Love this place! Great staff great food! And if I have to... great ( covid) protocols!! Ask them to forget the regular hash browns , you want eat them! Have the Pave instead! Enjoy! read more

The service here was great! Walked in, very quickly greeted! My coffee was served in big mugs great for the morning! The salmon Benny was fantastic! Full of flavor, the potatoes were amazing, very different and unique how is a stacked potato! Definitely worth trying! read more

The Beltliner - Salmon Benny! Amazing and delicious. Even the stacked potatoes are worth trying! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

We ordered the OG Ceasar with the breakfast Sammie. So delicious and fun! Interesting little eatery with a great menu! I'm super excited to come back again! read more

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Amazing food! Amazing service! Amazing atmosphere! They open early, so I was able to have a delicious breakfast and get on with my day. Everything arrived in a timely manner. Our server was lovely. I literally have no complaints about this place. read more

The Beltliner - Merguez 'n' eggs and bulletproof coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

IT was a pretty great experience. The wait to get in was 30 minutes, but they text you when your seat is ready so you can meander and do other things. They have a coffee bar when you first walk in with really good priced drinks (4 bucks for a large latte) and muffins etc. The place was spacious and you don't feel crammed in like a lot of these diner locations. The servers were all really nice and helpful. Here it is.... The make it to order CAESAR.... You could pick so many options! I choose the peperoni, pickle, Chocolate cake, and a breakfast Sammie.... YES YOU GOT IT! CHOCOLATE CAKE. They all come out on skewers on top of your Caesar, not actually in it. The cake was okay, not the super huge fluffy piece of chocolate cake I was craving, but was still good once it thawed a bit. The egg sandwich was a delicious breakfast sandwich on an egg muffin. The peperoni was DISGUSTING.... and that is only because I don't like gamey meat. I asked them what kind of meat it was and it turned out to be Bison. They did mention they change their peperoni offerings regularly. I will have to give it a retry when it isn't bison. Overall it was delicious and unique experience! I would recommend this place. OH and make it a double, it's only 3 bucks more :D read more

Popped in for some drinks. The Caesar was delicious and the service was great! Cute little spot.

Nice cozy bistro style restaurant. Large glass windows and high ceilings. Friendly staff. A few deer antlers for decoration. Eclectic diner menu. Quiche with arugula salad was very good. Draft beer was tasty and you must try the surprise tall can of beer for $5. Gluten free clubhouse if you ask for it. read more

A great modern diner in Vic park. The service is always great and the food is fantastic. The decor is well done and not too kitchy. I enjoyed the private washrooms and thoughtfulness to have an old oven converted to a baby change table. The only two things that bothered me were not being able to get a real person on the phone when I tried calling to see how busy they were; when I left a message they didn't call me back, also their prices are a little expensive for what you are getting. read more

The food here is solid. Service is always very friendly and prompt. Portion sizes are on the larger size and pricing is in line with standard diner fare. The is the perfect location for a downtown stay good for business lunches. Business lunches at this location are a perfect fit with their location and the speedy service. Fantastic atmosphere in the heart of the Beltline. read more

The Beltliner - One of my favorites is town. Giant cups of coffee. The service is always quick and friendly. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Steak and eggs highly recommended. Cute place with amazing food options. Each one of their dish is substantial so be ready for some treats!! read more

The Beltliner - Caesar with cheese + mimosas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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The Beltliner is exactly what I needed when I woke up on New Years Day. After a night of drinking, greasy breakfast food always hits the spot. I love how brightly lit and colourful the restaurant is. It manages to feel both modern and cozy at the same time. I started off with a bottle of Cru orange juice and wow! This was some of the best OJ I've ever tasted. Seriously! It tasted like biting into a ripe, juicy, orange. I'm so disappointed you can only buy it in stores in Calgary. Edmonton loves OJ too! There are lots of vegetarian options on the menu which is awesome. After much debate, I decided on the space jam and ricotta french toast. It arrived with thick fluffy bread and just the right amount of toppings. I must have been hungry because somehow I managed to wolf the whole thing down even though the portions were very generous. Our meal was topped off by receiving the bill inside a discarded children's library book. I'm always a sucker for kitschy touches like that. Well done Beltliner! read more

Went to this restaurant this today for the first time and was completely disappointed. My husband and I waited 10 minutes for someone to ask us for our drink order, 20 minutes for food. I ordered grilled cheese sandwich and fries, my husband ordered the clubhouse. Our food took about 30 minutes to come, while we waited our drinks finally came. By the time our food came, our glasses were empty. The food was cold (no one should ever have to eat grilled cheese cold) when it came. Cold fries, cold sandwiches. We had a waitress kind of ask us in passing how it was and when I started to talk, she just walked away. If you want diner food, don't waste your money. You will get better food and better service at Humptys. read more

After reading previous reviews, I was so excited to finally try this place out! Unfortunately, it was far from what I was expecting. When we first walked into the restaurant, it was bright and tastefully decorated. It wasn't too busy that day, so we were seated immediately and shortly thereafter, we placed our orders. I ordered the veggie burger and my dad ordered the Beltliner burger. It wasn't too long of a wait and service was decently average, but when the food was presented, I was a bit skeptical. Firstly, the burger was massive. So massive in fact that they could not deliver it whole, but as two separate halves. Tomatoes and lettuce were piled onto one bun and the portobello patty, pickles, onions, and egg were on the other. To my dismay, the colour of the bun was alarmingly orange. It seemed as though they were trying to give off the impression of a brioche bun, however it simply looked incredibly artificial and off putting. A portion of wrinkled, pale looking fries accompanied it. Overall, it did NOT look appealing. Regardless, I tried to maintain high hopes for the place as my fellow helpers gave it such rave reviews. So I combined the two halves of my burger and took a bite... or tries to. The burger was so huge I could not fit it into my mouth, so I ended up eating it with a knife and fork in the two halves it was initially presented as. The first bite was... unusually. The portobello patty had been marinated in a balsamic vinegar sauce and was also served with pickled onions and pickles, so you can imagine how vinegary and tangy it tasted. In addition, I was expecting the portobello patty to have been pan-fried or crispy, however it was rubbery and thick- almost as if they had boiled it and soaked it in marinade. This made the bottom bun extremely soggy and the texture of the burger horrendous. The fries tasted as good as it looked, dry, powdery and old. My dad's beef burger didn't taste any better as he said "it had quite a strong, beefy odour". Maybe we ordered the wrong items or maybe the kitchen was having an off day, but I was incredibly disappointed. I truly wanted to love the place, but we will NOT be coming back. read more

So that photo is what I got with my eggs benny this morning. Not poor light or editing...that nasty grey color is the result of starch oxidation, likely from the potatoes being cut too early and sitting in a metal pan prior to being deep fried. Unappetizing to say the least! read more

The Beltliner - Yeah...that nasty grey colour is the inside of the potatoes that came with my eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Seems like most people dislike this place for the service, so fortunately our service was great on a Sunday for breakfast (930 am isn't really brunch is it?) A party of 4 plus my little one had lots of space and luckily it was pretty kid friendly - high chairs and lots of other lil babies around. Our server was friendly and prompt, refilling coffee once during the meal. I ordered the french toast and was happy with the ricotta and berries - although a few more berries would have been nice. My chai latte was somewhat underwhelming, lacking in a robust chai flavour, but overall my experience here was great. Next time I am getting the hashbrowns, as my husband got them and I wanted to eat them all from his plate!! read more

Finally got a chance to try this place out! Not long of a wait for a table and we were offered coffee while we waited. Place was busy and we lucked out in parking getting a spot right out front. The noise level was a bit high, we had trouble hearing the other couple talking, but otherwise the vibe was all good. We tried a few dishes, oatmeal, burger, sandwiches and pie. The oatmeal was excellent and hearty but served a bit cold, fruit on top was plentiful and fresh. The fries were great, sandwich was good but the bread needed to be toasted longer and served warm. The burger was huge and very messy but I'm told it was delicious. The pie was beautiful but I'm only told it tasted good, the person eating it wouldn't share. We found the service slow and I don't think we would have minded if we could hear the other couple talking but all in all a good experience. read more

Came here on a busy Saturday morning. Great service and atmosphere! Make sure you're hungry because the portions can be quite large. Delicious food, I wanted to try everything on the menu! I recommend trying the chicken and waffles. read more

In my opinion this is a five star diner! Amazing service, good coffee, perfect mushroom Benny. I loved the decor. Can't think of a thing I would improve. Too bad there isn't a location in my city! read more

I don't know why Calgary has so much amazing breakfast food, but it does. The Beltliner is the premiere spot for ultra hip and overpriced breakfast... but hey, it's also incredibly delicious. And instagramable. Smoked Salmon benny is my fave. The way they do their potatoes is pretty special, so make sure you try those. They're also one of the only places I know that serve ~bulletproof coffee~ As I mentioned, it's expensive compared to other great breakfast options, but usually worth it. Don't forget to Instagram... read more

We stopped in for breakfast yesterday and we're told it would be 15 mins for a table. We waited maybe 7 mins and we were seated at a comfy booth. The restaurant has a fun, cool interior with big windows and high ceilings. Our server was very friendly and service was prompt. I had the Hutterite Bacon Benny (16$ ish) and my man friend had the Big Bankowski. (22$) We both ordered soft poached eggs. Our food arrived very quickly, and we dug in:) both of our eggs were verrrrry slightly under poached, giving them a smidge of a slimy texture, totally still edible, just the gooeyness was a turn off. The hash browns are prepared in this amazing Mille feuille style, with layer upon layer of thinly sliced potatoes baked to crispy perfection :) the hutterite bacon was crisp but not hard, and delicious. I would recommend this breakfast experience, although it is a little pricier than other equally as tasty diners. read more

Been here 3 times. First trip got a 5, second trip got a 3, third trip got a 4. Food is really good, the first time we went it was 2 of us on a busy saturday at peak brunch hour. Service was good, we didn't have to wait long for a table (maybe 15 mins) and the service was attentive, and spot on! Food was great, and the coffee in our cups stayed hot and full! The second trip was a weekday afternoon, popped over after the lunch hour to visit with a friend over coffee and pie. Although we were seated right away, and got coffees, we did not get a refill or a water for the 1.5 hours we were there. The staff were gathered at the front chatting with each other, and not much minding the 4 or 5 tables that were occupied. The pie was divine! the third trip was a weekday lunch, and they did a good job. Good food which came up hot and fast. I had to ask for a coffee re-fil, but it came straight away so i was happy! If you can't tell, i like coffee! I go out to a diner because i'm after food and coffee (as opposed to food and drinks.) Surprisingly, the busier this place seems the better the service is. I expect it might be because they keep their best staff (or the manager) on the busiest shifts, but maybe they need to shadow the new servers a little more closely on those slow afternoons. Definitely worth a stop in though, the hash browns are fantastic. read more

Why does the 'modern' in modern diner have to include expensive and irritatingly kitsch? Pros: I enjoyed my eggs benedict, my coffee, and my friend's orange juice Cons: Could you just call the potatoes deep fried scalloped potatoes or something, cause that's not really hashbrowns. I tried to initiate my European friend on fried chicken and waffles here and that was a mistake. An order of hot chocolate took like ten years to make. The kitsch level indicator (number of visible mason jars used for drinks x 0.25 + cost of meal x incidents of hipster whimsy) was through the roof. read more

I wandered into the Beltliner without an updated Covid pass. Without hesitation, a young waitress pulled out her phone and within minutes had printed out a copy of the necessary pass. Very kind and very sweet. read more

0 stars. Service is lacking. Waitress was clearly disinterested or perhaps tired. Did answer question on food item. The merguesz and tomato stew: portion was rather small with the serving of bread. No table check on food and no offer to top up on coffee. Waited ten minutes to see if waitress would come back and saw her leaving the staff area eating. (Understandably taking a break but still has not checked on the table). Had to flag down another server for more food. Had to wait on dish being cleared to ask for coffee. Did get the coffee though. Waited for bill but decided to approach counter to pay. All in all, lacklustre with so many other options out there. I will not be coming back. read more

Tried this joint out twice now once for breakfast and once for diner. The breakfast was extremely slow and the potatoes had no real flavour and shaped in cubes. Steak sandwich was over cooked. On a plus side the chicken soup was ok however was more broth than anything else. I also ordered a salad and it was good but a massive portion and again the flavour department was lacking as the chicken was extremely bland. The saddest part of the whole Experience is the pie. Thick crust again with no flavour and the filling was just meh. read more

After a disappointing first experience, we decided to give the Beltliner another shot and try the dinner fare. The service was perfect - our waitress gave excellent recommendations and was a true expert on the menu selections. Also, I was glad to see the beer menu has been updated with some very unique craft beer selections at reasonable prices. We had the chicken & waffles with Meatloaf and shared the dishes. The batter was great on the chicken and the waffles were soft and fluffy. The meatloaf was tasty and hot - only complaint was the portion size was small in comparison to the chicken. Overall, I would recommend others to try out the Beltliner as it appears they have dialed in their menu and really kills it on the service side. Great job guys. read more

Our server was great and timing was good. Felt like too much going on in this modern diner and the atmosphere didn't land for us. Too loud for a breakfast crowd and some staff was less than understanding or accommodating. read more

We checked out the Beltliner one evening as we enjoyed the restaurant Taste as we understood they were from the same restaurant group. The decor is modern-diner-chic with kitschy framed posters, lots of white paint, and huge windows. The restaurant gets a lot of light as a result, and its corner spot allows for a lot of people watching. They have a coffee bar at the front which is a great idea and looks convenient for on-the-go. We were quite disappointed with the menu, however, as what is online was not offered in the restaurant. For dinner, we found the selections to be quite minimal. While we understood the "modern comfort food" concept, we found many of the sparse offerings rather dull, such as grilled cheese and a tuna sandwich. My companion ordered the "Big Salad" which comes in a hug bowl. Like many elements of the restaurant, presentation is great, content middling. I had the daily special, an oyster po'boy with fries, and it was adequate. Service was friendly but slow. Given the competition in neighbourhood, I am not sure I would rush back. read more

Average food. Shit service. I live in the neighbourhood, and was happy to have a place like this a block away from my place. For starters- the food is nothing more than ok. I gave it a couple of tries, and the food seemed to get worse. Cool concept with the hashbrown, until you taste it, and realize this is probably what cardboard soaked in heavy cream tastes like.... My advice- make your own brunch if this is the only option you have. read more

Super comfy, friendly service and breakfast beer. My BF and I have enjoyed breakfast here several times. Drinks in mason jars, all day breakfast, and a cozy atmosphere keep us coming back. Sun-dried tomatoes overwhelmed the Benedict eggs, but those hash browns are amazing. read more

The Beltliner - I made this one up from alacarte items... - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Great for brunch! We went on a Saturday around 11am and had to wait about 20 min. Service was friendly and the food was great! I loved my Benedicts with mushroom and I also had French toast as a dessert and they were great as well. I'd definitely go back. read more

Really dig this place. I had a weekday off so we came here for brunch and was able to bypass all of those crazy brunch lines that usually happen on weekends. First, let's talk about the coffee. It was delicious. Usually when you order coffee at a diner, I'm hesitant. The coffee usually comes out as bland and uninspired frankly. But not here my friends. So good. And when I asked to have my coffee in a to-go cup since we had to leave early, the waitress even offered to top up my to-go cup as well at no extra charge. Talk about stellar service. Next, the setting and atmosphere at the Beltliner is very modern and classy. Great place to catch up with friends and there's also a small patio outside as well. . In terms of food, I ordered the 2x2x2 off the menu. Simple and easy. The sausage was a lamb sausage if I recall and it was full of flavour. My friend ordered the Baked Chocolate Milk French Toast. She wasn't a big fan of it so we'd probably order something else off the menu next time. Will be back. read more

Fish and Chips - served with crisps ie- potato chips ie- a pack of Lays - for $15! not only bizarre but when you've been looking forward to some fish and chips, very disappointing. The fish was 2 small pieces and a little soggy. When i complained they did give me a small order of fries, to split with my wife, but by now i was annoyed and my fish was cold. Mushroom Gnocchi - deep fried potato dumplings that tasted more like tater tots, served with a good wild mushroom sauce. When we questioned the server ,she had no idea what Gnocchi was ,so didn't understand our complaint. I talked to the owner/manager about the bizarre items on the menu, and he seemed to think it was a point of pride. I'll never go again,if i want a pack of lays or some tater tots,I'll go to the store and save myself $13 ! read more

Great breakfast spot. Coffee is fantastic here. Food is good here! Sometime it can get a bit loud but most places that are busy will be that way. Great choices all across the menu. Honestly didn't care for the lunch/dinner here seemed to bland. There are not alot of drink choices either. read more

The Beltliner is one of the newer diners in Calgary that is located on 12th avenue SW downtown. I heard about The Beltliner through Yelp! new busineses, creeped some photos and been meaning to head over to give them a try. After a gym session, a couple of guys wanted to go for brunch. We were pondering where to go, Alex suggested The Beltliner. I got super excited then realized that it was Sunday, around 1130am and it's normally the busiest time for brunch. Alex mentioned that he's been there a few times and there was either no line or just a 15 minute max wait so we headed over. We parked on the street and walked over. Although there was no line, Dustin who had gotten there before us was told that it was a 40 minute wait. All good, because Dustin lived a few blocks away. He gave the hostess his number and she would call when the table was ready. We strolled over to Dustin's to watch some tv and before we knew it the phone rang and our table was ready. When you do the 'put your name on the waiting list and leave method' they will only hold your table for 10 minutes so don't go too far! We arrived and got seated at a booth. There's not much privacy because they are open booths and you can touch the table next to you if you wanted to. The Beltliner is modern but fun diner. The décor is cute and simple, the music is awesome and the vibe is pretty sweet. We were poured waters and handed menus. It's not a huge menu but there are a lot of options and to be honest, I was a bit overwhelmed only because I didn't know what I wanted! Dustin was feeling some comfort food so he went with the tuna melt and tomato soup. Alex decided to go with the fried chicken and waffles and I went with a bowl of tomato soup and the spicy salami benedict as suggested as one of the favorites by the waitress. As we were waiting, I was bobbing my head to the music and admiring the space - my tomato soup quickly came out. A nice drizzle of basil on top of the thick creamy soup - bliss!! It was delicious and smooth. It was an exciting moment when the rest of the food arrived. Alex's chicken and waffles look so bomb I was jealous I didn't go with my instinct. My spicy salami benedict didn't WOW me with the presentation, I wish the hollandaise was dripping off the egg but it was just a blob of hollandaise on each egg and it would be nice if there was a side of fruit or even a couple slices for presentation. The potatoes are not your ordinary cubed/shredded hash browns but they were little cubes. Thinly sliced potatoes stacked on one another and fried to a cube shape. They were nice and crispy on the outside but stacked potatoes on the inside, I found they didn't have any flavor. The benedict was ok. I asked for medium poached eggs but the eggs I had were like extra soft, I thought they weren't fully cooked, the salami was nice and crispy but obviously salty and the banana peppers were a nice touch. Alex gave me a bite of his chicken and waffles and they were deeeeeeeeeeeeelish! 3 pieces of super crispy fried chicken, fluffy waffles with some nice salty gravy. Dustin really enjoyed his tuna melt and dipping his sandwich into the tomato soup, both guys were quite satisfied. Our waitress was sweet and always alert. I was surprised that they had a dinner menu because I had thought they were only a breakfast/brunch diner. Oh! For you coffee fans, they also have a small to-go coffee counter that offers Fratello coffee, Cru Juice and house made pastries and snack! Next time I will try something else (probably the chicken and waffles) because the benedict just didn't do it for me and grab some pastries. AND I will have to try them out for dinner sometime! read more

The Beltliner - Spicy salami Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

This place is deeeeelicious!!! We came from LA on our honeymoon and staying nearby! My wife wanted brunch and I wanted a burger! She absolutely loved the waffles and I had the best burger I've had in a really long time. When it came time for desert, we asked the waitress what she recommended and she advised us to go for the sundae. We're not much of the sundae loving people but that sundae was amazing! It was so good that the second night we skipped desert at the other restaurant just to come here for desert! read more

Came here for brunch and was very disappointed as this place was recommended by a friend who lived in the area. Service: At first we thought our server, George, was nice as he brought us water right way. However; he did not tell us where to find the menu (figured it was the QR scan), or bother to ask if we were ready to order (watched him cater to the 2 ladies multiple times beside us). When we got our food, he did not check up to see if we were doing okay and we continued to watch him interact with the other table in a cheerful manner (he made it seem like we were a nuisance). He topped up my water but did not say anything to us. When we finished eating, he took our plates and we ask for the bill. We waited 20 minutes for the debit machine as he continued to cater to every other table and ignore us. We ended up just going to the front counter to pay because we were fed up. Food: Food was okay. We got the bacon benny and the potatoes were very plain but the benny itself was good. Was not impressed and will not be back. This is also not a place we will recommend to anyone else. read more

The only good thing is the Benny's evething else was dry or cold but the staff was amazing

First thing that impressed me - the mug of coffee holds more than a thimble sized amount of coffee. It's also damn good coffee (which it should be, they're using great beans). Second thing I liked - the space between tables along the banquette is actual space. Not, you need to be waif model thin in order to sneak out. This is great news, because once your tummy is full of deliciousness, you need that extra space friends. My friend and I had a great brunch...we did the truffle mushroom bennie which was great, but not amazing. I loved their take on a hashbrown and was super responsible in that I did not eat the entire thing (I may have filled up on truffle hollandaise...oops!) There's also great people watching here...we had quite the thrill upon noticing a see through pair of pants. What can I say - my life is pretty boring, I'll take excitement when I can get it. Bottom line - the menu has many other delights that I'm anxious to try. You should too! read more

Not my cup of tea I guess. Service too slow, food not all that good. The Creme Brûlée French Toast was awesome as were the spicy Lamb sausage. The ambiance is pretty cool. read more