Been a longtime patron of Red's at all locations, this morning at Red's on 4th we had the worst service ever. The waitress was more interested in sitting on the barstool looking at her phone and chatting with other staff members. No offer of a coffee refill , dropped the food off and never returned to see if all was ok and the food arrived cold. Needless to say we were very disappointed .It will be a long while before we return. read more

Nice and clean diner venue! love the brick wall, love the tight seating! just like any other diner in the east coast! This venue go through a lot of facelift, you can feel it! Service was good. Food is not bad, could be better. I ordered an egg benedict, comes with 2 eggs, 2 thin sliced of canadian bacon (ham?) with English muffin, with side of potato wedge, 2 slice of fruit and 2 slice of toast. Okay, it's way too much carbs here, I mean I already had an English muffin with the egg benedict and the side potato, it would better if they can cut a thicker slice of meat or one more slice of meat, instead of more toast.. But one thing I should mention about the toast, it's not like they are using some cheap bread, like wonderbread or whatever, it's obvious that the bread is quality stuff, my friend thinks it's from Manual Lutruwe, good stuff!! read more

Red's On 4th - egg benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Expensive - 3 of us had breakfast with 1 only having quinoa and are bill was practically $100. Ridiculous for breakfast in my opinion.

T'was ok. Offers some vegetarian items. My tofu scramble was pretty good. read more

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Great place for a weekend brunch. Amazing food and wonderful staff! They've done a wonderful job at distancing patrons, and the vibe there is very positive and fun. read more

One of my top favourite places to have brunch ! I always go for the buckwheat buttermilk pancakes with berry compote. The pancakes are massive and so tasty. read more

Red's was really good! The food was delicious and service was great. I had the Montreal Smoked Meat Hash & Eggs, a mimosa and a single-shot espresso. I don't really know what else to say about the food other than it was delicious. Can't complain about anything at all. Service was also great. The people there always made sure I had what I wanted and were very attentive. They answered any questions that I had and were very kind. I'm not from Canada and I had a few random questions. The lady who was helping me was very cool and fun to converse with. I loved this place. Would definitely recommend. read more

Red's On 4th - Montreal Smoked Meat Hash & Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

There are not nearly enough synonyms for yummy! The food is fabulous & the staff friendly and accommodating. Personal fave is the french toast, however there is something for everyone on the menu -- just be aware, there is often a wait on weekends... and why on earth would you bother with a place that was never busy? Busy boasts great food!! Busy is worth the wait... and if you get bored, you can always color or have a great conversation with good friends...cheers! read more

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Love the staff and the food, they are always amazing!! Fantastic eggs benny with a perfectly soft poached egg!

Forgettable. Eat here if you have to. I ordered the basic bacon and eggs; multigrain toast. The toast wasn't toasted and actually cold with some char on the edges. Actually cold. Cold toast, with a gob of unmelting butter in the middle. Potatoes were tastless (salt, folks). Bacon, coffee, eggs, orange slices, all ok. FOH staff ok, but if you're going to interrupt our conversation, have the coffee WITH you. I'm thinking two stars. A breakfast diner that can't make toast. It was clean and warm. read more

I have visited Reds on many occasions and it has always been a good experience. I really like that they have the Nowait app. That way, you aren't stuck waiting forever for a table when it's busy. The service is also always friendy and efficient. They have a good system down pat! I've tried a few things on the menu. The salmon Eggs Benedict is probably my favorite thing I've had there. The salmon is fresh and the capers add a nice saltiness without being too overpowering. Plus that hollandaise is fantastic! Just give me a cup of that and I would be very happy. My friends both tried the Tostada and said it was delicious. I will have to try that next time! Calgary is a great city for brunch as there are so many wonderful options. Reds is definitely a solid choice. Great food, service and atmosphere. Can't go wrong! read more

I have left another review for this place. We are here last week again and it was perfect as usual. In my opinion the their Ranchero wrap is the best brunch item they have. I no longer live in Calgary, but visit quite often, and do not miss the chance to have brunch at this place. Strongly recommended. read more

Poor Service. I order eggs Benedict and I had a caterpillar on my food!!!! The server didn't believe me at first and then he finally took it back to the Kitchen. They removed and re made one egg and brought it back but I was too disgusted to eat it. When it was time to pay they didn't comp my dish I would never back to this restaurant again read more

Always great service and quality food, I've been a long time fan of Red's. I usually get either the Montreal Smoked Meat Hash, which is fantastic and very filling or the Mediterranean Wrap, which is very delicious. Love the Sourdough Cheese toast also! read more

I loved the atmosphere and the paintings. The staff is perfectly matching the atmosphere and very polite. The quality of food is very good and it's a good value. Their blueberries pancakes are delicious and perfect. I had a great experience there and I recommend this place for weekends breakfast! read more

Reds is always good! Love the cost atmosphere and friendly service. A long time Calgary favorite, I recommend to anyone who wants a good and home style breakfast with a bit of a twist. read more

Amazing!. Great staff and very nice cozy place! Great eggs benny too! Always busy so sometimes there is a bit of a wait but it's all worth it!! read more

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Went in with a friend for brunch on a Sunday for the first time. Used the NoWait app but still had to wait extra 20 mins upon arrival and ended up sitting at the counter (we were totally fine with it). Both had tea, eggs benny (the veg one and the salmon one), and shared a caesar cocktail. I have been to lot of Brunch places in few cities and brunch here is what you'd normally expect. Nothing too special but not mediore either. A food is a bit overpriced. Crowded place. Mainly 20 to 30 yr olds. I thought the $7 caesar was good, spicy and full of flavor. Eggs benny is like any other avg eggs benny I have had. 4/5. Bill was about $60 for the 2 of us, incl 10% tip. read more

Red's On 4th - Salmon eggs benny (around $17) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Love this place and always great service and great food. I love the decor and atmosphere as well. Bathroom is downstairs so if you are with someone who can't manage stairs just be aware of that. Every food item is great that I've had and only one complaint. The coffee is terrible and it always has been. Get some good coffee in there! read more

If it were up to me, I'd be renaming Red's Diner to Beige. I gave this place a few chances before I wrote a review because I really want to like it. They have gluten-free crepes, all kinds of eggs and have a great location. What more could anyone ask for? Tragically, Red's isn't getting the basics right. - It's a diner, people want speed. Every time I've been, the service is painfully slow, the food takes for ever and there's a bunch of people (that appear to be employees) standing around. I am easily annoyed when I am hungry and making me wait 45 minutes for eggs will not improve this. - It's a diner, people want good coffee. Especially on weekends when they are probably hung over. - It's a diner, if you're going to serve basics, make sure they are done really well! Hope they figure a few things out as they get older. read more

Finding a place for breakfast isn't hard. Finding a good place for breakfast is much more difficult. Red's is a solid bet for breakfast, but it isn't without its faults. The food is really good. There are a bunch of different bread options (go for the cheesy sourdough), the op tins are plentiful, the portions are fair and there is no reason not to like the food. The service is OK, pretty much what you can expect in a diner, but there is certainly room for improvement. A few more smiles and a couple of more seconds not rushing away from my table would have been nice. My real issue, though, is how hard it is to get a table. Depending on the time, it is really difficult to get a table and there isn't much room to wait anywhere without feeling like a sardine. I say if you can get in right away, this is more than worth it, but I'm impatient and waiting simply isn't something I'm going to do when it is a small place with a big line up. read more

Cute diner with delicious breakfast and "above and beyond" friendly service. Highlights include cute "Kraft Single-Serve table spreads" (I had to google what you call those little packs of jam and peanut-butter). To our delight the selection included cheese-wiz. Not because I love it so much, but because it seemed ... Thorough. I don't eat toast so I did not partake of these, but it gave me a happy feeling to see them. I did have expertly poached eggs though and enjoyed them very much. Poached eggs are the perfect litmus test of a quality kitchen. The hash browns were well seasoned chunks of potatoey goodness, but they were NOT crisp, crunchy, McCain style frozen cubes or "home-style" wedges. They were delicious, but if you have a lot of preconceived notions of what a hash brown is supposed to be, maybe just get toast and load up on the complimentary preserves. We arrived shortly after 9:00am on a Saturday and got a table straight away, but within 20 minutes people were waiting outside. Our excellent breakfast took us all the way through to an early dinner which was less awesome and made me wish we had just gone back to Red's to try their omelettes. read more

Review #28 of Yelp's 30 Day Challenge 2012 So many great diners in our City, so little time. Red's is another place that's been logged in the memory bank for quite some time. I would forget about it, then we'd be in the area, drive by and suddenly be reminded we must try out this Diner. Plus it's not hard to miss the obvious Rooster signage as you go by. Opportunities lately have allowed hubs & I to sneak out for date lunches more often than ever before. Our lunch at Red's was one of those golden opportunities while the kids were at school. We were able to walk in and be seated immediately. I love the warm & inviting decor inside and the immediate friendless of the staff. As soon as I saw the Prairie Breakfast Plate on the menu I knew I had to have it since it offered perogies as part of the meal. Hubs decided to stick with lunch and ordered the Chicken Club Sandwich with fries & gravy. I love a Diner where you can order a special coffee drink and so I hastily or maybe happily ordered my regular (cappuccino). It was delicious. Our lunch arrived rather quickly and we got to work vowing to share bites. Well hubs is a creature of habit and always starts with his fries & gravy. So I had to jump in and sample before they were all gone. I have to shout out how yummy the home made gravy (with some sort of vino in it) was. The fries were crispy and tasty. His Chicken Club was made the way a Chicken Club should be...with chicken breast (instead of sliced deli meat). It was large and he says one of the best he's had in years. I started on my poached eggs which were cooked to perfection. The Kielbasa was scrumptious but I gave most of it to hubs since it was a lot of food for me and he has that darn wooden leg. The perogies were everything a perogy should be...not over stuffed, cooked properly and mighty good. We left feeling full and satisfied. I have to give this place 5 stars because they met every expectation and then some. read more

For awhile, I was starting to be okay with Red's. We were coming to terms with each other and I started to accept that dining there simply meant dining in mediocracy. However, reflecting upon my last visit, I would like to offer a little advice to those imploring the possibility of dining at Red's Diner: 1. The veggie burger is not actually vegan. On one visit to Red's, I inquired as to whether or not the "homemade" veggie burger was suitable for vegans. The waitress wandered back to the kitchen and confirmed yes, it supposedly contained no dairy or egg products. I instead ended up going with a giant salad, and I'm glad I did, because the last time I visited Red's, I was told by the server that no, the veggie burger was not vegan. In fact, it is not even homemade. This is a "typo" on the menu- the guac is actually homemade and the veggie burger is one of those crummy Garden Burger patties. 2. Do not order the red quinoa unless you want to starve. I expected that for $12, this would be quite a hearty option. However, what I received was a slightly large coffee mug full of undercooked quinoa and nuts, with some soy milk on the side. I could buy pounds of quinoa for this price and cook it proper at home. This was also the only oatmeal-ish option that came without toast or fruit on the side, yet was also the most expensive. 3. If you order a large class of juice, you will be paying $6 for fucking Sunrype. Enough said. 4. If splitting your bill, do not let your server do the math for you unless you want to be charged $21 for your $12 bowl of shitty quinoa and a cup of coffee. I hope that I for reeeal won't be back here next time. Ugh. read more

This review is long overdue! I feel like I'm so stuffed from the food when I exit the premises, leaving me ready for nap time. ZzzzZzzz, Kam go night night. The waitresses are full of energy, never had a bad experience given the number of customers they serve on a busy Saturday afternoon. I like to keep my meal consistent because it never lets me down; Traditional Eggs Benny poached medium, and a pancake on the side for that sawweet burst of flavor! In my opinion, the finest poached eggs in the city. They do em just right! So if you decide to stumble upon this place, be sure to have your yelp app ready on your phone before you go to... ZZZzzzzZzzz. Okay, it's nap time now. read more

Red's is hip; Red's is clever; Red's offers 'hair of the dog' drinks on it's menu that cater to the 'night-owl' crowd; but, Red's isn't the best on food. I like breakfast places and I was excited to try Red's since it's the new hip place with the kids these days. I wasn't disappointed when I walked in. The atmosphere is fun and lively, the decor surprisingly open for such a tight restaurant and the service very good, so I couldn't wait to line my stomach with a big greasy diner-style breakfast. Unfortunately, my food was on the dry side and a little tasteless (I had the pacific eggs benny with smoked salmon). It also took a long time to come out and my salmon was overcooked, the fruit sort of dry and old and the bacon was cardboard-like; not at all what I expected for such a highly regarded diner. Why Red's?! (On a none-food related note, the bathrooms smelled like musty dishwater which was pretty gross actually.) Red's does try hard, so I'd like to give it another chance, but perhaps for lunch next time... T. read more

After hearing many a story about Red's consistency issues, which to be fair every restaurant has, I decided to try it today. There's still some things that need work. The coffee was hot and strong, the water was cold and constant. My huevos egg wrap was *spicy* (which is how I like it) and obviously used fresh black beans and jalapenos. The eggs were scrambled and fluffy and the wrap was soft and full of whole wheat goodness. The sourdough toast was perfectly browned with just a smidgen of butter. Not to mention the choice of two different hot sauces. The hash-browns ... well, the hash-browns were as flaccid as your grandpa in his pre-viagra days. They were white, soft and brushed with paprika. Now, I usually expect hash-browns to be crunchy and browned, these were not up to par. My companion liked her pancakes with compote although the server cautioned against getting *both* compote and maple syrup due to the cost. I'll give Red's another shot for sure. The menu has lots of options (including vegan ones which are sadly rare along 17th/4th these days) and next time, I'll just ask for well-done hash-browns. read more

If you like eggs bennies and trying your not so typical dishes, then you have to try the caprese benny. I've had all different variations of bennies from the states and Canada but I've never seen a caprese benny before, so I decided to try it and I'm so glad I did! It was a perfect mix of sweet and savory and everything just tasted wonderful together. read more

Red's On 4th - Caprese benny - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Brunch classic!!! Eggs benny always on point. Hash could be a little crispier but service is amazing! read more

Red's On 4th - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I had heard much about Red's, Most of it saying the food was good, so I went one quiet mid morning to check it out. I won't be back. The food was good enough, but nothing special. Okay I guess if you're wanting grease after a long night partying. The service however was awful. The server I had was quite efficient, but not overly friendly. The other girl could be heard all over the room, whether she was visiting with her friends, or berating customers. Long story short, there are better places in the neighbourhood, and I won't be sending people there. read more

I returned to Red's Diner a couple of weeks ago after completely boycotting it when it first opened. I know all business' have to work out the kinks when they first open up but waiting more than an hour for your food is ridiculous. Especially when it is just poutine. Fries, Curds, Gravy, Simple. Anyways, I decided not to hold a grudge, especially I consistently saw line-ups every weekend out their doors. I'm glad I went back. This time the service was impeccable, the coffee was refilled regularly, and the food was remarkably on time. I had the gluten-free buckwheat pancakes which was a real treat, since as a Celiac I hardly ever get to have *dessert* breakfast at restaurants. They were delicious and I honestly left feeling SO full. My friend had a classic breakfast with bacon, eggs, & toast and said she really enjoyed it. Red's has a really great energy to it and it is clearly apparent that they worked out whatever problems they were having in the beginning. Great restaurant in an adorable heritage building! B+ read more

Sunday morning, I grabbed a bite with a friend at Red's and I'm with Kate M. - this place rules! Carrying everything from vegan options, your classic brunch specials, mac n' cheese, burgers, scramble wraps, crepes, waffles, pancakes and apple pear crumble that is served with Jack Daniel's ice cream (suddenly it's okay to ingest alcohol at 10am), Red's Diner sits in a league of its own. Add to their diverse menu, a funky/retro decor, friendly staff and decent pricing and what do you have? A diner that is making waves in our city! Good food, good vibe and good times. Questions anyone? read more

My new go to breakfast joint! I've seen it lots and never knew the epicness that it bestowed! I originally came here, as I saw they did a fair bit gluten free, they have gluten free grilled cheese!!! It was as good as I hoped it would be. The staff is fun and friendly too. Oh and they serve booze, which always makes brunch that much better. read more

A safe choice for brunch, any time of the year! The place is spacious, so bigger groups have a decent chance on weekends for brunch, the service and food were both pretty good. I like! read more

Love the atmosphere of this diner, definitely one of my favorites! Great coffee. The food is quite heavy though, and hash browns are greasy and not the tasty-est. Always feel like falling asleep after eating their breakfasts (not ideal before work but great for a weekend hangover cure!) a few more lighter options/gluten free options/ etc would be good. Fantastic service & lots of character. A must try. Haven't been to their new location in Kensington yet but it is on my list! read more

Red's new location is large and spacious, and staff were so welcoming when we visited on a snowy sunday. Our server was at our table with water and taking our drink order within a minute of being seated. I had the Ramsay Benedict with prosciutto and artichoke and my bf had the stuffed French toast with goat cheese and blueberry inside. Both were large portions and my Benedict came with possibly the best hash browns in town. They are cut into bite size pieces, crispy an salted to perfection. Even though the menu is exactly the same as the 4th street location, I felt the food was of a better quality. The service was fantastic as well. From Wed-Sun they are open until 7:30pm an offer a dinner menu. Would love to go back to give it a try and also have a drink on their patio, when weather permits. read more

So good. Staff is great. Remembered us the second time we eat breakfast. Would recommend to friends read more

Red's On 4th - Traditional eggs Benny - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Worst breakfast in my 25 years in Calgary 3 waitresses on a break while our coffees and water were sitting empties After 40 min, and a complaint about asking about our order, our waitress finally put in the order. She told us that after the fact. When the food arrived, the potatoes on my plate tasted like they had been microwaved. The pankake of one one my friend was dry. He biscuit that he requested toasted was not, etc, etc for the other 3 orders at our table. Just a sad experience. read more

Breakfast places can break your heart. There's nothing quite like being starving, (and let's face it: Once in a while hungover), finally getting a table, ordering breakfast with great anticipation... only to have your dream of good food dashed by soggy toast, weak coffee and hidious hollandaise sauce. Truly. Some one needs to make a movie about this sort of tragedy. Or at least - a clever Youtube clip. In any event, we rolled into Red's very hungry (no hangover) and promptly ordered. Me the bennys, B the hash. Both were very good. I confess to being a hollandaise snob. Freely admit. So, on my hollo-meter, Red's gets an 8. Not the best I've ever had, but absolutely not the worst. B (coffee snob) pronounced the coffee "okay" but I have no first hand experience there given I detest coffee. The tea was good, but that's hard to scew up. The decor is modern and bright. I remember going to the chiropractor who used to be in this space. Clearly they dropped some bucks getting it to where it is now. Oh and good to know: They have a parking arrangement with the Rose and Crown, so if you can't park on the side street, turn into the Rose parking lot and look for the Red's signs. Overall, solid effort by Red's. No heartbreak here. read more

I am a devoted connoisseur of eggs Benedict - it is my absolute favourite dish. Dare it be discovered in the menu, it will be ordered by my anticipating stomach. You could suggest a five star culinary masterpiece until the end of time - it will ultimately be refused in favour of this decadent morsel. Eggs Benedict is definitely not a 'grey area' food; prepared properly, it can be considered a king of egg dishes - prepared poorly, and it will leave you embittered against it for eternity. I am not afraid to hypothesize this theory - regardless of the risk, it will be eaten...and reviewed. I had the traditional style of eggs Benedict (i.e. poached eggs, Hollandaise, back bacon, and English muffin). Ironically, it is called 'The Traditional' at Red's Diner. Alas, how tradition has disappointed - and here is why: You may be aware that Hollandaise sauce is an emulsion - it is a blend of immiscible liquids. Fat, oil, and protein do not like to cooperate - if you have created this sauce, you know how dangerous mixing egg yolks and butter can be. Hollandaise requires low heat and a gentle touch - it needs to be constantly blended, or else it risks the possibility of separating. Guess what happened? It separated. It became pure, liquified butter in addition to a high viscosity residue of lord knows what. The sugar and lemon flair had been eradicated. It was absolutely disgusting. I slap a score of 0 on this sauce. Believe it or not, it is not the worst sauce. Yes...there is a Hollandaise worse than this. It received a score of -5. It was quite frightening. I should also mention that the English muffin was too soft - it had not been toasted, or even warmed. This adds insult to the main components of the dish, because without a crisp base it absorbs liquid like a dry sponge. I do give congratulations to the back bacon, however - it was very flavourful, juicy and crisped nicely on the outside. The eggs were very nicely poached. It was cooked via a traditional method (without a poacher). The exclusion of vinegar was another bonus. The atmosphere is quite enjoyable. It is quaint, albeit loud. The décor is not tawdry - it is trendy and modern. The customer service is quite impressive - polite staff, fairly quick service ... it does have its merits in this category. I may return to Red's Diner, though it may be for something of more...eggs-cellent taste ;) read more