The best Quick Bites in Calgary | Sluurpy updated in April

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"Love love love it!! Try the seasonal every time. Unique and creative flavours. The classics are not to be missed either ( cookies and cream, roasted..."

Baylee Cheater

"This place is a must visit if you're an ice cream lover and you're in Calgary. They have some pretty interesting flavours and the staff are more than..."

Fred Knupp

"The soft serve sundae (French kick) was super tasty and smooth I had to go back a second time before leaving Calgary to try their scooped ice cream..."

Millie Yip

"SO delicious! One of the best aspects however, is that they have options for my kids who are allergic to nuts, peanuts and dairy. That is so..."

Jacqueline Wong

"Lovee the place, love the young, energetic polite staffs....leaving in the other side of tbe street my nights i like to see the size of the line up..."

Valéria Kavaliauskis

"This was the best ice cream I’ve had! 5 of us had different flavours and they were all amazing. My dad had the salted caramel which was..."

Wendy Rubner

"Felt totally comfortable as a Celiac to get my treat gluten free. Staff were very comfortable pointing options and taking extra precaution to make..."

Sarah Jalbuena

"The Lemon curd ice cream was EPIC!!! Friendly service and great space! Can’t wait to go back..."

Jennifer Viviani

"Marcus is awesome! Best Ice Cream ever. He’s humble and kind and shared his story and work with our food studies students today. Proud of this..."

Abby Charchun

"My sister got the Rocky Road cake here for my birthday. It is the best thing I have ever tasted!!! I'll be back for more..."

Megan Lea

"Seriously the best ice cream I’ve ever..."

Dacota Friesen

"While visiting Calgary from Toronto, I had heard of this place and decided to check it out. I was SO impressed that I ended up here two nights back..."

Nichola Cheryl Wallace

"Had the happy camper sundae and it was the best soft serve I've ever had. The toppings were so decadent and the toasted marshmallow was..."

Wendy Walker

"The Unicorn at @madebymarcus. I'm always surprised with the massive lineups outside #MadebyMarcus... Even when it's freezing outside. The icecream is..."

Yyc_foodies123

"The ice cream here is amazing! We usually get plain scoops because it is so yummy, but today we decided to try sundaes, I got the Breakfast of..."

Chantel Coutu

"The best ice cream in Calgary! So flavourful and unique. Every flavour I’ve had here is excellent, highlights are the Whisky Hazlelnut Praline and..."

Victoria

"Hands down the best Cookies n' Cream ice cream I've ever had! They give you a lot for a single scoop, and they frequently update their menu with a..."

Rebecca Chu

"Sweet tooth lovers unite!! Mouthwatering ice cream you can even top with a giant roasted marshmallow! You'll notice the long line up to get into the..."

Laura

"I'm not a huge ice cream fan, nor do I have a sweet tooth.So when we arrived at Marcus, I had my reservations. However, when our order..."

Mcclane

"Cute little place. Went here on a rainy day and the line was extending from inside to 10 people outside. Happy I tried it, it's different from all..."

Leslie Anne

"I am very satisfied about this place and i recommend it. It's small and a bit confusing but they have a very good Ice Cream. The staff is very..."

Daniel P

"Cute little shop with pretty good ice cream. Looong line though. I guess that is to be expected on a hot Saturday afternoon! I got a scoop of toasted..."

S

"Went to Made by Marcus Thursday for the first time and I was sooo excited! After a 15 minute wait in line (which was probably much shorter than usual..."

Megan3786

"It took me forever to try Made By Marcus because it is always lined up - and I mean out the door and to the end of the block, but now I know it's for..."

Hangry In YYC

"Probably some of the best ice cream in the city. Fresh flavours and in-house made marshmallows. The soft serve is very rich and great mouth feel...."

Shel W

"Hands down the best place to get ice cream in Calgary. Many unique flavours and very friendly staff. Great vibes, only wish it was open a little..."

MD2989

"After a delicious sitting at the Ship patio one night, Siddall, Norman and I were on the hunt for ice cream. Since ice cream is Siddall’s spirit..."

Kelsey Hipkin

"The service is friendly and the place is small on the inside. There are seats inside the place to sit and enjoy the food that they offer. The ice..."

Diana Phu

"Awesome tastes Ice cream. I got the Earl Grey one, it is very good! But I like the village one better.However, the green tea matcha is superb!!..."

Catvsfood

"With the overwhelming amount of instagram posts over this cute ice cream shop of course my basic tendencies was going to lead me here to treat my..."

Ah

"Another ice cream place in Calgary that I’ve been wanting to try, Made by Marcus, is right on busy 17th Avenue. I’d put them on the same level as..."

Jonny

"If you don't come here you're missing out on life..... Everything is so damn good! Creativity is bomb! Way to go Marcus and the team!! Gives village..."

Nick W

"The ice cream is very good and they have a great selection. I'm very happy they have soft serve as a lot of places don't offer this option. Affogato..."

Julie N

"Good. Really sweet girls behind the counter and I liked watching her put together my sundae with care. Very cute to watch tongs carefully adjusting..."

Jessica Oliver

"By far, my favourite item at Made by Marcus is the Goldfinger - a milk chocolate, hazelnut praline dipped cone. The vanilla soft serve inside of it..."

Jessica Tong

"After seeing the crazy line up this place usually has, I figured it must be something really special.And it was good, it definitely was tasty. I..."

Thea Daley

"Good ice cream. Especially if you like fruitier flavours. I personally prefer Village, but I will understand if you don't. Cool combinations like..."

Hypsochromic

"Busy place means it's a good place! Stuck with the chocolate tonight it was amazing! Nice and creamy too. Wish it was a bugger place with more..."

Col. Saunders

"We dropped by this ice cream shop on a Saturday night, and despite the fact that it was pouring cats and dogs, there was a long lineup of customers..."

Lynnie_83

"Definitely the Village Killer. Their ice cream is really good. Different flavors, lots of flavors. Well priced. Can't wait to go..."

KT

"The ice cream was good - the little custard cake was amazing! We tried the earl grey chip, strawberry cardamom, birthday cake sundae and hazelnut...."

Phatty

"Well I'm impressed. The creamsicle was delightful but I couldn't take it home! Then I tried the lemon curd and wild blueberry. No wonder it's one of..."

Tmoski

"After hearing a lot of hype about this ice cream a couple friends and I decided to go to Made By Marcus this evening! It's located on 17th Ave, there..."

403.foodie

"Heard this place opened recently and gotta stop by and check it out! I tried the Earl Grey Chip and Lemon Curd Blueberry. I like the subtle taste of..."

Vincy

"Stopped by the other day to see what all the hype was about. I got the earl grey and it was a bit bland for my liking, however, I had a taste of the..."

Glen Coco

"No question, Made by Marcus offers the best ice cream in Calgary. Marcus uses only the best, locally sourced ingredients and it's evident in the..."

Oatmealforlife

"Best Ice cream I ever had in Canada! I will be visiting this location very often in the future. The store is super clean and well kept, makes you..."

Brandon Ramberack

"Delicious ice cream made from scratch. Super nice staff. There wasn’t a single flavour I didn’t love. Especially big fan of the vegan chocolate..."

Sarah Tagger

"Wow. This place might possibly be the best ice cream I have tried in Canada. They have a great selection of unique flavours, including some seasonal..."

Leo Yoon (Albatro)

"I was here last month and we were a group of 5 people! We had gone around their closing time and it was the day new rules were implemented regarding..."

sanjanaa venkat

"Tried two flavours the espresso flake and brown butter pecan. Had one scoop of each with a waffle cone on the side for only $6.50 which is pretty..."

B

"Luckily noone was there so we had time to sample some super unique flavoured ice cream! Service was awesome and ice cream was made with love...you..."

Carmen Bruce

"This location is small with no seating inside. There are benches outside of the parlour so if it's nice out, you can pop a squat in the sun. This..."

Karly Tarney

Holy Smoke Bbq

89/100 (1400 ratings)

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"Used to manage a store a few blocks away, it was one of only a few places to get food other than Timmies. I love this place for a quick lunch or to..."

Mr Jimmy

"I wish this place was closer to my house! A total hidden diamond. Rustic decor, friendly helpful staff, delicious ribs and homemade coleslaw! And the..."

Challis Elkink

"Great sandwiches! These guys really know how to do a good brisket. I would have liked a whole wheat bun option, and the side macaroni salad left a..."

Lin

"The brisket sandwich was amazing! The potato salad, not so much... maybe try one of their other sides next time. Pretty basic type of place, only one..."

Paddy O'Lanterns

"I had their specialty burger, beef and pulled pork. Pork was delicious and juicy but quite oily. Pickle balanced the flavor a bit though. Next time..."

Catherine

"Best pulled pork in Calgary. Or in a lot of places. This place just does it right- no bells or whistles, just the unadulterated flavour of a realllyy..."

Agent Macaron

"This place never disappoints with tons of flavor and juiciness in every bite you can't go wrong. The in-house made beverages like their iced tea or..."

NetcandiAndy

"This is right around the corner from my dads work so usually stop here when I go see him. I've only ever gotten the pulled pork sandwich but it is so..."

Nicole Justine

"Awesome smokehouse pulled pork with a beer? Never a disappointment after years of grabbing lunch at this tasty hole in the wall. Bring your appetite..."

Speckler

"Great staff, crazy fast service delicious food, the selection of sauces is crazy, there must be 15. Not the best BBQ I've had, but really good. I..."

Carnivore

"The food is great and the staff are friendly and helpful. I had the chopped beef brisket and the their pork ribs, all were great. I was impressed by..."

TindleBay

"Had the beef brisket sandwich today. It was amazing. You have endless choices of sauces to put on it. I recommend the Jack Daniels and the hot momma!..."

Chris Bean

"Holy smoke has the best barbecue around. Rib Tuesday is a must to try. Only downfall is the seating but if your ok sitting with others it works. One..."

Amanda

"Awesome and Delicious! I just found Holy Smoke BBQ (HSB) in Zomato as a good rated place and I couldn't agree more. The Manwich is great and there..."

San K

"Have to agree with Benjammin. There's not much that passes for true BBQ in Calgary but Holy Smoke has the right look and feel, fabulous tasting..."

Royfact

"Holly smoke is the spot in the city for the best BBQ, dont go expecting the Ritz-Carlton its a tiny hole in the wall location that bangs out some..."

Benjammin

"Ever since trying some delicious BBQ beef brisket in Phoenix, I have been dying to have it again. A few weeks ago my boyfriend, Rini, stumbled upon..."

Sharon

"I stopped by this BBQ place to check it out. I couldn’t get in last time as they are closed on Sundays. I tried the Pulled Pork (~$6 for small, $9..."

Paul C

"Delicious! Southern BBQ done very well! The manwich meat was delicious as well as the bun! Love the sauce selection as well! I encourage people to..."

Kylemoore-@hotmail.com

"Had the brisket sandwich. No smoke ring or bark detected. More of a 'pulled' consistency rather than chopped or sliced. Wasn't very smokey. But it's..."

John Machinist

"Friendly staff who love their outlaw and old school country music. It'[s worth traveling for some of their brisket. And a ton of home made sauces to..."

Ryan Kelly

"I haven't tried the rest of their que, but they make a delicious smoked chicken sandwich and homemade mustard-based BBQ sauce. They were out of ribs..."

TexasTodd

"Good Tasting Truck Food. (reviewing their food truck)Decent food truck menu - only a few choices and relatively high prices but that's a..."

Phil1941

"Lunch time crowd proves how good this is ! so many different sauces to try, and the chili and the corn bread ! MMMmm I haven't tried the north..."

Tammy Hawkes

"It's decent. Not a fan of the chicken sandwich - way too much soggy skin - yuck. Pulled pork is amazing and love all the sauces - just not..."

Rocknrollwriter

"I have been here many, many times. The sandwiches are always tasty and filling. The choice of sauces is unbeatable and all are delicious. Hands down..."

Tyrell Scott

"Manwich to feed the hungry. Great place to feed the boys after a big move. Always been consistent with their sandwiches. Nothing crazy but definitely..."

Stuff My Face

"Excellent BBQ - large variety of sauces to pick from, perfect slaw and delicious cornbread - you gotta try..."

Mcconkeyclan

"Tess, Alex and Mother go to Holy Smoke and get Cornbread for Dessert.. This place makes a great quick lunch! I love the BBQ, but the cornbread and..."

Justess

"Great BBQ; easily some of the best in town, especially if you like dry rub ribs. I prefer the brisket sandwich over the pulled pork. The 'buck a..."

El Guapo

"Love it! A family favourite!. Love the selection, love the experience on 16th sitting at the counter. Our whole family goes and I'm impressed by the..."

Lizette

"Awesome BBQ!!! I've been wanting to try this place for a long time, and finally made it this afternoon. If I had one compliant about the food, it..."

FoodieGuy

"Best BBQ in Calgary. This place is the reason I don't hang out with..."

ALL The Food

"On first glimpse, you wonder what you have gotten yourself into. Finding myself in the middle if an industrial park threw me a little. Not being from..."

Beckamax

"How It's Done.. Holy Smoke BBQ doesn't attempt to lure you in with good location or fancy decor, they focus on what is important: Fantastic food and..."

Dylan Lalonde

"BBQ-licious!. We ordered delivery - which compromised the quality a bit. But if what we had was 80% of what it would be if we ate there, then they..."

Nadirah

"Finger licking good. As soon as you enter, you can smell the hickory flavor. Price is reasonable. You don't mind getting your hands dirty, ribs are a..."

Jocs

"Thumbs up. We usually stop by every Sunday for lunch as well. Cheap, fast and oh so delicious. The selection of sauces is incredible and..."

Freddy

"I used to live in Kansas City where good barbecue is on every corner of every block... Aurthur Bryants, Oklahoma Joe's, Jack Stack... needless to say..."

Jeff R.

"Delicious.. The best pulled pork sandwich I've ever had in this city. Ever. Warning: Holy Smoke will incite frequent BBQ cravings! The place has..."

Skye

"Food was really good, but I wouldn't go again because the cafeteria style was really tough to manage with an infant and a toddler. And the only..."

A.s.

"Holy smoke,. Best place to eat like a man! Love their..."

Steve268

"Not Bad. We got a pulled pork sandwich, was pretty yummy... I would go back again but not in a hurry... I like all the different sauces they have on..."

LJ

"At last I made it down to this holy smoke. Tried the one on 16th and loved it but wanted to give this second location a go. Good, if not better...."

Giggly

"Great food!. Had a bit of a rough go as we got there right before close but it was still great! Nothing like slathering some amazingly tender pork..."

Tristan

"Nice Southern Food. I tried the manwich - very succulent and full of flavor with the different bbq sauces. also, priced very well, there days in..."

Tolau

"Good food however avoid the buck a bone. Meat does not fall of bone and is hard to eat. Tough as nails and a waste of a..."

JD

"I would say it is ok. BBQ is better when fresh and hot, and the pulled pork bun I ordered was rather cold, I could tell it was cooked a few days..."

Alfredo Mamani-alvarez

"Great food and value. 1 small pulled pork and one small beef brisket plus 2 cornbreads and one lemonade for less than $20. The sandwiches were both..."

Herb

"So good and inexpensive!. This place was awesome!! the staff was so friendly and they have a million different types of what i assume to be home made..."

Amanda Chan

"Cornbread was delicious. I'm not a dry rub kind of person, but the wall of assorted Barbeque sauces fixed that. Neat idea, I'd go back, but I do..."

YummyTummy

"Decent BBQ. Went there on a weekday, shortly after 10 am, so it was pretty much quiet (I would imagine during the lunch rush the place gets..."

Mcclane

"I liked this place. The food came out really fast and was pretty good. Though after my 1/4 pound brisket and cornbread, I was still really hungry...."

Chrie Tyers

"Awesome! Great Food, Great Music, and Great Atmosphere! So lucky I stumbled upon..."

Dev K

"Unreal BBQ, hit the place for lunch and get a half pound monster sandwich of brisket and sides for around 10 bucks. Baked beans and cornbread are..."

Steakosaurus

"Best Texas BBQ outside Texas. This is the real deal. Anybody's been to Texas knows what good barbecue is and this is as good or better. Dozens of..."

Scruffle

"Alright food. This is a mild version of an authentic meal.this is a place you need to eat at the south location. it seems the north must get the..."

Way_low

"Please, Oh please move to Edmonton. Found this place by chance during a recent roadtrip to Calgary and my oh my was I glad we did. We may have to..."

TWoo

"Go for the ribs!. Ate here (finally!) over the weekend. Between me and my husband, ordered a pulled pork sandwich with side of coleslaw, beef brisket..."

Domestic Dreamboat

"Incredible Food. Limited hours, out of the way, and utterly amazing.I've been to the southern parts of the United States and (to be honest)..."

Anthony 80

"Awesome Place. Great food, no matter what you order is terrific.make sure you order corn bread. No matter how much you order, you will wish..."

Derek

"Holy Smoke, Holy awesome!. My favourite meatatarian and I just returned from our visit to Holy Smoke. What a great joint. Service was super friendly,..."

NJ

"First time patron..........long time customer. Wow. Great food. I look forward to making my way through the..."

Brent Holmes

"Big Meat Lunch. My favorite cheap lunch. Excellent sandwiches. Big meaty pork ribs sold individually. Big choice of BBQ sauces. If you work off..."

Fat Cat

"Good stuff. Love the manwich, had a couple of ribs. Great sauces to choose from. Pop Shoppe pop, cold beer. Fast and friendly service. A true..."

Brian Smith

"Incredible food and wonderful service. I have severe allergies and the chef, Daniel, went above and beyond to make sure I was fed and well taken care..."

Chantal Stormsong Chagnon

"We just had the most amazing family dinner with the best food, service and atmosphere! The drinks were amazing as was every dish we tried. I even..."

Byrnsey5

"Really great food! Awesome service as well. Friendly staff and good drinks. You won't be disappointed that's for..."

Evan Penner

"Absolutely amazing!! The pork and the bacon wrapped chicken are a particular delight. Choice of sides too all combing for an amazing dining..."

Muanya

"Amazing experience. The waitress was super nice and knowledgeable, the sides were absolutely delicious and the meats were amazing! The pineapple..."

Coleen Gachet

"A fantastic place to dine in Calgary with friends and family. I love Gaucho and would always dine here whenever the opportunity presents. Kudos to..."

Andrew Uwubanmwen

"I love their churros and chicken wings here. The wings are cooked perfectly and the spices gave so much flavor to the chicken meat..it was so..."

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