I'm a regular at the Marda Loop location on 33 Ave SW. great menu of breakfast items and sandwiches. The Bennie's and club sandwich are my faves. Service is cheerful and fast. Bright seating area with lots of window seats and counter seating too. Nice spot for breakfast or lunch. read more

I have eaten at Diner Deluxe a couple of times in the past, so I was hoping that things could be different this time. I ordered an Iced Coffee ($4.75) and the Grill Chicken Sandwich. The sandwich was costly, at $18.75 and only had a third of a regular sized chicken breast. Although the taste was decent, it was not worth the wait, nor price, and I did not finish the Iced Coffee either. I saw one of the cooks come out of the washroom, then back into the kitchen preparing food without a wash at the kitchen sink. So, in order to leave the washroom, one has to unlock the latch and open the door, well since not everyone washes their hands when they leave a washroom, I think you get where I am going. There are too many better diner experiences in Calgary, I am done with Diner Deluxe! read more

Diner Deluxe - Grill Chicken Sandwich - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

My Huevos Rancheros was a 12! Service was a 11 Ambience was an 8/10. Decor was a 3 unless you like that kind of thing. read more

Diner Deluxe - Huevos Rancheros so good! - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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delicious brunch place in YYC! If you're ever in YYC or in the area diner deluxe is such a good and unique brunch spot. Highly recommend coming to try their delicious menu. * Grilled grapefruit ~ this is my first time trying grilled grapefruit and let me tell you it won't be the last. It was so good and unique and sweet and not to mention so good for your gut health it's insane! 9/10. * Mascarpone and Berries French toast ~ super yummy the berries were sweet and good contrast of tart and sweetness with the French toast. The mascarpone was nice and sweet which paired well with their syrup. Overall not Too sweet and a perfect morning French toast to start off the day! 8.5/10. * Pork belly eggs Benedict ~ this was phenomenal the pork belly was thick and well seasoned and super delicious. Ultra tender and the fat melts in your mouth and not to mention the egg and their English muffin pairing worked so well with the thick pork belly. Their potatoes were also crispy and well seasoned. 9/10. read more

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We have been here several times over the last 10 years and there is a reason why we keep coming back. The food is freaking amazing. Delicious and well done. Creative and well thought out. I don't think I have ever left and get like our meal wasn't great! My recent favourite is the potato rosti which I took up a level by adding it stuffed with cheese curds and bacon. Exactly. Delish. On my last visit it was slightly burnt on the sides and not in a yummy, crispy great way but that seem to be a one off based on my past experiences so let that slide. Service is always efficient and friendly. I love that it is a great place for couples, friends or young families. I will continue to visit every single time I come to Calgary read more

Diner Deluxe - Potato Rosti with Grilled Tomatoes - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Service fantastic; food just ok.But I can't post until I add more characters. Is this enough?

I really like breakfast places., We tried diner delux for the first time (long overdue). We really liked the interior and was nicely decorated. The servers were super busy and friendly enough. Food took a while to come out in Sunday brunch. The food was great. I really enjoyed their chorizo sausage and their brunch skillet was really good. The waffles were good too. My only complaint is that they were a tad expensive. 20 dollar plates for breakfast??????? I was surprised. I immediately googled dairy lane and queens breakfast menus to compare. Same!! 20 dollar breakfast plates! What? Fortunately broken yolk is still In the 15 dollar range, but still if u live in the city you need to drive a bit far. Calgary's breakfast are getting way too expensive. read more

Diner Deluxe - Brunch skillet with sauce in the side - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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On a biz trip in Calgary again. I never miss an opportunity to come here for all the great choices for b-fast. I love the Rancher's eggs and the brunch skillet. Nothing bad about this place. Granted, I've only visited during the week so I can't speak to their weekend situation. I'm guessing it gets crazy. read more

Diner Deluxe - Awesome open kitchen - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

The huevos rancheros was good. I liked the half of avocado and potatoes! All the ingredients meshed well with one another. Service was good. read more

Diner Deluxe - Huevos rancheros $18.75 - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Service was not great, and food was very poorly made. Not very much flavour, and seemed as if it was just "tossed together" Out of 5 at our table, not one person was satisfied with their plate. read more

A good breakfast/brunch/lunch diner, we made our way here as our last stop before leaving Calgary. It's very heavy food, so if you're looking to fill up before being on the go, it's actually a pretty perfect choice. There are various breakfast items you can get, but I really gravitated to the eggs benedict. Their different takes on the dish are pretty interesting and I really liked the options. Execution on the eggs was a tad off, though as they were about 20 seconds overdone and not quite as runny as they should be. The diced hashbrown potatoes were really well done and well seasoned. read more

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The food and service were wonderful!! Would recommend it for brunch and time with friends

I had the huevos rancheros and it was underwhelming. The potatoes were rubbery at times (to the point that I wondered if it WAS potatoes) and there were way too many potatoes. And no beans that I could see. Just overall the dish was not very appetizing. read more

Fried oatmeal and benny 10/10, been here several times, love it. Seating was just weird they stuff you so close to other people on the small tables you might as well just have all the couples sitting right next to each other on one massive table, like a massive double date with a stranger situation... its fucking cozy awkward. Others were commenting about it too we noticed but everyone was pretty good about it, we're all there to enjoy the amazing food after all! read more

A "must" visit when in town. Yeah, the vibe is fun & young but I have brought my Mom who was very pleased with the place. The door you enter opens into a space that sells Fiasco Gelato (Oh la! Sample the pumpkin flavour if they have it.) and has a Pac-Man upright arcade game. If you have to wait a bit for a table - not common on weekdays, probably certain on weekends - grab a mug and go into the 2nd area where there is coffee & the fixin's on the right side. The only frustrating part of your visit will be when you attempt to decide what you want. The choices are painfully wonderful and diverse. Emphasis on local and fresh ingredients. Everything is good. Seriously. Their egg game is on point! Servers rock! Make sure to check out the loo. Can't speak for the men's but the ladies is outfitted uber stylishly. read more

Diner Deluxe - Perfect Respite From Blustery Day - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Very slow service, and the food had absolutely no flavor. Out of 5 people not one person was satisfied with their dish.

Can't say I'll be back. . . We've been here a couple of times, and each time the first thing that strikes me about the place is that they don't seem to run their ventilation system!? We were here last summer, and when you walk in the door, it smells like an old greasy spoon. We ate outside during that visit so the odor from the open kitchen wasn't as noticeable. Our last visit, a few days ago, we ate indoors and it seemed like the fume hood over the grill was not even operating. When we left after our meal we both smelled like we had been working as short order cooks. The food is just so-so and the service is equally MEH, not worth another visit for us. read more

Sad, I have been here so many times, and this is my first review. This is an institution. They have an amazing retro diner vibe with super friendly staff. The service is usually very quick and the food is always on point. From items like chocolate sourdough French toast to their breakfast burgers thus place is absolutely on point. Not to be missed is the fact that they serve Phil and Sabastion coffee. My omelets today was cooked perfectly, absolutely the right portion size with the side of fruit. After many visits .....I am happy to report that they continue to set the bar high. read more

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Items Selected: Phil & Sebastian Coffee Maple Fried Oatmeal - Lemon Curd, Vanilla Bean Cream, Maple Syrup Stuffed French Toast - Egg dipped thick cut Sourdough, Brie, Canadian Bacon, Apple Relish, Rosemary Syrup Breakfast Poutine - Rosemary Hash Browns, Quebec Cheese Curds, Basil Hollandaise Apple Pie Wedge - Bourbon-Cinnamon poached Apples, Caramel Sauce, Streusel Topping Located just down Edmonton Trail from OEB Breakfast Co, a veritable Restaurant Row during the day's early hours, Diner Deluxe is an all-day eatery focused on local, seasonal ingredients and scratch-cooking, the kitschy retro interior in no way indicative of the sort of place serving up your Grandpa's plate of Bacon and Eggs. Now with two locations, the rumor of hour-long waits on weekends mitigated by an early Monday meal, entry to Diner Deluxe finds patrons in a Soda Fountain styled area featuring Gelato, Pac-Man, the brightly lit room beyond full of old-school signage and smiling servers plus two men working the oven and griddles. Proudly promoting local purveyors and farms, prices slightly higher than the typical diner as a result, long perusal finds the menu filled with options for diners of all-styles, the challenge of accommodating allergies and limitations taken quite seriously as the young woman acting as waitress went out of her way to inquire at the time of order, something far more typical of fine-dining environs. Seated at a cozy two-top next to an elderly widower in the mood for conversation, clearly a regular judged by his interaction with staff, Breakfast began with an elegantly presented square of pan-seared Oats thoroughly soaked in Custard and Maple Syrup, the pool of Crème Anglaise in which it rested acting to further soften the wedge beneath a scoop of zesty Lemon Curd. Offering bottomless Coffee from Phil & Sebastian, a local producer featuring great light roasts at many restaurants visited during the days in Alberta, course two featured egg-dredged Sourdough wrapped around melted Brie, Canadian Bacon and Apple Relish, the sidecar of Rosemary Syrup proving downright inspired as an addition to the sandwich, while also proving complimentary to the $3CAD upgraded side of well-seasoned Hash Browns that remained crispy even with the addition of housemade Hollandaise and stretchy Cheese Curds. Half-joking when inquiring about dessert, but more than happy to indulge when the kitchen said they would be willing to oblige, it was after a quick warming on the grill that an "Apple Pie Wedge" arrived bathed in hot Caramel Sauce, the light hints of booze mingling with Cinnamon and Fruit topped in buttery Streusel. read more

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It's been a year since I have eaten here and I was looking forward to it. I ordered a ROASTIE as I recall they were pretty good. Mine was brought to the table with 15 to 20% of the meal blackened,pure charcoal on the bottom. The server who forgot to bring the extra napkins I asked for offered to have another one made but we didn't have time so I declined and just scraped off all the burnt portion. It was piled up on my napkin in the middle of the table completely un-edible. I was surprised when I got the bill they did not offer me any sort of a discount for serving burnt food which I did not send back to the kitchen as I said earlier,because of our time restraint. read more

It's a nice place, friendly server but laid back. We went to this place Caz we thought since John C. Went here from 'You gotta eat here" we should try it. Well for breakfast maybe not so much, but possibly different if we were having lunch. Not sure but anyways the chicken maple sausages were very dry. Couldn't finish it, and the eggs & toast were ok. Not impressed by breakfast, but like I said lunch could be better. Windows in restaurant in bad need of cleaning as well as a general overall sense of dirty floors ect. A good spring cleaning was definitely necessary awhile back. read more

I'm giving Deluxe an extra star for its coffee and service - oh goodness, where have you been all my life Phil & Sebastian?!?!? I was actually on my way to OEB and got lost. Found Deluxe and thought to try it for its outside seating. I always on the lookout for the best Eggs Benedict and while this one was good, it doesn't come close to a 4-star. The stuffed shredded potatoes with chicken sausage were interesting. Overall good food. As mentioned though, based on taste, this would be a 3-star but due to the service as Phil & Sebastian's coffee, it got a 4-star. read more

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This place is a staple here in the city. It has a great breakfast menu and the portions are huge. They come in skillets and taste like home. I enjoy taking people here from out-of-town as it is a relaxed atmosphere with great food. The service is good and the staff are friendly. On warm days I enjoy eating on the patio. It is definitely a must see as their decor is like the 50's diner's I use to go to with my dad. You won't be disappointed. read more

Slowly, but surely, Diner Deluxe has wormed its way from one of the spots I love to frequent for breaky or a late lunch to the only spot I'll actually go and wait in line for on a Sunday morning. Is it the food? Is it the service? Is it the fact that its also got things going on outside of breakfast and doesn't close at 3pm every weekday? It is, in fact, all of these... and so much more. The menu is host to many of my favourite foods that I didn't even know could be my favourite foods because nobody else has them (or at least nobody else does them like DD) - like potato pancakes, breakfast poutine, big fluffy pancakes and good morning sliders. And have you looked at the long list of local suppliers on the website? The coffee is free while you wait in line. And though the Urban Baker seems to have gone through its nine lives, (sniff, meow), it's at the very least a space gone to good use. Now, in the middle of winter, you don't wait in a long lineup outside. Nono, you cozy up inside on the non-existent bakery side. To make matters better (not worse, better!), it's no shitty diner coffee either. It seems Phil and Seb's is taking over the world... or at least Calgary. I'm seeing it served in a host of my favourite places. DD is no exception. And the staff? Also exceptional. Last month, I was in and our server, Jennea kept us well looked after AND told us about a local market she was featuring some of her jewelry in. Last weekend, I was down at the East Village Christmas market and who should I find? But the very same Jennea. She remembered me before I did her. And she's not the only friendly sort with a good memory that you'll find at DD. While Diner Deluxe does have its drawbacks (I'm really not digging whatever material the new menu is printed on... the actual menu items, right on. But that plastic stuff that's hard to keep open? What's that about? Also, it can be a tight fit between tables. If you've got a hand talker with you, make sure they're sitting on the bench seats against the wall, otherwise, calamity and spilled things may ensue. And, the breakfast sandwich... tasty, but too messy! You'll have sauce dripping down your fingers in about 3 seconds. Don't order if it's your first "morning after" breakfast together *wink wink*), I'm finding myself here more and more often. Kudos on the consistent delivery, Diner Deluxe. You're the first place I bring any new visitor to Calgary and a spot I have no troubles starting... or ending... my day with. read more

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I love the retro feel of this place and the wall of plates signed by local yyc celebrities is fun. I have to admit though, I'd choose Over Easy Breakfast (OEB) down the block over Diner Deluxe 9 times out of 10. I just find the overall quality of food is a little lower. Still a great place to go (especially if the OEB line is too long). read more

Diner Deluxe - Eggs benny and breakfast poutine - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

The food is so unique and delicious! Great prices, wonderful staff, calm and fun atmosphere. LOVE read more

Diner Deluxe - Eggs Benedict with basil Hollandaise sauce and rosemary potatoes and then the fried oatmeal with lemon curd and berries. - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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We tried to get brunch here on a Saturday after hearing all good things about Diner Deluxe. But we showed up at 1:45 pm and were told we had to wait at least 35 minutes. We were in a bit of a hurry and couldn't stick around. I'm not sure there's a proper system in place for line-ups here, anyway. It seemed like there were people creeping around in every direction and it was confusing as to how or where we should have waited. If the food is as good as everyone says, maybe we should have stuck around. But I would think if you're the owner and you're bringing in that kind of business, you might, probably, kinda, think about expanding a bit. I know that offends die-hard fans of this place, but I've never heard of a proprieter of a small restaurant business saying, 'holy sweet Jesus, how will I spend all of my money this year'.There's a way that might even bring more in.... I know, I know, how dare I suggest something like this. I guess next time I'll just have to show up like a slave and wait in the rain for an hour to be lucky enough to give them my money for a sample of their wares..... Also, they should do something about the parking situation there. Threats are posted inside that you'll be towed if you park in the neighbouring Halal Meat parking area. Like that guy has this kind of business on a Saturday.... read more

Diner Deluxe - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

All day breakfast?!?!? Need I say more? ;) Casual place that brings me back to my childhood - not that i was born in the 50's but I actually saw someone drinking out of a 50's coffee glass that my grandparents used back in the day - irradescent cream color with brown flowers around the rim !! hahah but I digress. We shared 2 dishes: yukon gold potato pancake, and the maple fried oatmeal. Both were good. The potato pancake had green onions and white onions in it and also came with your choice of double smoked pork chop or chicken, chorizo or pork sausage - Yes... It did say pork chop! lol. Potato pancake was very tasty, we opted for the chorizo which was ok - I've never had a whole chorizo before, usually it's diced up in a scramble or something and seems really greasy, but this one was dense & not greasy and it also wasn't the same red/orange color like the chorizo i eat in LA. The Fried oatmeal was good. The lemon and cream was a nice combo. It's a meal in itself and very filling so I kinda wish they would make smaller versions (like 1/4 of the size) so that if you ordered another breakfast, you could get it on the side. =) I would come back here to try other dishes. I would imagine that it's super packed on the weekends so if you happen to have a day off during the week, take advantage of it. Dress in weekend clothes cuz when you leave, you smell like the hoodfan in a kitchen! read more

Diner Deluxe - maple fried oatmeal - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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I arrived here by accèdent and it absolutely was a happy one. The service for a long weekend was really quick and the food was great. There also needs to be something said for the "vibe" of this place, they have their own style of environment. Overall I would recommend this place for a brunch. read more

Diner Deluxe - Eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon. - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

A place where the java is freshly brewed with care, and where one can substitute a gluten-free biscuit over toast deserves my business! Ripe with kitsch , but without the diner sass one might have a hankering for, I appreciated the more refined choices on this menu: potato pancakes, pulled pork hash, bennies, omelettes. For me, I was jonsing for a regular fix of sausage and eggs. The sausage was incredibly juicy and plump. You know when the skin kind of bursts when you cut into it? The signal that says I'm fully loaded? Diner Deluxe's pork links do that, on every cut. I ordered my eggs over easy and was a little less than impressed with how hard the yolks were. I suppose I could have specified runny, but to me, runny is just the standard. Service was sweet, but slow. On a Wednesday morning, it appears that Diner Deluxe doesn't mind if you linger. Many folk were on meetings, some with their laptops up and keys a whacking. Thanks to Wendy P for bringing me here. I have been waiting a long time to try Diner Deluxe, and can safely say, I'd be jumping up and down for another breakfast here! read more

Diner Deluxe - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

After reading reviews from some of my favourite Yelpers, I had to try this place. It wasn't too busy when we got there, so service was quick. The Phil & Sebastian's coffee they were promoting was pretty terrible. The food, on the other hand, was great! The atmosphere was eclectic, although I suppose you could say they've created a theme (plates). read more

Diner Deluxe - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Diner Deluxe is just what it states it is, a deluxe diner, set on the Edmonton Trail and right next door to the Urban Baker. Be prepared to be flung into the time, as the interior decor is all 50's. Chrome tables and chairs, 50s lamps, and 50's island tables that surely came out of some Jetson episode. There is a great mismatch of retro coffee cups and teapots here even the high chairs that line the hallway to the bathroom are authentically 50s. The restaurant was not busy today which is from what I heard a slight miracle, so there was a really nice chill atmosphere to the sounds of 50's lounge music in the background. Staff is very nice here and they tried desperately to get the permission of the owner to take photos of the restaurant; first she said yes and then she changed her mind and said no. I don't really understand this idea, don't you want your restaurant to be known and isn't any publicity good especially if it is free, whether it be by word of mouth or via a review. I mean it is a compliment if someone finds your place interesting enough to photograph it. Enuf said. Let's stick to the highlights then; The Menu. Seems there are tons of breakie reviews here so I will concentrate on the supper menu. The supper menu or "Classic Mains" are around 17 dollars and all the offerings sound so delicious. The Macaroni has sun dried tomatoes and basil, pesto and white cheddar. Grilled New York Steak has caramelized onions, and potato wedges. Lamb shank has horse radish and Dijon, root vegetables and mashed potatoes. I myself dove into the Meatloaf which had Dijon and mashed potatoes, pan gravy, and red pepper jelly. Yummy! From beginning to end you are taken on a gastronomic voyage, it surely is worth the visit, and is I imagine a huge icon here in Calgary. I however take out one star for the hesitancy to promote what you have been working for, plus I was treated with such suspicion. Looks like other yelpers have done it anyways. read more

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After hearing many good things about this restaurant and reading MANY more good reviews, when I had my aunt came to visit from out of town and wanted to try some signature Calgary food, I thought, why not try Diner Deluxe. Boy what a good choice we made. Like everyone else said, the wait can be long but in that area, its not to bad to have to sit and wait. The decor fits the theme of the restaurant to a tee. Very retro and diner-esk. It did LOOK pretty crowded but it did not feel that way. First thing that won me over was our server. VERY nice gentleman (and very attractive too. it took us 15 minutes to decide what to get cause we kept staring at him) He was also very helpful as my aunt could not decide what to get so he gave her a few suggestions. I did notice we did have to wait a while to get our food, but considering how busy it was, the wait did not bother me too much (only a little because I was pretty hungry) I opted for lunch as opposed to breakfast, so I have the classic burger. It was really good and meaty. Defiantly not a frozen burger. My aunt tried the bacon/cheese filled french toast (yes i said bacon/cheese filled) and my mom had just a regular breakfast. No complaints about the food were made. read more

Diner Deluxe - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

A great breakfast joint! I was actually looking forward to having a cheeseburger at 830AM (as per a recommendation from a fellow Yelper) but sadly they don't serve their other menu until 11AM *sad face* So we settled with breakfast. We ordered the pulled pork hash and the crispy potato pancake with sausage. Both items were very hearty - a great size portion. Food is flavourful and tasty. I was a bit disappointed as we were stuck sitting at the table closest to the door which had a very breezy draft every time someone walked in. I'd return for a true diner experience. read more

Diner Deluxe - Crispy Potato Pancake with Farmers Sausage - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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incredible staff, great service, lovely people, awesome food!! i had the poutine and mocha, a great combo :)))

--- Food --- My partner & I was deciding on going to OEB but it's closed for renovations. So we decided to try Diner Deluxe, he heard good things here! Both our first time here. Salmon Egg Benny - we both ordered our usual favs. I wouldn't order this again because the salmon was way too salty. The roasted potatoes weren't as good as other places we've tried. Overall, it was just okay... We definitely liked the ones from Dairy Lane better. $15 Coffee - Phil & Sebastian, $3, tastes good! --- Atmosphere --- The diner is pretty big, lots of tables inside, it was pretty much all packed for brunch! But the wait wasn't long. Even though there was a line up, the waitress was great in not rushing us even though we finished eating! Service was pleasant. --- Summary --- We would consider coming back again and try something else. :) read more

Diner Deluxe - Salmon egg benny $15 - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Fun spot with funky decor - a bit of a wait (20 mins or so) on a Saturday morning, but enough space to do so. We shared the fried oatmeal - a really unusual preparation and delicious. The pancakes with quinoa were fluffy with a nice bite: huge though. Stuffed rosti was truly special - very good and also pretty original. Chili cheese hash was also good - not spicy. The huevos were also very good - a lot of potatoes though! Each of us enjoyed our meals and the service was friendly and timely. Definitely worth a visit! read more

Diner Deluxe - Stuffed rosti with bacon - as good as it sounds :) - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

THIS IS WHAT I CALL A DINER!!!!! There are two ways you can have a dream diner: ** Strategy A: Go All Out New Jersey With a 1000 Page Menu New Jersey diner menus are huge. There is no American or Italian or Jewish or Greek dish they ain't got and a lot of them have Mexican too. The execution is generally solid if not especially remarkable - but your comfort is that you were given the entire world to choose from. The Danger of a Bad New Jersey Diner: The cook is a fleabag and the dish or the ingredients have been sitting in the back for a long time. Leftovers for dinner again????? ***Strategy B: Go All Out Legendary Execution on Rediscovered Classics Ok, the Menu is normal sized, but the food is so good! There is an excellent cook. Not only are the classic dishes resplendent, but there are lots of innovative touches, and new dishes the cook has come up with. Your breakfast or your dinner is wonderful, marvelous, fantastic. The Danger of a Bad Legendary Execution Diner: Pretentiousness. "Our landmark gastronomic establishment serves locally sourced eggs signed by the chickens themselves, locally sourced spinach personally tested by Popeye, and locally sourced sausage made from the meat of consenting pigs. Customer, remember you are having the AUTHENTIC NORTH AMERICAN DINING EXPERIENCE." There is a financial aid officer to help you with the tab. ............................................... Diner Deluxe is a superb superb Plan B small menu great execution diner. And there is not a drop of pretentiousness in the place. They even make fun of other pretentious la-dee-dah diners such as OEB which is one block away. Diner Deluxe has a white board offering gag items such as $1000 Financier Caviar and Champagne and $800 Trust Fund Kid 100 point wine. So Diner Deluxes' heart is in the right place. How is their cooking? OMG. Totally totally OMG. My wife had an eggs benedict for the gods, with the most orange yolk on a poached egg I have ever seen, and an absolutely perfect firm non-runny but not hard boiled texture. Mild restrained hollandaise sauce that had no touch of the kill-the-flavor-of-the-rest-of-your-food-with-loudmouth-hollandaise that is generally the curse of amateur benedict makers. A very classy touch was flash sauteeing the capers in butter - which takes the acid out and makes them mellow and remarkable. I had a wacky three ingredient breakfast and hit paydirt three out of three times. A tomato bisque off the lunch menu was pure tomato magic with cooked in subtle garlic and herb flavors. Maple sugar beans (yeah these are weird pairings) - were totally original and avoided all of the flaws of bad home-made diner beans. Unlike the soupy, overly wet, overly sweet mush that passes for baked beans in most places - these baked beans were dry dry dry. There was no sauce. The beans were firm and had strong bean taste. AND they had a subtle touch of sweetness that came from an absolutely restrained use of maple syrup as well as the savory heft of well-cooked-down tomatoes. An absolute triumph of a dish! But the star of the show was what they call "a parfait". This is yogurt, and flavored mascarpone (kept separate on your plate) along with a good homemade granola and fresh good northwestern mixed berries. Mix together and eat. What set this apart from a standard yogurt granola and fruit combo you get at the grocery store was a) a very restrained amount of yogurt, so the dish stayed firm and solid. b) flavored mascarpone to give the yogurt freshness and interest. c) super-high quality fresh berries. It was like eating a creamy berry pancake. I was in heaven. The coffee was fine. The crowd was young graduate-student-y and cool. (The handful of older folks in the place came accompanied by adult sons and daughters. The oldsters all looked like global warming researchers.) Service was friendly and excellent, and the prices were very reasonable. You have paid far more elsewhere and gotten far less. Diner Deluxe is an absolutely solid six-star must-visit establishment! read more

As a born-and-raised Calgarian, now living in Toronto, I am ashamed that a Torontonian had to tell me how great this place was. Its easy enough to drive by, as I had hundreds of times before on my way home from work. I had the eggs benny with Canadian bacon. The eggs were perfectly cooked and the minced basil in the holandaise sauce was a great addition. The side of potatoes were tasty. My friend had the oatmeal which I sampled and I can agree with Kat F. that it is amazing. You almost just want to eat the lemon curd and not the oatmeal. read more

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You can sum Diner Delux in about one word: hipster central. We weren't even planning to go for brunch as my other friends were planning to eat at 10:30am on a Sunday for some brunch. Call me crazy but I've never been the biggest fan of the brunch crazy because a) lineups are always insane and b) hipster overload. Alas, my friend took a bullet for us and waited it out to grab us a table. Be prepared to wait for an hour if your coming on a weekend. The place is very eclectic designed and has some hilarious, old school signs. Zillion dollar benny anyone? There were six of us so we each ordered our own dish (missing two dishes): - Stuffed french toast ($15) - thick cut apple flax sourdough, brie, bacon, and rosemary syrup. This was actually a huge plate, you won't be hungry after eating this. The stuffed French toast was sandwichesque but way more fluffy and delicious. The bacon, ham and brie went surprisingly well with French toast, which was unexpected. - Huevos rancheros ($17) - jalapeño-lime chicken, red peppers, salsa verde, cilantro sour cream, and corn tortillas. Comes with a side of hash browns and my sis opted out of the eggs and got extra ham instead. I had a taste and it was good, with a slight kick from the sauce. - Chocolate banana french toast ($14) - dark chocolate, cranberry sourdough, and caramelized banana. This was my second choice - Mascarpone french toast ($13) - multigrain, mascarpone mousse, mixed berries, and preserved lemon. Overall, the food was good. If you're a brunch fanatic, this is definitely worth checking out. Just be prepared to wait if you go during prime time baby. read more

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