I've been here twice and the first time I had the smoked salmon and avocado eggs Benedict and it was phenomenal!! I got a side order of the Spulumbo chicken sausage as well, but in all honesty it left something to be desired so you can probably skip out on that. The second time I came I ordered the huevos rancheros with spolumbo chicken sausage again, but it was cut up and mixed in with everything...this is the reason I brought the rating to 4 - It wasn't bad, but it wasn't delicious either...I should have stuck to the Benny... The Coffee, as an aside, is excellent! read more

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

I ended up in the Blue Star diner because their taco entry into the Calgary Taco Fiesta contained the words "Pork belly". I was there just before the lunch hour rush and waited a couple of minutes to be seated. I chose to sit at the bar and found the service to be personable, attentive and quick. In spite of this, the food took its sweet time showing up. While I waited, I got to admire the decor which was very modern and not at all what I expect from eateries with "diner" in their name My tacos eventually showed up - pork belly marinated in Dr Pepper with jicama coleslaw and sauce. Taste? The bomb. Tacos are such a simple concept that it's easy to mess them up by getting too complicated. This taco kept things simple and showcased the very well-prepared pork belly. I was pretty happy until the bill showed up. Then I downshifted to moderately happy. This is not a cheap diner by any stretch of imagination. read more

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My go to in any city is an original diner, sometimes upscale, which uses local ingredients to create a unique twist on diner favourites. The Blue Star Diner is one of these places. From the great atmosphere and decor to the friendly service. We went to the diner for a late dinner. Only one other table was seated which was to be expected at 845 pm on a Sunday night. From the minute we walked in the door, we were made to feel welcome. The service was quick and the sever was very helpful in explaining the menu. The kids in our party had nachos to share which is a very large plate. Even after eating we still had a large to-go box. One of our group ordered the chicken vegetable soup with yam fries. They were very impressed. Good size bowl of soup and plenty of tasty yam fries. Another ordered the Bison and regular fires. The burger was devoured quickly with little discussion. It was clear that the burger was a big hit. I ordered the Alberta beef and pork meatloaf wrapped in Hutterite bacon topped with home made spicy BBQ sauce with slaw and an arugula salad. The meatloaf is served in two medallion sized pieces. The portion size is not big however that is what I was looking for. The meatloaf was excellent with a combination of flavours. The BBQ sauce was tangy with spice and a hint of mustard seed. Excellent combination. I would order this again. Overall an excellent experience. The decor is simply yet elegant, the service was excellent and the food was excellent with a twist on diner favourites. Really enjoy that this diner choses to support local farmers. Would highly recommend eating here if you are in Calgary. read more

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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

First time dining here. The salmon and avocado egg Benedict wasn't as delicious as I imagined. The roasted potatoes on the side was delicious. However the salmon slices weren't as fresh, and the English muffin bread seemed a little stale. Personally i think Diary Lane's egg Benedict was better. I would come back again and try other things on their menu though! :) read more

Blue Star Diner - Salmon with avocado egg Benedict - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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

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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

Amazing food. Amazing service. Must stop for brunch! I loved the atmosphere, the servers were so attentive and kind, and the food was incredible - creative plates with complex flavors read more

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The blue star is an exceptional place. I went with my partner and we both loved our food. I ordered an old fashioned to drink, which was delicious and she got a glass of the Malbec-- also yummy. For dinner, I got the bison burger and regular fries which was honestly one of the best burgers I've ever had. She got the vegan scramble and she said it was "oh my god. The curry sauce was the best curry I've ever had. And all the veggies in it were so unique. I would never picture sun-dried tomatoes with curry. It was so good". For dessert we had the peaches and cream. Honestly, one of the simplest and best desserts we've ever had. We would like to describe this establishment with 3 words: - divine: we felt like the food was such a treat. We felt like we were spoiling ourselves. - pure: the blue star diner partners with meal share, they are cognizant of people's diets, and they honestly care about their food. - good: the people who made our food and waited on us were so kind and funny and nice. So glad to have stopped by here on our trip. Love, Sam & Chelsea read more

Have you ever returned to a good Diner to order the something you have had before? because you know its good and you have a craving and you were dreaming about it!!! Then when you show up its no longer on the menu so your just full of udder disappointment. This is what happened to me. I was sitting in my seat visually sadden and sulking in my booth. None the less I was very pleased with service here and everything on the menu is yummy so I still let satisfied and with a smile on my face. Tip: This is not just a brunch place I know they are always lined up for bunch but the dinner menu is equally as tasty. 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 ate here on October 2 and ordered the Pork Burger for $19 and salad. A great tasting pork burger and salad. I would return again the next time I am in the area. read more

I was on a first date, and she recommended this place. It was by far, the best chicken burger I have ever had. Hands Down! It had just a hint of sweetness to it, without being too sweet. The double brownie desert was also great. Big enough for two people to share. The staff was extremely friendly, and well informed on there foods. Good selection of local brews and food selection. Was a bit loud for my liking, but that's expected for a busy place. read more

Crazy awesome food. So glad I let my wife pick this morning. I had the corned lamb hash and couldn't be happier. read more

Blue Star Diner - Crazy awesome food. So glad I let my wife pick this morning. I had the corned lamb hash and couldn't be happier. - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Everything we tried so far has been so good, including the coffee! I had the breakfast bowl, my partner had the pancakes and our friends had the lamb and cornbread and the huevos rancheros. We all loved our meal. read more

Blue Star Diner - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

It was difficult to find the perfect dinner place for all my friends while being cognizant of finding foods representative of Canada. Ironically this place didn't have poutine but everything we ordered was delicious. It's safe to say that the food here was probably the best we had during the whole trip. Some highlights were definitely the chili and the pork belly sandwich. Both made up for all the exhaustion from a long day of flying. I was also so happy to find that nearly all the food items were gluten free which really helped my friend fully enjoy the experience. read more

Their coffee is simply divine, food is crafted from local ingredients, and the Cesar cannot be best (try it!) Also particularly a fan of the Chilaquiles! read more

Excellent Spot for a meal in Calgary. Fried Chicken Sandwich and Fries are go-tos. Attentive Service. Fun Vibe.

Over rated hipster diner with mediocre food. Menu needs to be refreshed after years of the same menu. Friendly servers, cute decor and good location. I know they can do better but not sure they ever will since they have a blind following as do most places like it. read more

good food great vibes there was an annoying child but the restaurant unfortunately can't do anything about that. #girlboss #manwhich

Coming from "The States", and coming to Canada for the first time in Calgary. This was my first international breakfast at this restaurant. Food was absolutely delicious. Service was quick. The server/waitress was exceptionally polite. When I come back to Calgary in the near future. I'll definitely come back here. Thank you Blue Star Diner for making my breakfast enjoyable! read more

Blue Star Diner - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Went in Sunday night. The service was excellent. The team always made sure we were taken care of and didn't wait for anything. Timing was good. Items delivered quickly but we didn't feel rushed. My daughter loved the buttermilk chicken sandwich. My son had brisket in his mac and cheese. He liked the fact that it was stirred in and not sitting on top. I had the brisket and grits. The veggies were tasty when I mixed them in with the grits. Brisket was good but wished I would have used some hot sauce after I finished. Cheese cake was refreshingly unique and delicious. It didn't last long. Good food and a good experience puts me in a good mood so I was a happy man. read more

Was there for breakfast and had the pancakes with the extra toppings. It was super delicious, the pancakes were fluffy and a good size. $3 to top it with Nutella, fruit, and creme anglaise was definitely worth it, it made the pancake soooo much yummier. I was there with a girlfriend and we both brought our little ones. Despite the line up, I did not feel like I was being rushed to leave, which is very rare at these types of diners. I was impressed with this and how family friendly this place was. I would definitely recommend this for families with kids. read more

Great restaurant, one of my favourites! And so many excellent gluten free options including a gluten free fryer.

Really cute modern little place. A short lineup to get in but worth the wait. Was offered coffee or tea at the door to wait and was seated within 10 minutes. Benny was delicious and hashbrowns were just right. Staff and service were attentive and friendly. My coffee cup was never empty! Will definately be going back as there looked to be many other great menu options. read more

Blue Star Diner - Brisket and caramelized onion Benny - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I think the atmosphere of the Diner. I went there for brunch. The food is great. They have gluten free corn bread and it is tasty. Drinks there are also good. Good service. read more

I love breakfast and I've been hearing about the Blue Star Diner since it opened, so I knew I had to make a visit. Last weekend we got up to watch/photograph the sunrise so I figured a stop for a nice breakfast was the perfect idea. At 8am-ish parking wasn't really an issue... we got a spot on the street right outside the restaurant. Similarly, only about half the tables were taken so we got seated immediately. Everyone was nice & friendly, water served right away (and bottle left on the table, which I love) and coffee was good. I had the tomato & basil omelette and it was divine. A perfect mixture of everything and very tasty. The potatoes were also cooked to perfection and I very much enjoyed the (sourdough) bread and what appeared to be homemade jam. Yum! My dining partner had the blueberry banana pancakes and, although not a whole wheat fan, thought they were delicious - the whole wheat was not overpowering at all. All in all, I'll definitely be back (I like to walk my dog on Tom Campbell's Hill!) and would recommend it to my friends. read more

This Diner is absolutely amazing. I've accompanied a friend here a few times, and each time we've gone, we've been greeted by a extremely friendly host (not to mention good looking Host - for all the ladies out there). If you go on a weekend, prepare to wait a good 30 40 minutes, there is a huge demand for this place "the morning after" or even for those early risers who want to enjoy a nice breakfast. If you go during the week you can almost be certain that you'll be walked right in and guided to a table of your choice. If you end up waiting, you're offered a cup for Joe to wake you up and keep you warm as you wait on the street for a table to open up, or a pot of tea to tide you over also. The interior is super cute, clean lines, nice bright tile and well lit room with a bar you can sit at or an assortment of tables scattered about. The menu items are all your typical breakfast items from classic double eggs to pancakes to french toast or Omelettes. I'm a classic Bacon and Eggs girl myself so that what I've gone for both times I've been. The servers have the mindset to serve everyone, regardless of it being "in their section" or not. If you're low on coffee you can be certain to have someone asking you if you'd like more. Everyone appears happy to be there, which I believe emanates on their customers. Bonus points to them for a Glutten Free menu and Bonus, bonus points for using fresh natural product. I highly recommend going, and will be back!! read more

I was super hungry one morning so I asked my gf if she wanted to go out for brunch. She had just finished running a half marathon while I was lying in bed.......she was down for a meal and I was debating between a few places when I remembered I had Blue Star Diner bookmarked for a long time. Blue Star Diner is located just off Edmonton Trail on 1st Avenue in the NE. We went around 11:15AM on a Saturday; you have to pay for street parking although, I believe you can park right in front of the diner for 2 hours. Anna arrived first and told me it was a 45 minute wait. We decided to wait because the wait was so long; we figured it must be worth it! While waiting it was getting hot so the lady popped open the window. I eyed up the surroundings. There is a bar right when you walk in with 8 bar stools and a nice open area for the bartender. The dining area has maybe 11 tables of a mixture of two tops and four tops; it's a very homey and cozy environment. We got seated at a two top table and were handed menus. Our server recommended the eggs benny or some vegetarian dish. I decided to go with the bacon and grilled tomato eggs benny and a side of French toast and Anna went with the breakfast p.l.t which was crispy pork belly, gull valley tomato, organic baby arugula, poached egg all on top of gluten free corn bread topped with hollandaise. It didn't take too long for our orders to arrive; both the dishes came with hash browns. I dug right into my French toast as I was majorly craving it. I enjoyed it....the French toast was crispy on the outside and had a soft inside but it was quite pricey for one piece at $4. My eggs benny was good, I cut the egg and the yolk went all over the English muffin ...MMMM!! Anna enjoyed her breakfast special but she had wished that there was more hollandaise sauce. We both mentioned that we would have liked if the hash browns were crispier as they were a little soggy but the seasoning was great. Overall, Blue Star Diner has prices above the average breakfast but it's a place to try at least once. Their menu categories consist of classic breakfast, bennies, omelettes, burritos, sides, soup, salads, veggie burgers, Sylvan star grilled cheese, burgers, breakfast cocktails, beer, coffee, tea, and beverages. I will definitley pay another visit and try something else! read more

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We heard about this newly opened little diner while staying in Calgary for a long weekend. I'm always excited to try a new restaurant, even with a twenty minute wait to grab a table. Besides, a wait time is usually a good sign. My friend and I both ordered the Triple Double - eggs, toast, potaotes, ham, bacon and sausage for an affordable $15. The food is fresh, doesn't taste processed, and is definitely worth the price. Our other dining mate ordered a salmon and avocado benny that was very generous on the salmon and avocado (he gave it two thumbs up). The staff were very friendly, I loved the personal Bodum I got for my tea, and I loved that we got to drink tea and coffee while we were waiting for a seat. For such a busy place, the food came pretty fast. Decor is bright, happy, kind of Ikea-like with a homey farm twist. Love the photos on the walls. Would have been five stars but I got a dirty utensil. Still, I'll definitely go back next time I'm in town and I'll recommend to any of my YYC friends if they're looking for an awesome breakfast joint. They have a lunch menu, too, that looked amazing. I think I'll definitely have to try it next time I visit. read more

You know, I wasn't too sure about you and your tofu scram for awhile, Blue Star. I'm still not, and I noticed that the same scram you serve for breakfast is also on your dinner menu which is unnerving. IT'S JUST A STIR FRY. FEED THE VEGANS SOMETHING ELSE MORE INNOVATIVE FOR BREAKFAST PLEASE AND THANKS. What has changed my mind and caused me to update my review with an extra star? Well, I recently visited you guys for dinner, and had things that I actually really liked. Firstly, we visited you on a busy Saturday, but got a table faster than we would have at the Coup which was my first choice, so that was nice. I ordered the vegan black bean burger with yam fries. I was promptly asked by my server if I was vegan. I said yes. She warned me that the fries at Blue Star are cooked in the same oil as their fish. Gross. I switched to salad. Kind of bums me out because it would seemingly be an easy fix and allow a couple more options of sides for those who don't like their yams touching meat, but I'm grateful to have been told. The burger was tasty, although it seems to me they actually just put black beans and corn on top of the patty? I wasn't sure. The bun was great, and the vegetables tasted fresh. The avocado wasn't even a bit brown. My accompanying salad was good too, and included all sorts of mystery things like strawberries. While the price seemed a little steep for my veggie burger and a handful of salad, everything tasted fresh and of quality. Also enjoyed a bottle of Wild Rose Wraspberry along with my meal. Solid 4 stars, but wish you were a weeeee bit more vegan friendly. read more

I am a huge fan of Blue Star Diner. My partner and I went there originally because Dairy Lane had a ridiculously long line, and they have basically the same menu for breakfast. While breakfast is good, I think their dinner menu is even better. As a pescatarian, I really value places that cater to both my vegetarian and fish-eating appetites, and Blue Star is exceptional at helping a gal out. In particular, I would recommend the tacos for supper. Just remember though, they don't serve tacos until after 4:30 pm. So don't be expecting to have tacos for lunch. As far as breakfast is concerned, I recommend the stuffed french toast with the berry compote. It has the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. read more

I wanted to update my review, based on dinner this time. We ended up heading there around 7:30ish on Friday night, and to our surprise there wasn't much of a wait. One couple in front of us and we were all sat within 10 minutes. Everything looked soo good! I started with a peach Bellini, which was delicious and not made like most (slushy and full of sugar), it was with champagne and peach puree. For dinner I went with the gluten free spicy chirizo sausage burger and the tomato gin soup. It was amazing, some of best soup I've had and the fact that it was a gluten free tomato soup was what really sold me. Steve went the mac & cheese, which sadly I wasn't able to have, but the review was it was great as well. I hate that this place is always busy, but it's worth it. read more

I often come to Calgary for business and when I travel I like to try local places. I have a severe problem when I come to this town- I cannot stop eating at the Blue Star Diner. Seriously, every time I try to go to a new place I remember wanting to try a new dish here because everything is absolutely delicious. I am a vegetarian and there are so many things here that I like to eat. Do yourself a favor and give it a shot! read more

After searching for a breakfast place for an hour, we stumbled on the Blue Star. The wait wasnt too bad. They offer to call you when your table is ready, so you can wander around or go grab a coffee somewhere! There menu is quite large and full of items (breakfast and lunch) that give you many reasons to go back. Service was great and staff were friendly. I had the Eggs Benny with back bacon and grilled tomoato...So. Damn. Good. The hashbrowns were a bit too salty, but to each there own. And my egg was cooked perfectly. There's nothing I hate more than a slimey egg! My only "complaint" (its not really a complaint) is no cappuccino or latte's available. read more

Yo, I'm am very grateful for being introduced to this place. The burgers, and sandwiches are created through divine intervention, there is no possible way such food can be created through a mortal alone. My theory is that God himself helps design Bluestar food. Anyways what I'm trying to say is that this place is amazing Pros: Everything Cons: one time I used too much hot sauce on my food, but that was my fault not yours, sorry. read more

We've tried to get into this restaurant a few times in the past year, but it's always busy. And with good reason. The restaurant is tiny and the food is really, really good. We showed up early (11:30am) on a Friday and had about a 15 minute wait. That was doable especially since it was darn cold outside and room for us to wait inside. We sat at the bar and enjoyed a late breakfast or I guess you could say brunch. Since I'm on a Huevos Rancheros kick these days, and find every where I go they are made slightly different, I decided to give them a whirl. I was not disappointed. Delicately piled on a crispy corn tortilla, topped with all kinds of goodness, black bean salsa and a couple eggs they were exactly what I was looking for. My date had a simple meal of eggs with toast and a fruit salad. Equally delicious. Friendly staff, enjoyable outing. The only con is how small it is inside, but definitely not a deterrent. read more

Blue Star is one of Calgary's Best Brunches. When I lived in Calgary my wife and I would come here minimum 4 times a month. I've eaten every item in the menu, know most of the staff by name, and so here are my favorites: - Havana Rancheros: eggs, crispy corn shells, beans, salsa, sour cream and farm fresh eggs. Fantastic. - Blueberry Banana Pancakes - made with an egg based crape style French recipe; not the typical over fluffy box crap. Very good but if you like "fluffy pancakes" this isn't for you. - Eggs Benedict - one of the best in the city. Not drenched in sauce like some places, instead well crafted delicate flavors. I love the smoked salmon and pickled asparagus. - omelets: all great! Dinner: - The burger is fantastic, so are the tacos, and the fries are cooked right. Ask for Sweet valentine sauce with them! It's the perfect balance of sweet and spicy but not fire hot. What I love best is Shane's commitment to locally sourced food suppliers and his commitment to quality. There is also tons of healthy options. read more