Best Diners in Downtown East Village

"A small, independently owned local restaurant, the Blue Star Diner provides Calgary with tasty, high-quality meals made from locally produced and organic ingredients. You can find all of their suppliers on the Blue Star Diner website, and they have an excellent selection of gluten-free and vegetarian items on the menu. With simple yet elegant decor, fantastic and fresh food, and a friendly and attentive wait staff, it is no wonder that Blue Star Diner is a Calgary brunch favorite."

"You can get your breakfast fix all week long with Blue Star Diner’s expansive breakfast menu. Try one of their many Eggs Bennie options including sautéed Swiss chard and mixed mushroom or attempt to take down a breakfast bowl. When you buy a featured breakfast option, you give back to Calgary with the local Meal share program."

"#yyc #yycfood #yyceats #yycliving #yycbrunch #calgary #calgaryfood #calgaryeats #calgaryliving. A post shared by Blue Star Diner (@bluestar_yyc) on Aug 10, 2020 at 9:52am PDT. Top Choice: Classic Breakfast"

"Be prepared to wait in line for this one, but it’s worth it. Galaxie Diner boasts bottomless coffee, toast AND hash browns as well as having the only one price, unlimited choice omelette in Calgary. The unlimited choice omelette allows you to choose any number of fillings for the same price."

"Kensington location >> 286 - 10th Street NW, Calgary, AB // Ph: 587.356.1808 4th Street location >> 1415 - 4th Street SW, Calgary, AB // Ph: 403.266.3448 Ramsay location >> 1101- 8th Street SE, Calgary, AB // Ph: 587.353.1188. Offering modern comfort food made with fresh ingredients for their all day breakfast which includes their bacon and egg classics, famous Eggs Benny, original omelettes, and huge fluffy pancakes. Other dishes includes tofu scrambles, breakfast parfaits, and red quinoa."

"A photo posted by Melody (@marshmellie) on Oct 10, 2016 at 10:50am PDT. With locations in Mission, Ramsay, and the newly-opened Kensington spot – Red’s is a fan favourite when it comes to all-day breakfast. Try one of their four varieties of bennys or the blueberry, basil, and goat cheese-stuffed French toast."

"In the heart of the bustling community [of Marda Loop]" you will find the beloved Belmont Diner!. This restaurant first opened back in 2000, and although it may not be as "retro" as some of the other Calgary diners, it has worked hard to earn that definitive "diner" ambiance. The restaurant features 100-year-old booths, a timeless diner counter with vintage stools, and other eclectic décor."

"Known for its intimate, retro-diner atmosphere, Belmont Diner is one of the most popular all-day breakfast and brunch spots in Calgary. But what really sets Belmont Diner apart from the rest is that they can make your pancakes in the shape of whatever you want. From transformers to unicorns and gorillas to Mickey Mouse, this diner has turned pancake baking into an art form."

"1886 Buffalo Cafeonly serves breakfast, so as you’d expect, they’re really good at it. Their menu only has brunch items, breakfast burritos, egg dishes, omelettes, steak, etc. There are a few smaller dishes as well, if you’re not that hungry."

"Phil’s Family Restaurant serves a wide variety of pancakes like the classic buttermilk or buckwheat pancakes, decadent chocolate chip pancakes, strawberry pancakes, savoury potato pancakes, and Phil’s own fruit compote pancakes. If you’re not sure which one to try, we recommend our personal favourite, the apple cinnamon. Address: 2312 16 Avenue NW, CalgaryPhone: 403-284-9696"

"4 Locations – North Hill, Forest Lawn, 11 Avenue, and Glenmore TrailBreakfast Hours – Daily from open (varies by location) – 8 pmphils.ca. Phil’s is a classic breakfast restaurant that families love because Phil’s love families!. Pancakes, crepes, waffles, french toast, eggs, bacon, sausages and more are all on the menu at totally reasonable prices."

"This new location offers some traditional Phil’s options, but there’s also several menu items that embrace its urban location. Try the Savoury Bread Pudding, Hangover Poutine or Apple Cinnamon pancakes. Of course, you can’t forget to throw back a tangy Caesar, mimosa, or Irish coffee."

"Take a step back in time with a visit to this retro North American diner, which offers more than the traditional sausage and eggs on the menu (though hearty sausage and egg dishes are available and thoroughly recommended). At Bennys Breakfast Bar, you’ll find piles of pierogies, the hipster-favorite avocado toast and the trendy Scandi lox and bagel, and most dishes can be made gluten-free. Upgrade your sides to pierogies or hash poutine if you’re ravenous."

"Benny’s Breakfast Bar is a 1950’s-styled local diner exclusively serving breakfast items. It’s also among the few Calgary breakfast places that are open as early as 7 AM. As its name suggests, Benny’s Breakfast Bar is pretty well-known for its Eggs Benedicts that aren’t just in sandwiches, but also in lunch burgers."

"This bright, eclectic coffee shop in the heart of Bowness is the perfect place to grab a nice breakfast with little ones. If they’re really well-behaved during breakfast, you can always treat them to a skate around the Bowness lagoon. (6407 Bowness Rd. N.W., 403-247-9955, cadencecoffee.com, @cadence_coffee)"

"A photo posted by cadence coffee (@cadence_coffee) on Oct 29, 2016 at 11:21am PDT. Cadence serves its breakfast menu until its kitchen closes daily at 4 pm. Diners can order Breakfast On A Bagel, or indulge in some more hearty like the Power Breakfast or Huevos Rancheros."

"Universe Restaurant is a diner serving some of the best Canadian dishes and pizza all day, six days a week. While it doesn’t focus on breakfasts, it still offers morning classics like Quebec poutines, Benedicts, and French toasts. Unlike other restaurants offering breakfasts, this one accepts reservation requests and can even handle up to 50 people per reservation."

"At Queens Breakfast Cocktails, you can feel like absolute royalty while eating your pancakes. Indulge yourself in one of our favourite items on the menu – happiness lemon ricotta pancakes that come with cultured butter, fresh berries, and maple syrup. Another alternative, order yourself the Queens Breakfast which consists of two sunny side eggs, bacon, chorizo sausage, lemon ricotta pancakes, and potatoes."

"The adage is to eat breakfast like a king, so Queens is a good place to go. With a nod to Europe in terms of cooking technique, ingredients and approaches, this spot offers dishes as rich as the name suggests. Benedicts, topped with Spanish chorizo or wild boar bacon, perch atop plush croissants, while a house omelette comes with black truffle salsa."

"Blind Beggar Pub is a modern British bar where you can enjoy live music sessions with amazing food and drinks. This place will make you feel right in Britain with its convivial ambiance and warm hospitality. Look out for jam nights as it is just one of the reasons why you would keep coming back for more."

"Merchants Restaurant & Bar is a newer addition to the more than 130 shops and places to dine in this vibrant district. Craft beers, hand-rolled pizza, and a patio facing the south is what you can expect when you head here for a meal. The patio behind the parking lot seats roughly 80 people and is far enough back to give you a little privacy while you enjoy your meal."

"Edo Japan is what fresh is all about - hot, fast and delicious food prepared in a traditional Japanese Teppan-style, locking in the goodness of the freshest ingredients. Choice meats, seafood and fresh vegetables served over steaming hot rice or Yaki..."