With the advent of Big Data, it's easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food—particularly easy, cheap eats—Canadians have very specific opinions. Dining brands in Canada have a long and storied history, and whether they're fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, Canadian restaurants offer something for almost everyone.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated restaurants in Calgary that are listed as "cheap eats" on Tripadvisor. Easy, inexpensive options here run the gamut of cuisine, service options, and styles. The restaurants on this list are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of deliciousness.
Anyone reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if any of your favorite cheap eateries made the list.
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#21. El Furniture Warehouse
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (54 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bar, Canadian
- Address: 107 8 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 1B4 Canada
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#20. Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (48 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Pizza, Fast Food
- Address: 2618 32 St NE Unit 2 Sunridge Mall, Calgary, Alberta T1Y 7L8 Canada
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#19. Noodle King
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (32 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Asian, Vietnamese
- Address: 2323 32 Ave NE, Calgary, Alberta Canada
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#18. Saigon Red Sky Vietnamese Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (28 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (5.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Asian, Vietnamese
- Address: 176 Bedford Dr NE Suite 9, Calgary, Alberta T3K 2M9 Canada
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#17. Seniore's Pizza
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#16. Foo Asian Street Food
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (26 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Asian, Fusion
- Address: 2015 4 St SW, Calgary, Alberta T2S 1W6 Canada
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#15. SI Foods - Supreme Dosa
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (20 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Indian, Asian
- Address: 1B, 1919 31 Street Southeast, Calgary, Alberta T2B 0S8 Canada
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#14. Vic's Hong Kong Style Cafe
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (48 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Chinese, Asian
- Address: 100 3 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G 086 Canada
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#13. Blackfoot Truck Stop
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (96 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Address: 1840 9 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G 0T8 Canada
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#12. Little Lebanon
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (49 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Lebanese, Middle Eastern
- Address: 3515 17 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta T3E 0B7 Canada
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#11. Tacos Mexico Memorial
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (65 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Latin
- Address: 3725 Memorial Dr SE, Calgary, Alberta T2A 6V4 Canada
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#10. Denny's
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (137 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Address: 1804 19 St NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 4Y3 Canada
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#9. Jerusalem Shawarma
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (42 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Lebanese, Fast Food
- Address: 43-8720 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta T2H 0M4 Canada
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#8. Jerusalem Shawarma Country Hills
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (88 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: not available
- Address: 204-30 Country Hills Landng NW, Calgary, Alberta T3K 5P4 Canada
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#7. Banh Mi Thi Thi
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#6. Paros Souvla
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (78 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Fast Food, Mediterranean
- Address: 2110 8650 112th Ave NW, Calgary, Alberta T3R 0R5 Canada
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#5. Bolsa Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (81 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Asian, Vietnamese
- Address: 55-180 94 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta T2J 3G8 Canada
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#4. Veg-In YYC Re-Planted
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (67 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (5.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Indian, Fusion
- Address: 215 6th Ave SE Inside Rocky Mountain Court Building, Calgary, Alberta T2G 0G4 Canada
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#3. JIMMY'S A&A DELI
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (232 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Lebanese, Mediterranean
- Address: 1401 20 Ave NW, Calgary, Alberta T2M 1G6 Canada
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#2. Jerusalem Shawarma
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (95 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Fast Food, Mediterranean
- Address: 301 16 Ave NW, Calgary, Alberta T2M 0H9 Canada
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#1. Gaga Pizza
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (235 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (5.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Address: 1236 12 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta T3C 0P3 Canada
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