Best Takeout Food Restaurants in Downtown East Village

"If someone said I could only eat ONE brunch item for the rest of my life, this would be it. Sure, everything else on their menu is fantastic, the coffee is banging, but that french toast is basically what it would look like if breakfast and lunch had a wet dream about each other."

"What it is: Smack dab in the middle of the bohemian Inglewood district, the restaurant offers a sprawling patio, communal tables and a friendly neighborhood flair. Why go: If you’re meeting a group of friends, this is a great option. Order the Mexican nachos, perfect for sharing and delicious with some local craft beers on the side."

"I have tried pretty much all of them but the lobster one would have to be my fav. The cocktails and…”more"

"Big Catch Sushi Bar serves as a place for handmade sushi rolls, giving you the option to either dine in or take out their food. What makes them one of the best Japanese restaurants in Calgary is that their restaurant features an open sushi bar so customers can catch a glimpse of how sushi is made. Big Catch Sushi Bar also lives up to their motto referring to youki, which translates to bright energy."

"Big Catch Sushi Bar blends culture and history into the art of making sushi by preparing traditional Japanese ingredients using new techniques for an educational experience. The scallop carpaccio shooter with cold shucked Hokkaido scallop and yuzu mango vinocari is just one of many aesthetically pleasing dishes featuring a myriad of colours, textures and flavours."

"Monday – Tuesday: 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM Wednesday – Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM Friday – Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Sushi is another delicacy that the best seafood restaurant in Calgary should have. If you’re specifically craving sushi, Big Catch Sushi Bar has you covered."

"Complete with an outdoor patio and modern decor inside, with a nod to traditional Indian motifs, Mango Shiva is an alternative kind of place for a weekly brunch. The restaurant is located in the heart of downtown Calgary, and their menu items offer classic breakfast favorites with an Indian twist, including butter chicken waffles, eggs benedeep, and lamb kofta baked eggs. And of course, no brunch is complete without a signature brunch cocktail, like red sangria or the guava masala."

"Located in the heart of downtown Calgary, Mango Shiva is a family-owned and operated restaurant. Featuring a patio area outdoors, the restaurant’s interior features modern decor with a nod to traditional Indian architecture and art. Mango Shiva keeps things traditional by serving age-old Indian recipes, yet these have been recreated with modern techniques and a unique flair for delicious dishes that you won’t find anywhere else in Calgary."

"Mango Shiva puts on a lunch buffet every weekday using fresh, quality ingredients to prepare some of the best Eastern Indian food Calgary has seen. Mango Shiva is stylish and contemporary, making it the perfect place to take your boss and co-workers out for lunch break. A post shared by Mango Shiva Indian kitchen/bar (@mangoshiva) on Apr 22, 2015 at 8:09pm PDT"

"Image SourceIf you are craving the flavors and aromas of some Kashmiri food, Moti Mahal will offer you with the best Indian food in Calgary. Some of the signature dishes are butter chicken and their vegetable specialties. The food here is so good that it is a hi even amongst Canadians and travelers from other countries, and not just Indians.Address: 1805 14 St SW, Calgary, AB T2T 3T1"

"Moti Mahal features rich interiors accented with warm wood furnishings, dim lighting and hanging artwork reminisce the streets of Kashmir. The relaxed yet enchanting atmosphere is an inviting setting to share the wide variety of succulent dishes while sipping on a chai martini."

"Commonwealth Bar & Stage is another venue that is open during the week for both live shows, and as a nightclub for Wednesday, Friday & Saturday DJ residencies. Boasting jam-packed dance floors, cool vibe and décor, two levels and four bars, this sprawling venue truly lives up to its name as the “Uncommon Bar for Common People” – a place where you can catch a wide berth of music – sometimes on the same night – including hip hop, trap, rock n’ roll and everything in between. Address:731 10 Ave SW"

"This place is located in a converted warehouse, Commonwealth Bar & Stage was founded by local DJs and producers passionate about music. “The Commonwealth concept grew from the need for a mid-sized nightclub that would introduce creativity and discerning music to the standard nightclub model.” The nightclub’s two floors are the perfect place to be on Friday and Saturday nights, when club goers have a choice between top 40 and old rock and dance, or hip hop versus the classics."

"This warehouse-turned-nightclub has two dance floors as well as a back patio and hosts resident and visiting DJs as well as hip-hop artists and other music acts."

"People in the south love this deck for good reason: with TVs, couches, high and low tables and Adirondacks, it’s a laid-back lounge that serves elevated pub grub and house-brewed raspberry, blueberry and peach ales. There’s elevator access for those with mobility issues and children are welcome, as well. 100, 11 McKenzie Towne Ave."

"A post shared by SynlawnSouthernAlberta (@synlawn.sa) on May 3, 2017 at 9:22am PDT. Enjoy Brewsters’ newly-renovated rooftop patio and one or two of their delicious craft brews. Heaters, TVs, and couches – what more could you want?"

"Brewsters patio is open regardless of rain, snow, sleet and all!. Address: 11 McKenzie Towne Ave SEMenu:brewsters.ca. We hope this list will keep you busy in April!"

"Cloud 9 Hookah Lounge & Bar is best known for serving good food, hookah, and drinks. They’re also known for their spacious dance floor and live DJ performances. And if you want a more intimate setting, they provide private function rooms, VIP rooms, and karaoke rooms for those looking for some more privacy."

"Making the most of the city’s scenic Alberta location, the Calgary Pathway system covers over 800km of regional and local pathways, making it the largest network in North America. The pathways are maintained by the city and represent popular routes for walking, jogging, biking and many other outdoor activities. Connecting downtown Calgary to its outer suburbs, much of the route runs along the south side of the Bow River and through well-maintained forest, which is especially beautiful during the autumn months."

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"A photo posted by Jane Jihyeon Kim (@jane_kim53) on Sep 25, 2016 at 5:57pm PDT. If you’re in the mood for poutine, be sure to head to The Big Cheese to satisfy your craving. This 17th Avenue poutinerie serves up boxes of poutine packed to the brim for only $9.99 for a large."

"A post shared by Cafe 16 (@cafe16yyc) on Sep 29, 2018 at 3:51pm PDT. Boozy bubble teas, waffles cooked to order and shaved ice made with fresh milk are just some of the tasty treats you can get at Cafe 16. This sweet hangout spot offers a menu influenced by Asian street eats but with a contemporary twist."

"Raw Eatery and Market, one of the best vegan restaurants in Calgary, is a laid-back modern eatery that provides healthy and vegetarian meals like smoothies, salads, and tacos. They started in 2016 as a collaborative project between farmers and the community, in order to promote a healthy lifestyle with the use of local ingredients. Today, Raw Eatery and Market is known for providing a menu based on seasonal recipes."

"A post shared by Raw Eatery & Market (@raweateryandmarket) on Oct 5, 2019 at 2:20pm PDT. This Kensington Village spot has tons of options for folks sticking to a plant-based diet. With everything from vegan Lasagna to Pad Thai to raw smoothies, you can’t go wrong here."

"Unit 2, 1145 Kensington Crescent, NW, CalgaryThis quaint cafe nestled in Kensington believes in going straight to the source when it comes to nutrition and create meals that are 100% raw, wholesome, healing, and delicious!"

"A friendly restaurant that doubles as a music and art venue, Café Koi offers vegetarian and vegan versions of many of its Asian-fusion creations. The signature noodle and rice bowls can be made with tofu in place of animal-based proteins and there’s also a great selection of entrée-sized vegetarian salads. Location: 1011 1 St SW, Calgary"

"Around half the Asian fusion dishes at Koi are either vegetarian or vegan, plus there are a handful of gluten-free options. Try dishes like the ginger tofu, roasted yams, the Asian black bean burger or the curry bowl. 100, 1011 1 St. S.W., 403-206-1564, koicalgary.com"