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Thanks to all the Yelpers who helped me decide to visit Blue Star Diner on my final day in Calgary--it did not disappoint! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by super friendly staff who made me feel right at home. The atmosphere is unique, stylish, and exactly what you'd hope for in an independently owned gem. The menu is fantastic, but let me rave for a moment about the French toast--it was hands down one of the best I've ever had. Fresh berries and warm syrup. And the never ending cup of coffee was perfect for my visit. The diner has ample seating, including several bar stools that give it a classic diner vibe. Plus, free street parking on Sundays. If you're in the area, make sure you stop and visit this local treasure. Enjoy!
I cannot say enough good things about Blue Star Diner!! I had the tuna poke bowl, my husband and his friend both got the Southern chicken dinner, and another friend had the lamb gyro- everything we had was incredibly delicious! I saw several people getting burgers while I was there, and those looked fabulous too- not only that, but our server Iris was so sweet and helpful! Such a cozy setting- perfect for ducking in somewhere for a quiet dinner on a rainy night in Calgary. I would love to return here!
I cute little diner in Calgary to grab breakfast or brunch! There is a small lot in the backside of the diner with around 5 spots to park in but also a lot of metered street parking is available. The service was quick and friendly. The food was ordered and came out very fast. I opted for the Triple Double with cornbread and it was good! The cornbread was my favorite part of the dish. Not too sweet nor too dry. The rest of the dish was very average. There was nothing really special about the potatoes, bacon, sausage, or eggs. My friend really enjoyed the ahi tuna bowl and the hot chocolate.
My husband and I went to Blue Star Diner for an early dinner and everything was fantastic! We were greeted right away when we walked in and were seated at a cozy table against the wall. It was busy but not crowded. We ordered and our food came quickly. Everything was delicious!! We both had burgers. The service was excellent, the food was great, and we loved the atmosphere and decor of a modern diner. We will definitely be going back here again!
Blue Star Diner is very well known in Calgary. This place is a super popular restaurant and regardless what time you come, there will always be a line up. Note that Blue Star Diner isn't big. They do have a sister location: Dairy Lane Cafe. But I am guessing that there will be a line up there as well. Blue Star Diner unlike OEB and some other breakfast places they open till the evening - 10pm. So there is no rush if you want to eat here. Blue star is known for their breakfast items. Again breakfast menu is served all day so its not like you have to rush. I got the Braised Lamb hash. It came with toast (rye, sourdough or multigrain) and two eggs (soft, medium or hard). In the braised lamb there were caramelized onion, zucchini and other veggies along with hashbrown. The portion was huge and super filling. They were quite generous with the braised lamb. I did find the braised lamb very gamy. Other than that the dish was pretty good. Also note that at the end I saw the amount of oil left behind on the plate. Good thing I am not eating this every day. Not sure how healthy this dish can be. Overall, the dish was good. For the price $19.50. I would say it was quite reasonably priced. I think their popular items must be waffle and pancakes. I did notice a lot of people ordering it. Note that this place is called a diner, they do not have milkshakes.Too bad! I was hoping to grab milkshakes here. They do have alcohol and other interesting drinks. In terms of the decor: The place is quite small. It is clean and not too compact. Overall, good restaurant. good food. Recommend giving this place a try , if you haven't yet.
Wow. so, wanting to sneak in a late mid-morning breakfast before we hung with family down the street...we popped in. So glad we did too.. It's a nice little cozy eatery tucked away in this trendy little burb to downtown Calgary. Not sure what the area is called but none the less, if you're looking for an amazing breakfast, you won't be disappointed. On to the food... The eggs...where to begin. Let me sincerely state - I don't remember ever tasting an egg this good....or at least in a very long time. I mean, these stupid eggs were and are very memorable. Maybe it was just the way they cooked them....who knows...but wow. Perfectly seasoned, perfectly cooked....just delicious. The bacon, the toast, home fries...all amazing. The French toast was also worth noting. I LOVE syrup....who doesn't? that said, the French Toast absolutely can stand on its own. Amazing. Moist, delicious, amazing...stupid really, how good they were. Lastly, the side buttermilk pancake was also excellent. This was truly a homerun! unbelievable.
Looking to pass some time and a place to have 2nd breakfast, we wandered into Blue Star. Surprisingly, there wasn't a line even at prime brunching hour but we weren't complaining. We hopped up by the the bar and glanced over the menu as we sipped our teas & coffees. My sis and I decided to split the fried chicken and pancakes, and her fiancé got a bowl of their Thai curry soup. The turnover is pretty quick here, I think it's due to their speedy service. We got our food and were in and out in less than an hour. I am a huge fan of savoury breakfasts, and this pancake dish solidifies my love for them. The hot sauce butter and red-eye gravy sauce really brought everything together. Although I don't tend to dine at places that don't take resos, I'm glad I got the chance to try out Blue Star read more
9 years ago
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
4 years ago
Pretty much spot on in every way for what I'd want in a brunch spot. Great service. Only caveat is I came on a Monday morning so didn't have to wait at all, I assume it gets busier on weekends! read more
8 years ago
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
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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
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
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
4 years ago
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
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
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
15 years ago
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
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
15 years ago
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
14 years ago
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
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
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
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
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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
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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
10 years ago
Amazing!. One of the best breakfast spots in the city! Eggs Benny is to die for! Love the decor in the restaurant and the service is always amazing! read more
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