We were originally going to another brunch spot but they were way too busy so we looked up more…read moreoptions on Yelp and came across Porch. We saw they were going to open at 11am, and decided to try our luck by getting there right at opening since we didn't have a reservation. We got lucky and got seated right away! - PARKING - Street parking, make sure you take note of how long you paid for! - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - The ambiance inside is so nice and airy, with greenery and natural light shining through. There's also a super cute swing area next to the bar area that you can sit. I really liked the overall interior design! The staff was very attentive for our large party throughout our meal. There are bathrooms downstairs as well. - FOOD - Bacon Jam Benedict ($20.00): Loved the flavor combination in this! The sweet savory maple bacon jam worked so well! We upgraded to the fried potatoes ($4.00) and they were pretty tasty. Carrot Cake French Toast ($24.00): We got one to share with the table, and I'm glad we didn't commit because it was just OK to me. I wish there was more mascarpone filling, and also a different sauce than chocolate because it didn't pair well for me. Winter Nights ($19.00): We wanted to get some greens in and chose this salad. I enjoyed the mix of greens and also the fennel salami which gave a salty bite! Truffle Parm Fries ($13.00): We also got this to share with the table and you can't go wrong with these! - OVERALL - Great brunch option if you have a small or large group! Really nice airy ambiance for a nice start to your day.

Our party of 12 arrived to Porch right at opening at 11am on a Saturday morning without a…read morereservation. Luckily, they were able to seat us right away. As the morning went on, it seemed to fill up fast so I recommend making a reservation. Vibes: Bright, airy space decorated with lots of plants. There were many tables available including 4 swing seats by the bar. Very cute inside! Bathrooms are downstairs. Street parking only. Service: For a party of 12, our servers provided great and quick service. Food: -Cold Brew ($6) with Sweet Cream ($1): it seemed that the cream curdled in the drink. The taste was okay but it got the job done. -Breakfast Bowl ($24): braised beef short rib with 2 poached eggs on a bed of caramelized onion fried potatoes. Large serving, it was perfect to share with 2-3 people. -Kale Caesar ($19): topped with cheese croutons which were interesting. Also great to share with 2 people. Overall: Porch is a cute brunch place that can fit a large party. If you're looking for an aesthetic place, I recommend this place!

I liked the place walking in and left wishing I went to a different restaurant…read more The ambiance and use of lights were nice, the local beers were good, and the sustainable, organic menu was appreciated. We tried the Cracklins (pork rinds) first. Though heavy handed on the salt, I really enjoyed the flavors they used for the seasoning. Goes great with a pint of beer. We opted to have our appetizer before our meal, but we didn't expect to wait an hour for our food to come. I tried to be patient about it until I started to notice patrons who arrived later than us receiving their food and watching our waitress keep her interactions with our table short. Our food arrived. I ordered the pappardelle (noodles with pork shoulder, cabbage, etc) and he ordered the house burger with fries. I did not enjoy my dish at all, I had a hard time eating it. Pappardelle is made to handle heavy sauces since they're thick noodles and I typically enjoy pork shoulder, but there wasn't much sauce, there wasn't much flavor and the noodles were dry because of lack of sauce, and the pork shoulder pieces were dry and overdone. I couldn't finish my meal and preferred not to take it home. He enjoyed his dish more, described it as tasting almost pizza like because of the toppings inside but overall thought there was not enough seasoning for the meal. There were tons of fries, which were just ok. It's one thing to have to wait a long time for your food, but it's another to wait a long time for a dish that wasn't worth eating. It's even worse when staff notice and avoid your table. As a first time visitor to Canada and as the first restaurant I tried, this was a bad experience I wish I avoided. If anything, the local beer is good.

Love the decor and feel of this restaurant. Like a modern upscale pub. They are pretty new and…read morestill working through the kinks that all newbies need to get through. Servers are still a bit confused about table numbers and are learning the menu. The manager seemed to be highly involved. We enjoyed our experience here as all food was solid and very flavourful. Cocktails were good and at $10 who can complain? Lol. We shared the house hot wings and loved the intense flavour and spice, although I think it was too much heat for the normal palate so they might need to tone it down a notch for the rest of the population. The wings were covered a green sauce and served with house made buttermilk ranch which was delicious. Lamb linguine was my favourite and full of flavour. Tender braised shredded lamb swirled in perfectly cooked noodles and zesty tomato sauce. The burger was pretty good and those house fries that they come with are the bomb (herb parmesan and crispy). Would return to 1918 for sure. The menu is limited but I think that will change over time too.

Super popular brunch spot amongst the locals. Try to make reservations if you can, otherwise the…read morewait can be brutal. Service was speedy and food was tasty.

The food and the service is absolutely top notch. Great atmosphere with alot of locals and…read morereturning customers.

This place is a bar for sure! But it had pretty good food. We ordered the pierogies, onion rings,…read morefried pickles, fish and chips, and beef tacos. The onion rings had a hot honey sauce, it was really delicious so a pleasant change from ketchup. It was pretty busy but it's a Saturday. We were happy with everything we ate. The service was great! After 7 pm, you have to be over 18.

Don't let the name fool you. Great food at amazing price for the area. Has plenty of outdoor…read moreseating which was nice on a cool night. I don't drink but the drink menu looked quite varied. Service was excellent. If you are in the Stephen Avenue area this is definitely worth a stop.

Lovely independent spot to grab a homemade breakfast or lunch in Gulf Canada Square. In addition to…read moresome sandwich and salad staples, they have rotating weekly features of different hot dishes and soups. On this visit, I tried the mac and cheese and beef/barley soup. The soup was warm and inviting with real beef. But, the real highlight was the mac and cheese: extra creamy made with real cheddar cheese and topped with buttery homemade croutons. For the portions provided, $10 is more than fair for well-prepared comfort food!

Made from Scratch is in the Gulf Canada Square food court. Usually has the longest lineups out of…read moreall the vendors there. They offer two fresh soups every day which are clearly not canned and made from scratch. They also offer a different special every day of the week that can be supplemented with a salad or a small soup. These specials range from clubhouse sandwiches, to spring roll on vermicelli, to mac n' cheese (scratch made). One of my go-to places for lunches and as a soup connoisseur they are able to beat out most places by providing homemade soups instead of the typical generic Campbell's stuff you find in most delis. One thing I would like is for them to switch up and try their hand at making other soups because I have been here so many times the soups are getting slightly old (but still tastier and better value than Sunterra) TLDR: Soups good, specials can be good, sandwiches fresh, salad available.

If you love hot, fresh, moist chicken you need to go here, and we love that it isn't a big chain…read more We've been a number of times and today we visited with co-owner Francine Gomes, she was lovely and truly cares about her business and her customer's experience.

Simply put, the best chicken, anywhere. we've given up on all other fast food restaurants and even…read more"posh" restaurants. We always end up disappointed. I'm so glad we tried Cluck and Cleaver. We go at least once a week now and we're telling everyone we know to give it a try. Go on a Tuesday and get the two for ten deal, it's great! Angela C.

Let's start with saying the review deserves a 4-star review, food was extremely underwhelming…read more::however:: the service was outstanding. I believe our server's name was Kat (or Cat). They were very friendly and accommodating. They made up for the lackluster food. Price is high, especially considering the (lack of) food quality. Drinks were fine. Not to the fault of our server, the bar was slow.

The staff were great and the drink selection was good. They had a couple beers that I hadn't seen…read moreelsewhere in town. We ended up here because one of the local pizza places was closed on Mondays. The food was good but not great. It definitely had a bit of the corporate feel. I likened the entire experience to a restaurant like the Tap House in Denver. We started with the Korean Cauliflower. They describe it as crispy. I would describe it as over-sauced and soft. We also had the Trio Dip (goat cheese red pepper dip, eggplant dip, edamame hummus). This was a fantastic appetizer. I had the Landing Pepperoni pizza. It was fine. Served with a tasty sauce and fennel honey, it was decent but the salami lacked flavor. One of my party had the Landing Carbonara. The sauce was heavy and it has chicken in it. She was not happy with the chicken. Overall, I'd go there with a group for a corporate meal or a happy hour but with so many other great restaurants in Calgary, I'd rather go elsewhere.

Loved this little brekkie spot! Service was great and the food was delicious. My friend had the…read moreChorizo Hash & Eggs and I had the Beef Brisket & Eggs. Both were delicious. Cute place!

Always a pleasure to be at Red's. Good food and service…read more Helpful personable servers.

Service- always prompt and courteous…read more Ambiance- came for my adult son's birthday. Always a relaxed atmosphere. Food - this is more traditional sushi and Japanese. All dishes, although looking small, are quite generous portions. I always enjoy coming here and enjoying good Japanese

I came here for their lunch special and it was so worth the visit and couldn't even believe the…read moreprice! My friend recommend we come here during our lunch and the service was spectacular and the food was just as amazing! I highly recommend coming here for their lunch special which was only $21 for a cirachi don (very fresh fish and seasoned rice if you just add a bit more soy sauce) with miso soup and a salad that was so refreshing and well dressed and light. It also came with 2 giant rolls! I also got their kama salmon head and it was so good! They also offer omakase here I saw a sign but didn't have the chance to try so cannot speak on that yet but I will definitely be back