Food & Drink
Family-friendly restaurants in Calgary, food festivals, and events and fine dining for all.
National Pancake Day at IHOP
IHOP is serving up a FREE short stack of their original buttermilk pancakes on Shrove Tuesday, National Pancake Day. Yum! In return for the free breakfast, IHOP asks that you consider donating to one of their charitable partners. (This free deal may vary by location, so be sure to confirm
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YUM! It’s the YYC Hot Chocolate Fest!
Bring some extra sweetness to your winter and spend February searching for Calgary’s best concoction during the annual YYC Hot Chocolate Fest. Participating Calgary eateries are featuring signature hot chocolate drinks, created specifically for this event, and customers can vote online to determine who has the best. Partial proceeds from
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Go a Little Wild on Sunday Mornings! Safari Sunday Brunch at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
Most Sundays, Safari Lodge, at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, hosts a unique brunch experience. You and your fellow safari explorers can enjoy gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, eggs benedict with Canadian bacon, fresh salads, a Belgian waffle bar, daily chef’s specials and
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La Petit Chef at The Dorian
If you’re looking for a unique dining experience with your kids or a fun-loving date night, consider Le Petit Chef, an immersive dinner show experience at Bistro Novelle at The Dorian. Le Petit Chef is a diminutive cook who stands just six centimetres tall and brings a four-course meal prepared
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Where Kids Eat Free (or Cheap) in Calgary!
Eating out is one of life’s pleasures, but when you’ve got extra mouths to feed, restaurant meals can get very expensive, very quickly. Thankfully, some restaurants in town offer deals for kids on certain days! As a rule, enjoying a free kid’s meal requires the purchase of an adult meal.
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We Want Candy! Rounding Up Our Favourite Local Candy Stores
There’s something iconic about a candy store. It’s a child’s wonderland, with sugary sweet delights that are often colourful and always delicious. Even adults can’t always resist the lure of the candy store, especially when they find nostalgic sweets that bring back those happy, carefree days of childhood. Sure, you
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Outdoor Exploration at the Saskatoon Farm
The Saskatoon Farm, just outside of Okotoks, is a farm fun destination. Depending on the time of summer, you can come to pick your own saskatoons, sour cherries, and currants. But you’ll also find greenhouses, a gift shop and restaurant, and a seasonal farmers market! U-Pick Saskatoon berry picking starts
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Where To Find The Best Ice Cream In Calgary
Are you a classic vanilla or a decadent chocolate peanut butter? Maybe you’re an exotic rosemary rhubarb sorbet. Whatever you choose, who doesn’t love a good ice cream cone on a hot day? Sweet and creamy, cool and refreshing, going for ice cream can be the crowning touch on a family
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Dinner with Le Petit Chef: A Delicious Dinner and a Charming Experience
March 2024 Do you have a splurge-worthy occasion coming up? Even if that’s getting out of the house and not cooking dinner on an average Wednesday night — we understand. Le Petit Chef has arrived in Calgary and his quirky, 6-cm self is inviting you to an upscale (but kid-friendly!)
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Y Not Today Board Game and Bingsu Cafe: Treats and Non-Tech Family Fun!
Y Not Today Board Game and Bingsu Cafe is a unique location that sells ice cream and bubble tea, and offers ‘brainy games’/puzzles, board games, and non-tech family fun to enjoy. They also serve bingsu, a Korean shaved ice dessert that comes adorned with an array of toppings. Play games
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