Inglewood and Area
Calgary's oldest neighbourhood is still one of its best for an afternoon on foot. 9th Avenue SE has three dinners in heritage buildings, a free contemporary art space, a record store you can lose an afternoon in and some of the prettiest shops in the city, with Brewery Flats a few blocks away. Across the Elbow, East Village adds the Simmons Building on the river, two of Canada's 100 Best and Cōchu's chocolate behind the Central Library. This page covers Inglewood, Ramsay and East Village.
- Main streets
- 9th Ave SE
- In this edit
- 52 places
- Includes
- Inglewood, Ramsay, East Village
- Updated
- October 2026
A Saturday in Inglewood
- Morning: Brunch at Monki (join the waitlist online), or huge pancakes and a slice of pie at the Blackfoot Diner. In East Village, it's pastries and the Buttered Toast with Jam Cookie at Sidewalk Citizen in the Simmons Building.
- Late morning: The Esker Foundation, free and up on the 4th floor, then 9th Avenue: Faire Living, Recordland, Hello Vintage and Knifewear.
- Lunch: A sausage on a bun at Spolumbo's, or a Super Variety sandwich and those fries.
- Afternoon: Brewery Flats: Cold Garden with the dogs, then the front patio at High Line Taproom.
- Evening: Dinner at L'Olivo, SOT or The Nash, then cocktails at Business & Pleasure. Save Rouge, or EIGHT and Nupo in East Village, for the big occasion.
Eat
| Spot | Why go | Section |
|---|---|---|
| Rouge | Fine dining in a heritage home with a sprawling garden | Fine(ish) Dining |
| The Nash | Everything from scratch in a gorgeous former hotel | Fine(ish) Dining |
| Deane House | Brunch, high tea or dinner in a heritage house | Fine(ish) Dining |
| L'Olivo | Venetian small plates, one of Avenue's best new restaurants of 2026 | Foodie Friendly |
| Vegan Street | Plant-based comfort food the meat eaters will love | Foodie Friendly |
| SOT | Stone-pot rice and great cocktails, one of Avenue's best new restaurants of 2025 | International |
| Ari Sushi | High-end nigiri without omakase prices | Sushi and Japanese |
| Monki Breakfast Club | Giant brunch and a great Caesar | Brunch |
| The Blackfoot Diner | Truck-stop nostalgia, huge pancakes and pie | Diners |
| Inglewood Drive In | A retro burger shack, generations strong | Diners |
| Red's Diner | The Ramsay location of Avenue's best diner | Diners |
| Madi's 12|12 | Craft nachos and a patio just off 9th | Taco Nights |
| Spolumbo's | The Calgary institution for sausage on a bun | Sandwiches |
| Super Variety | Creative sandwiches and fries people come back for | Sandwiches |
Eat in East Village
| Spot | Why go | Section |
|---|---|---|
| EIGHT | Eight seats, close to 20 courses, on Canada's 100 Best | Fine(ish) Dining |
| Nupo | Darren MacLean's omakase counter, on Canada's 100 Best | Sushi and Japanese |
| Charbar | Wood-fired steak and one of Calgary's best patios, in the Simmons Building | Foodie Friendly |
| Connie and John's Pizza | New York and Detroit-style pies, plus a rooftop | Pizza |
| Sidewalk Citizen | Pastries, sandwiches and coffee with a river view | Brunch |
| Chix Eggshop | A bright breakfast spot in the Alt Hotel, open from 6:30 | Brunch |
Drink and Coffee
- Business & Pleasure: some of the best cocktails in the city, Wednesday to Saturday.
- Cold Garden: quirky, art-covered and full of dogs. An Inglewood icon.
- High Line Taproom: a front patio, Cajun popcorn and Tuesday trivia.
- Burn Block Social Club: a disco ball, an arcade upstairs and pinball in the basement.
- Bricks Wine Company: the bottle shop.
- Apprentice Café: a tiny family-run café with ice cream churned on site. Go for the breakfast sandwiches.
- Gravity Espresso & Wine Bar: espresso and wine in Inglewood.
- Phil & Sebastian: coffee in the Simmons Building.
Shop
- Faire Living: possibly the prettiest shop in the city.
- Lemonceillo Home & Gift: unique décor and a very soft shop dog.
- Livery Shop: Alberta-made gifts from the Camp Brand Goods makers.
- Recess: Japanese pens, paper and planners.
- Knifewear: hand-crafted Japanese knives, and they'll sharpen yours.
- Kent of Inglewood: shaving and grooming done properly.
- TUU by CoutuKitsch: jewellery, claw clips and a thoughtful clothing edit.
- espy: clothing and shoes with personal styling.
- Smithbilt Hats: Calgary's iconic cowboy hats, shaped while you watch.
- Recordland: new and used vinyl, and staff who know every record.
- Hello Vintage: handpicked vintage and great jeans.
- Genuine Design Luxury Consignment: high-end consignment, strong on menswear.
- Peacock Boutique: the Inglewood location of the consignment favourite.
- Plant: plants on 9th Avenue.
- Silk Road Spice Merchant: spices in amounts you'll actually use.
Art, Markets and Sweets
- Esker Foundation: Calgary's best contemporary art space, and free.
- The Collectors' Gallery: contemporary Canadian art, open Sundays.
- Crossroads Market (Ramsay): Simple Simon pies and decades-old vendors, Friday to Sunday.
- Inglewood Night Market: food trucks and makers on summer evenings.
- Bake My Day (Ramsay): custom cakes for weddings and milestone birthdays.
- Cōchu Chocolatier (East Village): award-winning chocolate behind the Central Library. Erin's tip: the candy bark.
- 8 Cakes Bake Shoppe (East Village): custom cakes, treats and lattes, plus decorating sessions.
- Central Library (East Village): a free, beautiful rainy-day stop.
- Studio Bell (East Village): music you can play.