: Toto Pizza. The fresh spot for a slice is located right behind its sister restaurant, Villa Firenze, at 610 1 Avenue NE in Bridgeland.
Address: 610 1st Avenue NE, Calgary
Phone: 403-265-1990
Sensei Bar
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A new spot for late-night baos and cocktails is open in Calgary: Sensei Bar. This highly anticipated concept is located at 1520 14 Street SW. It serves up a selection of variations on traditional Korean and Taiwanese eats from Ryan Blackwell.
Address: 1520 14 Street SW, Calgary
Lanny Boy’s Ice Cream
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Local event venue The Pioneer has announced the ice cream shop as a summer pop-up on Stephen Avenue. Lanny Boy’s comes complete with a dog-friendly patio, intended to bring life to the historic downtown street in a fun new way.
Address: 119 8th Avenue SW
Phone: 403-888-5976
CHUNK’D
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CHUNK’D, formerly called BFF Cookies, has some exciting (and sweet) things for treat lovers in YYC. The newly-branded dessert maker has now officially opened its storefront at #201 330 10 Street NW in Calgary where it’s offering up its signature cookies, freshly baked from scratch.
Address: #201 330 10 Street NW, Calgary
WOW Bakery — Royal Oak
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The sweet spot already operates a location in Marda Loop, in Chinook Plaza, and in Macleod Plaza, so this is the fourth eatery for the business. The newest Wow Bakery is located at 8650 112 Avenue NW #7135. This location is unique as it houses Wow’s other concepts under the same roof: Wow Katsu and Wow Chicken.
Address: 8650 112 Avenue NW #7135, Calgary
Phone: 403-640-0273
Opening Soon
First Street Market
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Described as a “space to enjoy the very best of your city, from our local eats and libations to sidewalk and city sights,” First Street Market boasts an open-concept eatery with an “enormous” patio that will be equipped with TVs, heaters, and park views.
Address: 1327 1st Street SW, Calgary
Modern Steak/Modern Ocean
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The Modern Group is officially opening a new location in South Calgary. The 10606 Southport Road SW outpost will be the third for the group, which also operates a location in Kensington and on Stephen Avenue.
Address: 10606 Southport Road SW, Calgary
Inglewood Pizza — Killarney
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Inglewood Pizza is officially opening a second location in Calgary. The longtime spot has been serving up Greek-style pizza for over 22 years. Now, the joint is expanding and will be setting up a shop in Killarney.
Address: Killarney
Higher Ground — 17th Ave
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One of Calgary’s favourite family of cafes, Higher Ground, has announced a new location is in the works. The coffee shop, which operates two locations in Kensington and Capitol Hill, will be opening at 715 17 Avenue SW, the former address of a notable Starbucks.
Address: 715 17 Ave SW, Calgary
Munchies Calgary
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Another place promising souped-up handhelds is about to open its doors in YYC: Munchies Calgary. Munchies will be opening at 6307 Bowness Road NW in the heart of Bowness.
Address: 6307 Bowness Road NW, Calgary
Iyycburg
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The concept will be opening a brand new location in YYC, this time in Sage Hill Quarter NW. The no-fuss spot for smash burgers and milkshakes has quickly gained popularity with locals. In addition to burgers, it offers patrons fries, classic milkshakes, and even bubble tea.
Address: Sage Hill Quarter NW, Calgary
Porch YYC
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This 17th Ave address has been home to some iconic venues over the years (Melrose Cafe & Bar’s iconic patio and upscale French restaurant Royale have both lived at this spot). Now it looks like something new is coming to the space, by way of “modern nostalgia” restaurant, Porch.
Address: 730 17th Avenue SW
Pablo Cheese Tart
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The Osaka-based brand is known for its “revolutionary cheese tarts” and cheesecakes in various flavours and sizes, and it’s set to open later this year at 602 16 Avenue NW in Calgary.
Address: 602 16 Avenue NW, Calgary
The Halal Guys
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The Halal Guys is opening its first Calgary location soon, and that means folks in YYC will finally get a taste of the iconic brand’s delicious eats. The food cart turned fast-food chain originated in NYC in the ’90s and has since amassed a cult-like following. Its menu is popular for sandwiches and platters packed with chicken and/or gyro.
Address: 17th Avenue, Calgary