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
Alumni Sandwiches
Alumni’s loyal following stems from its offering of 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
Runners-up
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
Peppino Gourmet Foods
More than 30 years after the first Peppino location opened in Calgary, the shop continues to deliver some of the best sandwiches in the city. Peppino now has five locations throughout the city and offers nearly 40 fresh Italian sandwiches like the prosciutto bocconcini or hot Italian meatball. Peppino also sells a number of packaged food products you can enjoy at home, including pasta sauces, soups and lasagnas.
Multiple locations, peppinogourmet.com, @peppinoyyc
