Ashley S.

The waiter was exceptional at their job. I am so grateful for the kindness, and the quality of the food. Everything about my meal, service and place was awesome. You can taste the love and time it took to prepare the food. Bless the chef! I am wanting to come back and try more.

Carla C.

Been here several times now and of course I have to try something new! I got the Diners Vegetarian Burger. Bun as super fresh and well toasted. Vegetables on it were fresh and crisp. Patty was good but did crumble a lot. 9/10. It comes with a condiment tray of 4 which was super fun and a way to personalize the burger. I got the soup of the day - Coconut curry squash - good flavor but quite thin and could have been richer and thicker or had some filler like vegetables or rice in it. Not spicy. 8/10 Boyfriend got the Grilled Chicken & Cheddar cheese sandwich. The sandwich was better than I expected. Bread coated in egg like a French toast was cooked very well. Filling was moist, lots of chicken and creamy. I would give it a 9/10 as I would prefer stiffer more hearty bread. He also got the soup and liked it. Friend got the Classic Ural Burger with gluten-free bun. She specifically asked if they had buns as sometimes menus offer gluten free options but then the burger is just in a lettuce wrap. She also got the condiment tray. She was happy with her choice. She also got the Green salad - this looked great - very colorful. My gluten free friend also got the flourless chocolate cake. It was a good size for the price, very rich and fudgy. Definitely not for the lactose-intolerant.

Erika G.

When it comes to classic Edmonton it doesn't get more iconic than Garneau's Highlevel Diner. Its been around since 1982 and you'll find them right at the south end of the High Level Bridge, hence its name. You Gotta Eat Here! featured them in season two of the show and locals have been enjoying this neighbourhood restaurant for years upon years. The little section of road that Highlevel Diner is on not only has an incredible view of the downtown skyline, but has also become increasingly awesome in recent years in terms of businesses. It's a "good restaurant" hot spot, home to not only Highlevel Diner, but also Sugarbowl Cafe, Eleanor and Laurent, and La Petite Iza - every single one of them an amazing restaurant. I'd kinda love to live directly across the street. Parking can be a bit of a pain in this area but I tend to find that street parking usually materializes. Highlevel Diner has a beautiful location right on the street corner and the spacious yet cozy restaurant feels exactly as you hope it will, with dark wooden beams, quaint little nooks, local art all over the walls, and a magical suncatcher display. It absolutely feels like home. They also have some patio seating along the front of the building with string lights hanging overhead from the awning. It really couldn't be a nicer little spot. I visited on a Sunday evening and a friendly server seated me on the patio in the beautiful spring sun. I went ahead and ordered a Homebrewed Iced Tea (Lightly sweetened home brew - $3.95) since I've always been a fan of "real" iced tea. What more could you want on a pleasant sunny day? I love a homemade iced tea that isn't too sweet and actually tastes like real tea. This one succeeds at exactly that. However, I did question whether what was served to me was actually an arnold palmer (an iced tea mixed with lemonade) because I was definitely detecting some lemon going on. Either way, I was very happy drinking this. If I had been feeling boozy I likely would've ordered the Highlevel caesar, which is made with a local hot sauce and house pickles. The food at Highlevel Diner is half diner-like, half brunchy, half Canadiana, and half comfort. (I guess those should've been quarters and not halves.) There are lots of sandwiches and burgers, but also things like short ribs, fish & chips, and Guinness cottage pie. But also Thai green curry? They're also getting into the world of fried chicken these days (because who isn't?). It's a bit of a mixed bag. I've been ordering the same sandwich for years and have a difficult time deviating at this point: the Chick N Cheddar Sandwich (Egg dipped, grilled cheese bread, chicken salad & cheddar cheese - $14.50) which is served with a choice of fries or soup. I have very affectionately been referring to this sandwich as the "cholesterol sandwich" for many years. It's like cheesy french toast as bread with creamy chicken salad inside and more cheese. So as long as you know what you're getting yourself into, you're probably going to love this sandwich a whole lot. I know I do! The bread is super soft and moist and the chicken salad is made up of nice fresh chunks of chicken. There's a lot of sharp cheddar going on throughout and it adds a great flavour as well as those crispy fried cheese edges (which are the best). I will never stop loving (and ordering) this sandwich. The fries are also exceptional. Super crispy and golden, lightly salted, and a perfect match for the housemade ketchup that you get with them. This plate is great just the way it is. Never change a thing. There's a famous dessert at Highlevel Diner so I ordered it! The Bread Pudding (Served warm, swimming in caramel bourbon sauce - $8.50). Very sweet and absolutely swimming in a sugar bath - with a bowl of whipped cream on the side. This dessert was absolutely delicious. The bread itself was ultra moist and caramelized on top, each bite bathing itself in the incredible, sticky-sweet caramel bourbon sauce. It's the kind of sauce that you would consider taking a bath in - except that it would also give you diabetes. I loved dunking my spoonfuls into the whipped cream for maximum effect. This dessert is a lot and I would certainly recommend sharing it but you won't be disappointed. Eating a meal at Highlevel Diner just feels right. It's comfortable, unpretentious and feels like home. They may not have some of the bells and whistles that other restaurants do but you can't really go wrong with a mainstay like this one. They're also known for their brunch, which I need to return for because it has been a long, long time since I've had it. This is the kind of restaurant that makes you feel good and I hope that they continue to do so for another 40 years.

Janis M.

Finally added huevos rancheros to weekend brunch!!!!! They only thing to make it better would be ditching the canned refried beans and instead using real black beans. Alberta is a grain and legume powerhouse after all and High Level makes a point of supporting local produce and providers. But their It Came from the River Hot sauce is awesome - has a kick to it but doesn't hurt and the right amount of sour. We bought some for home and put it on everything!

Darren J.

Second time here and it's no fluke how delicious the food is here. The staff are super friendly and the decor beckons to a simpler time in casual dining. There is a patio area for summer and it's location of restaurant is in unique area near university of Alberta. Menu selection is good and pricing is not cheap but for what yummy food you get it's worth it. Got the chicken grilled cheese with home made fries and maple mayo. The bread was dipped in egg. Wow. Love it. Overall this place was on the Canadian Food network show "You gotta eat here" and indeed you have too.

Michael S.

The Highlevel Diner is really close to home, and a place I bring my parents all the time, and they're not easy to please! There's gluten-free items to keep Mom happy, and the Ukrainian night specials (perogies with sautéed onions, sweet or savory (or both) cabbage rolls) for Dad, and pretty much everything else for me - from breakfast things to salads to especially the turkey plate - except the cinnamon buns, which are famous but do nothing for me. Just too dry. Ok portions and a full brunch menu, if you're needing to break a party into a weekend morning :-) I find the prices on the high end, and I think they do float a bit on their reputation. There's always an almost full house, and a loudish conversational buzz, but I can always hear the others in my party. Homemade ketchup which is a must try...is that curry in there? Limited parking outside and a short walk from the LRT.

Nishawn M.

I have heard many things about the fabled HighLevel Diner and after today I can see why. The food is delicious, I ordered the margarita eggs Benedict served with an acidic hollandaise sauce, that which complimented the tomato and basil in the eggs. The server was a bit blah and didn't seem very excited to be here but everything else was top notch during this experience. We visited for my parents anniversary and they gave us a complimentary cinnamon bun for the occasion. All in all it was a very nice experience and will definitely be back to try their lunch!