An absolutely charming diner right in the heart of downtown Calgary. Exceptional service, delicious food, and great atmosphere. Ate here every day I was visiting, and I think I'll be craving their carrot cake pancakes for many days to come. read more

Blue Vinny Diner - Carrot cake pancakes and the breakfast bowl - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Blue Vinny your reviews don't do you justice ! Charming lil gem . Service is lovely . 2 work trips in a week to Calgary . I had to come back for the steak and eggs - FANTASTIC. My colleague had ordered them the first time & I was so jealous while my first meal was delicious the steak brought me back - fantastic cut cooked perfectly . I just left and can't wait until the next time read more

Blue Vinny Diner - Steak and eggs minus the potatoes and toast - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Hey server Nick was awesome and the food was really good. a solid choice for breadth of good choices but the food is even more than that--it was a little unusual in sort of the best way. very tasty. I'd recommend the carrot cake pancakes. read more

Great service. We were seated right away. Breakfast was delicious. Omelette's are very good. My husband had the carrot cake pancakes and said they were delicious. Would come back here if we are ever in Calvary again!! read more

This restaurant is in a great location in downtown Calgary. Stopped for breakfast at around 10:30 and had to wait about 15 minutes to be seated when there were multiple tables open inside and out as it was not busy. Servers kept telling us they would be right back to seat us but would then go on to help other tables and start up conversations with them. Don't get me wrong thats a great thing to do but it would have taken 5 seconds to seat us. Food was great otherwise! Great portions and tasted amazing! read more

Blue Vinny Diner - Breakfast bowl and the classic ham eggs benedict. - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Bad tuna salad Service extremely slow. Unfortunately the server didn't gave any solution to the missing ingredients to the pizza. I will not come back. read more

Blue Vinny Diner - Bad tuna salad Service extremely slow - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I had a delicious omelette here and the menu has lots of other breakfast and lunch choices. Not a fancy place but it's comfortable and pleasant. Service was very good and the server topped up my coffee without having to be asked. A little pricey but the location is near office towers and hotels. Good spot for breakfast and probably for lunch. read more

What a delightful delish surprise! As regulars at the now gone, Gypsy Restaurant, which we just loved, can't believe it took us so long to finally get to Blue Vinny Diner. The restaurant is just lovely- great ambience. We had salmon eggs Benedict and Ham eggs Benedict. Very perfect! The hash browns were fresh, homemade and crispy, the fresh fruit was sweet and fresh indeed. We loved it all. Great service, reasonable prices. We want to go back often as the menu is very varied. What a great Diner! We love it! read more

Walked in, asked where I should sit. The lady who appeared to be hostess directed me to a selection of tables - I picked one by the window and sat down. I waited a bit, then a bit more. She engaged in a several minute conversation with a guy near my table, then walked away...I got tired of waiting and left. Food might be great, I can't tell you - but the service is poor. read more

Great service, such friendly staff and they bring out food and drinks pretty quickly. Cute and quaint Diner for breakfast. Loved the Eggs Benny! read more

Great Breakfast spot! we enjoyed our outstanding service by Oxana and Julia! i recommend this restaurant for breakfast and lunch! read more

We stopped in for lunch as my husband saw a sign outside for a steak sandwich. He ordered it medium and it was perfectly cooked to the desired temp. The surprise was it was a huge piece of ribeye steak, served open faced. He thoroughly enjoyed it. I had the BLT which was delicious and had a seasoned mayo. I also enjoyed a latte. The people there were so warm and friendly. Do not pass this by. You will not be disappointed! read more

Seated quickly on a busy Saturday, but that's where the day goes downhill. First server comes by, takes an extra menu away, we explain we've got another person joining, they sigh loudly and set the menu down and walk away. Second server comes up, attempts to take extra menu, takes drink orders. Server comes back with drinks, takes food order, different server(s) deliver food sometime later. Table asked for condiments, which never arrived, server basically wanted us out of there is the vibe we got. Also. The total the server entered into the debit machine was different than the total of the bill. So, there's that. Also. Business name on debit machine doesn't match the actual business name. Sort of shady. read more

Great coffee and great breakfast. Cool atmosphere. Service was a bit slow but friendly. I got the feta omelette and my wife got the mushroom omelette. Would totally go again. Not a huge menu but everything sounded good. Would love to try the pear and brie pizza. Downtown atmosphere was great. Lots of people around and shops to shop in. read more

I had ordered a spinach Florentine egg benedict. And I how are the person served me with the raw spinach egg Florentine. And he was constantly on the lookout to make money from me without giving me good food. read more

Go for the breakfast bowl! So filling and yummy. Coffee is exceptional as well! Charming but lace for brunch!

Went there this morning because it looked like a cute place to grab breakfast. Waited about 45 minutes for a very small plate of underwhelming food. The staff was kind but the overall service was bad. Would recommend going to one18empire at the downtown Marriott hotel instead if you are looking for timely breakfast service with portions that are worth your money! read more

--- Food --- First time dining here with my partner while strolling the streets during Calgary Stampede Parade. We chose the egg bennedict for our brunch. We asked if we can switch the ham for salmon, but they only offer ham. The egg benny with ham and side of roasted potatoes with fruits was fresh and delicious. It was nice it was whole wheat english muffins as well. But I think the hollandaise sauce is a little too thick, the poached egg was almost fully cooked (was hoping for the runny yolk consistency), and the potatoes could have been roasted a bit more. --- Atmosphere --- The customer service is average - but that's okay because he seemed to serve all the tables inside and was busy running around serving the dishes, coffee, bills, etc. I just remember he worn a quite a strong cologne, I could smell it whenever he walked past us haha. --- Summary --- My partner and I enjoyed the egg benny in general, we would likely come back again. It was reasonably priced around $13 as well. Coffee around $3.50 though. read more

Blue Vinny Diner - Egg benny with ham - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Just a big fail. The wait staff could not be any slower and so many mistakes in our order. All that for a terrible meal. Would definitely not recommend. read more

Blue vinny diner has some pretty darn good food. My partner and I always go there when we are in town. But after our most recent experience we will not be going back. It was a busy day in the diner and we waited a long time to order and for coffee refills. Fair enough every place has an off day in the service department. - So this factored into my tipping. I'm not going to give a 20% tip for terrible service. But I still was going to give 10%. My partner had been doing all the ordering and he is Australian. So they figured we were both tourist. So the server took my money and told me in Canada I am to pay a fee for service. And she TOOK a 20% tip out of my change I'm originally from Calgary I told her this. And that tips were earned and not to be expected. I'm disgusted that Blue Vinny is trying to take advantage of tourists and they should be ashamed read more

Such a delight! I thought it was going to be a greasy spoon, but not at all. The place is beautifully renovated. The food and service both outstanding. I had the Breakfast Bowl and a side of toast. Even the toast was delicious. Even the restroom is chic and pretty! read more

I want to start this review off with a public apology to the server. You see, I had been up since 7 am but had not eaten. As a result I was so sick to my stomach that I had been throwing up. I'm one of those if I don't eat in a certain amount of time after getting up I get very ill. But my parents had taken forever and it was about 10 am. Then mom kept insisting I pick on where to go even though I was so ill and dizzy that I couldn't think clearly. Finally, in frustration I tried to sit down and the server came out and yelled at me for not coming inside first. I was very ashamed but I hope he reads this and understands that I was sick and upset. I even had a minor breakdown afterwards because mom would not make a choice and I finally started crying and saying that I didn't care, I was sick to my stomach, dizzy, and very upset. Afterwards, perhaps because he could see I was ill or because I was polite he became nicer as he served us. The food was pretty good. I'm allergic to pork so I had the eggs florentine due to the fact the other dishes had far too much pork products in them. I mean it wasn't knock you off your feet fantastic but still good. The potatoes had a weird spice in them though that just didn't agree with my American taste buds. I'd eat there again possibly. We're only here a week and I want to try a lot of places. But I hope the server sees this and knows how sorry I am for breaking the rules. read more

After months of wanting to go there we finally did and it was delicious and I highly recommend it. These are the reasons why: 1. No wait! On a Saturday. At 1230. On a long weekend. 2. I had the feta basil tomato omelette with fruit and hash browns. So good 3. Great service, kind and always quick to refill coffee 4. Reasonably priced No gluten free bread, but the food was so good I didn't need any bread. Go there. *note: it is called Blue VINNY and not Blue Vinyl as I thought it was. read more

Oh no, I hate giving this a 2, but I had to. You see, I had high expectations of the place - the owner also owns Gypsy, a restaurant I like, which made it more disappointing. Blue Vinny Diner is located on Stephen Avenue where Avenue used to be. Basically the same set up. a bit sparse looking, again, especially compared to Gypsy. Small menu - which is fine for people who have trouble making food decisions like me. Mostly breakfast, with a few lunch options. That's ok too. Although if breakfast is what you shill, then it should be done well. Me - I had the mediterranean omelet; waaaay too salty, no tomatoes, and the 'side of fruit' was more like a garnish. One half of a strawberry, one grape I think, and two other small nothings of fruit. Hashbrowns were unmemorable. Lunch companion - Egg BLT; something my bachelor guy friends made. White bread, like Wonder Bread, and same fruit side and hashbrowns as me. The service was excellent though, and it's a great location. Unfortunately I doubt I will be going again. Too many other places to visit that serve better fare. read more

I hate giving a diner a 3/5 but I had to. The food was excellent but the service was not. Had high hopes because the Avenue Diner that was here previously rocked it. I love breakfast. I had the scrambled eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, sausage and toast. Pretty basic, but delish. Atmosphere is simple, low volume but man oh man, we thought we were being poached alive (and it's not hot outside). Service was less than desirable. I think with training, they could rock it. Be more personal and it will make people want to come back. Just a word of advice. I think this is a case of "been there, done that" for me. I can always find diners to rock breakfast. read more

The diner was quiet on the Saturday morning I went. I thought that was unusual. I remember waiting for tables when it was Avenue Diner. I LOVE diner food, so I had high hopes for it. Unfortunately, the food was just ok. My roommate had the breakfast bowl and he eats pretty much everything. Except this apparently. He found it greasy and too expensive for the amount he was able to eat. His pop was in coke bottle. That was an unexpected cost. He would have appreciated having the choice between a bottle, can or fountain pop. We wanted a quick breakfast that was tasty and inexpensive. The cost of a glass bottle of coke was not appreciated. When we were ready to go, the waitress was reading a paper at the cash. We hadn't received our bill and couldn't get her attention, so we went to her to pay. I don't think we'll be back. read more

Awesome breakfast and great service! We had the breakfast bowl and Belgian waffles! Great cup of coffee. I recommend it! read more

Great breakfast! The service was excellent, the coffee was good and the breakfast dishes were really tasty. read more

Went here for brunch on a Sunday and it was divine. I had the ham & cheese omelette with caramelized onions added.. it was DELICIOUS! My partner enjoyed his meal too. Great service - fast and friendly. Love the homey feel too. Go check this place out and you'll be going back! I know I will! read more

Blue Vinny Diner - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Amazing quality, taste, fabulous choices ! Must go for weekend breakfast & brunch or business weekday breakfast & lunch... generous mimosas too ;) read more

Came here for breakfast this morning after seeing a few reviews and since this was so close to the Hyatt Regency. Ordered the Mediterranean omelette with potatoes as well as the 2 eggs, bacon,sausage,toast meal. Everything was fantastic. My spouse loves omelettes and said this was probably the best omelette she had ever had! So kudos all around. read more

See all

Ordered steak & eggs. Steak was cooked perfect & service was great. Good atmosphere & very clean. I recommend eating here.

Not a bad option for breakfast in downtown Calgary. Service was fantastic. Coffee was refilled faster than I could drink it. For food, I ordered the carrot cake pancakes. Portion size was ok. When the pancakes originally came out, one side was very burnt, but upon noting this to the waiter, the pancakes were quickly replaced. New batch was quite buttery, sweet, but with good flavor. Fresh fruit side was a nice addition. I would recommend if you find yourself in downtown Calgary looking for a place to eat. read more

Warm welcome from the owner and great casual ambience. Dropped in on a chilly Sunday morning to escape the usual 'free continental' at the hotel around the corner. Great coffee, not too strong or burned like other places. Chose the coconut pancakes, very light and tasty with small bowl of fruit alongside. Terrific start to the day. Support these local businesses! read more

great atmosphere at Blue Vinny. I thoroughly enjoyed the Mediterranean omelette.. The breakfast included very tasty hash browns, toast and a very fresh side fruit bowl. I'm a coffee fanatic and must say Blue Vinny had great coffee... The service was very good.. highly recommended!! read more

What a gem of a place. We only had breakfasts but the choice was great & the food excellent. The service was prompt & the staff very friendly. Highly recommended. read more

Recently had lunch here, it was not great. West Coast salad was small with a piece of chicken on top, not worth the price. Mac and cheese did have bacon, which was the only flavour in the dish. Bland, soupy and overcooked pasta, blah. Not worth a second try. read more

I recently had lunch at the Blue Vinny Diner. It was nice to try some place "new" downtown, at least close to me. I was seriously underwhelmed by the limited menu. I get that they are a pretending to be an upscale "diner" but would two pages of choices be too much to ask? It took me a long time to choose because there were just not that many things that interested me. I settled on the steak and eggs or Vinny's Breakfast on the menu. I must admit that it was a great steak and eggs for $15.99 downtown. The steak was done as I asked, very tasty and a reasonable portion. Do the eggs and hash browns really matter? If they do to you then know that the eggs were done as I ordered and the hashbrowns were crisp and tasty. read more

Our breakfast experience was awesome from the food to the service. For sure recommend this place to everyone.

They have the best spread of good breakfast food. Even for those of us who like lunch or dinner for breakfast. Macaroni and cheese was very good. Service was good. read more