Agni Cafe
Visit this new café, which opened in early January, for dishes like the morning melt quesadilla, crunchy chicken eggs Benedict, Atlantic salmon omelettes, waffles, penne arrabbiata and more.
1211 Edmonton Tr., 403-509-0261, @yycagnicafe
Alforno
If you love coffee and delicious baked goods, you’ll be happy to hear that Alforno will be opening its seventh location in CF Chinook Centre in early 2026. Grab a cup of coffee and a pastry to make your shopping experience even better.
6455 Macleod Tr., alforno.ca
Amihan Grill and Bakeshop
It will be even easier to get your hands on delicious Filipino fare soon. Amihan Grill and Bakeshop, which already has two locations, is opening another location in February in Calgary’s Fairview area.
140, 7516 Macleod Tr. S.E., 403-918-7363, amihan.ca
The Basic
The Basic has been a Vancouver staple for decades. Now, Calgarians can get a taste of this breakfast and lunch spot at its first location in Calgary. Try dishes like pulled pork hash, banana pancakes, eggs Florentine, sandwiches, burgers and more.
1115 Centre St. N.W., 825-414-2112, thebasiceatscalgary.com
Bereket Kebab House
Look for this new Turkish restaurant in the Rosscarrock area when it opens soon. The extensive menu will feature dishes like beef or chicken doner on hummus, manti, kebabs, bereket lokum sarma, pide and more.
1637 37 St. S.W., 587-581-1249, bereketkebabhousecalgary.com
Central
This popular Beltline restaurant is expanding with another Calgary location in the Marda Loop area.
Choux & C
Craving some French treats? Stay tuned for the opening of Choux & C, a new bakery opening in Marda Loop this year.
Francine’s
Francine’s was one of the first new restaurants to open this year on January 7. Check out this French bar serving up steak frites, tuna tartare, lobster rolls and more in Chinatown.
306 Centre St. S., 403-471-6776 (text only), francines.ca
Kuku Ruku
This chicken restaurant is opening its third Calgary location in Marlborough Mall this February. Make plans to visit the next time you’re craving some crispy chicken, chicken tenders, chicken wings and more.
Marlborough Mall, 66A, 3800 Memorial Dr. N.E., kukurukuchicken.com
Made by Marcus
Popular ice cream spot Made by Marcus will be adding a fifth Calgary location to its roster when it opens in Willow Park this spring. It’ll be easier than ever to get your hands on a scoop of chocolate lava cake, lemon curd blueberry or Tahitian vanilla bean ice cream.
Phil & Sebastian
With seven locations to its name already, Phil & Sebastian is one of Calgary’s most popular coffee spots. The local company is opening its next location in Seton this year.
Pho Pham
A popular Vietnamese restaurant with two locations already, Pho Pham is opening a third restaurant in Chinatown. Keep an eye out for this new destination for pho, vermicelli bowls, rice plates and more.
Rosie’s Burgers
Rosie’s Burgers first landed in Calgary at the end of 2024 and has been expanding ever since. The Canadian burger chain recently opened its third Calgary location in Marda Loop. Be sure to get an order of the banana pudding on your next visit.
2205 33 Ave. S.W., rosiesburgers.ca
Vaycay Brew Pub
Vaycay Brew Co, which shares a space with Burwood Distillery called Veranda, recently announced that it will be opening a brew pub in Marda Loop. Keep an eye out for more details on this satellite location.
Village Ice Cream
This spring, those living in and around West Springs will be able to get their ice cream fix at Village Ice Cream’s newest location. This will mark the company’s sixth location.
