This place is the same as The Sweatered Hen. If you dine there, you can order from a limited vegan…read moremenu. The larger menu is available for takeout only if you order online. The food is good.

This was our last meal in Canada so I knew I wanted to try a vegan place. I also saw that they had…read morepoutine on the menu. Traditional poutine has beef in it so I can't do that, but this place is vegan so I was excited to try. I had the Buffalo chicken sandwich and my husband had the original burger. The meals here really slayed! Mine was surprisingly a little spicy. The lady at the counter was helpful and super nice ( as most Canadians are) . The actual store was casual but super cute. The poutine was SO good. To be honest I haven't tried real poutine so I can't say if it tasted the same, but the beef gravy with the cheese and fries was so comforting it made me sad to go back home where they don't offer poutine. 100% recommend this place to visitors wanting a cheaper meal that still tasted amazing!

The selection at the Farmers Market is much less than what is posted on the website. Most of the…read moreready-to-eat dishes are sandwiches or rice bowls. I had the yellow curry bowl with rice which was the best Thai curry I ever had in my life, but it was quite heavy. When I went back I got the "Grains & Greens" bowl which was much lighter but equally delicious. My husband had the Reuben sandwich which was absolutely delicious but also quite heavy. We bought a couple of the frozen soups to go and they are great because you can add your own veggies and make a tasty meal at home!

Not to brag or anything, but I am kind of a mock meat aficionado. Years ago, I used to quest into…read morethe dark soul of Chinatown for vegan Chinese and Vietnamese food at places that don't even exist anymore. White Oak II, Veggie House, none of this overpriced Buddha's FUSIONBECAUSEWEDECIDEDTOPUTMEATONTHEMENU garbage. The lighting would be dingy, the walls would be made of room dividers, and if you asked nice, you could purchase the gluten required to make the stuff at home which I would often do. This was before nice little internet sources like Yelp would tell me where to go, so I would go seeking these places based on word of mouth from friends of friends. Fast forward to 2012, and Heart's Choice opens up in the CALGARY FARMERS MARKET, which is basically the equivalent to a yuppy farmers market shopping mall. This is a pretty neat little place, and they do all the work for you, so you don't even have to season the fake meats yourself. Thaw, throw it in a pan with some veggies, and you have yourself some classy Chinese/Thai inspired food. They even make some pretty bomb curries that you can buy frozen if you're too lazy to make yer own. Yay! No hard labor in the kitchen, and no animal suffering! While I was a little irritated at the SURPRISE of patrons, that they could possibly be enjoying something NOT made out of a corpse (hi, it's 2012 you cavemen creeps), I am really happy to see Heart's Choice thrive. The owner and I had a nice chat about the struggles of following a vegetarian diet sometimes in Calgary, and I congratulated her on these awesome products which are winning the hearts of even non-vegetarians. I myself went home with her two recommendations, some ginger "chicken", and black pepper "beef" steaks that I plan to throw into a wok with some Shanghai noodles, carrots, bok choy, and broccoli. Also, Le's Vietnamese Subs a few rows down makes a killer vegan kungpao chicken sub with some of the proteins sold at Heart's Choice. *Review 9/30 for Yelp's 30 day challenge 2012

Best breakfast sammie. Just sayin'. Huge eggs and cheese portions. Everything else I've tried is…read morealso really good, and I'm not just saying that. I can't really pick out a favorite (other than the breakfast sandwich, because I'm a breakfast-o-holic) Every day of the week they have a special. Joe was one of the most giving and friendly proprietors that I've ever met, he always recognized me when I came in, and asked me where I'd been if I hadn't come in in a while. I'm quite sad that he retired. Great service and great food, this little sandwich place gets 5 stars from me.

Love this local deli, this is my go to place to pick up a quick lunch. Staff is super friendly and…read morei love their donairs there as that is what i always get-Pita filled with sliced beef, onions, lettice and tomatoes with sweet sauce. The have daily specials and premade sandwiches available if you are in a rush. Lunch time can get really busy so recommend coming here before noon.

What a great find! Casual and clean…read more We enjoyed the beet salad 10/10, beet chips 7/10, the ranch burger 8/10 , the spicy mushroom mozza burger 10/10, and the Mr. chicken panino 10/10! There is an abundant selection of beverages too. Everything was delicious and I would order them again! The service was prompt, kind and the manager made sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our meal.

Holy Grill's Bankers Hall location was a wonderful surprise. The space is fantastic--tucked away in…read morea corner with beautiful downtown views, making it feel far removed from a typical food court setting. The food was fresh, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. The kids enjoyed the Cheeseburger, and the Roast Beef Panino Dip was delicious and generously portioned. Combined with excellent service, this made for a great dining experience. I would highly recommend Holy Grill and will definitely be back.

I seldom come to this place as its out of my way but have popped in on occasion when my co-workers…read morehave a hankering for Lebanese. I mean, its ok, nothing to write home about. In the past I've had the falafel plate, the chicken shawarma wrap and the falafel wrap and all were just ok. They have pickled turnips here which is great but bc they are the mass produced ones so they are extremely salty. Prices are on par with what other Lebanese quick eats go but they offer sm, med and lg sizes which is great if you are not a big eater, having said that I found the workers there sloppily wrap the sandwiches so you will get one side full of veg and another of meat so the bite ratio is off. On the plus side, they are super quick, and you will have your order done in under 5 minutes even with a line up. There were 2 Lebanese guys working when we went in, one I assume was the owner as he was directing the non-Lebanese staff, everyone else seemed to enjoy being there so that was nice to see. The portions were pretty generous which is great for the big eater and they offer a lot of deli and sides which was interesting: salads, samosas, pilafs, pastries and some sweet offerings. They also had a pre-made cooler of items that I assume are made to cook at home, didn't see any prices on them so I cannot comment on value but if you are a fan of the baked goods in the deli section, they were available to take home to cook. Price points are pretty decent and good sized portions and the dining/service area was clean so that warrants a 3.5 star rating...maybe we went in on an off day but the food was just ok and please clean the bathroom, there was urine on the toilet seat.

Good place with good food. The staffs are nice. Orders didn't take long at all to take and make…read more The mixed shawarma was amazing. There are lots of desserts to choose from, including a vast selection of baklavas. Definite repeat!!!

This restaurant has a classy atmosphere and is located in the very hip 17th Avenue district in…read moreCalgary. It's a great place for a date because you can walk around the area afterwards and get drinks, dessert, or shop. We shared the gyoza and the mushroom nigiri, which were both okay. I had the coup salad which was perfect and had a delicious dressing. It really hit the spot! I also had rosemary sweet potatoes which were perfectly cooked and were served with a vegan aioli which paired well with the sweet potatoes. My husband had the shawarma which was also delicious. I would definitely recommend this place!

My husband and I were visiting Calgary from California and The Coup was so phenomenal we actually…read moreate here twice during our trip! Everything about this place is top notch: the food, the vibe, and the people. Our server was incredibly knowledgeable about vegan food and made fantastic recommendations. The hot pot was hands down the best curry I've ever tasted. The sauce had this gorgeous brightness and depth that made every bite unforgettable. The yam fries with miso gravy were exceptional, and the peanut sauce with the tofu satay was absolute perfection. The dinner ambiance was lovely and cozy and you can tell the servers genuinely enjoy their jobs. That kind of positive energy makes the whole experience even better. If you're in Calgary, vegan or not, The Coup is a must visit. Phenomenal food, phenomenal service, phenomenal atmosphere.

Our meal here was fantastic. Both the C&F Blend and Bison burgers were juicy with lots of top…read morequality fixings. We chose the salad instead of fries and were rewarded with garden fresh ingredients and delicious light dressing. Despite the good reviews, we almost passed on Chefs N Farmers as we were nervous this might be an extension of the Tennis Club serving mediocre food. That is not the case. Everything is made in-house with locally sourced ingredients. We will be back.

This place is a hidden gem, and those in the neighbourhood are so lucky to have this wonderful…read morerestaurant nearby. It is located just south of the Glenmore athletic fields, and is above the tennis club. But don't let the location throw you off - the food and the service are better than you can find downtown. They have an excellent drink menu with many high quality and interesting options. They even had fresh homemade Mango Iced Tea, which was very yummy. The Porcini Arancini was absolutely delicious - I have never had this dish before anywhere, and I really was blown away by the flavor. I saw photos of it on their Instagram page, and decided that I had to try it, and it was a good decision. The Spaghetti Bolognese was very delicious as well. Sadly, we did not have room for dessert, but they make their own ice cream and I plan to try that next time. Our server Harsh was incredible. He was so welcoming, and so ready to answer questions and provide suggestions. He is one of the happiest and friendliest servers - he took very good care of us, and I will go back again for the excellent service (and the yummy food). I sort of did not want to give a review, as this place is such a great secret to keep to myself, but I think the chef and the staff are working very hard and they deserve to be very successful.

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.