18 upcoming Calgary restaurant openings to look forward to

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Your to-eat list is about to get a whole lot longer, with a ton of new restaurants making their way to Calgary over the next few months. From international chains to locally owned spots, there are lots of exciting new spots on the horizon. So if you’re wondering what’s ahead for Calgary’s restaurant scene, here are the newest restaurants, bars, and cafes making their way to the city. IQ FOOD CO > > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > > > > A post shared by iQTM (@iqfoodco) iQ Food Co. has revealed that its first restaurant in Western Canada is set to open in Calgary, as the brand has secured a spot at The Core. If you’re unfamiliar with iQ, it offers a large menu of “nourishing, clean-eating dishes” including veggie and protein-packed bowls, smoothies, sandwiches, soups, and more. Address: The Core Shopping Centre – 324 8th Ave. SW, Calgary Instagram MOUNT PLEASANT VINTAGE > > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > > > > A post shared by Mount Pleasant Vintage (@mountpleasantvintage) The prestigious Vancouver cocktail bar, grill, and thrift shop is expanding into YYC. Its new location in the Beltline is slated to open this summer. Address: 1207 1st St. SW, Calgary, Alberta Instagram PASTICHE > > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > > > > A post shared by Pastiche | Calgary (@pastiche.yyc) Pastiche is the newest project being brought to life by the pair behind Love Damian, Chef Kyle Opel and sommelier Jason Exton, taking over the space when Jin Bar closes this month. Touted as a chef-driven wine bar, expect shared plates and an epic wine list to boot. Address: 24 4th St. NE, Calgary Instagram TONY ROMA’S After a vanishing act from Calgary’s dining scene, it appears as if Tony Roma’s is preparing for a comeback. Signage for the restaurant chain has appeared at 601 8th Ave. SW, the space that Mister M previously occupied. In case you’re unfamiliar with Tony Roma’s, it’s perhaps best known for its signature baby back ribs, its “World-Famous” onion loaf, and classic potato soup. The spot also serves a selection of seafood, steaks, handhelds, and more. Address: 601 8th Ave. SW, Calgary Instagram WINGSTOP > > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > > > > A post shared by Wingstop Canada 🇨🇦 (@wingstopcanada) While Wingstop has just opened its first location at Deerfoot Meadows, another is set to open at CF Chinook Centre. It’s going to have some pretty cool features, including a live DJ booth and modern interior elements to support the high-foot-traffic spot. Address: CF Chinook Centre – 6455 Macleod Tr., Calgary Instagram ALVA Alva, a new Canadiana-themed restaurant, will be a new 6,000-square-foot space with 50-foot ceilings, featuring a large bar in the centre of the room, as well as lots of cozy seating. In addition to its indoor dining area, Alva will also be utilizing some of the outdoor space in front of The Edison, with a two-tiered south-facing patio, with some seating at street level and some around four feet above, where there will also be a canopy to protect from the rain as well as the sun. The spot is slated to open this summer. Address: 150 9th Ave. SW, Calgary NATIVE TONGUES – BRIDGELAND > > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > > > > A post shared by Native Tongues (@nativetonguesyyc) Long-time Calgary favourite Native Tongues will be setting up shop in Bridgeland very soon, marking its fourth outpost in the city. Expect plenty of tacos, margaritas, and everything in between. Address: Bridgeland, Calgary Instagram AMATO GELATO – WEST SPRINGS > > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > > > > A post shared by Amato Gelato Cafe (@amatogelatocafe) Just in time for ice cream season, Amato Gelato is gearing up to open a brand-new location in the West Springs neighbourhood. The spot is famous for its desserts and, of course, its gelato, which comes in dozens of flavours. Address: West Springs, Calgary Instagram ANALOG COFFEE– UNIVERSITY DISTRICT > > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > > > > A post shared by Analog Coffee | Specialty Coffee & Community Cafes (@analogcoffee.ca) Fresh off its Banff expansion, Analog Coffee will be opening a brand-new Calgary location, this time in the University District, and is expected to open in the fall. Guests will be able to get their hands on coffee shop classics like Americanos, cappuccinos and lattes, or elevate their coffee-drinking experience with a pour-over. Analog also serves tons of delicious baked goods and pastries. Address: University District, Calgary Instagram WHISK & KETTLE > > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > > > > A post shared by Whisk & Kettle | Calgary Matcha Cafe (@whiskandkettle) In spectacular news for the matcha-loving community, Whisk & Kettle, a new matcha cafe, is on its way to the city. Instagram SHAKE SHACK – MACLEOD TRAIL > > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > > > > A post shared by Shake Shack Canada (@shakeshackca) Just weeks after opening in the CF Chinook Centre, Shake Shack is gearing up to open a brand-new outpost this fall, which will be the first in Canada with a drive-thru. Address: 9253 Macleod Tr. SW, Calgary Instagram HUNTER Hunter, Concorde’s new steakhouse concept, is opening its first outpost in Canmore in June, but the restaurant will also be opening in Calgary this fall. It’ll be heading to the Local 522 space. Address: 522 6th Ave. SW, Calgary THE BRO’KIN YOLK – DEERFOOT MEADOWS > > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > > > > A post shared by The Bro’Kin Yolk (@brokinyolk) The Bro’Kin Yolk, a staple for breakfast and brunch, has revealed that it’s set to open its sixth location, with the newest addition anticipated to open in Deerfoot Meadows this fall. “We can’t wait to break even more yolks in Calgary, serve up brunch, and become part of your community,” the team said in an Instagram post. Address: 33 Heritage Meadows Way SE, Calgary Instagram MADE BY MARCUS – GREENWICH VILLAGE > > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > > > > A post shared by Made by Marcus Ice Cream (@madebymarcus) Made By Marcus has teased that a brand-new location is on the way in Greenwich Village, with the spot slated to open this summer. “We’re working hard to get everything ready so you can enjoy ice cream this summer in Greenwich Village,” Made By Marcus said in an Instagram post. Instagram LIME’S After a string of successful pop-ups across the city, Lime’s will be opening a new space on 17th Avenue. The Miami-style cocktail bar will be serving up Caribbean and Southern flavours, and it will hopefully be opening in the fall. Address: 524 17th Ave. SW, Unit 101, Calgary Instagram KAZU YAKITORI > > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > > > > A post shared by Kazu (@kazuyyc) Rounding out the host of new spots opening on 17th Avenue is Kazu Yakitori. Touted as the “new standard of Yakitori in Calgary,” Kazu is gearing up to open this fall, so watch this space. Address: 508 17th Ave. SW, Calgary Instagram PIZZA MARU & KATSUYA – WEST SPRINGS > > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > > > > A post shared by Pizza Maru+Katsuya (@pizzamarukatsuya) Pizza Maru and Katsuya is set to open its second Calgary location in West Springs, bringing its unique pizzas and katsu dishes to the west side. The spot offers pizza with a green tea chlorella dough and several spins on the famous Japanese dish, including Brick Cheese Katsu, Carbonara Katsu, and Garlic Chili Katsu. Address: #345, 922 85th St. SW, Calgary Instagram MORNING BRUNCH CO. – CROWFOOT > > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > > > > A post shared by Morning Brunch Co. (@morningbrunch.co) Morning Brunch Co. has revealed that it’s northwest-bound, with its newest outpost set to open in YYC’s Crowfoot neighbourhood later this year. “We’re bringing all your brunch favourites, handcrafted drinks, and cozy brunch vibes to the Crowfoot community, and we can’t wait to welcome you through our doors,” Morning Brunch Co. said on Instagram. Instagram Still hungry? Discover Dished Calgary on TikTok