We had just come back from 5 days visiting Banff and needed breakfast before 2 of us went back to California and the other 2 to Australia. I found Blue Star Diner on Yelp, and we could not have been more pleased. Fabulous food, the best coffee, and the nicest servers in the most adorable breakfast spot. Wish we could go again! read more

We decided to check this little diner out, driven by this place hundreds of times, dinally stopped and had a great lunch. I ordered French Onion Grilled Cheese - caramelized onions, gruyère, french herbs, roasted shallot mayo on sourdough. My partner ordered the 3 Egg Omelette Lyonnaise - Caramelized onions, french herbs, gruyère. A small salad to share. This was a great middle of the day breakfast/lunch place cozy and servers were really friendly and attentive. I upgraded my fries to dirty fries consisted of homemade cheese/gravy...Delicious! A must try. read more

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Our breakfast was delicious. We especially liked the homemade jam. Service was fast and friendly.

You want to come in as early as you can because this place fills up so quick, for a reason! What a gem in the city of Calgary. As soon as you walk in, you are greeted with a genuine and friendly smile by one of the waitresses. There might be a wait however it is definitely worth it. We sat and were given fresh orange juice and coffee as soon as we ordered. Later we ordered the Nutella pancakes and the omelette and let me say, they were beyond any expectations! The omelette was so tender and fresh it just puts a smile on your face. Along with the sour cream and the crispy potatoes, it is such a hearty breakfast. The gluten free bun was so fresh and out of this world (I normally am not a fan of gluten free bread). The Nutella pancakes are so fluffy and airy. Nutella is spread on top however without being too sweet. With a sprinkle of fresh bananas, strawberries, blueberry and nuts this dish fills your mouth with joy! Definitely no need for the whipped cream and maple syrup for the toppings suffice. Service was amazing and so genuine! The lady serving us was so patient and just catered to our needs without being too abrasive. Highly recommended! read more

Blue Star Diner - Three cheese and sour cream omelette - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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We came here to eat a late lunch straight after our flight. Super friendly staff (Canada for ya, eh?) and a small menu that makes it easy for you to decide. I ordered a bison burger ($22 CAD + $3.50 CAD for switching to citrus fries). The burger itself was just fine for me - the bison tasted like a normal beef patty so I wasn't able to tell off that but the bun itself was delicious! The citrus fries were worth trying once since they had a unique flavor that I've never had before but I'm not sure I'd try it again. My partner ordered a grilled cheese and again the bread there was soooo good! The grilled cheese was super tasty with the bacon and onions. TIP: If you're paying with an American credit card, there's an option that charges the credit card in US dollars. DON'T choose it - they have a higher exchange rate by choosing USD. Choose to be charged in CAD and let your credit card company do the exchange for you (that is, if it's no fees for international purchases). read more

Amazing French Toast and perfectly cooked eggs!! Hash browns are delicious!! Great Breakfast read more

Had a 1st Avenue burger with skinny fries which was fantastic last night! Thick cut Bacon, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato and hold the cheese. Yup, still 4 stars! Service was attentive and pleasant. We arrived early and the place filled quickly. Had a lovely dinner tonight. Very good service with a casual bistro feel. Steak frites for me. Love kennebec skinny fries! Steak was a bit overcooked but tasty with the onions and roasted tomatoes under it. My hubby had a green salad with chicken breast. They forgot the chicken so it came after his salad was finished and our waitress took the chicken off our bill which was very nice. Our son had the buttermilk fried chicken sandwich. I had a taste and it was the bomb!!!! Omg- I can't wait to return to have it myself . Shallot aioli, lettuce, tomato, perfectly seasoned chicken breast. I rarely am impressed by chicken but they did an amazing job!!! Prices are reasonable for the quality and service provided. We were too full to attempt dessert. I also noticed a burger place directly across the street. Will check that out soon! read more

It's been a while since I last reviewed Blue Star, and thought it was about time to update. A lot has changed. Blue Star has fallen off our list of favorite places to grab some good food. Just over a year ago they changed their fries, which had previously been great. Then shortly after that they revised the recipe for their chorizo burger, which as I had mentioned in past reviews was not to be missed. Now their new chorizo and the not so great fries had really turned us off of Blue Star. So much so that we hadn't been for several months. We decided to give it another try a few weeks ago, in hopes that things had returned to their former glory, but alas both the fries and the the chorizo burger were a let down. Don't get me wrong, the service and food at Blue Star are still better than most places, but it seems like they are really not putting any love into the preparation of their food anymore, and it shows. I hope they get things sorted out sometime soon, but until then we wont' be regulars anymore, and will be dining else where. read more

Their taco I ordered with chicken and side of fries was so nice and enjoyable. I brought my friend, she ordered a star diner burger, it blows her mind. She liked the fresh fries with skins. We will come back and brings more friends. read more

/Damn. I am not normally a brunch guy but this place is awesome. I came with a group of 5 on a late Saturday morning, kind of straying into lunch so we kind of got the option of 2 menus, lunch or brekkie = brunch. I chose the DL Burger which was fantastic, juicy, flavourful, and the often absent at lazier places, a handmade patty. Beer list was short but had some tasty craft offerings and the rest of our party also enjoyed their dishes. Service was excellent, really friendly, humorous, and when my wife changed here mind he made it a not big deal. Food 9/10 Service 10/10 Beer 8/10 read more

We enjoyed the the atmosphere. 10 minute wait not to bad. Very friendly staff. Food was freshly made. Big portions, and so delicious. read more

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I've been gluten free for 19 years and this is quite possibly one of the best restaurants I've ever been to. It took me forever to order because there were so many GF choices!! Service was spectacular. Decent wine. But the food was unbelievable. I had the salt and pepper chicken wings and then the breaded chicken sandwich with shallot aioli with a cup of some sort of delicious yam Thai soup. My husband had a pulled pork burger and was in heaven. We are unofficial foodies because we're picky about quality. This place is LEGIT. Highly recommend. read more

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Always a great time at this place. Been going for 10 years now and the food never disappoints. Food and allergy aware for picky eaters too

Short wait when we came, but wasn't too bad. I requested to sit on the patio since it was a nice day. Seemed a bit loud inside anyways! I ordered the vegan kale salad and my boyfriend ordered the salmon benedict. We also got a side of yam fries and for drinks we ordered the grapefruit mimosa. My kale salad was very underwhelming and kind of regret that I ordered it. I tried my boyfriend's salmon benedict and it was amazing!! A few bites is more than enough for me since it was quite heavy. The yam fries were really good too! I almost finished the entire side by myself. Grapefruit mimosa was so good. Had to order seconds. Def visit Blue Star Diner if you're in the area! read more

Talk about a vibrant ambient to have amazing food with family and friends. One of the best breakfasts in the city and definitely a must go when looking for the top rated places in town read more

Went there Sept 19, 2021. It was cold out but I love the food. We were told it was a 30 min wait to eat inside but we could take the last table outside. We chose outside. Within 5 minutes I was freezing so I got up and asked to be put on the list for a table inside. The bitch ass blond bouncer gave me shit and put my name on the list - putting outside in brackets. Since we were seated outside I got to see her seat everyone inside - including new people!!! I was frickin freezing while watching her place EVERYONE except me in the restaurant. What a BITCH!!! I fricken ate my food and left FUMING!!! Our waiter was awesome and the food was great / but if I ever see that blond bitch running the door again - I will leave before ever going in or ordering again! Never seen anyone so RUDE to a customer read more

Solid place for brunch in the area - In the area of Calgary. It doesn't really matter where you are in the city, if you're looking for a good brunch, Dairy Lane is gonna be a great pick. Located in Bridgeland, a.k.a "The Calgary Breakfast Belt", running down the southern portion of Edmonton trail and along 1st Ave NE, Blue Star Diner has no shortage of competitors in the area. With OEB and Diner Deluxe nearby, you're bound to get a good meal no matter where you wind up, but while Diner Deluxe take a similar concept, they twist it with their own unique from-farm-to-table charm. Comparatively, while OEB has some unreal breakfast, you're gonna have to wait a while and it will sort of feel like you're eating it in an (adorable) closet. Blue Star, on the other hand, while not without it's own wait times, will give you a bit more freedom to stretch your legs, chat with your friends over the tasty meal you just had and maybe order one more MANmosa for the road. Yeah, a manmosa: It's a tallboy of pilsners cut with orange juice. Rugged and surprisingly refreshing. There are some delectable menu options but I always keep getting back to the bennies. The eggs benedicts are top notch for a city that does brunch well. What the hell do you put in your hollandaise sauce, Blue Star? Is it dreams? Love extract? What? read more

Blue Star Diner - The MANmosa. Pilsner tallboy and OJ. - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

After reading Angelo's review, I was pretty determined that I wasn't going to come as a couple. It was kind of hard to not hand feed my s/o either. He has trouble getting things into his face without assistance. (incase you are reading this, I am totally kidding, please don't be mad at me). Boy. was that a mistake. You want a table for more than 2? 5, you say?!?!?!? Well you will have to wait. and wait. and wait. and wait. Server kept us pretty entertained by topping off our coffees and the "keep staring" game plan. 40 minutes and 2 cups of coffee later....we get a table. We're pretty hopped up on java. We need something in our systems that will dilute our blood caffeine levels. Thank goodness the portion sizes are hearty. Not Nellie's type of hearty, but just a tad less than coma hearty. I'm simple. I want eggs, toast, bacon, sausage. I want the bacon crispy, sausage juicy, eggs perfect, toast warm at arrival. Water, juice, condiments plentiful and topped up. I want to pick at everyone else's dishes, steal some fries and have enough ketchup to feed a small village. But enough abou me. Boyfriend had the Huevos Rancheros, and inhaled it fast enough to report that it was just "ok." I suspect he was downplaying the deliciousness to excuse himself from forgetting to share. Brothers each got the bison and lamb burger. Typical, man breakfast, right? Inhaled that pretty fast too. So I'm guessing those were delicious as well. Came with a good helping of fries. Blue star sure isn't in the business of disappointment. No sir. Long wait? Sure. Awesome food? Oh yes. Review #3 of Yelp's 30 Day Challenge 2012 read more

I knew this was a 5 star place after two bites of my unforgettably delicious lamb burger. Even just thinking about this makes my mouth salivate! My boyfriend and I were in Calgary for the Victoria Day long weekend. We were looking for a brunch place. Most restaurants were closed for the holiday Monday. Luckily, this place was open. There was a long lineup to get into this place. They gave us an estimated 30-45 minute wait time but we only ended up only waiting 20 minutes. By the time we were seated we decided to order lunch instead of breakfast. I chose the lamb burger. I love lamb and I love burgers so this was an easy decision to make. This burger looks unassuming BUT the TASTE! OMG! I inhaled this burger. I'm not even sure if I breathed at all. Every bite was jam packed with flavor. There was no weird gamey taste. The meat was cooked perfectly - tender and extremely juicy. There was also some tasty feta and tzatziki in there. YUMMY!! The side of fries was also quite tasty. Thinly cut, crispy and cooked perfectly. My boyfriend asked for a side of sweet pepper aioli to dip the fries in. I'm so glad he asked. This took my meal to another level of awesome. Try this place out! The food here is delicious! Next time I'm in Calgary I'll come back here for sure! read more

Blue Star Diner - Unforgettable lamb burger! - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

One star, two star... red star... BLUE STAR!! Of *course* a Dr. Seuss reference works for this place. You're going to think of it now every time you head on over to Blue Star, right? ;) I popped in for lunch with a colleague on Tuesday. Well, technically we both ate breakfast, so I guess it was brunch. But I always think of brunch as something that happens before noon, not right around noon. Although, I'm pretty sure we ordered before noon... no matter. Brunch! The menu was plenty full of options, and I had difficulty trying to decide what to eat, but eventually landed on the back bacon and tomato eggs benny. Yum yum! Served with hash browns and plenty of sauce on those eggs, it filled me up in no time. Decor is bright and super cute, I can imagine this is a busy spot on the weekends. Service was prompt and friendly... yet another great breakfasty diner place to try out in the neighbourhood. Oh, and for you gluten free folk, easy peazy to sub out for GF substitutes! read more

Blue Star Diner - Basil and tomato omelette - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I am so down with breakfast and I am down with this place. Bridgeland has some wicked breakfast choices and blue star is worth checking out. I came a bit early and had a few minutes to kill while waiting a bit for my date. My friendly server hooked me up with a nice earl grey tea with soy milk on the side. Their tea comes in it's own individual size bodum - which I love! We both loved the decor of this place - it's so fresh and bright. While we were waiting for our food to come, seeing other peoples orders lets me know there are some amazing things to try. The stuffed french toast looked so awesome - they have both a sweet option and a savoury option. My date and I both had the traditional breakfast with bacon and we both fell silent as we tucked into the first few bites, following that initial taste with a solid "mmmmm". Loved it all, good bacon, great potatoes, a nice rye toast, awesome jam on the side. There wasn't so much as a scrap left on either of our plates by the end of it. This lady loves brunch and this place rules. read more

Blue Star Diner - Carnitas tacos - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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One of my best friends took me here for my birthday breakfast this year...and let me just say that it was actually some of the best breakfast food I've ever had...like ever! I actually melted all over my chair eating. I could barely even work that afternoon. I went back about a month later and actually fell asleep on the way home (not sure if that a 100% good thing lol) I'm simply in love with this place, the atmosphere is cool and trendy, the staff is super friendly and the food....let me put it this way, if i was a plate of food and was looking for a spouse i'd definitely try and pick me up a sultry plate of food from Blue Star Diner! I'm in love, the starry eyed kind. read more

Blue Star Diner - Savoury Stuffed French Toast i believe it was called...this is just one big plate of godly - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Breakfast of champs every time! This is definitely one of my favourite breakfast locations in Calgary. Recommend getting there about an hour before you get hungry if you plan on eating past 10am, because lineups are at least 30-40min long and that will leave you enough time to order before you turn into a hungry monster. If you are happy to sit on the bar, those seats tend to open up a little faster than the tables. They serve coffee at the door while you wait which is a lovely touch. In summer you can sit outside enjoying your coffee while you wait in the sunshine. Staff here are always friendly and never make you feel rushed which is a nice change for a busy breakfast location. Every time we come I try have a different item off the menu. Girl friend tried the hot cereal which was delicious. Had it with warm berry compote and added hemp hearts for $2. Great size portion and very filling. She only got through half before being full so the rest of us helped her finish it off - it was that good. Her boy had the Triple Double which was a mountain of food. Bacon was crisp, sausages tasty, eggs cooked just right. The boy had pulled pork hash with poached eggs. Pork was soft and tender but not mushy. Great flavour to the pork. He is not a fan of onions and wasn't a problem to have them left out. I tried one of their breakfast specials. 2x Poached eggs with salmon on top of potatoes rosti, cucumber salad on the side. The cucumbers had a tasty light dressing on them and added a crisp bite to the rest of the dish. loved the rosti and the salmon was a good size portion. Was super fill and the last couple of bites went to the table. Have also been for lunch and tried the burgers - which you can still order at breakfast time. All of them are a taste sensation. Even tried one of the veggie burgers (cant remember which one) and loved the patti they used. Happy to eat at this gem any time of day. read more

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I'm not a huge fan of breakfast foods but I could eat them every day if they were cooked at this diner. When we arrived the diner was full but we only had a short five min wait for a table. The restaurant is small and yet it has a very comfortable and light feel to it. There are pictures of food on the walls which is always nice in a restaurant. They have a black board with where all their ingredients from Alberta listed. I was impressed by this. I love to support businesses with local background and supplies. I absolutely love tea and I drink it all the time. I was pleasantly surprised to be offered sweetened or unsweetened ice tea. Ice tea made to order is to die for. The blue star diner sweetened ice tea was really tasty. I ordered the salmon Benedict and it was very flavorful. You could tell it was made with fresh organic ingredients. My one big complaint was with the eggs. They asked me specifically if I wanted soft or hard poached eggs. I was very clear that I like mine as soft as possible. When my breakfast arrived the eggs were very over cooked. Still my dish was delicious. Had my egg yolks broken as they should have the dish would have been perfection. My second favorite part of my dish was the potatoes. They were crunchy on the outside, soft in the middle and seasoned perfectly. Also they put some fresh tarragon over the potatoes. My experience at this diner was fun and filling. The service was a little slow with regards to the breakfast but well worth the wait. This diner is a diamond in the rough. If you are looking for a delicious and fresh meal then this is the place. I am excited thinking about the next time I try a dish at this restaurant. read more

Blue Star Diner - Salmon and avocado Benedict. Potatoes with perfect seasoning and fresh terragon. - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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I've been in search of the ultimate breakfast burrito ever since my time living in Colorado. The search has eluded me and although there have been notable entries, such as Galaxie Diner, nothing has come close for more than a decade. Until yesterday. I've heard much ado about Blue Diner. And after passing it on Sunday morning I decided it was time to check-in. We were placed on the waiting list and given some coffee and a smile. Great start. After taking a spot at the bar we were gregariously entertained by Rob who is also part owner. After learning that he drank his weight in melon balls the night before - and looking no worse for the wear - he suggested his namesake Roborito. Man. That was the burrito I've been searching for. Presented with a half ribbon über fresh avocado, it was the da kine. The experience was a taste of the fresh ingredients and organic qualities of Blue Diner. If you haven't been. You simply must. It's to die for. Yelp yelp and away. read more

Blue Star Diner - The Blue Diner Roborito. Of course. Duh. Winning. - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

They don't take Amex and they should! They would get 4 stars but I'm a married to my Ex card so I'm taking a star away from this place because they have the opportunity to earn it back. Food was great, original and fun. The service was good and the ambiance 'local'. The chorizo burger was outstanding on a GF bun, stunningly delicious and the fries plenty. The room was hipster playful full of young energy. read more

Blue Star Diner - Chorizo burger on a GF bun - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Excellent gastropub (or gastro-diner?). It isn't your grandparent's diner for sure. It's all gourmet here. The wait is considerable on the weekend but they were nice enough to let me do "to-go" while taking the food outside and eating out on the table. The two eggs (4/5) - beautifully cooked and filling as you would expect. Bison chili (5/5) - very flavorful and filling Lamb Pastrami sandwich (5/5) - super flavorful and very large portion. Delicious fries! read more

A cute and quaint restaurant that uses locally sourced ingredients and has various vegetarian and gluten-free options. I came for dinner and ordered the veggie tacos with a side of yam fries. The tacos were just ok - I probably wouldn't order them again - but the yam fries were delicious! My friend had the steak frites which she couldn't stop raving about. For dessert, I had the gluten-free brownie with ice cream. It was amazing! Will definitely go back just for that dessert! read more

Blue Star Diner - The brownie was AMAZING! Many gluten-free desserts are dry but not this one! Great combo of the warm brownie and cold ice cream! - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Trendy space. Great vibe. Lots of choice. Delicious food. Friendly staff. Tables are bit too close for my liking but it's all good. Would definitely recommend for a nice meal out. read more

Breakfast in Calgary continues to impress me, this small but refreshing joint being the latest addition to the 'must go', 'holy crap that was incredible' spots to eat away a late night induced headache. Everything is done right: friendly and attentive staff, relaxing decor and well organized seating space with bar area, a menu that takes chances while keeping staples in reach for those who want to keep it simple, and my god the coffee was fantastic. The pulled pork chipotle with poached eggs jumped out at me, odd because I never get something like this for breakfast. It did not disappoint, was one of the tastiest and flavorful dishes I have had for breakfast in years. The poached eggs sit on top of a mountain of pulled pork, yams, and peppers which are stewing in the chipotle flavored sauce in the bowl - guarding the sides of the bowl are two pieces of delicious cornbread which I imagine were freshly made. I enjoyed this treat with a 'mall rat', which is an adult (vodka) creamsicle like drink that could be dangerous if I came on a Saturday morning (feel like I could have 10 of these). Also got an omelette which was packed with meat and veggies, and a side pancake that despite not requesting came with blueberries and banana (sweet!). Yea and as for the coffee, waiter said they don't bother with espresso or other drinks, just focused on getting great coffee - mission accomplished. I enjoyed my takeaway at home while in a lovely food coma. read more

Blue Star Diner - Pulled pork chipotle with poached eggs, divine - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

This was my favorite place to eat in Calgary. I loved the vegan-friendly menu and staff, and the sweet potato fries were the best I've ever eaten! It was exciting to have multiple veggie burgers to choose from, and I was very happy with the Mediterranean Veggie Burger. My friends ordered breakfast and really liked it, so I would highly recommend this place for any meal of the day. I also appreciated that they were a part of Mealshare and working to make the community better. read more

Very charming diner, with nautical blue and white decor. The inventive menu emphasizes vegan and vegetarian options. I really enjoyed my veggie burger with shoestring fries. read more

There's a chalkboard on the wall with an array of their suppliers which is really great for us folks who care about that. The space is so neat and clean, it really reflects the food served: just light, bright and tasty! read more

Blue Star Diner - Stuffed french toast - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Had the opportunity to hang here last night for dinner with my daughter. The service was very casual and friendly, not intrusive. Diner atmosphere is evident with lots of seating. I had the burger and they did a great job of making it keto friendly. Burger was delicious and served with a generous portion of spring salad. Overall this place is great and has a nice vibe to it, very relaxed. Price point is a bit high compared to other locales of the same genre. read more

Great food and nice vibe. Had the mushroom omelette and corn bread. My wife had a burger and fries! Both delicious. Would highly recommend!

I've been going to Blue Star since they opened. I *hate* waiting in line for any place but I find I don't mind it here. They offer to get you a coffee or tea plus they bring refills to you on the street while you wait. That's a nice service touch and a welcome one when you're desperately needing that caffeine fix before your breakfast. I've been trying a different menu item each time I've been and that hasn't been easy. Most times I recall what I've had before and want to return to those items to revisit them. Soon... Portion sizes are generous, their philosophy of using as many locally produced ingredients is a good one. They even have an extensive selection of items that are gluten free and designated as such on the menu. That's not an issue for me, but I do have friends who have that sensitivity and it's really appreciated by them. It's become my go to brunch place in the city. I've introduced many friends to it and everyone has since been back and enjoyed their follow up visits. 2/30 read more

Blue Star Diner - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Fantastic food! Quick and fast! This is the sister restaurant to Dairy Lane. We ordered: - Stuffed French Toast - Savoury - So good! - Brisket and Grits - Comfort food on a cold day! Those sunny side eggs did me in! - Lyonnaise Omelette - Yummy! Will come back again! read more

I really feel like I owe this restaurant a review. I have eaten here more times than I can count and I really enjoy the quality and consistency of the food and service. Having Celiac Disease is frankly a real pain when eating out, and I have a reasonable fear of cross contamination. Blue Star is celiac friendly, and all the staff do an excellent job in taking the treat of cross contamination seriously. I feel confident when I eat here that there will always be something delicious for me to eat, and that I will not get sick. The menu is diverse in flavours, and everything I have tried has been delicious. Locally sourced and all Made from scratch, it is a far departure from what comes to mind when you hear the word diner. I also enjoy the atmosphere, the restaurant is small, but cozy, well designed and comfortable. The only reason I haven't given a 5 star review is because the diner doesn't take reservations, this can make for long wait times made awkward by the limited amount of space available to wait for your table. This doesn't stop me from frequenting the diner however because I really do enjoy the food and it is worth waiting for. If you have the opportunity to eat here I would suggest the Dirty Fries (fries topped with homemade cheese sauce, caramelized onions and spring onion), the Thai butternut soup, the buttermilk chicken burger, the brussel sprouts and the vegetarian burgers are all amazing too, especially the Mediterranean burger. The service is always fantastic. read more

I am so glad we wandered into the Blue Star Diner today! There was a wait to sit inside but we opted to sit on the patio (they gave us little blankets) so we were seated right away. The service: 10/10; the menu: 10/10; hipster location and people watching: 10/10. I ordered the smoked salmon eggs benny - delish! My bf ordered the heuvos rancheros - so good! The coffee is really good too; felt I need to add that! We will definitely be back! read more

Blue Star Diner - Heuvos Rancheros (we added the ketchup smile purselvrs$ - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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loved it went there for a date with my good lady, excellent meal and service was also really good fwiw. Only been once and that was 2020pre covid FYI so take that into account. I'll be back. read more