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Pizza, brunch, date nights, sandwiches, bakeries, and the markets worth a Saturday.
PizzaThin, thick, foldable, Detroit-square. Calgary's pizza game has never been better, and these are the slices worth the drive.14 placesFoodie FriendlyFor the friend who reads menus for fun. Share plates, big flavours, and rooms worth getting dressed for.29 placesFine(ish) DiningFine dining is all about the atmosphere in Calgary. These are the rooms for anniversaries, big news and nights you want to remember.19 placesInternationalAround the world without leaving city limits. Grouped by cuisine, so you can follow your cravings.26 placesSushi and JapaneseFrom omakase counters to neighbourhood sushi bars that have been quietly perfect for decades.8 placesBrunchEveryday brunch up top, and the dress-up, special-occasion spots below.25 placesDinersBottomless coffee, booths and a plate big enough to skip lunch. Calgary's diner scene runs from 1940s throwbacks to drive-ins that have been flipping burgers for decades.9 placesTaco NightsOne tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.9 placesBudget FriendlyBig on flavour, not big on your wallet.8 placesHandheld BitesThe best foods fit in your hands.14 placesSandwichesCalgary went sandwich crazy. Italian subs stacked to the ceiling, French baguettes, Montreal smoked meat and breakfast sandwiches worth setting an alarm for.24 placesBakeriesCroissants, sourdough, cheese buns and burek. The bakeries worth crossing the city for.14 placesCakes and PiesFor the birthday, the bridal shower or the dinner party where you want to walk in with something that makes people gasp.13 placesCookies, Doughnuts and TreatsThe little box you pick up on the way to someone's house.8 placesChocolateCalgary has a serious chocolate scene, starting with Bernard Callebaut.4 placesIce CreamCalgary eats ice cream all year, snow or not.3 placesFarmers' MarketsCalgary's growing season is short, so we make the most of it. Three markets run year round, and a few more show up when the patios open.6 placesMarkets and Food HallsFor the nights when nobody can agree on dinner. One roof, a dozen counters, everyone wins.3 placesWorld Food ShopsThe fastest trip to Europe, the Mediterranean or Seoul leaves from a strip mall parking lot.11 placesCheese, Spice and DeliThe small shops that make a Tuesday dinner feel like a dinner party.5 places