Cozy Kitchen was recommended to me by not one, but two Croatians as the place to go in Calgary for authentic Croatian fare. I'm glad this place was recommended to me, because I likely would not have found it, otherwise, with it being located slightly off the main thoroughfare in the SE.
Cozy Kitchen is a deli of sorts, serving what I assume to be Croation comfort food including perogies, cabbage rolls, beef and chicken soups, goulash, roast chicken and, the signature dish: cevapi. In addition to these main dishes, there is a small display of baked goods including various bars and cookies.
As recommended, I tried the cevapi: a dish involving small, spiced, skinless beef sausages served in a buttered pita with diced raw onions and sour cream. I'll admit that I found it strange that the side vegetable was simply diced raw onions, but they provided the perfect sharp bite against the rich meat. Everything is made in house, even the sour cream!
The service at Cozy Kitchen was fantastic. Visiting on the holiday Monday at lunch time, the restaurant appeared slow. In addition to the main dish that I ordered, I was provided a complimentary serving of the day's chicken and rice soup with pita, plus a sandwich cookie to go.
There aren't many places to try authentic Balkan foods in Calgary, so I highly recommend visiting for a new experience.