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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.20 placesInternationalAround the world without leaving city limits. Grouped by cuisine, so you can follow your cravings.27 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.7 placesBurgers and SandwichesCalgary went sandwich crazy, and the burgers kept up. Smash burgers, Italian subs stacked to the ceiling, French baguettes, Montreal smoked meat and breakfast sandwiches worth setting an alarm for.39 placesSweetsCroissants, cakes, pies, cookies, doughnuts, chocolate and ice cream. The treats worth the detour.46 placesMarkets and Food HallsCalgary's growing season is short, so we make the most of it. Three farmers' markets run year round and a few more show up when the patios open.11 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.6 places