MY LOCAL
I am a local girl and love supporting small businesses here in Calgary. Here are some of my favourites. My list just keeps on growing!
TEA and COFFEE
Naked Leaf | independent tea shop
Higher Ground | Family-owned organic coffee house
Euphoria | Specialty Coffee
Bells Cafe | daily homemade pastries & good coffee
Cadence | superfine coffee, and fresh baking
Phil and Sebastien | Sourcing, roasting, and serving exceptional single-origin coffee
BAKERY
Yann Haute | Happy French pastries in a yellow house boutique
Manuel Latruwe | bread, croissants, pastries, breakfast, lunch, coffee
Hoopla Donuts | made fresh daily by the team at @philandseb
Jelly Modern | Canada’s original gourmet doughnut bakery café
BOOK STORES
Shelf Life | Independent bookstore in Calgary
Pages Kensington | Independent bookstore in Kensington
CRAFT BREWERY
Village Brewery | Good things happen over beer
Cold Garden | local craft brewery
GROCERY
Bridgeland Market | A neighbourhood market - Bridgeland Calgary
Amaranth | Family-owned, Local Alberta
The Italian Store | CAFÉ | DELI | GELATO | GROCERY | PLATTERS
CLOTHING
Luna Blue | small independent boutique
Espy Experience | Men’s and Women’s YYC Boutique
CAMP | Quality leisurewear for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Local Laundry | Canadian-made garments that look good & feel good
RESTAURANTS
Lazy Loaf and Kettle | Homemade sandwiches on homemade bread. Baked goods, specialty coffees, BBQ and more!
Ten Foot Henry | Fresh • Vegetable Anchored • Family Style
River Cafe | Regional Canadian cuisine exploring seasonal, sustainable & foraged ingredients
NOtaBLE | Alberta Roots, Alberta Beef - NOtaBLE Taste
Lina's Trattoria | Elevated Italian Trattoria in Calgary
Red's Diner | Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant
ICE CREAM
Made by Marcus | Wildly inventive flavours made with honest ingredients
Village Ice Cream | Super-premium ice cream, handmade in YYC