Did you know that how you spend your money has a visible impact on your local community or the ones you travel to? Through your individual choices, you can support BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) owned shops and restaurants. There’s nothing better than dining at delicious restaurants and supporting the talented BIPOC community right here in Calgary. Here’s five amazing restaurants, owned by a diverse group of folks, that showcase why Calgary is an awesome place to live and visit! 

Yenny Delights

Located in North East Calgary, Yenny Delights is a beautiful dance of two amazing cuisines: African and Caribbean. Created by head chef Toyin Adepoju, this restaurant combines creativity, passion and fine ingredients to provide their customers with tasty dishes such as West African Jollof Rice, Jamaican Jerk Chicken and Nigerian Pepper Soup.

Location: #81, 3131 27 St NE

Instagram: @yennydelights

Heaven Restaurant

Heaven is what you’ll feel like while you devour this delicious and gluten-free Venezuelan food inside a cheery and uplifting restaurant! From Arepas to Empanadas, this restaurant features a large menu of filling and gluten-free items to choose from. Heaven Restaurant has you covered for dinner and brunch on the weekends!

Location: #119 - 1013 17 Avenue SW

Instagram: @heavenyyc

Abyssinia

Stepping into Abyssinia will have you feeling like you walked into a different city. From the smell of decadent incense to the art on the walls, this restaurant provides a memorable dining experience. Abyssinia, an Ethiopian & Eritrean restaurant located in the Beltline area, features an array of flavourful dishes with the most delicious spices, lentils, and seasoned meats. Meant to be eaten with your hand, the legumes and meat dishes are served with ‘injera’, a fermented flat bread, and are sure to not disappoint!

Location: 910 12 Avenue SW

Instagram: @Abyssinia_YYC

Yemini Village

This hidden gem located in the beautiful riverside neighborhood of Eau Claire, will have your mouth watering! Featuring a tasty, filling and healthy menu, Yemini Village showcases a wide range of some of the best dishes from Yemen. From steam-roasted lamb marinated in traditional spices, to AAA beef sizzled over a high flame with Spanish onions this restaurant will certainly have your taste buds wanting more.

Location: 402 8 St SW,

Instagram: @yeminivillage

Little Chief Restaurant

Location: 3777 Grey Eagle Dr

Instagram: @ littlechiefyyc