Gayle’s guidebook
A block or two away...
We live on a quiet residential street that is a block or two away from some great places to check out.
Know by locals as "19th Street" there are some standout businesses such as:
A popular breakfast place, but have recently expanded to include lunch and dinner.
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Dairy Lane Cafe
319 19 St NWA popular breakfast place, but have recently expanded to include lunch and dinner.
Ice cream shop with unique flavors and classic favorites.
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Made By Marcus
221 19 St NW Ice cream shop with unique flavors and classic favorites.
This is a great spot for drinks or a casual dinner. This bright, modern restaurant with great atmosphere, food, and drinks is unique because it is owned by the Canadian legion. All revenue helps local veterans.
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1918 Tap and Table
1918 Kensington Rd NWThis is a great spot for drinks or a casual dinner. This bright, modern restaurant with great atmosphere, food, and drinks is unique because it is owned by the Canadian legion. All revenue helps local veterans.
A privately owned pharmacy that carries a great selection of locally made products like lotions, soaps, candles, treats, and more.
Penny Fausta Pharmacy
217 19 St NW A privately owned pharmacy that carries a great selection of locally made products like lotions, soaps, candles, treats, and more.
Amato Gelato Kensington
7-2104 Kensington Rd NWItalian gelato and cafe
Demetris Pizza
1986 Kensington Rd NWGlobefish Kensington
332 14 St NWKensington Area... Bars & Pubs
Kensinton is a popular location that draws people from all over the city is Kensington. Here you will find everything you need or want with trendy shops, restaurants, coffee shops, and bars! Here are a few of the more popular spots to check out.
Kensington BRZ
203 10A St NWHayden Block Smoke & Whiskey
1136 Kensington Rd NWWinebar Kensington
1131 Kensington Rd NWContainer Bar
1129 Kensington Rd NWOne of the top steak houses in Calgary, this is also a great place to go for drinks with friends. Great atmosphere, unique drinks and the staff are warm and welcoming!
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Modern Steak Kensington
107 10A St NWOne of the top steak houses in Calgary, this is also a great place to go for drinks with friends. Great atmosphere, unique drinks and the staff are warm and welcoming!
Oak Tree Tavern
124 10 St NWKensington Area... Coffee Shops and Breakfast
Higher Ground Cafe
1126 Kensington Rd NWIndian Express YYC
1126 Kensington Rd NWEspresso Cafe
273 10 St NWRed's in Kensington
286 10 St NWFresh air and Fitness
Calgary has an extensive pathway system for walking, biking, jogging, etc. The closest access to the Bow River Pathways are:
21 street & Brownsea Dr NW,
14th street Mewata Bridge, and
10th street Louise Bridge
YYC CYCLE SPIN STUDIO - Kensington
1117B Kensington Rd NWKensington Fitness - Personal Training & Wellness
223 10 St NWMewata Bridge
Mewata BridgeBow River Pathways
Louise Bridge
10 Street SouthwestBow River Pathways
Kensington Area...Restaurants
Kensington
Pulcinella
1147 Kensington Crescent NWAn upscale, authentic Italian restaurant.
One of the best steak houses in Calgary, and also a cozy lounge area.
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Modern Steak Kensington
107 10A St NWOne of the best steak houses in Calgary, and also a cozy lounge area.
Espresso Cafe
273 10 St NWBreakfast, lunch, snack, or take-out.
Flipp'n Burgers
330 10 St NWKensington Area - unique businesses
There are a few places that are just interesting, that are well worth a mention.
Established wine market with great selection and knowledgeable staff.
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Kensington Wine Market
1257 Kensington Rd NWEstablished wine market with great selection and knowledgeable staff.
Plaza Theatre
1133 Kensington Rd NWAn old fashion theatre with movies shown nightly.
Crave Cookies and Cupcakes
57 Crowfoot Terrace NWChocolaterie Bernard Callebaut / Kensington / calgarychocolates.ca
1123 Kensington Rd NWRegal Cat Cafe
303 10 St NW