34th Avenue SW¹

Want a facial with that latte? Distilled Coffee House (2408 34 Avenue) is a combination coffee shop and beauty bar. Order a Rosso Roastery coffee and fresh-baked cookie.

Distilled Coffee House

Bonjour Sandwich Shop (1909 34 Avenue) is a tiny space churning out big, European-style sandwiches. The menu is roughly split in two. There’s the French lineup—think cultured butter, prosciutto and torched cheese—served on baguettes. And then there’s the Italian offerings, such as a spicy Calabrese salami on a Tuscan flatbread. known. as schiacciata.

Bonjour Sandwich Shop

Le Comptoir, by Francois (1928 34 Avenue) is a genteel French retreat, with seating on an elevated patio shaded by a large poplar and warmed by an outdoor fireplace. Sip a latte and indulge in a slab of quiche Lorraine or slice of carrot cake.

Lee Comptoir

Tat’s Treats (115, 1934 34 Avenue) advertises itself as “cereal-infused soft serve”. In other words, ice cream blended with, say, Cheerios or Fruit Loops.

Tat’s Treats

Wow Bakery (2002 34 Avenue) is truly an international cafe, with Korean, Japanese and French influences. The eclectic menu ranges from red bean buns and sweet potato bread to cream-filled doughnuts and condensed milk baguettes.

Wow Bakery

Tres Marias (2006 34 Avenue) is arguably the best Mexican food market in Calgary. Many of the grocery items—organic corn tortillas, multi-colour tortilla chips, fresh salsas and guacamoles—are produced in house. You can also order hot meals like burritos, tacos, tortilla soups and tostados.

Tres Marias

Marda Loop Brewing (3523 18 Street) is a neighbourhood brewpub with an expansive covered, heated patio. Quaff a Big Juice NE IPA alongside a large selection of chicken wings.

Marda Loop Bresing