Beltline and Area
Three strips do most of the work here. 17th Avenue has the patios, two hidden speakeasies and a row of great shops, the 1 St SW block packs Ten Foot Henry, Calcutta Cricket Club and Pat and Betty side by side, and 10th and 11th Avenue bring the galleries, the breweries and The District food hall. This page covers the Beltline, Lower Mount Royal and a corner of Bankview.
- Main streets
- 17th Ave SW, 1st St SW, 10th and 11th Ave SW
- In this edit
- 93 places
- Includes
- Beltline, Lower Mount Royal
- Updated
- October 2026
A Saturday in the Beltline
- Morning: Croissants at Begonia Bakehouse on 14th Street, or a breakfast sandwich at Egg Club.
- Late morning: Shop 17th Avenue: Reid's Stationers, Rubaiyat and Steeling Home, then a cookie at Craig's.
- Lunch: Park by Sidewalk Citizen in Central Memorial Park, or a Scozzafava's sandwich to go.
- Afternoon: Wallace Galleries and Newzones on 11th Avenue, then a pint by the fireplace at 33 Acres.
- Evening: Dinner on 1st Street at Ten Foot Henry, Calcutta Cricket Club or Pat and Betty, then cocktails at Proof or Shelter. For a speakeasy night, start at Betty Lou's Library and finish at Prickett Richard.
Eat on 17th Avenue
| Spot | Why go | Section |
|---|---|---|
| Model Milk | Beautiful local dishes in an intimate room | Fine(ish) Dining |
| The Living Room | Home of the Shaft, and an upscale dinner | Fine(ish) Dining |
| Pigeonhole | Rustic, cozy and locally sourced, with weekend brunch | Foodie Friendly |
| Lonely Mouth | Japanese plates and sake in a sunroom | Foodie Friendly |
| Lulu Bar | Pacific-inspired plates and fruity cocktails | Foodie Friendly |
| Porch | Shareable plates and a patio for people watching | Foodie Friendly |
| Comery Block | Tennessee-style barbecue and a bourbon list | Foodie Friendly |
| Una Pizza + Wine | The date-night staple with a prime patio | Pizza |
| Cold Beer & Pizza | Exactly what the name promises, open late | Pizza |
| Buon Giorno | An old classic in a new location | International |
| Khao San Thai Kitchen | Owner-run Thai with a front patio | International |
| Golden Bell | Vietnamese soups, noodle bowls and giant subs | International |
| The Sweatered Hen | A pretty room for a girls' brunch | Brunch |
| Maven | Asian-leaning brunch that changes often | Brunch |
| Blanco Cantina | Margaritas and a killer patio | Taco Nights |
| Chilitos Taberna | Big portions and slushy margaritas | Taco Nights |
| The Coup | Calgary's plant-based go-to for more than 20 years | Budget Friendly |
| Meltro Burger | Cheese melted fresh off the wheel | Handheld Bites |
| Scozzafava's Deli | Avenue's pick for the best sandwich shop in the city | Sandwiches |
| Alumni Sandwiches | A sandwich and liquor bar with huge portions | Sandwiches |
| Munch | Scratch-made sandwiches you won't finish | Sandwiches |
| Kim Anh Vietnamese Submarines | The late-night sandwich, open until 3 on weekends | Sandwiches |
Eat in the Rest of the Beltline
| Spot | Why go | Section |
|---|---|---|
| Gatsby's | Tasting menus, on Canada's 100 Best | Fine(ish) Dining |
| Bonterra | Contemporary Italian and a hidden fireplace patio | Fine(ish) Dining |
| Vintage Chophouse & Tavern | A classic steakhouse with live jazz | Fine(ish) Dining |
| Ten Foot Henry | Vegetable-forward plates and a killer brunch | Foodie Friendly |
| Calcutta Cricket Club | Indian with a twist in a Wes Anderson room | Foodie Friendly |
| Pat and Betty | Shareable plates in a room made for celebrating | Foodie Friendly |
| Bridgette Bar | A chef-driven bar in a mid-century room | Foodie Friendly |
| Park by Sidewalk Citizen | Middle Eastern plates in Calgary's oldest park | Foodie Friendly |
| Salt & Brick | A daily menu, so go for the chef's tasting | Foodie Friendly |
| The Orchard | Chandeliers, greenery and family-style plates | Foodie Friendly |
| Noble Pie | Long-fermented crust through a back-alley door | Pizza |
| Posto Pizzeria | Creative pizzas in a cozy room | Pizza |
| Rio Pizza | Family-run pizza on a budget, open late on weekends | Pizza |
| Thai Sa-On | A 10th Avenue staple with a real cocktail list | International |
| Moti Mahal | Traditional Indian for more than 25 years | International |
| Ryuko | Japanese dishes you rarely see outside Japan | Sushi and Japanese |
| The Beltliner | A modern diner, open at 7 on weekdays | Brunch |
| Galaxie Diner | A tiny 1940s-style counter since 1996 | Diners |
| Native Tongues | Mexican cooking and agave cocktails | Taco Nights |
| Flat Boy Burgers New | Smash burgers through the Skelly Club's back door | Handheld Bites |
| Birdie | Fried chicken sandwiches at The District | Handheld Bites |
| Holy Grill | Panini and burgers for the lunch crowd | Handheld Bites |
| Myhre's Deli | Montreal smoked meat on rye | Sandwiches |
| Peppino Gourmet Foods | More than 40 Italian sandwiches | Sandwiches |
| Wayne's Bagels | Wood-fired Montreal-style bagels | Sandwiches |
| Egg Club | Milk bread sandwiches and a mashed-potato hash brown | Sandwiches |
| The District at Beltline | The food hall, with Roy's, Birdie and more | Markets and Food Halls |
| First Street Market | Breakfast to last call under one roof | Markets and Food Halls |
Sweets and Bakeries
- Begonia Bakehouse: big, flaky croissants and sourdough.
- Butter Block & Co: croissants and sandwiches in the historic Devenish building.
- Sucre Patisserie: croissants, macarons and fruit-shaped mousse cakes.
- Craig's Cookies New: the soft, loaded chocolate chip cookie.
- Biscettes: big, inventive cookies from the Sweet Relief team.
- Jelly Modern Doughnuts: one of Calgary's first doughnut shops.
- Ollia Macarons & Tea: macarons and custom tea blends.
- Epiphanie Chocolate: handmade chocolates and a real hot chocolate.
- Made by Marcus: inventive, always-rotating ice cream.
- Misoan Cake: completely gluten-free cakes, light and not too sweet.
- Decadent Brulee: show-stopping cakes for events and holidays.
Drink
- Proof: carefully crafted cocktails and a whisky wall.
- Shelter: great cocktails and a room with more than 5,000 hanging bulbs.
- Missy's This & That: one of the best drinks lists in the city.
- Betty Lou's Library: a prohibition-era speakeasy with live music.
- Prickett Richard: a moody cocktail bar under Comery Block, through the alley door.
- Mount Pleasant Vintage New: retro cocktails and a late kitchen on 1st Street.
- Sound Room: a basement listening bar with vinyl DJs.
- Bar Chouette: a French wine bar inside The District.
- 33 Acres: a minimalist brewery with a fireplace on the patio.
- Last Best Brewing & Distilling: beer and house spirits, with all-day happy hour on Sundays.
- Sea Change Skelly Club New: a dark, moody beer parlour with $5 beers.
- Trolley 5: the lively brewpub on 17th. Wednesday is wing day.
- I Love You Coffee Shop: a Beltline coffee stop.
- Kawa Espresso Bar: another Beltline coffee favourite.
- Metrovino: the bottle shop.
Shop
- Reid's Stationers: cards, party supplies and a fountain pen counter.
- Rubaiyat: handcrafted jewellery and gifts for the hard-to-buy-for.
- Steeling Home: a maximalist's dream of a home shop.
- Stuff: for the man who already has everything.
- Kit Interior Objects: mid-century and contemporary furniture, including Herman Miller.
- 4Living: contemporary furniture, a lot of it Canadian-made.
- Danielle's Consignment Boutique: good brands, honest staff.
- Atelier Suiting: custom suits cut to your measurements.
- Wallace Galleries: Canadian art. Tell them what you love and they'll find the piece.
- Newzones: contemporary Canadian art, and openings worth going to.
- Kalamata: Greek and Bulgarian feta and the best cheese prices in town.
- Peaseblossoms: the florist.
- The Sunday Shop: plants.
Pamper
- 1977 Salon + Beauty Lounge: a long consultation before anyone picks up scissors.
- Hedkandi: stylists who know curly hair, open late Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- Face Skin & Body Bar: heated beds and facials with real results.
- MetroPolish17: the city's go-to for nail art.