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The Lazy Loaf & Kettle
Categories: Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch Food Bakeries Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries [Edit]
8 Parkdale Crescent NWCalgary, AB T2N 3T8
(403) 270-7810
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 7 am - 9 pm
Sat-Sun 8 am - 9 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dessert, Lunch, Breakfast, Brunch
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
22 reviews for The Lazy Loaf & Kettle
Review Highlights
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"They have delicious baked goods, giant toast/french toast..." In 5 reviews -
"Delicious wholesome comfort food at it's best." In 2 reviews -
"...which happened to be a Turkey Melt (turkey, cheese, lettuce..." In 3 reviews
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22 reviews in English
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Review from Lisa V.
4/22/2012 1 Check-in Here
When the question "what's in a name?" comes up, I usually gloss over it without much thought. After visiting "the Lazy Loaf and Kettle", I have a newfound appreciation for this question. What's in a name? Well...a Lot.
I can't think of a better way to sum up this comfy, down home Canadian diner with more tea options than you can shake a stick at.
The bread is freshly made and is, for lack of a better word, UH-MAZING. The LBs would add up quickly if I lived anywhere near this place, which makes it awesome that I found it while vacationing far, far away (but also saddening that I live far, far away).
The sammies are nothing new in it's composition, but quite tasty just the same. Also, the veggies used in the our sammies were crisp and fresh...a huge pet peeve of mine when it is anything but.
The service is friendly and fun and lends to a welcoming ambience that is obviously enjoyed by both out of towners and locals alike. -
Review from Stephanie S.
Calgary, AB
3/8/2012
Ahh Lazy Loaf, you're always so good to me! Whenever I'm in the mood for a low key coffee or lunch I seem to find myself here. The sandwiches are HUGE, fresh, and delicious. I like how you can make it your own, with whatever toppings you like. Besides my usual soup & half sandwich, I always end up buying one of the desserts as well (the eclairs are TO DIE) because they are just SO tasty. It's usually super busy so it can be frustrating when you cant find a table. Also, I find it a little pricey. But the sandwiches really do fill you up, so you get what you pay for!
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Review from Kim P.
Langley, BC
3/30/2012
First, good luck finding parking at lunchtime. Or a table. If you're a first timer, the ordering can be confusing with the little sheets to fill out. If you make it through all that, the food is fresh, good and homemade. Expensive though. For my daughter, daughter-in-law and I it came to over $32! They each had soup, salad and a bun, i had 1/2 sandwich and salad. No drinks, no dessert....and before tip. Simple order and they also managed to screw it up. Granted it was busy....If i were ever in the area again, i'd go 'off-time', definitely NOT between 11-2:30. I gave it three stars b/c it's hard to find a place that does soup and salad in Calgary that's not a chain restaurant and the food WAS fresh and the bread was delicious. Service could use some fine-tuning.
Also, found it to be kind of a mommy-group clientelle. Lots of kids in strollers. And it's NOT a big place. -
Review from Nicole M.
Calgary, AB
8/30/2011 ROTD 9/5/2011
The Lazy Loaf and I go way back.
In those far off days, my dad used to take me here for lunch when I'd come bother him for a loan to help me make rent.
A half sandwich and a soup was more than I usually had eaten in a week during those days of student loans and ramen noodles.
Now I am long past those poverty days and I can afford my own sandwich, yet I still can only eat a half sandwich with a soup, no matter how tasty that kettle bread is. -
Review from Wendy P.
The Lazy Loaf & Kettle reminds me of a small town bakery and cafe, but with a big city price tag. It's located in this crescent I've never stopped in before, one with a quilting store and a ladies' clothing store. It was no surprise that most of the clientele (at least at lunch time on this particular weekday) were mostly women, and mostly 40-60.
If you're coming for a sandwich, be sure to grab yourself a slip of paper and a marker at the front till. That's how the orders are done. Want extra meat? It costs extra (learning from the guy in from of me who assumed he could have a couple of different kinds... choosing his meat toppings like he chose his vegetable toppings).
I went with a half turkey soup, a bowl of cream of broccoli soup and a bottle of water. All that came out to just shy of $15 including GST. I grabbed my number and hunkered down at a nearby table. It wasn't too longer before a very full half sandwich and a decent-sized bowl of soup were set in front of me. Tasty? Yes! Satisfying? Absolutely! Sandwiches on in-house baked bread and piled up with fresh ingredients have a little extra TLC attached in my mind. It's just a wee-bit more than I'm used to paying for the portion. It should've included the other half of my sandwich.
Tip: If you want water, save yourself a couple of dollars and go for the jug around the corner! And check out the pile of day-old baked goods off to the side. It looked like there were some goodies in there. -
Review from Queenie M.
Calgary, AB
8/24/2011 ROTD 12/14/2011
Food: 3.5/5
Atmosphere: 3/5
Service: 3/5
Overall experience: 3/5
(1- Terrible; 3- decent; 5- Fantastic)
If you're looking for a place for great soups and sandwiches, this is definitely the place to go! I haven't heard of this place before until one of my friends took me here. The decor is a little confusing with mismatched things here and there, but you get a sense of wholesomeness as you sit down to eat or sip coffee.
When Lazy Loaf & Kettle isn't catering, they serve a variety of breakfast items (french toast, pancakes, omelets, granola), sandwiches, soup, salads and deliciously tempting baked goods. Sandwiches start at around $7 and if you get a combo with a soup it will be around $11. A pretty PRICEY meal but definitely filling and fresh.
Once you walk in, you can grab an order form for a sandwich with your choice of condiments, cheese, deli (ham, Montreal smoked meat, roast beef, turkey, tuna/wild salmon salad, vegetarian, egg salad), and veggies.
I decided to try their special which happened to be a Turkey Melt (turkey, cheese, lettuce, mayo, tomato) on freshly baked cranberry bread with tomato dill soup. After ordering, you will be given a number and once it's ready servers bring it to your table. The sandwich was delicious! The bread was nicely toasted and the flavors melded perfectly together. The soup on the other hand didn't have enough dill and the texture was more like a marinara sauce which was off-putting.
Overall, I love how fresh the sandwiches and soups are and the specials keeps things interesting. I just find that the sandwiches are too pricey to make me a repeat customer (plus it's out of my way). However, I suggest at least a visit if you are in the area to try their specials. If you're at the University and have some time to kill it's also a great place to visit for a quick lunch. -
Review from Victor P.
I've tried their lunch special Eggs Benny variation several times now--baguette slices instead of English biscuits, and sausage+tomato instead of ham. The Hollandaise is lip-smacking good. It's on my short list of breakfast/brunch places in the NW.
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Review from Sarah Louise F.
Calgary, AB
Finally got to sit down in Lazy Loaf and enjoy myself for a quiet evening sandwich! I was at an event over at the Parkdale Community Centre for work, and really needed to get out of there. I walked over to Lazy Loaf and much to my surprise it was pretty quiet. I guess it might have been because it was Remembrance Day and maybe not a lot of people were around.
I ordered my favourite veggie sandwich, a side salad, and a cup of yoga tea. The salad portion was a lot larger and greener than I expected, which I was very happy about. This much food had me absolutely stuffed, which as awesome. A very nice quiet place to read some Leonard Cohen and hide from the world for half an hour, although I am aware it isn't always like this. This particular review update simply reflects my Lazy Loaf experience. The Lazy Loaf seems to be part hipster coffeehouse, part diner, and part truckstop vibe.
Also, the quality, and $5 price tag on Lazy Loaf's gigantic loaves of bread means no one in Calgary ever has any excuse to buy bread at a regular grocery store again. I took home a loaf of sour dough with slices longer than my torso (figuratively) and was the happiest Sarah Louise in all the land! I definitely advise that even if you don't feel like sitting down, you pop in here for a delicious loaf of their bread.
(6/30)Listed in: a november of yelp
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10/24/2011
I just experienced Lazy Loaf and Kettle for the first time today for lunch. I initially hoped to… Read more »
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Review from Mia T.
10/11/2011 2 Check-ins Here
LOOOOVE THE LAZY LOAF!! Ive been here a couple times now, once for dessert and coffee and once for lunch. They seem to always be open, so thats the first plus. They are a bit more expensive, but as soon as you walk in you see their menu items are worth the price. Ive never seen such big portions. The pastries are twice the size of a regular bakery/cafe's. The sandwiches are made on amazing fresh bread, and the salads are always fresh, and are given in generous portions too. Its cozy, and they have a little outdoor patio to hang out on, on nicer days.
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Review from Crystal W.
Calgary, AB
6/29/2011
Based on my experience over the years, The Lazy Loaf can do no wrong. I've eaten their catered food more times than I can count and the sandwiches are always perfection. Not once have I even been mildly disappointed in anything I've eaten. In person, it's a busy but cozy place.
I will admit that I've been thankful for the catering experiences because I would consider prices a bit on the high side. There is potential for parking to be a major hassle. Regardless, I will accept the cons once in awhile to enjoy food made with love. -
Review from Cathy S.
4/26/2011
Delicious wholesome comfort food at it's best.
Before you place your order you grab an order form and a marker to select everything you want on your sandwich. Lazy Loaf has an extensive selection of meat, vegetable, cheese and condiment options to be placed on their amazing kettle bread so it is likely that you will end up with a sandwich far bigger than your mouth's ability to bite it. I wish I had the ability to unhinge my jaw so I could take a proper bite!
They also have a nice variety of soups, and don't get me started on all of their cookies, cakes, pastries and breads. It is a nice warm and comfortable environment to have a coffee or a meal with friends, but it's popularity often exceeds the amount of available tables. -
Review from Eric F.
Calgary, AB
9/27/2010
Totally yummy, but how can sandwiches be so expensive?
I find myself here periodically because it's one of the few places in the NW that have real character, but it comes at a price. $10 sandwiches? I understand that they're made fresh with great ingredients on yummy bread and all that, but really?
Still, this is probably the most wholesome place within a 5km radius.
Go for the chocolate cannoli if they have it. Limit yourself to a half-sandwich so that you have room left. Avoid the chicken lasagna special, which is really just chicken breast and pasta under mounds of oil and cheese.
And don't get into an accident in the crazy pseudo-parking lot on the street! -
Review from Thomas M.
1/25/2012
they have great breakfasts here, the only problem is that they get so busy that it can be hard to find a seat!
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Review from David T.
Calgary, AB
Updated - 2/18/2012 1 Check-in Here
Fun for weekend breakfast. Popular with the running crowd along the river side. French toast a bit dry for my taste.
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11/8/2011
Good wholesome stuff but not a wide selection.Too much cinnamon on the French toast for our tastes.… Read more »
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Review from Sapna G.
Calgary, AB
Updated - 1/9/2010
Time for an update, I'll make it short and sweet.
The Lazy Loaf & Kettle has THE best chocolate croissants I have EVER ingested in my entire life. To be completely accurate, it's a chocolatey explosion at every bite.
And don't even GET me started on their cinnamon twists. Um, can you say tongue orgasm?!?!? Fer real.
LL&K's croissants and cinnamon twists are SO good I could go there every single weekend for the rest of my life and STILL want more. *THAT GOOD*
I'd use more descriptive words, but let's just face it, this kind of tongue heaven, you just have to experience for yourself.
Just a word a caution Yelpers: the two baked goods mentioned above sell like hot cakes. You HAVE to get there early if you want a piece of heaven. You know what they say: 'Early bird catches the worm'...and in this case, you'd best be flying like a falcon.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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9/29/2009 First to Review
So the search for my favourite local brunch joint continues.
On Sunday a couple friends decided we… Read more »
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Review from Lindsay K.
Halifax, NS
12/5/2009 1 photo
Look carefully for this place, because it's not easily noticeable. It's located right off Bowness Road in a tiny little strip mall. There's no big sign that says 'Lazy Loaf,' so basically, unless you know it's there you can't find it.
I'd recommend looking really hard for this place because it's quite the gem. It specializes in soups, salads and sandwiches and has a somewhat unique take on service. Every places their order at from the front counter, pays for it, and then takes a seat somewhere in the restaurant. You are given a number after buying your meal and it's brought out to you when it's ready. It's nice because you can just relax and chill at a table while your food is being prepared.
A crummy thing about their set-up is that you can be waiting quite some time for your food to come. I mean, it's just sandwiches and pre-made soups and salads. I couldn't believe when we waited almost 15 minutes for our sandwiches to come, and it wasn't even that busy. In that amount of time I could order food and have it brought to me from a restaurant. I just expected the meal to come a little quicker than that, I guess.
I'll give it to them that the sandwich and soup I had was just delicious! It was a freshly made zucchini soup and a ham and swiss sandwich, although, for $10 I could have eaten a bit more. I wasn't quite full after eating my half sandwich and soup. It seemed a bit expensive for the portions you receive.
I did like that I got to choose each and every topping that went on my sandwich. They have little pieces of paper with all the stuff you can put on a sandwich for you to mark off available at the front. This includes everything from your choice of bread to veggies, to meat, to cheeses, to spreads. It's really quite amazing.
The atmosphere is cool and the idea is unique. I just wish that it wasn't so expensive or I would go there more! -
Review from Kristy H.
Calgary, AB
4/21/2010
This place is a gem! I wish they were bigger!
The Lazy Loaf is my most favorite place to go and have a tea and a snack with a friend.
They make yummy sandwiches to order, you just have to highlight what you want on the little pieces of paper they have by the register. They have MANY amazing sweet treats. They change them up all the time and its like i'm a kid in a candy store everytime I go!
The last time i was there my cousin mentioned it was my birthday and the sweetheart behind the cash gave me the fruit flan I ordered for free! Awwww so nice! He also said "now your legal hey?" Which made me happy because i'm WAY past legal! He made my day thats for sure!
I would recommend this place to anyone. If you want to go later on in the evening you will find that it quiets down. It has a great atmosphere and the booths are good for squishing all your friends into and having a laugh! -
Review from Trace F.
Calgary, AB
1/10/2011
The battle is over as quality definitely takes the upper hand to quantity on this one. As previous reviews mention it is difficult to find but when driving on Bowness Rd the side of the building does have a huge painted on sign. I wish they would take it down though as this place is just too good to make overly popular. It's like when you find that great band on itunes suggestions and secretly pray they never make it famous so you can stand in the front row during their small concert tours.
Dim lighting and mismatched chairs give this place character. The smell of fresh bread, cookies the size of your head, and a "small town cafe," feel are why this place hits home for me.
Overly friendly staff and special recipes for your most basic bkst/lunch foods are what this place has going for it.
And yeah, things are priced a little on the high side, but I'll pay it if I don't have to watch people order through a window drive thru at the side of my lunch table.
I found this place using my yelp app on my crackberry whilst at work. Check it out. -
Review from Wilbert C.
Calgary, AB
8/14/2010
Great place for lunch! It's one of Calgary's hole in the wall restaurants that promises a setting with character and good, good food. When I was there the soup of the day was sausage and cabbage soup. Fantastic! The place may be a little difficult to find. The sign is difficult to see. But boy what a find when you find it.
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Review from Cat S.
Calgary, AB
2/5/2011
Best sandwiches ever! And the cheesecake, well, I admit I have gone there for lunch and ate only a slice of cheesecake and it was heaven. Very fresh ingredients and if you can walk by the front counter with all the cakes and goodies, you have amazing will power!
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Review from Heather H.
Calgary, AB
9/10/2009
A really nice local coffee shop/breakfast/lunch place. They have delicious baked goods, giant toast/french toast and is a great place to while away a few hours with friends or to grab a coffee and muffin on the go.
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Review from Zoe L.
Calgary, AB
1/14/2010
I have only ever heard raves about The Lazy Loaf & Kettle, I was excited when I finally got a chance to try it! It is only accessible right off 3 Ave (which turns into Bowness and Parkdale), because it is in a culdesac, so you have to really watch for the turn.
The parking around the culdesac was packed, but I was able to snag a spot. When I walked in the place was jammed with people. There was a group of people standing at the end of the line, they seemed like they were waiting, so I asked and they were. It seems quite a few people get their lunch to go. I can see why since the tables were all full. There is a little form you fill out for your sandwich order, what meat you want, cheese, veggies, if you want soup or salad. Of the variety of options for sandwiches I choose turkey, with swiss and pretty much all the veggies. I decided to get the "lazy loafers special" which was half a sandwich, half soup and half salad. They had 2 soup options, I choose tomato and basil. While I was waiting in line I could not resist looking at all the supper yummy baked goods and desserts, so I also decided to get a peach raspberry strudel. The staff taking orders is very efficient, the woman who took mine was very nice and gave me props for figuring things out on my first time. I also got the green tea latte. I got my strudel and latte right away, along with a number for my meal. The prices are up there for things, my lunch combo cost $11.25, my latte $4.50 and strudel $3.50, so it was almost $20 for my order! Sandwiches alone were $7, with soup or salad $12. The breakfast was all around $7-9.
I was able to get a table after a little wait. I ate my strudel as I waited, which was one of the best things I have ever put in my mouth! The fruit was spilling out of it, the crust was sweet and tender. My latte was super hot, but tasted just right. I waited about 15 minutes for my lunch, again the staff seem really efficient for how busy this place is! My sandwich was only half, but it was packed with stuff! It was so good. The fruit salad I got was a bit sad, I wouldn't get that again. The soup was fresh and very good!
I loved the Lazy Loaf & Kettle! It was busy, but that's a good sign! I would definitely return here, maybe for breakie next time!
