Tucked away in an assuming strip plaza in S.E. Calgary, Ahinke is a Nigerian-Canadian fusion…read morerestaurant that specializes in brunch items. I went in with high expectations, and in some ways they were met, and in others I felt a bit let down. Firstly, the interior is lovely, with lots of warm wood tones albeit a little dim. The server (who was also the cook? Not sure) was attentive and wanted us to have a good experience. She suggested we try the more traditional Nigerian side of the menu, so we did. The jollof rice arancini was quite good, though I wish I could've tasted the jollof flavor more. The Nigerian shawarma wrap was massive and saucy; I liked that the pita wrap was grilled and crunchy. The shrimp fried rice wasn't my favorite however. The total came out to $72 before tips, which I felt was a bit expensive. I would want to come back and try the brunch items to see if I'll have a different experience!

I was in Calgary for just a few hours (stopover for a road trip), but I knew I wanted to try this…read morerestaurant after seeing them online. The menu is a mix of Nigerian and Canadian dishes. I got the suya chicken and waffles. Suya is a type of seasoning (you can purchase the seasoning to take home), which added a nice heat to the dish. It was served with two fluffy buttermilk waffles, peppercorn sauce, a poached, and hollandaise. It felt like getting chicken and waffles (but better and spicier) and an eggs benedict (cause of the poached egg and hollandaise sauce) in one dish. It also came with this tropical bliss salad, which had a nice combo of veggies and fruit and was really good. My original plan was to also get some puff puff to go, but I was way too full after my dinner. I was here on my own, so I got seated right away, but the space is smaller and I imagine it fills up quickly. If you're coming here with a group I'd make a reservation. Staff was nice, the restaurant was clean, and the food was delicious and a good deal for the price point. The only downside for me is I don't live in Calgary, but if I did I'd be visiting Ahinke's on the regular. It will definitely be a go to restaurant on my next visit.

Great food and pleasant atmosphere Always a fun time here…read morewaffles are the best around! Will be back For sure!

This place is a great deal and delicious. I heard about this place a year ago. However one of the…read moremain reasons why I didn't go was I thought it was just a bubble waffle Cafe. Funny enough the intention was not to go to this restaurant. I was attempting to enter a different restaurant but it was closed for the day so I gave bubble waffles a shot. I ordered the duck laksa and it was amazing. For $16 you get a lot of duck, most restaurants will only give you half the amount of duck. It also includes a drink. Overall the food was yummy and it's definitely a place I would try again soon. The only downside of this restaurant is the plastic. I wish they would serve their food with normal dishes because when you eat at a restaurant it's not always fun to eat your food and plastic bowls and a flimsy plastic spoon. Overall I was very impressed with this restaurant I will definitely come back soon.

Had the standard Waffle and chix. Food was great…read more Sauce was satisfying. Hot sauce was delightful.

Food: 3/5 Service: 3/5…read moreOverall experience: 3/5 (1- Terrible; 3- decent; 5- Fantastic) I've always wanted to try chicken and waffles, so I jumped at the opportunity when I saw Waffles & Chix at Calgary's Lilac Festival 2013. There was nothing memorable about the outside of the truck; white with red letters spelling out the name and concept of the truck, and a weird image of a chicken riding a 'waffle' skateboard. I managed to line up before a sudden rush; there was a bit of a wait (around 10 min to order and another 10 min for the food). The menu features: fried chicken and waffles ($9), a fried chicken poutine ($10), fried chicken & cheese waffle sandwich ($10), and sweet waffles for $5-$7. Note: Cash only. I ordered the southern fried chicken and waffle ($9), which for the price and portion is really decent compared to other Calgary food trucks. Definitely a carb overload and will put you in a food coma. Not the smartest idea on a hot day. Once I received my order, I was slightly disappointed to see that I did not get a fried chicken thigh or leg. Instead, I received two pieces of crispy chicken tenders. The chicken was a decent portion, but I almost ran out of it before I could finish the waffle. The dish could have had more gravy with a touch of hot sauce and I didn't like how the waffle became soggy from under the chicken and gravy. Overall, I wasn't blown away by the chicken and waffles. Although I love the concept, I wouldn't go back to try more.

XO Ice-Cream and Waffles is now open and is so close to my house so you can believe I am so…read moreexcited! This is a handmade ice-cream shop that you do not have to go downtown for! It is right in deep SE Calgary! Located in Auburn Bay, the shop offers unique flavours as well as beloved classics and seasonal delights. The menu features a selection of oh-so-unforgettable ice cream and sorbets, fluffy waffles and unique sundaes, all made fresh on site. On top of beloved classic flavours, they have seasonal delights on rotation. Some of the ice cream flavours they have and have previously had are: - Vanilla Bean - Chocolate: - Salted Caramel - Strawberry Rhubarb - Mint Chocolate Chip - Coconut - Pistachio - Blackberry Lavender - Vanilla Waffle - Earl Grey - Mango Sorbet - Blood Orange Sorbet - Cranberry Jam Cheesecake - Espresso - Cookies and Cream - S'mores - Elderflower Lemon Zest - Raspberry Rose Sorbet - Sour Cherry - Lemon Basil Sorbet - Pineapple Coconut - Matcha White Chocolate - Honey Ginger Yogurt - Pumpkin Chai - Golden Milk - Oatmeal Vegan - Pear Sorbet - Pear and Cinnamon - Roasted Black Sesame - Chocolate Almond - Candy Cane - Gingerbread - Speculoos Cookie Butter - Rum Eggnog - Eggnog - Rum Raisin - Austins Hot Chocolate - UBE - Dulche De Leche - Chocolate Vegan - Skor and Pretzel - Quinns Unicorn Crunch -Malt Chocolate Mini Egg - Hibiscus - Lemon Curd Poppyseed I have had one scoop of every single one of their flavours and I buy a pint of the ones I really like!The owners favourite flavour is coconut! The waffle flavours they have are: - Classic Sugar: - Churro: - Chocolate Chip: - Cinnamon and Honey (All come with a yummy chocolate dip) They also had (have) waffle pops (all were SO good): - The Party (White Chocolate and Sprinkles) - The Nutty (Chocolate, Almonds, Coconut and Caramel Drizzle) - The Berry (Whipped Cream, Strawberries and Chocolate Drizzle) Or you can get a sundae that combines the waffles and ice cream together! Choose any flavour of ice cream for this unique sundae that combines the best of both worlds! I haven't had this yet either and probably will not only because I want to try the homemade ice cream and waffles separately!

We finally made it out to try XO Ice Cream and Waffles. It's tough to try new ice cream spots out…read morewhen the big 3 dominate in Cowtown. However, we were in the area so my sister suggested making a pitstop for dessert. We dropped in on a Tuesday afternoon (around 1:00pm). It's a tiny shop; currently only allowing one person/family in at a time. There was about 20 flavors to choose from (seasonal and summer specials). Sad that you currently can't sample any flavours. Lime cilantro sorbet (that wasn't listed) peaked my interest. - Double scoop ($8.00) - we added a waffle one ($1.00) and decided on the sour cherry and guava papaya sorbet as our two flavours. They were very generous scoops. The sour cherry was the winner with real pieces of cherry (a slightly sour bite). Stronger in papaya than guava flavour. I think their sorbet texture could use a bit of work but overall, we were happy campers. - Single scoop ($6.00) - my sister went with the same flavours as we weren't sharing. Always nice when you have the options to choose two flavours in a single scoop. Credit cards only. Massive scoops. 3.5 stars.

Friends With Benedicts. This is a breakfast/burger joint with some options for everyone.read more

Located in the 1st food market hall in the beltline. This food hall is pretty big, lots of amazing…read morerestaurants in here between pizzas. Noodles, Indian, coffee, and of course Friends With Benedicts (FWB). FWB is a breakfast/burger joint with some options for everyone. I ordered the heads up, sunglasses on. It was tasty, it comes with an egg, pico de Gallo, feta, and guacamole. The tater tots were amazing. The service is decent and prompt. Overall, portions are a bit small, but food is delicious and service good.

No proper customer service. Friend ordered an item on the menu to go and it was literally frozen…read morepiece of cake. Wouldn't go again.

OMG! We found this place late one evening after leaving a comedy show. As soon as we walked in the…read moredoor we knew we were in for a treat. The smells alone were heavenly! We ordered the chocolate melt cake to share and when it arrived it looked like artwork. The taste was even better. Moist, filled with delicious chocolate loveliness, and with a thick, rich texture. I would have photographed it but was worried my partner would have eaten faster than I if I had taken the time to get out my camera! Next time I'll get my own... No sharing in the future!

Love this place…read more It's got great food, service, and drinks all at rational prices in a warm environment. That combines to make Soleil the epitome of a neighborhood bistro, with a young chef who is introducing dishes like Persian lamb stew, from her grandmother's recipe. Add a lovely glass of wine or cocktail...ahhhh.

Cool vibe! We had the place to ourselves for an early lunch. Streams of twinkle lights and live…read moreplants. Tried the Za'atar Mozza Bites and Escargot (Special). For entree, my bro had the beautiful (Special) Octopus and I had the Mussels with coconut red curry sauce. We enjoyed every bite. Our waiter was friendly, knowledgeable and efficient, but could use a bit more experience. Special lunch at a reasonable price before walking less than 10 minutes to the theatre. Convenient location with parking across the street.

The waitress was very friendly and helpful. The food was great. Drinks were nice looking but less…read moretasty. My regular coffee was good though. Good brunch/lunch atmosphere.

I have been to a couple of Cora's from 4 different cities. I have to say that I really enjoyed my…read morefood. The restaurant is like a diner style and casual. Very spacious! The service was okay. I had the salmon benny. It was very good overall. Potatoes are on the softer side. The fruit was nice and fresh. I like the presentation. I would come back for the food alone.

Cute and spacious storefront! I did not have high expectations, and I wasn't blown away either. I…read moretook off a star because they do not offer any real fruit drinks. Everything is made with either powder or syrup. However, I was glad that they offer alternative milk selections like oat milk and coconut milk. I got the Matcha oat milk tea with pearls. I also love that they do not charge extra for choosing oat milk or coconut milk. The pearls are a great chewy and soft consistency. If you're craving Boba and in the area, I would make a pitstop here!

They have good products but my orders have been messed up so many times that it's not worth it but…read morethere the only place here that have boba