This place has the best presto sandwiches I have ever tasted in my life. The owners that run this place take care time and effort into everything they do. Their food is carefully prepared fresh and even the steak is different on each sandwich they don't use the same ingredients for different sandwich types. read more

Around the Bend - Steak frit! - Sandwiches Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I had heard great things about this place and I was annoyed before I even got there because this place was so hard to find but when I finally found it, it was so worth it. This place makes all there own breads and meats. I got a cheese pretzel to start and I would highly recommend it. I also got the California Twist and Steak Frite sandwich. If you like the taste of the pretzel and how salty it is you will love the sandwiches. I didn't like the California Twist so much but the Steak Frite was amazing with potato chips right on the sandwich layered with meat and cheese sauce :) read more

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I found out about around the bend last week. So I planed an adventure evening to go over to the other side of town just to try a pretzel. I haven't been to the states in almost a year and I always get soft pretzels when I'm there. I was excited to try and experience something similar in town. I ended up visiting this place right after a little bit of a rainstorm so not a single person was in the store but myself. Worked perfectly in my flavour because I could be a little bit needy with my order. The owner was working the counter and he went through the menu and how it all worked with me it made the whole experience completely personalized. Loved it! I ended up ordering 6 pretzels and sides to go. It took a little bit of time because the food is made to order. Each one was individual wrapped with a corresponding dip. When I got to where I was heading I opened all of them up and mixed matched all the dips with the different seasoned pretzels. All was so good! Satisfied read more

Around the Bend - Pretzels to go! Just needed to pick up beer... - Sandwiches Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I've been here a few times now and all of my visits have been excellent. The potato crisps are like crack. They're made fresh to order so they're warm, crispy on the outside and chewy in the middle. I could almost just have a couple orders of them and skip the sandwiches. That being said, the sandwiches really can't be skipped. They're huge and delicious. Some are messier than others so grab a few extra napkins. The first time I came in the owner gave my wife and I the full run down and was very helpful in our ordering. Subsequent visits have been just as friendly. My only complaint is that they were hard to find the first time. They're on the NW corner of the CO-OP so you can't really see them when driving around the parking lot. They're hidden down the lane between CO-OP and the bank. read more

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Update for new location. The Steak Frite sandwich is arguably one of the best sanny's in town. Wait times can be a little long over the lunch hour but the food is absolutely worth it every time. read more

Around the Bend - Sandwiches Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

This place is a little hard to find. It's actually West of the Co op a couple of doors down. The guy working the till is friendly and I'm assuming the owner. On this particular visit it wasn't very busy. There were two other customers that ordered take away. The pretzels aren't cheap, 4 bucks a piece. They have a big selection on dipping sauces as well. I purchased 3 pretzels, two with salt and the other one cinnamon. The part that disappointed me is that they aren't made fresh. They throw the premade pretzels into a warming oven. I might be a bit of a pretzel snob, as I'm used to the Wetzels Pretzels in the U.S. My apologies ATB pretzel. Don't think I'll be back. read more

This is a hidden gem, the pretzels, sandwiches, potato crisps and milkshakes are devine. If you haven't eaten here yet, now is the time to come on over, you will love it. Special requests are accommodated. read more

Around the Bend - Great food, great service...when you deserve the best, "Around the Bend" shines. - Sandwiches Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Great little place tucked away in the SE. Had the Greek Twist and my bf had the Southwestern pretzel sandwich. If you love garlic, I highly recommend the Greek twist! The tzaztiki is homemade with love, I might add. The southwestern was stacked high with lots fresh ingredients. Highly recommend! Will be back to try the pretzels! read more

Around the Bend - Sandwiches Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Amazing sandwich ! What a terrible location to find but Wow ! Fresh in house made meats and ingredients, my only regret is not having enough appetite left to try one of the pretzels ! read more

My boyfriend and I have been meaning to go to Around the Bend for a couple of years. We have a major pretzel addiction, and go through major withdrawl here in Calgary. Sadly the Wetzel's Pretzels stand at WEM doesn't quite do the trick. So we finally went and kicked ourselves for not going sooner! Around the Bend is an awesome little local spot in Deer Run. It is literally around the bend from the larger stores in the shopping plaza, so you do have to look for it. The hunt is worth it! Seriously the BEST hot and fresh pretzels I have ever had. I had the cheese pretzel with cheese sauce, and Kieran had the regular pretzel with garlic butter, along with a side of chips. As someone else wrote, yes they are seriously addictive - like a chip/fry combo, delicious salty goodness. I was really impressed that the owner came to our table to talk to us, and ask for our feedback and how we found the shop. He was really friendly and open to feedback - I hope they are able to find a better location where they can get more visibility to their awesome eats! The ONLY reason I did not give 5 stars...and if I could give 4.5 I would...was that the cheese sauce was a let-down. I was expecting really thick, extra gooey and cheesy sauce, but the fresh cheese sauce was more watery IMO. And the tables needed a wipedown (sorry!). Other than that, everything was to die for. The garlic butter is the bomb - we even took the rest of our little cup home with us, no way were we throwing it out! We're looking forward to going back soon for more yummy deliciousness! read more

Beyond helpful at the counter. It was my first time, and I didn't even have to specify that. The gentleman asked if I'd like help with the menu and gave me a full rundown along with suggestions. I don't even have words to describe how good my pretzel was. I will definitely be back! read more

My wife loves her pretzels and this place meets her expert opinion on pretzel eating as a great place to get a pretzel. Staff was awesome and completely explained the whole menu as they asked if it was our first time. We will return for sure as it's affordable and they make everything fresh in house including their sauces and meats for sandwiches. read more

Around the Bend - Sandwiches Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Mmmmm super delicious sandwiches, can't wait to try all the dipping sauces for the pretzels!!! It's a little hard to find, go to the co-op building and go to the very west end, sort of behind the CIBC. I would recommend to the owners that they find a more ventilated packing system for to-go orders, sandwich gets too soggy by the time you get it home. read more

I was in town visiting family and friends and one of my friends to me here. And I am happy we went as the food was incredible! I love the concept of the pretzel bun and a nice complement especially with the steak sandwich. Everything is so fresh and they use real meats rather then the so called Deli style! And they will make the sandwich how ever you like so if you don't want it too soggy they will reduce the sauces (but the sauce is needed as it's part of the sandwiches charm). This place takes the concept of an old school Deli and changes it up a bit. I love their homemade potato chips as I could sit and eat those none stop! A nice treat! And they are always experimenting with something new in the kitchen for their specials! All in all I will be back next time I am in Calgary as this is a nice little neighbourhood gem! read more

This is a great little place located in the south suburbs. We were greeted by the friendly owner who took the time to explain the menu and how all the meat is fresh, not deli meat, and the spreads/ sauces are in house made. You can choose the sandwiches on the board or decide on your own fillings. They also offer a few side salads and sweet pretzels. Our sandwiches were brought out to us, and were they ever huge! My boyfriend couldn't finish his. The ingredients were fresh and so was the pretzel bread. I am craving more of the ginger carrots that were put on my veggie sandwich. The owners wife came up to us before we left to apologize for having her children in the shop and running around. She offered us some free cookies she baked earlier. A very sweet gesture since the kids weren't bothering us at all, but she insisted. Will definitely be back. read more

Excellent food, great people. Highly recommend going to Around the Bend. Quality ingredients and good sized portions. Something for everyone here, always love bringing friends and family - they always want to come back. Family favourite! read more

Visited Around the Bend last night for the first time. Really, really good place to eat. Everything is made in house. I had a California twist and a cheese pretzel with ranch dip. The pretzel and dip were both unbelievable. The sandwich was good however I had a bite of my girlfriend's Greek twist and that was amazing. We also tried the cinnamon pretzel. Definitely will be back. It's a bit hard to find as Google maps navigates you to the KFC side. But it's right beside the coop in the little nook between buildings. read more

The guy who works here is a gem super nice! And is fresh and lots of selections of sauces to dip it's a hidden building worth checking out! And it's a good price too read more

Food was delicious. It was definitely something different. Had a long, but expected wait over the lunch hour. Would love to go back when I'm in town again. read more

Had the Steak Frites Twist today and it was one of the best sandwiches I have ever had. The place is a little hard to find but well worth the search as the sandwich is huge, packed with flavour, and the frites give the sandwich a nice crunch. The sandwich is seriously addicting. read more

Great little gem tucked behind the Co-op in Deer Valley Shopping Mall. Great variety and having a sandwich made on a pretzel bun is a win for me every time. I'm never buying another sandwich from Subway ever again now that I've tried "Around the Bend". read more

This is my new favourite sandwich shop!!! Absolutely delicious sandwiches. Everything was super fresh. The pretzel bites are soooo good!!!! Definitely recommend!! read more

The food and the service was amazing! The owner came around to ask how our food was and clean up some tables....this happened a bit too late for me. I wasn't happy with the cleanliness of the eating area. 2 of the tables were taken and the remaining had crumbs of food. Good thing I carry wipes with me! The floor looked like it hadn't been washed despite the mop and bucket sitting pretty much in the middle of the dining area...the garbage lid was also quite dirty....a simple wipe down in the eating area and a cleaner floor would have changed my review to 5 stars. read more

Around the Bend - Mop in the dining area - Sandwiches Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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15 bucks for an incredible lunch. One the best sandwiches I've ever had. This place is a gem. Never busy, pretty quick. Clean and friendly

Very yummy. Just wish the price was a little better for the sandwiches. The staff are always really nice. Restaurant is always really clean.

I'd seen the signs for this shop at the corner of Canyon Meadows and Bow Bottom Trail and decided to stop for one on my way home. The owner explained their concept and helped me decide what I'd like to try. I had the roasted ham with bacon and my favourite toppings and sauce. I took it home and devoured it! It was so good, I went back the next day for another. He put my order in the computer under my name and every time I've been back, even though I've now moved to the US, it's still there! My husband loves it and he always orders the sandwich with everything on it! I promise, you will not be disappointed with the good. I'm still seriously trying to get them to open a store in the US! read more

You would never find this place if you didn't have someone take you there because it is a well kept secret tucked away in a strip mall. My nephew chose where we were going for lunch and I can't wait to go back. I just said, "sure, I'll have what he's having" and we had the steak frites. The BEST, most creative and delicious sandwich I have ever had. I was starving and still could not get through the whole sandwich. I wanted to keep eating because it was so good but took the rest home for my daughter who loved it as well. read more

There would be a picture if the sandwich had lasted longer ;) Top. Notch. I had the northern twist and the fried egg was an amazing touch! Can't wait to go back and try the potato crisps and a pretzel. Tucked away hiding behind co-op and well worth the hunt. read more

I was there last night and bought three pretzels to take home. They were each put on a tray and wrapped in cling wrap . By the time I got home - about 5 blocks- the pretzels were cooled down and getting hard. The dips were not dips - more like butter! Terrible location for any business. Too bad as we need more variety in this area. I won't be back! read more

Best sandwich ever. These guys really have a knack for taste and presentation. The menu has a great selection and the guys were great in helping me decide what to order. Very friendly service, fantastic atmosphere and delicious food. A little tough to find but worth the effort! Keep it up guys read more

Delicious, especially if you're looking for vegan options!! The man who helped us was super friendly and knowledgeable about the ingredients. I ordered an onion bagel and was expecting a regular bagel with a hint in onion flavoring, and was delighted when it arrived covered in freshly made caramelized onions! I'll absolutely go again. read more