Grab and Go Lunch - DT Calgary

[Larry33]

When I don't pack my own lunch I like to grab a quick bite and head back to the office to eat. I usually opt for a sandwich from Marcellos or Submission. Good value and choice of toppings and cheeses at Marcellos for $5.25 with a side of pickles, and great bread and friendly service at Submission for $8.

What is your go to 'Grab n Go' lunch spot?

[wmp.dll]

Atomic* on 1st Street + 7 ave SW. Is pretty good. Beef Sate Sub is really good.

[Strider]

I'll third Thi Thi (not to be confused with Thai Tai) and second Falafel King.
The sukiyaki place in Bankers Hall does a good noodle soup to go. Get there early (there's always a super long line at lunch time and they're not the most efficient), and order the Beef Brisket Noodle Soup (not on the menu).

[23skidoo]

Rise Bakery makes a fine sandwich (downstairs, next to Redwater Grill, bow valley square)

[Oneiron]

Anybody know if Rocky's Burger Bus is still in business. It's not downtown, but he had the best burgers.

[LLcoolC]

It's still open as of November. I packed up the baby and made a pilgrimage down from the north end of Calgary just to satisfy my Rocky's craving and have a burger and poutine. Still Yummy! Still a huge line of people standing in front of it.

[miss.foodie]

I like Smokee Lee in the parking lot of 6Ave and 4St SW (across from Knox United church). My favourite there is their reuben. It's a little pricey though.. I think it's about $10. For Vietnamese subs, my favorite is Thi Thi's. They have two locations (one in Chinatown across from Harry Hayes) and one on 8Ave and around 6St SW. I love their chicken sate sub at Thi Thi's. I also like the chicken shawarma at A&A Mediterranean Deli on 6Ave between MacLeod and 1St SE. It's in front of Rocky Mountain Court apt building. The portions at A&A are HUGE. I strongly suggest you order a "small" the first time just so you can figure out whether that's enough for you. The large are like sumo-size... and most guys I know can't finish it.

[can_i_try_some]

OH! I hadn't realized Thi Thi had a 2nd location - I only knew of the tiny hole in the wall in Chinatown. Thanks!!

[miss.foodie]

here's the address for the one on 8thAve:

105-630 8 Avenue SW, Calgary - [phone]

they are much more efficient than the chinatown location. while they may be a line up a times, it moves pretty fast... and there are also a few tables that you can sit at to eat there at the 8th Ave location...

[ByeByeBaby]

miss.foodie, get out of my head! Those are three I would suggest, although I'd note Smokee Lee's and Thi Thi (Chinatown, at least) tend to get longish lineups. Probably not with weather like we're having now, though.

A & A has been hit-and-miss for me lately; the chicken went south for a while, but it's now back up to snuff, but the last couple of times I went, the small is now an actual smallish serving of food. The prices haven't changed though, so I'd put Falafel King as a better deal.

While it may be obvious, Sunterra does a really good selection of sandwiches, and they're ready to go. The Banker's Hall location does the "Combo" sandwich, a three slice of bread monster, with a couple of meats, lots of veg and even a nice chutney on it. Prices were jacked up in the fall, but it's still $6ish.