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Whether you suffer from digestive issues or you are simply avoiding gluten, Calgary has you covered. These better bakeries carry bread, muffins, cookies, cupcakes and more, all made using gluten-free recipes.
Pad Thai is often the first dish diners try when introduced to Thai food. A common street food in Thailand, it’s typically made of stir-fried rice noodles and veggies with seafood or chicken. And a Thai restaurant can be judged by the quality of this dish. These Calgary eateries have perfected it.
For a city so close the Rockies, restaurants featuring mountain views are surprisingly hard to find in Calgary. Though a couple of the Calgary restaurants below do feature westerly alpine sightlines, most of the great views are inward looking, focusing on some the city’s best features, from pedestrian promenades to neighbourhood lakes and the Bow River.
Dining cheaply yet deliciously is not easy in Calgary, but it can be done. The following eateries score big both for their low price points as well as their tasty food and charm. Spend a little, got a lot.
Hookah or shisha bars allow patrons to enjoy non-tobacco, fruit-flavoured smoke (from mint to mango) with the aid of tabletop water pipes that feature multiple inhaling hoses. A Middle Eastern social and cultural phenomenon, these spots allow patrons to light up the charcoal-fired pipes while enjoying Mediterranean snacks.
The market for coffee beans is fierce and competitive. These are Calgary cafés that not only serve swell caffeinated drinks, but stock excellent bags of this roasted commodity for your home-brewed cup of joe.
Nothing makes you feel you’re dining seaside more than quaffing a dozen freshly shucked raw oysters. Thankfully, there are many great places to enjoy this seafood treat in Calgary.
It’s been the proverbial hard day at the office. Or not. Maybe you’ve aced that important presentation. Either way, drinks are in order. These Calgary watering holes suit a spectrum of after-work drinks requirements whether you need a spot in which to celebrate success, blow off steam or simply take a quiet break.