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Address: 105 8 Avenue SW Calgary AB Canada T2P 1B4
Tel: 1 403 263-2673
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| "Amazing customer service" |
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by (from )
October 2009 - My first time at the Avenue Diner will not be my last. My friends and I went for brunch on a busy Saturday morning and were surprised to find quite the line up waiting for us when we got there. The woman at the door was wonderful, giving us hot coffee, blankets to keep warm lol and chatting with us until we could get a table. Our server was very prompt and attentive and the food was wonderful. I recommend the meatloaf sandwich with the bread pudding it was wonderful on a cold day.
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| "Great Comfort Food" |
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by sam (from Calgary)
October 2009 - A friend and I decided to drop by somewhere for lunch on a weekday. We decided on Avenue Diner and was pretty quiet in there - the only customers were us. The service was pretty good as the waitress brought our drinks almost immediately after ordering them. I ordered a Stella on tap and my friend ordered a hot chocolate with whip cream - and she loved it. It was very chocolate-y, rich and creamy.
The waitress was very helpful on helping us decide what to order. In the end, we shared the Dad's famous aged white Cheddar mac and cheese and added the truffles. The mac and cheese had tons of cheese but it barely had any truffle taste. Then we had the buffalo burger. It was huge and was hard to eat but the meat was really juicy and flavorful. In general, the portions are generous, the food is tasty and service is quick and friendly.
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| "Steep But Good" |
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by Nicole (from Calgary)
July 2009 - I have to be honest, it was the rumors of a $17 Mac n' cheese that drove me to try this restaurant. I am not made of money by any means but felt that any Mac n' cheese bold enough to sport that kind of price tag is worth checking out in my books.
Avenue Diner sports the increasingly trendy retro look, classy, but not stuffy and caters to the downtown business lunch-ers. The service was friendly and as promised, I ordered the Mac n' cheese. As I eagerly awaited my order, I watched countless delicious looking dishes pass me by and was equally impressed by the baked cheesy goodness that was set before me. My initially first bites told me that this Mac n' cheese was indeed worth it's hefty price tag, however I quickly I felt bored and concluded that it would make a more suitable side dish as opposed to an entree. While the seventeen dollar Mac n' cheese didn't pass my test with flying colors, my overall impression of Avenue Diner was very good and I from what I saw I am sure there is a dish waiting for me that will.
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| "Hidden Gem on Stephen Ave Mall." |
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by Jason (from Calgary)
June 2009 - Having worked near Stephen Ave Mall for many years, I was surprised to that I had missed this restaurant for so long. My co-worker and I decided to grab some breakfast there one morning. Our first impressions was that it was a very nice and upscale breakfast spot and the found the prices to reflect that as well. The restaurant itself was nicely decorated and the layout resembled an old school long hallway type diner. The menu had many deliciously sounding choices and it made it very difficult to decide. I ended up ordering the corn beef hash and I have to say it was one of the best I’ve ever had. They use yukon gold potatoes that are just delicious. My companion ordered the steak and eggs and was also very impressed. The great food coupled with the fantastic service means a definite repeat business for us. I’ve heard good things about their baked mac n cheese, so that will be on my list for next time.
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| "Classy Diner" |
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by Dot (from Calgary)
October 2008 - Avenue Diner has a lot going for it: a great location on Stephen Avenue, a tempting breakfast menu with a sophisticated (and healthy) twist, and a relaxed, friendly staff who know what they're doing. It's a little more expensive than other diner options on the edge of town, but it's worth it.
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| "Exceptional Little Diner in the Heart of Calgary" |
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by Victor (from Calgary)
March 2008 - My last visit to Avenue Diner were with friends that were just coming through Calgary on their way home to Edmonton. We agreed we would meet for breakfast at Avenue Diner. What makes this place great is the size... not too small and not too big! It is long and narrow in the heart of Calgary on Stephen Avenue in one of the classic heritage sandstone buildings. They focus on breakfast and lunch... the diner closes at 3 pm to allow the rest of the establishments down on this end of Stephen Avenue to fight for the cocktail and dinner crowd. The food is great! It is not complicated but the owner has put enough thought into the menu that there are a few nice twists to some classic dishes. For example, the Steel Cut Irish Oatmeal - comes in a cast iron fry pan - the oatmeal has been baked with cranberries and maple syrup, cut into squares and presented in the cast iron pan. It was the best oatmeal we have ever had at any breakfast restaurant! The diner uses fresh products from local producers - and relies on the goodness of the food to speak for itself... it gets "four" spoons up from us!
by Heather
WOW! Thank you for the great review. Avenue Diner was built on love, passion and hard work and it makes my heart soar to hear that our guests are feeling the effects of that. Thank you for noticing and thank you again for your patronage. Hopefully we'll have the opportunity to serve you again in the future!
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| "Just what I asked for" |
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by Alberta (from Okotoks)
February 2008 - Last time I was there I requested a simple poached egg, multi-grain toast with no butter and a fruit cup, and I got just that-perfect. Thank you Avenue Diner for providing healthy options for your customers.
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| "Busy but worth the wait" |
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by Minnie (from Calgary)
April 2007 - My man and I were downtown on Sunday around lunchtime so we thought we'd pick up some brunch. I'd heard good things about Avenue Diner so when I saw there was a line-up, I wasn't surprised. However, they let you decide whether you want to wait for a table or settle for a spot at the counter, which is just fine for us -- we were seated in about 10 minutes, and were given free coffee in the meantime. They have a great list of specials and an even better menu. He had the omelette of the day with a caesar, while I had the three-cheese grilled cheese with a mimosa. The mimosa was pretty pricey ($9) but they used quite good champagne and made it very stiff so I guess that jusitfies the price. The food was great, though our order was slightly slow to come, so the very pleasant server took some charges off our bill, which was very nice and not really necessary because we were prepared to wait. All in all, it was a great experience and I wouldn't hesitate to go back.
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| "Stuffed" |
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by wendi (from calgary)
September 2006 - I'm filled with remorse at eating all but a forkful of my eggs benedict. It was just so good I couldn't stop eating it. There are three kinds of benny's at Avenue, and I had the one with basil and tomato. My friend had a breakfast burrito. And you can get your breakfast all day here. Prices are good, around the $10 range. The atmosphere is hip-diner-chic. Eat at a booth or at the counter, which has chairs with tractor seats. I've been here once before and had their grilled cheese sandwich which has three, count 'em, three kinds of cheese, including brie. There are salads on the menu if you're watching the old waistline, but don't be so boring.
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| "The Breakfast Club" |
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by Frances (from Calgary)
February 2006 - I really enjoy dining at the Avenue Diner. They have a good menu, featuring an all-day breakfast with all the classics including eggs benedict, pancakes, oatmeal, bacon, omelets, etc. The staff is pleasant and willing to make any substitutions. This place fills up very fast and gets very busy, especially on the weekends, which results in slow service. Overall, comfy atmosphere (a bit cramped when packed), good food, nice staff.
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