Here's where celebrities eat when they're in Calgary
Restaurants in Calgary are aplenty, but if you’re not sure where to dine this weekend, consider following the (Hollywood) North Star!
Everyone has at least one thing in common—we’ve all got to eat, but where do celebrities dine when they’re in the big city?
From cafes and coffee shops to cocktail bars, and tapas spots, here are just a few spots where you might run into an A-lister.
CHARCUT
Founded by Carrie Jackson and acclaimed chefs Connie DeSousa and John Jackson, CHARCUT has become a favourite among local diners and notable foodies – including Matty Matheson from The Bear.
“We’ve actually been friends with Matty for a long time,” DeSousa told Curiocity, adding that they met at a charity event 15 years ago.
“I’m so proud of his career and what he’s done for the industry… but he hasn’t changed, he’s still so down to earth and hilarious, and still loves all the ‘chefy’ things that we still love.”
While in Calgary for his recent book tour, the star stopped in for a bite to eat at the restaurant.
“He shouted out to everyone in the audience [at Wordfest] that he was craving a steak and that he wanted to hit up CHARCUT.”
“He had a small gap in his schedule and because it was so quick, we knew he wouldn’t have time to order off the menu, so we decided to cook him a couple steaks. We prepared for him a 20 oz New York strip steak and then a 45 oz ribeye.”
Where: 899 Centre St S and 4150 University Avenue NW, Calgary
Greta
Tate McRae is a triple threat, but where does she hang out when she’s back in her hometown of Calgary, Alberta?
According to Apple Maps, which worked with McRae on a Hyperlocal piece, Greta Bar is a “fun place to hang with a group of friends.”
“I first went to Greta Bar for a magazine photo shoot! I was still underage, but the bar is fun and colourful with so many arcade and bar games. There is a basement with a dance floor and more games,” she said.
“The staff is super friendly and the atmosphere is great.”
Where: 213 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB
Ranchman’s Cookhouse & Dancehall
In the summer of 2024, the cast of Netflix’s My Life With The Walter Boys hit Ranchman’s Cookhouse and Dancehall.
“We loved having the My Life With The Walter Boys cast at Ranchmans,” the bar posted on social media.
“Y’all are welcome back anytime!”
At the time, stars Noah LaLonde (Deer Camp ’86), Nikki Rodriguez (On My Block), and Ashby Gentry (Are You Afraid of the Dark?) were in town shooting season two of the popular show.
Where: 9615 Macleod Trail S, Calgary, AB
Model Milk
There is no shortage of Calgary restaurants, but Model Milk is “the place” according to Daisy Edgar-Jones (Twisters).
During an interview on The Late Late Show, the star shared her love for the restaurant with James Corden and Pedro Pascal (Game of Thrones).
Other notable celebrities that have been spotted there? Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan, and Billy Boyd from The Lord Of The Rings.
Where: 308 17 Ave SW, Calgary
Monogram
Monogram Coffee is known for its warm atmosphere and cozy sips.
While filming ‘The Thicket’ it became a huge part of actress, Leslie Grace’s routine.
“If my call time wasn’t too early, and things weren’t closed, no matter how cold it was, I would walk to Monogram Cafe,” she told Curiocity.
“Amazing coffee, great people, beautiful space.”
Where: 420 2 St SW, Calgary, AB
Papi Nightclub
Papi is the home of Calgary’s ‘afterparty.’
Known for its themed nights and bright lights, the nightclub has welcomed several VIP guests including Ja Rule and Neyo, among others.
Where: 630 – 8th Ave SW, Calgary
Ten Foot Henry
Ten Foot Henry is a personal favourite. It was also where Elliott Lester, director of the Alberta-shot film ‘The Thicket’, had grabbed a bite on occasion—as he confirmed to Curiocity.
Other celeb sightings include comedian Trevor Noah.
Where: 1209 1 St SW, Calgary
Hudsons
The man, the myth, the most notable fan of Hudson’s.
Honorary Canadian Paul Rudd was spotted several times at Hudsons in Calgary while filming Ghostbusters: Afterlife in Alberta and we get it. It’s a fantastic place to catch a game and grab a bite!
Where: Locations here
Aggüdo Coffee Roasters
Ethiopian coffee house, Aggüdo, was a go-to for Jon Hamm while he was in town filming season five of Fargo. He even stopped to take a photo with the staff.
“The first time he came in, we were like, is that him or not?” Ben Keleta, the owner of Aggüdo told Curiocity.
“He started to come every morning… We hesitated to ask him for a photo, and the photo that we posted with all of us together was taken on the last time he was there. He mentioned that he was not going to come back because he was done filming, so we took a selfie.”
According to Keleta, Hamm is a “sweet person” who mostly ordered a dark-blend coffee.
Where: 338 10 St NW #6, Calgary, AB
Buffo
Stars, they also love comfort food!
According to the restaurant, rock icon Alice Cooper stopped by Buffo at CF Chinook Centre and ordered a “Seafood Arrabbiata easy spice and a diet coke.” Sounds tasty, does it not?
Where: Saks Fifth Avenue, CF Chinook Centre, 6455 Macleod Trail SW #2Y, Calgary
And there you have it. Calgary restaurants where celebrities have been spotted grabbing a bite to eat. Where will you go first?
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