Found this place on Yelp when I was really in the mood for a good sandwich. I went with the Alberta Beef and it absolutely hit the spot. The beef was super tender and flavorful, and whatever they slow cook it in really works. The only tricky part was actually finding the entrance. It took me a minute walking around the block before realizing where it was. Once I got inside though, everything was smooth. It is a little on the pricier side for a fast casual sandwich, but after tasting it I understood why the reviews are so strong. Definitely worth trying, and I would absolutely order it again read more

Meat & Bread - Alberta BBQ Beef - Sandwiches Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Ordered the meatball sandwich, Alberta BBQ beef, and tomato soup. Everything was surprisingly delicious! When looking at pictures, I thought the bread would be hard but it was actually so soft. The tomato soup tasted like it was homemade and tasted really well together with the meatball sub. read more

Meat & Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

The porchetta being sliced on the window, the smell & line lured us inside. There was a small menu on a blackboard with 6 entrees, a few drinks and a soup of the day. We ordered an eggplant parm and Jason's meatballs, sharing each. Lunch came to our table in minutes & both sandwiches were excellent. The bread was fresh & the eggplant parm & meatballs were very tasty. At under $10 each this quality lunch was wonderful! read more

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Excellent sandwich with lots of meat. The box they serve it in is a little messy. I would rather have a paper wrapper or a plate. read more

Meat & Bread - The porchetta sandwich. The cracklings on top were a nice touch. - Sandwiches Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I tried this place once before and found it to be super bread heavy. Today I tried to go give it another shot and their doors were locked after open (they open at 11am and it was now 11:15am and it was still locked). I stood with a few other people who were also waiting outside and tried to open the locked door, then a staff member finally came outside. I thought he was going to apologize and let us in, but instead he said they needed more time for a private order and would open in 10-15 min. I am on a lunch break and can't just stand out in the cold and wait for them to process a private order. In my opinion this place is not worth it based on the food and customer service. read more

Had the butternut squash soup which was great. I also shared half of the Alberta Beef sandwich and like the kick of it. Service was great.

One of my ALL TIME favorite sandwich places to go!!! Unfortunately I can't find it in Florida but ever time I'm in Calgary, It's my first spot and the last place I go to. The porchetta sandwich is AMAZING. You cannot go there and not try it. Ask for a little extra crackling Until next time Meat and Bread! read more

Meat & Bread - Porchetta - Sandwiches Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I had initially tried Meat and Bread years ago in Vancouver, and after our first visit we religiously stopped by every time we got the chance. Since adulting and covid we haven't had the chance to make it down to Vancouver let alone Calgary, but this recent family trip gave me my opening and I was hellbent on making everyone check out of our hotels later than usual to make this my first stop of the day. At 11AM on a Friday, I was circling their shop for a good 15 minutes before I finally walked through those doors. The slab of porchetta on the counter immediately caught my eyes, and I was beyond elated. We opted for the classic Porchetta and the Meatball,both sitting at $13.50 each. Crispy pig skin sprinkled onto juicy pieces of roasted pork, sandwiched between some immaculate pieces of bread. I didn't try the meatball but both parties enjoyed it. Was it as good as I remember? Absolutely. Am I going to make my way over here any chance I get? Definitely. I did forget to get some sauces to go which was a downer but learning from my mistakes for a later visit! read more

Went for a Saturday lunch with friends after the spa, and boy was I shocked by how good the meal was.

Unbelievable. We had the buffalo sandwich and the eggplant sandwich. 5 stars! Very cool vibe. Next time we visit-it's top of the list.

The staff were very friendly and very efficient during the lunch rush. The sandwich was fresh and delicious! read more

Have gone back a few more times and try more of their sandwiches and none have disappointed. Meatball Sub was delicious! Buffalo Chicken was great too but a little messy. Staff always quick and friendly! read more

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I was staying at the Fairmont Palliser and needed to find a nearby restaurant for a quick lunch so I decided to try out this place. I got the Cajun chicken sandwich as well as their side kale salad. both were delicious and fresh. I would definitely recommend coming here. read more

Read about this online, so once I got the go ahead to go to Calgary this was high on my list. Unfortunately work got in the way so I did't get to go here until about 10 mins before I had to call a cab. I got the porchetta sandy and it was as described, beautifully made and wonderfully flavorful. So glad I got to go, and will return here for sure. read more

Meat & Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Wow. Had the best Porchetta Sandwich here today. It was bursting with flavour and juicy. It leaked meat as I ate. It met my expectations for Meat and Bread. It is a simple place with simple seating. Order. Sit down. Sandwich arrives. Self serve water and napkins. Eat. Leave. Would I return? Yes Would I recommend? Oh yes. read more

Traveling for work and needed something easy, and quick. Checked Yelp and noticed this place was #1 in my search and close proximity to my hotel. Simple setup, super quick service, and a tasty light meal! My son, a huge fan of all thing buffalo chicken, would love their Buffalo Chicken sandwich! The bread was amazing, sauce not too spicy, and the chicken was a nice mix of white and dark meat! So good! read more

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My first experience with Meat and Bread was pretty disappointing. I had walked by the shop, and saw what looked like a delicious, juicy porchetta sitting in the window...its crispy skin glistening in the window. I couldn't wait to try it! What I got instead was a major letdown. The Porchetta was gross and fatty. You can see from the photo how much fat I cut off the pork - and that wasn't all of it. The cracklings did not crack at all - they were soggy and flavourless. The only redeeming quality of this sandwich was the yummy, fluffy Ciabatta loaf - props to Corbeaux on that! Sorry Meat and Bread - I won't be back. read more

Meat & Bread - Fat sandwich anyone?!? - Sandwiches Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I spent a week in Calgary at a work conference. From fancy steak houses to excellent Thai, I enjoyed many of Calgary's culinary offerings. However, by far the most memorable food I had was from Meat & Bread. One of, if not the best sandwich I have ever eaten. I purchased a porchetta and not been able to stop thinking about it since. read more

LOVE IT! I've always wanted to go to the one in Vancouver but never got around to it so imagine my excitement when they opened up in Calgary! I've only been there twice, and I've only had their porchetta sandwich and salads. However, I like what I tasted. I love that the porchetta sandwich has a combination of lean meat, fat, and cracklings. The flavor profile of the meat is off the charts! The bread and the condiments makes it a pretty tasty sandwich. Price point can be a tad lower but that will not deter me from returning. Since I'm so in love with the porchetta sandwich I'm not sure if I will ever try anything else... Very friendly and efficient service too! read more

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Have you ever cried happy tears into a sandwich before? No? Visit Meat & Bread. The porchetta was as good as any I had in all of Italy. read more

I met a girlfriend for lunch here after hearing our friends' excitement that their fave sammie shop from Van was finally in town. Thankfully we didn't let the long line up deter us, as it moved pretty quick. You have your choices from four sandwiches, the daily soup or the daily salad. No added bells and whistles, simple and efficient. Assembly line for the win! We managed to snag a couple seats by the window and prepared ourselves to experience what would eventually be one of the best sandwiches we've had. I went with the Porchetta - pork topped with salsa verde and crackling. My GF got the Buffalo Chicken - shredded chicken tossed in hot sauce and topped with slaw and ranch dressing. Both had great flavors and textures! I wish mine had a tad more crackling to have a bit more crunch. And if you're going with the Buffalo Chicken, make sure to grab a couple extra napkins as it gets messy! For about $10, you get fresh quality sandwiches, which I think can be hard to come by when you're downtown. Check them out, you may find your new fave lunch spot :) read more

Meat & Bread - Porchetta sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I walked past Meat and Bread in 10 degree weather only to return 10 mins later and man am I glad I did. I couldn't decide so I ordered the Porchetta and the Meatball. Both were amazing. The porchetta was a perfect mixture of fat and tender pork. The meatball had all the classic flavors but with a twist of kale on top. Everything worked perfectly. The bread, what can I really say? The bread made the sandwich what it is...divine. I was lucky enough to stubble across this great. They are making simple Great Again! read more

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[sigh] I'm getting tired of food businesses that think that a mid-century inspired design (which is really mainstream now) allowed them to charge very high prices for average food with no service. This place is avery very very simple (4 items on the wall menu) read more

The place is just across my workplace which is very convenient. Came here for lunch and had Featured sandwich cajun chicken eith shredded cabbage, sweet pickle pepper and lemon garlic aioli. Sandwich so tasty! Best place to grab and go, I even recommend this to whoever ask me for a quick fix. read more

Great quality ingredients and everything we tried on the menu was delicious. Hole in the wall, easy to miss, but don't pass by this one!

$10 porchetta sandwich is underwhelming. Decently cooked pork is topped with more chewy than crunchy diced cracklings and a salsa verde that is high on oil, low on flavour. Soft Corbeaux baked buns are easy to bite through but lack the appealing texture and taste of a more well-developed bread dough. I'd happily pay $6 for this; $10 is just a little too dear. Potato salad continues the theme with a creamy dressing that lacked both acid and salt. Potatoes were just-undercooked, which isn't a bad thing if they are interesting potatoes in a light, German-style dressing; these were not. Pricing for proportion was decent at $4, if the salad itself was better. As it stands though, I wouldn't recommend it. Counter service was quick, friendly and efficient. Space is lovely, with minimal seating but lots of apparent turnover. The snarky side of me wants to call the hype around this place typical Calgary 'little-brother'ism'; an unremarkable, over-priced product fawned over seemingly because it's an import from the 'big-city'. Decide for yourself. read more

Was super excited to check them out on their opening day today! Tried their porchetta sandwich while my friend got their meatball sandwich which was the daily special for today along with gingerale for drinks. The prochetta sandwich included sliced pork, salsa verde and crackling on ciabatta bread. This was a really great combination as the soft pork was went great with the cracklingl. I was recommended to try the sambal sauce with the sandwich which was a house-made sauce that they sell as well. It was mildly spicy and went really well with the sandwich. Overall, we enjoyed our sandwiches today and would recommend it! I would visit it again to try out their other sandwiches but maybe not right away as I feel kind of guilty about not eating enough veggies haha read more

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Every bit as perfect as Meat & Bread in Vancouver. I made it in on opening day and got that amazing porchetta- delicious meat, sauce, and that bread, which I understand they've contracted with the outstanding Corbeaux for its Calgary location(s) (that's a very hopeful "s"!) all every bit as good as what I had in Vancouver in February. I came back on Saturday (yes, this location is open in Saturdays unlike the on in the Vancouver financial district) and had the daily special which was a buffalo chicken and which was similarly delicious. read more

Meat & Bread - Porchetta, porchetta - Sandwiches Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

The menu consists of essentially seven items: four sandwiches, a soup, a salad, and a dessert. This is obviously a relatively low selection, so we were wondering if perhaps they rotate all four daily, but based on their website, it seems like three are fixtures with a rotating daily one. The soup and salad rotate daily. I am an indiscriminate eater, so this wasn't an issue for me, but admittedly if you're from out of town and just happen by, it may not end up being very appealing to you and your group. I got an Alberta Beef, which was quite good. The meat was fresh and flavourful, definitely not cheap and obviously locally sourced. The arugala was fresh and crisp, and the pickled mushrooms and onions were a good compliment. In my opinion, I like my pickled stuff to be more potent, but it did allow for the meat to really come through as the dominant flavour, which is good; you don't want the most expensive component to be a secondary flavour. People will probably be split on the horseradish cream. It is not spicy in any fashion, which may then increase the appeal a bit, but it also lacks the same depth that horseradish proper has. I definitely noticed it and felt that it was a worthwhile inclusion, but it could have been argued that it was toned down too much. Service is extremely fast; the sandwich will beat you to the cash register half the time. They seem to get a lot of traffic at lunchtime, so it makes sense. Seating for groups over pairs can be tough depending on the time of day that you go at. There was no seating at 12:45 on a weekday, but it cleared out by 1:30. Prices are reasonable for downtown Calgary, but I do think it's a bit overpriced, probably with a markup for using fancier-grade ingredients. I would argue that I should have paid $8, not $10, for my sandwich. Overall, this is a good place, but it's difficult to see how it can attract a significant and consistent customer place when their options are always going to be so limited. The food was good, but not mindblowingly great in a way that would make you want to come back and eat one of the three staples on a daily basis. read more

Meat & Bread - Alberta Beef - Sandwiches Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Was so excited to see that one of my favourite sandwich joints in Vancouver came over to Calgary! All their sandwiches are served on fresh ciabatta bread and they have approx. 3 different options to choose from (simple, right?!) as well as a daily soup and salad of the day. They claim that you can come here every single day for entire year and never have their daily sandwich special twice. If you are someone who usually sticks to the same dish when you go some where (I can definitely be one of those people), don't be too disappointed because their next day sammy will be equally as good. They serve their sandwiches in a to-go box (unlike the wooden platter in Vancouver), which is definitely a convenience downtown feature. Pretty decent amount of sitting space as well. Another tip, they post their daily specials on their website if you want to check ahead of time! read more

Really enjoyed the buffalo chicken sandwich. Bread was very tasty. Chicken was great too. Sandwich was a bit messy, but I didn't mind. Lean over your plate! They have bottled sodas to choose from, bottled water, and tap water in a carafe to pour yourself. Very friendly staff. Four stars instead of five because they were out of the smoked brisket sandwich which would have been my first choice. It was Stampede week, and they said they had been stampeded that day. Will go back again. read more

Fantastic quick stop. Soup ($4.5) and sandwiches ($10-11)! Porchetta is amazing! The bread is fresh just out of the oven. Easy take out as well. read more

I ordered the prochetta with extra cracklin. It was one of the most perfect sandwiches I've ever tasted. Simple food prepared perfectly: outstanding bread and perfectly cooked meat with the right amount of fat to meat content. Do not miss this place! read more

I Two myself have had...meat and bread before! but today I stop by to pick up a sandwich. Staff are friendly and courteous, great service!! I must've picked the worst sandwich and I love Rubens, the bread with slightly toasted but stale don't really like the presentation of the meat being all chopped up like it was. I gave this review a 3 -star only because....I can tell it has great ingredients. shame it didn't taste good at all, the sandwich today was not great I don't recommend it....it was very disappointing. read more

I don't know what to say, except wow is so tender and the selection while limited is done absolutely on point. With a selection of I think for sandwiches and one choice of salad as an accompaniment this place is a must. Price point is super affordable, and whether it's for a quick visits meeting or just a casual lunch with friends this place is absolutely amazing and an absolute do not miss I highly recommend this place and we back I can imagine countless times in the future. read more

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We had the porchetta and buffalo chicken sandwiches. We were quite surprised by the quality of the roasted meats, however the overall product leaves a bit to be desired. Both were fairly greasy and drippy. Flavour of the buffalo chicken was better, while the porchetta felt like literally meat and bread; shouldn't be surprised given the name, I guess. The sandwiches also felt like quite heavy meals, even though they were only sandwiches. We were satisfied but not wowed. Yes, you might say they are just sandwiches, but I have had sandwiches that I still rave about. They seemed more like meat dishes in sandwich form that didn't quite reach their potential. Good overall, but I wouldn't be running back to try the other options. $10 is a bit steep for what you get, even $8 would be more reasonable. Great space however, and the customer service was friendly and efficient. read more

My favourite sandwich place from Vancouver is now in Calgary! Best MEAT sandwiches you can get. Daily Roasted meats, awesome sides, and sauces to hit in outta the park. read more

The Porchetta sandwich was spectacular. A signature accomplishment for the human race. Can't stop thinking about it.

I have eaten at M&B in Vancouver about 100 times now and am shocked by the poor quality of the food at the Calgary spot I have had porchetta 3 times now and all 3 times the meat was cold and very oily! I've only been able to have the meatball sandwich once as they only have on Friday - found it very bland The location is terrible with no parking easily accessible (I'm lucky enough to NOT work downtown!) Was really looking forward to have M&B here but will wait until I go back to Van - actually easier to get to even though I have to fly to get there! read more

Very organized service. The porchetta was excellent. The tomato soup was okay. I will go back for the meat and bread.