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Gooey Goodness Spotted: 10 Fondue Spots in Calgary [TOTALLY Worth Dipping Into!]

Ah, fondue. There’s nothing more magical than having a nice snack of meats or fruits dipped into melted cheesy and chocolatey goodness. It’s like a fancy charcuterie board, but this time, you get to experience gooey dips!

But when you do, oh man! Bread dunked into melty deliciousness just hits the right spot! Who wouldn’t want to have that all the time?!

Calgary isn’t actually brimming with a lot of fondue choices, but there are spots that make the best fondue that will melt all your worries away! Check out our favourite stops that will indulge your senses with every dip and bite!

The Living Room

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Location: 514 17 Ave SW

Contact: (403) 228-9830, [email protected]

Hours:

  • Monday – Friday: 3:30 pm – 12 am
  • Saturday: 11 am – 12 am
  • Sunday: 11 am – 11 pm

Price: $$

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The Living Room doesn’t play when it comes to their fondue game. This posh restaurant serves French and Italian cuisine, popular for their small plates, handmade pasta, and of course, fondue!

The cheese fondue, priced at $35, has melted 6-year-old white cheddar, grana padano, and truffle (fancy!). It comes with fresh bread, but you can add meats, vegetables, and prawns to make it a savoury meal.

They step it up a notch by offering chocolate fondue, which includes delicious housemade pastries and fruits you can dip in decadent and smooth dark chocolate ganache. It’s a little cheaper at $20 for two people.

Pro Tip:
Better reserve a table to secure a slot, especially during special occasions (like Valentine’s Day). This upscale restaurant is a prime romantic dining spot, so expect it to be busy around the holidays and special celebrations.

Moonlight & Eli

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Location: 627 1 Ave NE

Contact:  (825) 437-9202, [email protected]

Hours:

  • Sunday – Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday – Saturday: 5 pm – 10 pm

Price: $$$

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Fondue lovers in Calgary will absolutely take you to Moonlight & Eli if you ask for fondue. This spot is the ultimate for cheese lovers because you only get quality and delicious cheeses here!

This cute little pink house in Bridgeland is actually a champagne and fondue spot (and the only one in the YYC!), so you’ll basically be dipping in melted cheeses while sipping bubbles!

The best part? They have weekly rotating fondues, which is a fun surprise for every visit! You can dip bread, pickled veggies, and fruits in these melted and smooth cheeses.

Level it up by ordering the charcuterie board for cheese overload! Of course, pair it with a glass of champagne and make it the ultimate cozy, romantic night!

Pro Tips:
This fondue spot in Calgary is only open three times a week, so you need to book a reservation to ensure you can dine here! Reserve as soon as you can because they sometimes close for private events.
If they’re fully booked, you can visit VarBar by Moonlight & Eli on Killarney. They also serve fondue there!

Bitter Sisters Brewing Co.

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Location: 510 Heritage Dr SW

Contact: (403) 287-8811, [email protected]

Hours:

  • Monday: 3 pm – 9 pm
  • Tuesday: 3 pm – 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 11:30 am – 10 pm
  • Thursday – Saturday: 11:30 am – 11 pm
  • Sunday: 11:30 am – 8 pm

Price: $$

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Calgary raises the fondue bar with Bitter Sisters Brewing Co., a brewery that offers cheese fondue! Who knew beer and fondue would be a good mix?

This is not a kid-friendly fondue, though. These guys crank it up a notch by mixing grand cheddar and Uncle Philsner Pilsner. Who wouldn’t love cheese and beer priced at $32?

You can dip roasted vegetables (the selection is based on seasonal availability), sourdough, and pickles in the smooth cheese bowl. For $7, you can add local bratwurst that will taste so good paired with beer!

Pro Tips:
Why not go during happy hour and take advantage of discounts on beer? It’s the perfect pairing on a nice sunny afternoon!
If you have a four-legged companion, bring them here to the brewery patio! Just make sure they’re well-behaved or you might be asked to leave.

Flores & Pine

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Location: 254028 Bearspaw Rd

Contact: (403) 241-7611, [email protected]

Hours:

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday – Thursday: 4 pm – 9 pm
  • Friday – Saturday: 11:30 am – 2 pm & 4 pm – 10 pm
  • Sunday: 10:30 am – 2 pm & 4 pm – 10 pm

Price: $$$

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Go on a delicious fondue date at Flores & Pine, an elevated casual dining spot. The place has a chic yet casual atmosphere, perfect for a relaxed dining experience with your significant other or friends!

They have an impressive menu, which is popular for their woodfire steaks. There’s a decent list of wines which you can add to your fondue for a fancy schmancy experience!

Choose between a cheese and chocolate fondue, priced at $50 and $40, respectively. It’s perfect for date nights because it’s a meal for two people!

Pro Tip:
Visit the restaurant on Wednesdays for the wine and fondue combo! Basically, you can pair your fondue with a half-priced wine bottle as long as it’s under $150.

Betty Lou’s Library

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Location: The Devenish Building, 908 17 Avenue SW

Contact: (403) 454-4774

Hours:

  • Monday – Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 5 pm – 11 pm
  • Thursday: 5 pm – 11:30 pm
  • Friday – Saturday: 5 pm – 1 am
  • Sunday: 5 pm – 11 pm

Price: $$

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Leave the kids at home! It’s time to take a trip to Betty Lou’s Library for some good time! This speakeasy offers an intimate ambience where you can enjoy good drinks and delicious desserts while listening to jazz music or watching a burlesque show!

The place’s design is a mix of the 1920s American prohibition era and the Lost Generation of Paris. The result? A very sensual place with unique libations, delicious small plates, and entertaining performances.

This is the perfect place to enjoy a cheese fondue (paired with cocktails!). Enjoy dipping raincoat crisps into peasant cheese raclette and taleggio fondue garnished with fancy truffle mushroom tapenade. Elevate it by ordering a meat and cheese plate!

Pro Tips:
Look for the red light at The Devenish Building. To get in, use the antique phone and wait for a confirmation from the server. Then, enter the bookcase and be wowed by the tantalizing place!
We strongly suggest booking a reservation because the place is small, especially during holidays, weekends, and event days at Betty Lou’s, Make sure you have your password to get in.

Winebar Kensington

Location: 1131 Kensington Rd NW

Contact: (403) 457-1144, [email protected]

Hours:

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday – Wednesday: 4 pm – 11 pm
  • Thursday: 4 pm – 11 pm
  • Friday – Saturday: 3 pm – 12 am
  • Sunday: 3 pm – 11 pm

Price: $$

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Who can say no to wine and cheese fondue? At Winebar Kensington, you can enjoy a selection of house bread dipped in the most delicious cheeses, available in regular and large sizes!

The classic fondue has Gruyère cheese and Sylvan Star gouda, while the WBK option has Gruyère cheese and white cheddar. Both include white wine and a selection of house breads.

You can add more options for the cheese fondue, like finger potatoes, house sausage, dry fruits, pickled vegetables, and truffle salsa in a pot!

If you have a sweet tooth, you can go for the chocolate fondue, which is made from rich Lindt 90% Dark Chocolate. It comes with vanilla marshmallows (which are homemade), lemon pound cake (also homemade), and fresh fruits!

Pro Tip:
On Tuesdays, they have a special fondue flavour. This isn’t included in the regular menu, so you can ask the server if you want to know more about it.

The Lodge at 1918

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Location: 1918 Kensington Rd NW

Contact: (587) 352-1918

Hours:

  • Monday – Tuesday: 11 am – 10 pm
  • Wednesday – Thursday: 11 am – 11 pm
  • Friday – Saturday: 11 am – 12 am
  • Sunday: 11 am – 9 pm

Price: $$

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The Lodge at 1918 is a cozy but modern restaurant with a sprinkling of trendy atmosphere. The ambience is the perfect place for a fondue afternoon paired with an excellent glass of wine that will complement your cheese dipping!

They have a cheddar cheese fondue as a regular on the menu, which comes with aged cheddar and bread. But they levelled up their fondue game and now offer other types of cheeses!

Every week, they serve a weekly feature fondue with bread for only $18. Some flavours they’ve had are maple butter fondue, Korean BBQ fondue, and Tex-Mex with mozzarella and aged cheddar!

They also have a chocolate fondue (priced at $22) if you want something sweet. You can dip fruits and croissants in the rich dark, melty chocolate!

Pro Tip:
Visit on a Thursday if you want to try their weekly fondue feature or if you want to save money on their cheddar cheese fondue (it will be $18 instead of $22).

Frenchie Wine Bar

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Location: Through UNA Takeaway, 616 17 Ave SW

Contact: (403) 476-3615, [email protected]

Hours: Subject to change on a seasonal basis

Price: $$

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Frenchie Wine Bar is the kind of place you go to on a seasonal basis. They pause their operations seasonally to take a break, so you have to visit once they open if you want to try their amazing food and drinks, or you might miss out on these rest of the year!

Oh man, once they open, you will surely enjoy their fondues. Their Frenchie Fondue is where you can dip sourdough in Gruyère and Emmental cheese with truffle oil, honey, and cracked pepper.

If you want something simpler, their classic option is a combination of Gruyère and Emmantal cheese with fresh garlic and cracked pepper. To customize your fondue, you can choose accompaniments like broccoli, cornichon, fennel sausage, and dried fig.

Pro Tip:
Since they close seasonally to take a break and for menu tweaks, don’t forget to check their socials before visiting. They post updates, so make sure they’re open first before popping in.

Monki Breakfast Club & Bistro

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Contact: (587) 352-7131, [email protected]

Hours:

  • Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
  • Saturday – Sunday: 8 am – 3:30 pm

Price: $

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If you’re craving a uniquely sweet fondue in Calgary, head over to any Monki Breakfast Club & Bistro location. You know what’s cool? You can order the fondue for dine-in or take-out!

You don’t actually order a fondue but chocolate shots as a side instead (these are melted chocolate in small glasses).

For $5.50, you get a small shot glass of melted chocolates, such as dark chocolate, white chocolate, peanut butter white chocolate and hazelnut chocolate if you add an extra loonie.

Then, you can order your accompaniments (which allows you to customize your fondue experience). You can choose chorizo, soft or crispy bacon, waffles, fruits, and veggies.

Pro Tip:
This restaurant is an excellent breakfast spot! You can order your main meal and add fondue on the side for a fun (and sweet!) morning meal!

Aama Nepalese Cuisine

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Location: Mountain Ridge Plaza, 100 Horse Creek Rd #2106, Cochrane

Contact: (403) 376-6165, [email protected]

Hours:

  • Sunday – Thursday: 11 am – 9 pm
  • Friday – Saturday: 11 am – 10 pm

Price: $$

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Sometimes, a little bit of a drive is just what you need to taste the most exquisite fondue. Aama Nepalese Cuisine is one of those places, located 35 minutes from downtown Calgary.

Many Calgarians travel to taste traditional Nepali food and treat themselves with rich cheese fondue. You can have a memorable fondue experience for $26 per person, which you can personalize with add-ons, like meats and veggies.

Keep an eye out for their special fondue experiences for romantic date nights. This is priced a little higher, but you do get an assortment of condiments to dip into the melted cheese!

Pro Tip:
It’s highly recommended that you book a reservation for the fondue to ensure you get the meal. The restaurant is approximately half an hour’s drive, so it’s best to make sure they’re available first to avoid wasting time and gas!

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