Each year, we ask Avenue readers to vote for their favourite restaurants in Calgary in our Best Restaurants readers’ choice ballot. These are some of their favourite places in the city.
Winner
Scozzafava’s Deli
Located on 17th Avenue S.W., Scozzafava’s Deli serves loaded sandwiches teeming with meats, veggies and sauces. The restaurant’s subs range from the hoagie filled with mild salami, mortadella and mild capicola to hot options like the eggplant parm. Pair your favourite handheld with a side of mozzarella sticks or a Caprese salad.
1004 17 Ave. S.W., 403-454-3354, scozzafavasdeli.com, @scozzafavasdeli
Runners-up
Alumni Sandwiches
Alumni has a loyal following thanks to its exceptional sandwiches, such as the chicken parmesan with lemony kale, the wonderfully spicy hot chicken sandwich, the satisfying rosemary beef dip and more. Be sure to pair your choice with sides like mac salad, parmesan fries or charred broccoli. Plus, there’s a fun menu of tasty cocktails and local craft beers to enjoy with your meal.
725 17 Ave. S.W., 403-455-7255, alumnisandwiches.com, @alumnisandwiches
Munch
Cooking up small-batch recipes, Munch serves a mix of sandwiches, burgers, pasta dishes and more on its constantly changing menu. Stop by for lunch and grab a cold drink with the chicken Caesar baguette and a side like tempura green beans.
1022 17 Ave. S.W., 403-819-3400, @munch_yyc
Spolumbo’s
With its sausages sold in a variety of restaurants and grocery stores, Spolumbo’s is well-known throughout the city. Fans can also stop by Spolumbo’s Inglewood deli and order a classic sausage on a bun topped with tomato sauce, or choose from a variety of hot paninis and Italian cold cut sandwiches. Before you leave, stock up on a selection of goods from the in-store market.
1308 9 Ave. S.E., 403-264-6452, spolumbos.com, @spolumbosdeli
Lazy Loaf & Kettle
Few things are as comforting as a hearty sandwich bursting with fillings and crafted with house-made bread, and at this Parkdale café, that’s exactly what you get. Lazy Loaf & Kettle offers a build-your-own sandwich option, as well as hot sandwiches like the tuna melt, barbecue brisket or spicy grilled chicken.
8 Parkdale Crescent N.W., 403-270-7810, Lazyloafandkettle.com, @lazy_loaf
