Food lovers, rejoice! 🍽️ Avenue Magazine’s annual Best Restaurants list is out, and 17th Ave is filled with standout winners and top contenders. With more than 36,000 votes cast across 33 categories, Calgarians have spoken—and our beloved businesses are among the city’s absolute best. Whether you’re a brunch enthusiast, a cocktail connoisseur, or on the hunt for the best slice of pizza, 17th Ave has something special for everyone.
Celebrating Our Winners & Runners-Up
From cozy cafés to vibrant cocktail bars, here’s how 17th Ave dominated this year’s list:
Overall Best Restaurant Runner-Ups
Best New Restaurant
🏆 Winner: Cold Beer & Pizza
Best Restaurants in Calgary’s Beltline Neighbourhood
🏆 Runners-Up:
Best Brunch Restaurant
🏆 Runner-Up: Maven
Best Burger Joint
🏆 Runner-Up: Alumni Sandwiches
Best Chain Restaurant
🏆 Winner: UNA Pizza + Wine
🏆 Runner-Up: National
Best Indian/Pakistani Restaurant
🏆 Runner-Up: Moti Mahal
Best Italian Restaurant
🏆 Runner-Up: Buon Giorno
Best Japanese Restaurant
🏆 Runner-Up: Lonely Mouth Bar
Best Korean Restaurants
🏆 Runners-Up:
Best Mediterranean Restaurant
🏆 Runner-Up: Jerusalem Shawarma
Best Pizzeria
🏆 Winner: UNA Pizza + Wine
Best Bakery/Patisserie
🏆 Runner-Up: Begonia Bakehouse
Best Pub
🏆 Winner: Ship & Anchor Pub
🏆 Runner-Up: Trolley 5
Best Sandwich Shop
🏆 Winner: Alumni Sandwiches
Best Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurant
🏆 Winner: The Coup
Best Vietnamese Restaurant
🏆 Runner-Up: Golden Bell
Best Cocktail Bars
🏆 Runners-Up:
Best Coffee Shops/Cafés
🏆 Runners-Up:
Why This Matters
Our local businesses are the heart of 17th Ave, creating a vibrant, delicious, and welcoming community for all. Their dedication to culinary excellence and hospitality makes our district a must-visit destination in Calgary.
So, if you needed a reason to explore 17th Ave, this is it! Come sip, snack, and celebrate with our award-winning restaurants and cafés.
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The 17th Avenue Business Improvement Area (BIA) is committed to preserving the diverse and energetic character of the area’s business community. We advocate for public safety, revitalize public spaces, implement placemaking initiatives and collaborate with City of Calgary departments to enhance economic well-being and attract new businesses, fostering a thriving and inclusive environment for all.
Our borders are from 16th Street to 2nd Street SW along 17th Ave SW and several blocks of 14th (up to 12 Ave SW), 8th Street SW (up to 14th Ave SW) and 11th Street (up to 14th Ave SW).
