My first experience here was terrible; the food wasn't good and our server was so rude that my Dad, who never complains about anything, even commented on how such a miserable person got a job dealing with people. My Dad was back in town this week and we figured that it had been a few years so we'd give it a shot again... bad mistake! We ordered the hash brown poutine with double smoked bacon and what arrived was super soggy, over cooked potatoes with what I think was supposed to be bacon but it looked and tasted like undercooked ham with massive pieces of raw fat attached. We ended up picking all the bacon out since it was so undercooked and pretty much just hunks of fat and the waitress didn't even comment when we told her it was inedible. My Dad ended up having an omelette and it was so over cooked that the whole thing inside and out was dark brown. I'm celiac and was ecstatic that they offered eggs benedict with a gluten-free biscuit and was completely floored that what I got was a dried out, gluten-free hamburger bun. I told the waitress they must have made a mistake and she said "oh, we just call it a biscuit." Huh??? I can't stand gluten-free buns as it is so I put them to side but when I cut into the eggs, which I ordered medium, they were so under cooked that the whites were still runny on the inside.... nothing better than snotty eggs on a dried out hamburger bun to wet the appetite. I guess we should have learned our lesson the first time and just headed straight to Blue Star or OEB.... sorry Dad! read more

Delicious Great Service. They never disappoint. The staff are gracious and attentive. The food is fantastic. I've been going for years and they are consistently great. read more

Looked up this little gem on TripAdvisor.com, and decided to check it out earlier this evening. The place is pretty inconspicuous with only a neon sign out front to indicate its presence, making it an easy miss if you're not on the lookout. . Kitschy is a word that springs to mind here. The interior has a retro 50's vibe, typical of a any diner from that era. I had the veal meatloaf with dijon mashed potatoes, red pepper jelly and pan gravy. It was enjoyable, and for $17 dollars, should have been. I did find the prices a little steep for a 'diner,' but appreciated the quality ingredients that were sourced. I plan on coming back here to sample some of the other menu fare. 3.5 stars out of 5. read more

BEST BREAKFAST IN TOWN! I've been to Diner Deluxe a few times and it never disappoints me. The atmosphere is wonderful, the people are friendly and the food is amazing!! It has that '50's diner feel to it and the food is more 'home-made' than you find at a lot of places. It reasonably priced too so it's not going to cost you an arm and a leg. If you go and there's a wait.... wait, it'll be worth it I promise. I think this is going become a regular 'goto place' for me. read more

My boyfriend and I decided to try Diner Deluxe from the suggestion of "where to eat in canada" tv show. It was REALLY GOOD! The breakfast was huge, and it was all very fresh. The wait was long as the place isn't that big, but the service made up for it. The only complaint I would have was that the tables are a bit close together and it was really cold while we were eating, bit it IS Canada, so it's bound to be a little cold in the middle of winter. read more

I had heard great things about Diner Deluxe and could not wait to give it a try for Sunday brunch. I am not a usual brunch-goer and kind of dreaded the line up but I would not change a thing about having to put my name on a list and waiting about 40 minutes on this beautiful, busy Sunday at 1pm. There is a bakery connected right next door - I LOVE bakeries so that kept me busy as did the complimentary coffee at the door. There were samples of the fresh bread that warmed my soul. YUM! Of course we bought some on the spot (Apple Rosemary Sourdough) as well as a scone, banana bread etc. LOL! So, we were finally seated in what looked like it could be your grandma's kitchen. Loud, warm, homey and welcoming with aluminum tables and mismatched mugs! CLEAN despite the crowd! The service could not have been friendlier. Patience was our waitress' virtue as we had not been there before and had a couple of questions. NOT a place for you if you have a hangover headache, as it is PACKED and the tables are close together but fortunately I felt pretty good this day! More to do with the fact that those days are over for me!!! I went simple with 2 fried egg whites and fabulous multigrain toast that tasted homemade - and the preserves! WOW! Also made in-house and not for sale normally I was told. I really liked the smaller sized hash browns mixed with green onion, seasoned and cooked to perfection. My friend had eggs benedict which she gave a 9 out of 10 (she was not over the moon for the hollandaise sauce but she likes her own that she makes so that could have something to do with it....) The reason for 4 stars and not 5 is that we had to wait over an hour for our food. We had a ball talking the afternoon away but we were starving!!!! I got take-out for my husband which was a chicken sandwich with avocado, potato wedges and pickles. He adored it and thought the chicken breast was ample and worth every penny! I KNOW I will be back to this establishment (not to mention the bakery) - and I cannot wait! read more

Terrible service! Actually NO service. I went there on Sunday and was promptly seated by the host, who said the waitress would be right over. Great. I waited-but nothing! I waited some more, but- still nothing!! I could see numerous people standing around the kitchen area just talking? In fact there were more employees than the 3 other customers in the place. I kept looking at the waitress', who I knew seen me, yet No One bothered to come over!!! What kind of place is this? I will NEVER go there again!!! read more

Cute little place in the north of Calgary that has some particularly amazing gelato! There is definitely a 1950's rustic feel about this place and I love the garage door as part of the decor. I would definitely come back to this place even though the service wasn't phenomenal - it kinda seemed like it was run by a 14 year old. Oh well, it's so cute! read more

Good food, fun atmosphere, you have to love a place that gives you coffee while you wait for a table and is attached to a bakery. If you don't have a lot of time, this is not the place for you. read more

This is a great diner! They serve Phil & Sebastian coffee and the latte I had was one of the best I have ever had in my life. This is not an overstatement...it had foam so thick and creamy it was like butter. The food was fresh, yummy and the selection was fun and varied. My partner had the pulled pork has and the mouthful I had was amazing - I'm not a pork fan but will be getting that dish next time! I had the veggie burger which was huge and v. tasty. Service was cool also - attentive but not too much. Went for brunch on a Monday an there was no wait - worth the weekday visit if line ups make you sad. read more

Sure the decor is cool. But the food is mediocre, the coffee is bitter, the service is average, chairs are uncomfortable, and it's as noisy as possible when you want a quiet Sunday morning breakfast. Not my type of place. read more

The $18 eggs benny should have blown my socks off. Instead, I left feeling... meh. The lineup was ridiculous. I will wait in line for an awesome dining experiencing, but Diner Deluxe was not worth it. There are better places to grab breakfast for much less and much tastier fare. I gave them two stars... one for the lovely fresh farm egg, and one for the biscuit (which was way too small, however). read more

Classic diner food with a modern twist. I love the retro 50's-style decor in here. I have been there numerous times over the years and the food is consistenly good. The menu has lots of home-style diner options and the kitchen is more than willing to accommodate requests for menu items to be modified within reason. The only problem with this place is that it is so popular, the line-ups are insane. Once you get in, you will not be disappointed. I'd recommend not going with a big group though, or you may find yourself in for a long wait. Really enjoy this locally-owned Calgary hotspot. read more

I checked out the Diner Deluxe on a Thursday morning, and it was only about 3/4 full. Still noticed that service was quite slow. It took the staff more than half an hour for someone to take our order. I found the decor to be cheap 50's, and I thought it was a bit tacky, personally. I like 50's diner look, but I'm not crazy about the execution here. But enough about the tables and chairs, let's get to the plate! The food was excellent, and I found the prices to be right where they should be. I would've expected prices to be a bit higher with the quality of the dishes, but they were comparable to any breakfast joint of lesser quality. I had the southwest scramble served on a tortilla, and really enjoyed it. The homefries were cooked to absolute perfection with little yam cubes and spices added. These are not the grease burned hashed potatoes covered in unequally dispersed spatters of seasoning salt seen in most breakfast joints. The scramble came with fresh salsa, and the sour cream was filled with chives. Little creative touches like this in every dish are what separates them from the rest. I would definitely return, though from a look at the other reviews, I would make that visit on a weekday. read more

Had breakfast at Diner Deluxe. It was delicious. Service was great. Cool diner atmosphere. Parking is a bit of a challenge in that area but that's to be expected. The food was expensive - that's my one knock on the place. if the prices were better it would have gotten a higher rating. read more

Yummy hot breakfast made with local ingredients. Excellent Phil & Sebastian coffee. Great service.

Love Diner Deluxe. I only took off a star because since changing management, they have raised the price, and dropped the quality. Still good, just not AS good as it used to be. Service is always wonderful, atmosphere is great. Everyone is very relaxed, but still professional. LOVE the mac and cheese!!! Never had a bad experience here, just a little disappointed in the drop in quality and raise in price. Doesn't deter us from coming here though. Try going for lunch during the week, avoid the long lines! Sundays are crazy. read more

Diner Deluxe just isn't the same since the original owners sold. I've noticed that the prices have gone up and the quality of the food and ingredients have gone down. Long gone are the sun dried tomatoes in the mac and cheese and the lovely forest omelette, replaced with just a diced up pedestrian tomato. The homemade jams were such a treat, now replaced with your regular, packaged jams. All the special touches seem to be lacking. The long waits continue but you know what, there are better options out there. Service can be hit or miss as well. Sorry DD, you've changed and not in a good way. read more

Had lunch there a few weeks ago; place is nice, good ambience. Server was nice but he couldn't recommend some of the dishes because he hasn't tried them. I had the strangest, weirdest dish I've ever had and not in a good way. The "Huevos Rancheros" should not be called that, this name is deceiving and totally inaccurate. These are two eggs on a bed of potatoes, on top of the potatoes you have chunks of minced chicken, a bit of salsa on the side and greasy tostitos on the other side. It was really bad. Huevos rancheros are a couple of fried eggs over corn tortillas covered in salsa. Where did they get the idea of the minced chicken and the potatoes? I was expecting more. May give them a second chance eventually. read more

They serve coffee to you while you wait in the impossibly long Sunday line-ups. Menu is varied, prices are reasonable for what you're getting, and the servers are impeccably trained. An excellent spot for breakfast! read more

This place is a great find, I had the Salmon BLT and it was totally on point and cooked perfectly. My Friends had The eggs Benedict, Veal Meatloaf,and Rocky Mountain omelette, they are all beyond happy with their order. Sarah is a hot friendly staffer that took care of us, the place is a throwback retro style diner with awesome grub, definitely need to check this place out! read more

If you can stand the line-up (which is fine in the summer) you will be treated to a fab breakfast/brunch! You get loads of food - so make sure you're hungry! My favorite is the Chorizo sausage eggs benedict - I have never finished the hash browns that come with, but always leave satisfied! read more

Diner Deluxe is one of my favorite breakfast spots in Calgary. I love going up there with people who have never been or my hetero lifemate Dan Clapson. I generally get the #YYCstampedebreakfast when I go, although this last time I went I got to try a "secret menu" option of fluffy pancakes topped with butternut squash, pulled pork and whiskey reduced maple syrup. It was seriously one of the best things I have ever put in my mouth, and I have put many a superior dish in there. Breakfast is my favorite meal and those flapjacks are a serious homerun. read more

We were long overdue to try Diner Deluxe and last minute on a Saturday three best friends thought today is the day to do so. Have to say the food was fabulous, served quickly, waitress was very good my only complaint was the wait. Yes a wait line is a sign of good food but over an hour can make a person ponder moving along. Was glad we waited it out and would recommend everyone to give Diner Deluxe a try BUT just don't be in a hurry be prepared for a long wait but know that the food is worth it! read more

So I got to hit Diner Deluxe for breakfast finally. It has been on my list. A tough one to hit since I don't leave downtown often. The top of the hill in Bridgeland=the country haha. Any way, I went during the week, late morning and got in right away with my good friend. We were sat at one of the community high tops. Community tables are always amazing. They add to the experience. The fault with these ones is they are so close together. I was on the end of the table and the guy next to me had a bladder the size of a peanut. Not great when you are barely awake and a little hungover. That was quickly forgotten when the coffee showed up. Phil & Sebatians in random mismatching mugs! Love it. Nice touch. I tell you the details count. Any coffee would have been great in my state of being, but this was great. The food arrived and it was delicious. The egg yolks were that dark 'quality' colour and tasty. I had a breakfast with pulled pork and eggs. I can't remember the name so I just tried to find it on the website. Wow low quality, unlike the food. I wish I could tell you the name, but I can tell you it was delicious and had pulled pork. My friends dish was equally delicious. The atmosphere and room were that of a trendy diner with personality and the room was packed. Very cool. When the server was around she was very accommodating. She just wasn't around much. I watched her for a while and noticed that this was because she wasn't anticipating the needs of her tables. Again, once she was to the table she was kind, through and accommodating. It was silly things like not asking if someone wanted cream and sugar with their coffee, thus creating an extra trip to a table. If the minor service issues, the space between the community tables and the online menu get fixed then Diner Deluxe is a solid 5 stars for breakfast. I need to do lunch and review that as well. Definitely going back to the 'country' to visit this gem. read more

Awesome egg benny. Cool retro attitude. Great food.

I have nothing else to say except that this place is simply excellent. Had breakfast here once and lunch another time and service is excellent and they try their best to be fast. And on that note the only negative would be its packed so on weekends do come early for breakfast or be prepared for the wait. On weekdays come in before 1130am to get quick seating for a great lunch! read more

Over the past weekend I was in Calgary visiting a friend and I told her to pick someplace cool for our brunch Sunday morning. She brought me to Diner Delux and wow, I will honestly say it was the best meal I have ever ate out in my entire life. The wait for a table was about 45 min, we expected that being Stampede weekend and due to the popularity of it so that was fine, willing to wait for good food! The decor was perfect, not too much of one thing, the perfect diner touch. I had the pulled pork sandwhich with the pecan spinach salad. The pork/coleslaw combo was to die for, perfect on the ciabatta bun, I don't think there was anything I would have changed. The salad? I didn't think I could enjoy a salad with 2 ingredients so much! Whatever type of vinagrette they had used blew me away! I could have just ate the salad and been content with the meal. Perfection. I of course had to finish the meal off with some strawberry/Rhubarb pie. Once again.. awesome. Will be back next time I am in Calgary for sure! read more

I just freaking love them. I LOVE their pan fried oatmeal with lemon curd so so so yummy. Great service, great food. Doesnt get better.

I stopped by Diner Deluxe on my way through Calgary today and damn was I not disappointed. While the wait was a little long, the food was worth it. I had The Best Oatmeal which is truly one of the best oatmeals. I also shared with my partner the breakfast poutine which was surprisingly light. Overall the place had a good feel, and great service. The only disappointment was the weigh scale in the women's bathroom. read more

There is often a long wait but with great free coffee to ease the transition, waiting can be okay. Usually the food is great. Occasionally it has been over seasoned or served cold. They have been gracious when something has been off and corrected the problem. They have some fun and very tempting high calories items that I fear would leave me in a carb coma - so I have not yet tried the famous lemon curd oatmeal and other such items. I have not been for awhile because of the long wait. read more

While I normally prefer savoury breakfasts, I always get the baked oatmeal here- because it is so, so delicious. The lemon curd, baked oatmeal, cream-yum!! read more

I used to love this place. I started going there back in 2002 or 2003 with the ex. He knew the owners at the time, Dwayne and Alberta and they were always so hospitable. I never once had a bad experience there. My favorite meals were the mac n' cheese and the gouda stuffed french toast. I loved the retro setting. I loved the staff's casual funky look. I loved the food. If this review was based on all the times I went there when the past owners had it, it would definitely be 5 stars. However, my last trip there was nothing short of craptastic. We(myself and my daughter) walked in and were told to seat ourselves. There were three other groups there before us. Our orders were taken and then all the groups ahead of us received their food. While waiting 4 or 5 other groups came in. I watched as three of those groups got their food before us. All we had ordered was an eggs benny with no hash browns and toast to substitute and a child's order of french toast. I saw someone else that had ordered after me get their eggs benny. Ok. Odd. How hard could french toast be? By the time the 4th group got their food before us the waiter clued in that I had watched all this unfold and came over with an excuse about the kitchen having trouble with something. This was after about 30 mins(I was watching my time from my foursquare check in which I did not do immediately upon arrival). He then went over to the cook and put an order in. I suspect it was ours and that we had been forgotten. After 45 mins plus of waiting we finally received our food and the order was wrong. There was no toast, but there were hash browns. After waiting for over 45 mins my order was wrong and my daughters french toast was almost cold. I was so upset with how little service we got that I tweeted my displeasure the entire time. Once we were done we didn't even get a bill. Waited a bit and then went to the counter to pay. I found the food mediocre and not near as delicious as I remember it from before. Would I go back? I doubt it. I had many twitterers recommend some other places to try out, but maybe someday I'll give it another chance as I spent many other wonderful times there previously. read more

I meant to leave a nice review of this lovely little place when we visited this past summer, but I've been in a deep depression because I can't get their breakfast poutine anywhere near my home. I appreciate the mugs of coffee offered while guests wait, and the George Michael lyrics on the menu marquee made me laugh so hard. Our waiter was super friendly and gave us so much advice on Banff and Jasper National Parks and even threw in some amazing muffins on the house. Can't wait to return! read more

The Poutine breakfast starter was one of the top 5 breakfasts I've ever had! Poached egg over beautiful poutine .... Unreal! The strawberry peach jam was awesome as well read more

Don't go hungry on a weekend morning 'cause you'll be starving by the time you're seated! No fault of the restaurants, it's just a well loved place. Great food, fun atmosphere, friendly people. The attached bakery is a wonderful place to pick up fresh bread if you're in the area! read more

Absolutely amazing food!! Quite a wait to get in, but easily worth it!! Fast and friendly service, delicious food that is very high quality! Bright and comfy ambience, delicious sweetened brewed iced tea. Great prices and large portions. My dad who usually finishes his food, had to take some to go! Too tasty to leave behind! They have Fiasco gelato milkshakes which are so rich and tasty! Definitely coming back!! read more

We frequented this place for both lunch and dinner. The diner uses the bread from the bakery next door so everything with baked good is excellent. I really like the pancakes that had muesli and the chicken sandwich on a ciabatta roll. Everything is delicious. This place is a must stop in Calgary. read more

Amazing chow here. Anyone visiting the Calgary area, this is a 'must go to' food place. I had a breakfast here today, as my first visit to the Diner Deluxe. Had the potato pancake with 2 eggs and charizo sausage, coffee and a side of the lemon...same as lemon pie filling, which is fab. Great service and friendly staff throughout. Thanks folks. I shall return. read more

Definitely one of the better breakfast spot ls in town, love the omelets and decor. Usually have had great service, but not every time. Expect a lineup on weekends and holidays read more