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This is where I keep track of the places that make a layover worth leaving the hotel for — from favorite restaurants and coffee shops to hidden gems, things to do, and places I’m still hoping to explore. Some are tried-and-true spots I’ve personally visited, while others are on my ever-growing list for a future layover.

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Crew Recommendation

Lunch & Dinner

Shushuto Ramen

A sleek, modern Japanese pub specializing in slow-simmered, rich tonkotsu ramen bowls and creative contemporary izakaya small plates.

Visited

Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee, Snacks & Desserts

Tommy Café

Touristy in the best way. I loved my Lucky Tommy latte and sat near the front bar for some great people-watching.

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Lunch & Dinner, Shopping, Snacks & Desserts

Granville Island Public Market

A bustling, iconic waterfront indoor market hall packed with artisan cheese mongers, fresh seafood stands, and local bakeries.

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Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee

Johnny G’s

A beloved, late-night comfort food diner cornerstone serving up massive portions of classic greasy-spoon breakfast and burger plates.

Crew Recommendation

Bars & Breweries, Breakfast & Brunch, Lunch & Dinner, Snacks & Desserts

Alforno Bakery & Cafe

A chic, beautifully designed modern Italian bakery and cafe crafting exceptional artisan espresso, fresh pastries, and lunch items.

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Lunch & Dinner

Pampa Brazilian Steakhouse

An upscale, high-octane authentic rodizio experience featuring a non-stop parade of premium, charcoal-rotisserie carved meats tableside.

Visited

Coffee, Snacks & Desserts

Crew Collective & Cafe

Once a Canadian bank, now one of the coolest coworking cafés around. Stunning architecture, great coffee, and an ideal spot to work for a few hours.

Crew Recommendation

Shopping, Snacks & Desserts

Lee’s Donuts

A Granville Island public market icon operating since 1979, famous for its hot, honey-dipped cake donuts.

Crew Recommendation

Lunch & Dinner, Shopping, Snacks & Desserts

The Forks Market

A historic, beautifully converted 19th-century terminal site transformed into a premier modern marketplace and global food hall.

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Bars & Breweries, Lunch & Dinner, Nightlife, Snacks & Desserts

El Furniture Warehouse

A high-energy, dive-chic lifestyle bar famous for its lively alternative music playlist and budget-friendly food menu.

Crew Recommendation

Lunch & Dinner

SALTLIK Calgary

A sophisticated, contemporary upscale steakhouse sanctuary executing premium hand-cut steaks, fine wines, and refined modern lounge hospitality.

Visited

Attractions, Coffee, Landmarks, Museums, Snacks & Desserts, Shopping, Tours

Lindt Chocolate Shop

World-famous for a reason. Book the tour ahead of time and don't skip the chocolatier classes.

Visited

Landmarks, Museums

Old Montreal

Filled with historic architecture, small shops, restaurants, and churches that make wandering around feel like stepping into another era.

Crew Recommendation

Lunch & Dinner

Ramen Danbo

A perennially packed noodle destination celebrated for its flawlessly executed, customizable traditional Fukuoka-style thin-crust tonkotsu ramen.

Crew Recommendation

Snacks & Desserts

Baked Expectations Osborne Village

A legendary village institution drawing massive crowds for its multi-generational showcase counter of decadent, scratch-baked specialty cakes.

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Breakfast & Brunch

OEB

A hyper-popular daytime culinary pioneer elevating classic morning dining with decadent, gourmet breakfast poutines topped with poached eggs.

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Bars & Breweries, Lunch & Dinner, Snacks & Desserts

Block Kitchen + Bar

An intimate, stylish mountain hideaway executing creative Asian-Mediterranean fusion small plates and exceptional, artistic craft mixology.

About Christina's Layover List

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Hi, I’m the flight attendant behind The Layover List! I’ve always loved exploring new places, but being a flight attendant has given me a pretty unique way to do it. Between flights, I’m usually looking for a good local restaurant, a cute coffee shop, something fun to do, or a hidden gem that makes a short layover feel a little more special. I started The Layover List as a way to keep track of the places I’ve loved, the spots my fellow crew members have recommended, and all the places I’m hoping to check out someday. Think of it as my personal collection of “I only have 24 hours here, where should I go?” recommendations.

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Everything featured here is based on my own experiences and opinions and is meant to inspire your travels. Experiences, food quality, service, hours, and safety can change, so please do your own research and use your best judgment when visiting any location featured on the site.

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