I had been hearing rave reviews about this place and with having a not so great experience at my previous fave brunch place I set out to find a new favorite. This place definitely is in the running! I went with hubby and three friends on a weekend which apparently can cause for long waits in huge line ups. We got there close to 11 and the wait was not too bad. Our friend got there just before us and put our names in and we maybe waited 20 mins, but other members of the party had yet to arrive anyhow. While waiting they served us coffee and it was quite tasty. Once seated the service was prompt and friendly. I couldn't decide what to eat so hubby and I split two items. One being the stuffed french toast. We chose the cinnamon and cream cheese one... so good. Our second choice was the eggs benny. I'm not a huge hash browns fan so hubby took those, but I did sample a few and they were actually very tasty! The eggs benny were delicious of course. I also got the fresh fruit as a side instead of hash browns. It was your typical bowl of fresh fruit... melons, grapes, and blueberries I believe. The portions are a good size. I was too full that I gave hubby half my fruit. One big plus is they support and only use local suppliers as well as credit them. Nice! I will be back! read more

The search for the best breakfast place in Calgary is over. From the service, to the coffee, to the eggs benedict... I'm drooling as I reminisce on the delicious in-house made hollandaise. If you haven't checked them out, I suggest you do. It will save you loads of time on a Sunday morning! read more

Small, but bright little spot for brunch! The wait is quite short compared to other brunch spots, and I love that it's brightly lit with a lot of natural light. Tried something new this time & the stuffed french toast was AMAHZINGG =) I love their chunky hash browns too. They always have locally produced jams & spreads, so if you have some sort of toast make sure you try them! read more

Blue Star Diner - Stuffed french toast & dill grilled cheese. Hash browns fries always. - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Absolutely love this diner in the heart of Bridgeland! Great food and service. Love that they take part in Meal Share!

Turns out Blue Star just opened today, so my idea to stop by and check it out worked out pretty well. This small, charming little diner was surprisingly steady for a place that just opened up, but with the Dairy Lane name behind it, it's no big surprise. They have a really big breakfast menu, but since my friend and I stopped in at around 1pm, we stuck to their lunch food (note to self: come back for breakfast). I had a grilled cheese with pesto, roasted red peppers and gouda cheese on rye bread, which was super tasty. It could've used a little more cheese, but I like my grilled cheese to be over the top, so that could just be a personal preference. My friend had their chicken burger with yam fries and also thought it was really good. Both meals were under $15, so reasonably priced too. The staff were really friendly and helpful and even the owner/manager stopped by our table to see how we liked everything. Overall, cute little place with great food and a great atmosphere! read more

Love this place!! We would come every couple Saturday's at least. Parking kinda sucks, but I won't lower the rating on the business itself. Now we live in a different province but we make sure to stop by this place every time we visit! Food always comes out hot and there is something for everyone on the menu. The restaurant itself has a very "inclusive of everyone" vibe. read more

Finally got to see what the hype was about and have breakfast at Blue Star Diner! After a sweaty workout on the Crescent Heights stairs, Missy D. and I headed over here for some grub. It was less busy than we anticipated, after a short wait we were seated right away. Our server was quiet and slightly awkward, we ordered two Pink Mimosas and Eggs Benny (I had the smoked salmon & avocado...delish!). I was really impressed and ate every bite on my plate. For two people, the price was a bit steep for breakfast (although the drinks were likely the culprit), but the food was really tasty and the place itself was really cute. I'll definitely be returning and bringing my bf next time. read more

Pulled pork Bennies? ! Need I say more. This place is an absolute gem. The decor is simple, modern and somewhat trendy. Their portions are large and are sure to leave you satisfied. The coffee is fresh, dark, and free flowing. The staff are quick on top ups and never let you see the bottom of your cup. There is fresh cream on the tables and an old school sugar shaker. There is a huge selection of breakfast cocktails available after 10 am including Day of the dead-beceaser which is sure to cure any hangover, or take you on your way to one! The fresh jam brought to the tables is yummy! Enjoy! read more

Blue Star Diner - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Sitting at the bar, I wasn't hungry enough to go all out as much as I'd liked to. I went for the classic 2 eggs, hashbrowns and toast. Added chicken sausage to it for s*its and giggles. Nummy. The eggs were a bit dry and overcooked. Shame. The rest was bang on. Tasty sausage, fresh 'browns, and good toast. Me likey likey. The food is a bit pricey on the breakfast side, but their board showing local suppliers makes the extra hit worthwhile. Overall I would go back in a heartbeat. It would be a weekend since I enjoy parking in the lawyer's spots. Blue Star is always busy for these reasons of good food. The owner is fun and fast to seat and/or put you on the waiting list. The server was constantly back refilling drinks. I truly appreciate when owners work like he did, pouring coffees, juices, waters etc. Great people. Good food. Fun place for all and family friendly. read more

Love, love, love Blue Star! Pros: Great location Beautiful, clean interior Super, awesome, great staff - I can't express this enough Delicious, amazing food - I usually come for brunch, everything is good but the eggs bennie on gluten free buns is my personal fave Good portion sizes Bottomless coffee, great teas Has alcoholic beverages as well Supports local Cons: Can be a little pricey, especially with the gluten free add-on At times the wait can be long, but it's expected and they serve you coffee/tea while you wait They don't deliver to my house :) Of course I will be back... many, many times. Can't beat the great service you get here every time! read more

This restaurant has a great feel to it- trendy vibe, clean and upbeat atmosphere. The location is awesome and it's not to hard to find street parking nearby. I loved the menu, so many options for everyone! I was so excited it was hard to narrow what to order just down to one choice. I decided to go with the BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Sandwich. Unfortunately it was pretty awful and I was sorely disappointed. They over did the "meat" with BBQ sauce. I love tons of sauce but that's literally all I could taste. The sandwich was just a mushy ball, super gross, horrible texture, didn't even come close to being a good meat substitute. I felt like I overpaid to drink a bottle of bbq sauce. Really disappointing as I really wanted to love the food. The service was good. I think I would try this place one more time with a different item off the menu but even my friend (forget what she ordered) didn't overly love hers either. So maybe they just don't make the best food here. read more

Blue Star Diner - BBQ pulled jackfruit sandwich - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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When visiting Calgary recently I told my boyfriend that I really wanted to have a Bison burger, and by the end of our trip, I hadn't met my goal. Luckily, the Blue Star Diner offers awesome burgers (Bison included) and this was where we came for our last meal. There was a bit of a wait at the door due to arriving close to 7PM on a Friday night, but the wait was worth it (and wasn't too long, either). Servers are helpful and friendly and I really appreciated that almost 100% of the wine list is organic. A rare find! The amibiance is great; the swinging french doors give you a peek into the kitchen activities, the bar area allows diners to chat up the staff, and tables are cozy, but not over crowded. Now, the burger: fantastic! The condiments are in-house specialities (I assume) and really paired well with the burger. Yam fries were amazing and I loved every bite. read more

Blue Star Diner was a real find. We had never been to Calgary and wanted a good, well-priced lunch and stumbled through their door. My husband had their very excellent DL Burger with equally excellent fries. And I had the most perfect grilled cheese sandwich - on expertly grilled sourdough with just the right balance of crunch and chewiness, lovely melted gruyere, with caramelized onions and bacon pieces, accompanied by the same excellent fries. Both plates had some tasty bread-and-butter pickles. The service was competent but not particularly warm. Nonetheless, I would love to go back and try some of their other dishes and highly recommend it. read more

My daughter loves eating here for lunch. Fantastic simple gf buns here - I believe from Carebakery. I usually get their salads plus half an avocado on the side. Veggie burger is super tasty too and house made pickles are a bonus! If you have little ones and waiting is not an option ,recommend going slightly before noon to maybe avoid the wait! read more

I have driven past Blue Star Diner many times. Always a line up, right out the door. As such, I have never stopped. I am often pressed for time, so when I do have time, I don't like to waste it waiting around if at all avoidable. So on a recent weekend morning, when I was awake absurdly early and my head had time to shake the cobwebs, found that it was early enough to consider driving past Blue Star to see what lines were like. Being 8:30am on a Saturday, there were several tables open. Yippee! Service is quick! We had coffee within moments of being seated. (& the coffee is goooooood!) Within seconds of deciding what we wanted, our orders were taken. Staff were very friendly, but not at all obnoxious. Servings were generous - I had the all-in omelet & J had a breakfast burrito. Both were tasty. I especially loved the hashbrowns. Big, homestyle potatoey goodness. I especially love the blackboard, that lists all their local suppliers - first names & all. Pretty awesome if you ask me (but I'm a localvore whenever possible.) I will be back! read more

Whoa, Blue Star just happened to me. See, we were just poking our heads in to see what this place was about about. Immediately the host (owner?)--a very tall solidly built young man--took charge of the situation. Our names were on the waitlist, drinks were in our hands, and we were picking food off the menu before the door even shut behind us. It wasn't even much longer before we were seated with more drinks on our table. It was only then that I noticed how hip this small diner was: not hipster--more trendy than that. They pack us in the diner pretty tightly, but not uncomfortably so. Service was good although we did wait a bit longer than seemed necessary for our food. When we got it, it was quite good. They love bison here, and I do too. My bison chili was lovable, although admittedly did not blow my mind. Nothing was cheap (what is in Calgary these days) but the menu wasn't unreasonable. I'm trying to see on their website how much I paid, but there is no chili listed. Best not to rely on the online menu; better just pop into Blue Star ...although if you do, plan to stay for a while. read more

I went here this past week and had a lovely little lunch with my family. It has a wonderful atmosphere, the decor is calming and relaxed. The seating is pretty limited so be prepared to wait during the peak times for sure..but I found glaring at people who were almost done to be a very effective way to get a table, jk! :b I had the blue star salad with bacon, it was lovely..could have been slightly bigger, seeing as it was the full (meal size), but very tasty for sure. Their selection of tea is wonderful and you get your own personal little steeper, which is a nice touch...and that is what I love about this place the nice little touches! :) read more

I've been here a few times. Once for breakfast and a couple of other times for dinner. I like it ! There are 15 or so tables with room at the bar. Not an overly large place and luckily I haven't had to wait as it appears that other reviewers have had to do. Every time I've been in, service has always been very friendly and honest. Servers are attentive, but not overbearing. The menu is rather limited at dinner, with only a handful of different burgers, tacos and a couple of other mains. I've only ever had a burger and each time the burger was done perfectly. Cooked thoroughly, but still juicy. Fries were also awesome ! The atmosphere of the Blue Star is clean, open and white. Kind of reminds me of what a beach house interior should look like, and I'm not saying that in a bad way. Due to the openness of the place, it can be a bit loud when the restaurant is full. There is always some really good music playing as well. The selection of wines, beer and other spirits is quite good considering the size of the restaurant. The quality of the wines on the menu is also very good, and not at exorbitant prices. Overall, I like this place and will be going back. read more

My boss, coworker & I will go for breakfast about once a month. It was my pick, so I chose Blue Star because I'd seen it had awesome reviews on Yelp! The restaurant is really cute. I love the atmosphere. The waitress was really friendly and helpful. The food was EXCELLENT but the portions were pretty small. The price was a little high, and I found they use a LOT of paprika, so if you're not into that you might not like it. I understand the price is high because the food is locally sourced. I will definitely be going back to try their dinner/lunch menu. I find you can't fully judge a place on their breakfast. But It was a fantastic experience overall! read more

I probably should have come here for brunch and/or ordered another entree. We ordered the guac & chips, mushroom galette, and raspberry cheesecake to share. I got the fried chicken and corn waffle entree with kimchi fries for my main. The entree is a LOT of food, that is a bit bland however. The kimchi fries were good and did have flavor. The corn waffle was good. The chicken was good, but dry. The sauces were impressive. It was not a bad entree, but it was not mind-blowing. On top of that, I asked them to not include a certain piece of chicken and the chef came back saying it was not possible because the meal is pre-prepped. Sure fine, but then the chef did end up accommodating me and I feel like if that's the case, then there was no need to mention that it would be an issue to begin with. It's the optics of the matter, really. The apps we got were great. Both were tasty and seasoned well. The mushroom was super creamy, but still light for an app. The cheesecake was refreshing after the heavy meal and the right amount of sugar. The lemonade was not too sweet, which was nice. I'm not sure if they have benedicts here, but I feel like I might like that better next time... read more

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I absolutely adore this place... So much that I don't mind the super long wait times. That vegan scramble... Oh that vegan scramble, I dream of that vegan scramble. It's so delicious! I love how they have a bunch of vegetarian options. The service is always super nice! The environment is also super crisp and clean. Love blue star, just wish I was the only one that knew about it lol juuust kiddin! read more

Good little breakfast place, I think my favorite is the blueberry banana pancakes. Delish and worth a try! The yogurt parfait is extremely bland but the maple syrup will help with that. Service is always good, but be prepared to wait awhile if you come any time past 9am on a weekend. read more

I'm not sure what the big hype is about. I'm new to Calgary (it was my first weekend) and a local friend of mine brought me here. We stood in line and I have to say the one thing I really liked about Blue Star is that they offer to bring you a drink while you're waiting. It was a nice touch. My friend and I sipped on orange juice, which was very fresh, until a table was available. The wait time was typical of a brunch place on a Saturday so no complaints there. I ordered two eggs, chicken sausage and hash browns. The eggs were fried crispy and the hash browns were extremely salty I could barely eat them. The chicken sausage was delicious however. I wondered if I had picked the wrong dish. People seemed to order a bowl that had two poached eggs on top. I think that was the lamb sausage dish. That seemed popular. The salt on the potatoes though. I couldn't get past that. read more

I went here with my mom on a casual Wednesday morning. The service was fast and excellent. We split the pork hash with corn bread and it was one of the best breakfasts I have had in a long time. They even put our order in two plates without asking.... My mom said that her coffee was great I found my hot chocolate to just be okay. We didn't have to wait for a table at all but I could see a little bit of a wait on a weekend. The food makes it worth the 45 minute drive for sure. read more

Sad to say, but my last experience here wasn't nearly as good as it was the first time. I ordered the Huevos Rancheros, which were okay, but the pan fries that I was SO looking forward to were replaced with those horrible little deep fried (previously frozen, I'm sure) potato nuggets that looked like a French fry that you get at places like Dennys, etc. with their breakfasts. My husband ordered an omelet, which was obviously overcooked, and he was just as disappointed as I when he saw the pan fries were M.I.A. My husband decided to give it another try as he was meeting some clients in the neighborhood and that was a close restaurant for them to meet. Again, no one liked the tasteless little potato thingies and my husband's omelet was overcooked. He wasn't about to send it back as they were on a time schedule. One fellow had the egg sandwich and apparently there wasn't much to it at all and the other fellow had the Eggs Bennie, which were good so that was something. That fellow may return there again as he lives in the neighborhood. My husband won't be returning any time soon, I'm thinking. Me - you can get okay breakfasts at a lot of places in Calgary and I like good pan fries with my breakfast so it's back to the other places that have them. If I'm going out to eat a big not-inexpensive breakfast one day on the weekend, it has to be super special! read more

Went here with my aunt and everything is delicious and well priced. I got the banana blueberry pancakes with some fruit and jasmine green tea cuz I still had a cold. Warmed me right up, everything tastes great and our server was super friendly too. Even for a Tuesday it was pretty busy but very nice little place in bridgeland for breakfast. read more

The breakfasts here look wonderful, but there are some downsides to what could be a great meal (3.5 stars). This may likely go for their burgers and other meal dishes too. We ordered two separate breakfasts, one 'two eggs any style' comprised medium-basted eggs with rye toast, natural cured bacon and 'hash browns,' and the other two poached eggs on the side with a special onion/chopped bacon 'sauce' thrown over 'hash browns' with corn bread. Overall these meals were quite good but with some upsides and downsides. 1. the eggs are free-run with deep yellow or orange yolks that taste like they should. Kinda special. 2. the bacon is meaty, but hardly tastes like bacon. Not sure why. 3. as in most breaky spots here, 'hash browns' are not hashed at all, but are frozen diced spuds that once deep-fried with green onions on top are a crispy average-tasting let-down. 4. the multi-grain rye bread was thick and quite good, and the corn bread interestingly spicy, but the corn taste not that discernible. 5. the poached eggs were okay, but, like bennies, the hollandaise sauce almost tasteless. Overall decent enough, but with these holes, we could easily identify who do the spuds better (not necessarily in this country) and where the bacon's true smoked flavour stands out above others. The service is competent and friendly, that of course is expected. Sister to Dairy Lane on 19th Street NW, Blue Star had people waiting in line for a seat, but then OEB a few doors down the street did too. We live much closer to the plainer Galaxie Diner and likely will go there hereafter: even though Calgary is well-represented by these well-known but increasingly-average all-day breakfast, brunch and lunch spots, we think Galaxie is the best. Nix on Blue Star... read more

We decided an early lunch was in order - a good decision. Another good decision was to go to the Blue Star Diner. The third one was to ask for less fries with our burgers. The plates come full of food. But is it good! My lamb burger was delicious, and my friend ate all of his beef burger, a rarity. So I guess that was good too. The service was attentive, but at no time did we feel that we were being pushed out. That is the one issue about this place. It is too small for the rather large clientele, making it always full, and causing people to wait at lunch time, I had previously passed this place by, thinking it was just another hole in the wall, but since my friend recommended it, I won't be doing that again. read more

The attention to detail on all fronts is exceptional... Excellent service, food, coffee, cleanliness, ambiance, and overall experience. The first restaurant that inspired me to write a review in years! read more

Blue Star Diner - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Bluestar has hands down the best hash browns with their breakfast, salty and delicious with a side of blueberry pancakes, this is breakfast heaven! read more

The best diner that I really enjoy going to all three time!!! The staff are very friendly and the food is amazingly awesome!!!!

Came here during the week (around 8:30am) for breakfast and was happy we didn't have to wait at all. I've been to their sister restaurant Dairy Lane before and now having been to both I think I like the menu here more! I had the short rib hash and it was a hearty portion. My only preference is if they could give more vegetables and less potato and onions as the proportion of these ingredients were a bit unbalanced (I love sautéed onions but there were just way too much imo), and sautéed vegetables over potatoes anytime!!! Eggs were poached soft like I requested, and the hollandaise sauce was nice. I would definitely return and try other items on the menu. read more

My son and I stopped in for an early dinner at 4:45PM before a 6PM commitment, so we were in a bit of a rush and shared from the feature menu: tako (octopus) tacos and the shrimp and grits. He started on a goulash with star anise, and he said it was delicious. We shared a meringue-topped sundae at the end. Service was superb. read more

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So far so good. A very handsome and tastefully decorated diner. Come early or late as the place packs up quickly due to its diminutive size. The menu is quite extensive, too, for such a small place but it offers something for everyone. 1st time here and I ordered the Huevos Rancheros...4 stars. It's a nice twist to an old favorite. Blue Star uses a crispy corn tostada as opposed to a toasted flour tortilla but I didn't mind cause I enjoyed the extra crunchiness to each bite. If you're a meat lover like myself, I would recommend adding the pork or chicken sausage to the order...all of the vegetable toppings (beans, onions, peppers, etc.) tasted great but the extra protein was icing on the cake. ;) My only complaint is that I wished there was a bit more refried beans on top of the tostada. The dish would've easily been a 5 star with freshly prepared salsa, but I understand this is a diner, after all. The side of fried potatoes were good but nothing to holler about. read more

Chorizo burger it's the best of the best , I still eating in these place since 2011, thanks guys you still making my days and nights enjoyable read more

This is a top notch diner with a fun vibe. We went for brunch, the eggs benny was amazing with fabulous hash browns. Cheladas are my drink of choice and their Saskatchelada was exactly what I was hoping for. We also tried their signature drink that comes from Cannibale next door. It had a unique fun flavour. Definitely worth a try. We sat at the bar and both the bartender and server were fabulous. I'll be going back again. read more

Had breaky here and it was busy as expected but we got a table pretty quick. They are a well oiled machine haha. I was debating between eggs benedict and pulled pork hash... I got the pulled pork hash and though it was good, it was very oily/greasy especially near the bottom. Will definitely come back and try more items. Breakfast/lunch/or dinner. read more

Coffee is my favourite, breakfast burrito is good and pancakes are okay close to my work

This is the same as Dairy Lane, but a bigger restaurant and easier to get into (maybe because of location in the NE?). They used to have a tofu scramble which I miss, but there are still a few awesome vegan and gluten free items I can have - YUM! read more

We went there for brunch on a Saturday. I had read a lot of good reviews about this place, the brunch experience was good, but it wasn't exceptional. I enjoyed the food, and couldn't find anything wrong with the service either. The staff were friendly and the environment was warm and welcoming. read more