Review The Coup - Calgary

My wife and I went here for dinner and can say that we really enjoyed it. Service is excellent here with friendly and helpful servers who are always able to offer good suggestions and are happy to swap or adjust things to your liking. Food is amazing and is perfect for those that are vegan or plant based. The flavours are incredible and you can't get enough of it. We will definitely be back to keep trying different things on the menu.

The food was great! Loved the vegan options. The dessert (cheesecake) not so much. The taste was different. The reason for giving the 2 stars due to the service. Me and my friend met up for an early dinner and were busy talking, we were interrupted every 15 minutes by the server asking if we were okay and if we were still eating?! Initially it was nice and felt like we were being looked after well. After a while it got annoying to a point that we were being interrupted in our conversations. We weren't sure if they wanted us to leave, even though there were still a few empty tables around us. So all in all even though the food was great the service not so much! I wish they didn't interrupted every 15 mins! Not sure if I'll be going back there again.

Being vegetarians is not easy most times when we want to eat out. Coup has many Vegetarian and vegan options. The food was delicious. Staff were attentive and friendly. I felt food is little pricey although the portions were big. Overall our experience at coup was very nice.

This wasn't my first time eating here, and definitely won't be my last. Even though it's not a fully vegan establishment, a good amount of the menu is or can be made to be (which is highly appreciated). My meal was excellent and I usually like to try most of or an entire menu before leaving a review, but I think it's safe to say this is a solid spot that I'll be returning to. The food is great, the drinks are unique, and the music sets a nice vibe to go along with the decor. I'm looking forward to trying out the space come summer. Additionally, I think this is one of the best spots in the city to come to if you want to introduce anyone to plant based cuisine. About out to my super cool server Emelia, she deserves kudos for doing a great job; and also to the kitchen staff who got everything out perfectly. I really enjoyed my time there and can't wait to be back and recommend it to others. Easily in my top 🖐🏿 spots for a "✌🏿e g a n" to treat themself.

My first ever vegetarian experience was at The Coup! I went there when visiting Calgary and absolutely loved it. They serve a welcome shot (shrub shot) which really helps with digestion! I got Grilled Treehouse Sandwich with Tofu and sweet potato wedges. The portion was for 2. ** Note that they charge $2 for dipping sauce and it’s NOT worth it!!**

One of my favorites for over a decade. So aware and accommodating for food sensitivities and allergies. Great variety of menu that anyone can find something they love! Fresh, healthy and delicious. Ambiance and service are both fantastic. Cocktails are exceptional as well

We had an absolutely amazing lunch at The Coup today! I let my wife pick our lunch spot, and I have to say I was nervous when she picked the all vegan / veggie joint... I was WRONG. To start the service and staff are so kind and helpful I just can't rave about them enough. Our server was Olive and she absolutely deserves a special shout out - you were so kind and took time to explain the menu to us (mostly me) thank you so much. The food was, and this is coming from a BBQ / steak girl, FANTASTIC. We had the Satay Bowl and I enjoyed a big bowl of housemade daily soup (sweet potato and onion) with some yummy sour dough. Where the heck is the picture of the soup? I ate it before she could get a picture!! I can't wait to try the Treehouse Sandwich next time. In short if your wife / partner / friend WHOEVER asks you to try the Coup and you're nervous because vegetarian or vegan isn't your thing - DO IT it's so worth it. Tasty food is tasty food and The Coup has got it in Spades!

Definitely returning. The shawarma is AMAZING. It is better than any meat shawarma I have had. We also ordered the regular benedit. They messed up my soup. I was told it's tomato soup but came out to be coconut chicken and that happened to be my least favorite thing. The crossiant was quite oily, thin cut. The egg was cooked perfectly. Shawarma is perfect though

Tremendous food, accommodating staff who will hang up your coat, and they are always eager to inform if you are new to this style of dining or any of the ingredients used. Try the Tempeh!

The people at the Coup are so pleasant and the good is to die for!!! This is a must I you have not eaten here before. They use healthy ingredients and are very welcoming and tend to your needs! Very friendly staff!! I honestly don't like Eating out at all, but when I find something I like and that is healthy, I love it! These guys are amazing, I want to keep coming back! Worth the trip from Red Deer! The waffles are a must!!! Crispy on the outside, but not too crispy that it is hard to eat and on the inside it's dense and soft and thick!!! Exactly how I like them!!!

Every time I go to Calgary I make time to eat at the Coup. It is always amazing, and this past experience didn't disappoint! The food, the staff, the atmosphere is all perfect! Save room for dessert. Seriously. Do it.

My favorite restaurant in Calgary: love the philosophy, the colors and the food is just amazing!! As a gluten free vegan, Im always happy to go there!! ;-) ♡☆

[Starters]<br/>1) gyoza<br/>2) chard <br/>3) crispy cauliflower wings<br/><br/>WORTH The gyoza was the best in all the starters we had. <br/>NOT WORTH: The chard dish wasn’t worth it and the cauliflower wings were nothing special<br/><br/>[Main Course]<br/>1) Hotpot<br/><br/>Was pretty good, would give it a 3/5 as something I’d get in any other restaurant but this was a vegan dish so I guess that makes it something special. Missed out on trying the dragon bowl but will do next time<br/><br/>[Drinks]<br/>1) Cuke Collins<br/>2) blueberry fizz<br/>3) kombucha gimlet <br/><br/>WORTH: the fizz and the gimlet were super good and worth it<br/>NOT WORTH: cuke colline.. was pretty meh <br/><br/>[Desserts]<br/>1) Alberta potato donuts<br/>2) asparagus & pistachio cheesecake<br/><br/>WORTH: both were quite yummy but the cheesecake tops the donuts as they tasted quite different (yet really good!). The donuts, taste wise, was really good but it tasted normal like the dessert you can get at Denny’s. <br/><br/>

I would have given 3.5 if I could. It’s a vegetarian restaurant with a trendy decor and energetic atmosphere. I didn’t like the quesadilla I had, as there is no melted cheese layer and tasted quite dry. The mushroom soup was very salty. To over use the salt for bringing out the flavor is always sth I really dislike. The noodle with spinach and toufu my friend had was delicious though.

Accompanied by and recommended by a dear friend we opted dine at The Coup one evening while in city. Contrary to expectations, the place churns out excellent vegetarian dishes with extensive selection of local craft beers besides serving regular drinks. My Greek Goddess bowl was excellent, flavoursome and filling too. So was the Spring Bud Ramen ordered by my daughter. <br/>Pleasant ambience and friendly people adds to the experience for sure.  <br/>Though a bit pricey yet a place worth a visit even if you are an established carnivore!. Just a bit of advice, do make a reservation rather than just popping up...

Good food but very expensive for the trendy vegan cuisine.  Not everything tastes as good either but the good ones are delicious.  The giant panda is a delicious coconut curry dish.  The falafel quesadilla is rather blend and dry in comparison.  On small bites the bbq sushi is amazing.  We were just 2 people with 2 non-alcoholic drinks, 2 appetizers, 2 mains, and 1 dessert to share.  It came to $52 each before tips, so definitely for the more wealthy than the average person.  I like the food enough to go once in a long while, but not often.

The Coup is easily the best vegetarian restaurants I have been to. I have been here a few times and have never been disappointed. <br/>The staff is always very nice which adds to the positive experience. <br/>I ordered the Upstream Burger with yam fries and a garlic aioli. The portion size was great for the price, and they give you a lot dip (so yummy)! <br/>I also tried one of their fresh juices (apple, carrot and ginger) which was very refreshing and delicious. You can make your own by adding up to three ingredients!<br/>I would definitely recommend this place to anyone, vegetarian or not! :)

I came here with a close friend of mine and we both have multiple dietary restrictions. The Coup was able to provide options for both of us, as well as the other two people that were with us. M friend and I ordered the tarttufo bianco ice cream sandwich, which is TO DIE FOR! 😍 I would honestly marry this desert - it was that good! What made it even better is that it's both gluten free and vegan so my friend and I were able to share it.

The coup is a beautiful little vegetarian restaurant on 17th ave. The menu is extensive and has tons of vegan and gluten free options. They proudly use fresh local organic produce when available and it’s always served up quick and delicious. The staff have been great every time I’ve come in, which makes the experience even more pleasant. I would have rated the coup higher but this last time I went in I found the prices to be higher and the portions were smaller than the last time I visited. Still, not a huge game changer. The cocktails are great too.

This was a first for me. A completely vegetarian/vegan restaurant, but I'm open minded and tried it. The food was really good and pretty flavourful. I was actually surprised by the flavour of the food. My favourite dish was the celery tart as an appetizer. The service was top notch. Two criticisms: 1. It did take a little too long between ordering the food and the food coming out to the table (around 30-40 mins) and 2. It was a bit pricey for the amount of food we did get.<br/><br/>The Coup is a good option for those Vegetarians/Vegans out there. As an omnivore, I was pleasantly surprised by how flavourful the food was, and I wouldn't be shocked if I did come back to try some other items from their menu.

So yummy. I can see why the ratings are so high. Everything I tried had so much flavour and I was extremely satisfied. I even took one of their vinegar shots and surprisingly liked it. The customer service was also great and super friendly. I am definitely coming back to try other things on the menu!

Just the loveliest place, Veg or not. The flavors are incredible, the portion sizes are great, the cocktails are delicious. The atmosphere is good vibes for sure.<br/>I always find the food comes out so fast and hot, and the wait staff are so nice. Sometimes they get a little flustered because its a hot spot, but the food is absolutely worth it.<br/>The eggplant sleeping bags, Tempeh Shawarma, and Quesadilla are must try's.<br/>Also! Go. For. Brunch. The Messy Jessy is friggin life changing. (Pictured)

This was my second time at The Coup. I used it as a means to balance the grease of the Stampede midway. It is the real deal of restaurants.<br/><br/>Wait staff was friendly and attentive. Love that they setup tables with lots of water bottles. One waitress almost seemed excited to split our bill at the end of the meal. Such a change from many other places. Must be the kombucha 😉<br/><br/>Cocktails are well thought out and very delicious. Love that they're not your standard fare.<br/><br/>The table all ended up getting the ramen noodles or the hot pot. The ramen noodles were savory and served with a very bright and and fresh chilled sauce. The hot pot is citrusy and filled with a variety of soft and crunchy veg. Everyone enjoyed it all.<br/><br/>I have two minor criticisms that will not prevent me from coming back. 2oz is industry standard for $12 cocktails, not 1.5oz. The menu, while delicious, has basically not changed in the 2 yrs since I've been there.

Haven't you heard?!? Going vegan is possible... this place shows you that you don't need meats to have an EXTREMELY tasty meal... everything and I mean everything here is just outstanding. Couldn't give this place more love!

I really enjoyed the curried soup and the broccoli satay was also delicious. It was National Whiskey day so I ordered the drink special which was 3 different kinds of whisky, egg whites, lime juice, etc. It was pretty much a variation of a whiskey sour. It was tasty but $12 for a very tiny drink. Personally I thought it was overpriced.<br/><br/>Service was good. Food was tasty. Nice atmosphere. Overall good experience. Only con was that I personally felt it was a little bit too pricey for the food. You pay for the premium location and hip atmosphere. I would return

I have been here twice, had a salad bowl the first time which was good, second time I had falafel quesadillas which were a little dry and difficult to eat but were still pretty good.

It was my boyfriend and I's first time at The Coup and we were super excited to try this place because of the rave reviews. <br/><br/>When we first got in the girl that sat us down was really kind, told us the drinks of the day, we felt welcomed... well... until we met our server. This tall blonde girl, don't remember her name maybe she didn't even tell us who knows but she had the worse attitude ever didn't even give us any info about the menu. <br/><br/>When I ordered the upstream burger (which was delicious) I asked her if it was all vegan and she answered "Yes" with a very rude tone like I should know? On the menu it specifically tells you to tell the server if you are vegan or have any special requests so why is she acting like I'm a fool when the menu tells me to tell the server. Maybe you shouldn't be a server if you can't handle a simple question without being rude. Again the MENU tells me to TELL YOU... <br/><br/>My boyfriend ordered the tempeh shawarma, we both tried it and didn't think it was anything special, tasted more like a Korean wrap that needed more flavour. Also a tip: if anyone wants a dipping sauce, they are huge so you can get different sauces and just share. It would have been helpful if our server actually said something especially when we both ordered the same sauce for $2 each. <br/><br/>When we were finished our meal she finally came back after 20 mins with the dessert menu and just to order the dessert we waited an extra 10-15 mins and then decided to just take it to go. BTW we were there between 9-10 pm, it wasn't even busy, the rush was gone and what was she doing? just drinking and talking to her coworkers, being rude to her paying customers and not giving a shoot? even my boyfriend was annoyed and he doesn't get mad or annoyed easily. <br/><br/>Very disappointed with the service, while food was good, will I try this place again? Based on our first experience with the service, no... It confuses me how they have such good reviews, maybe we just went on a bad day and time, having that terrible server which saddens me because I want to try more dishes, but just because of her we don't ever want to go back and have that possibly happening again. It was extremely frustrating and awkward and it wasn't like we were bad or rude customers, in fact we were so polite and even tipped when she clearly did not deserve it and the food was overpriced for what you get.<br/>

I know a lot of people won't go here because of the vegetarian menu, but you have to give it a try. You won't miss the meat because every dish is full of big flavours. One of my favourites is the sweet waffle. It's big and fluffy and crispy on the outside. Then they top it with puréed squash, Beet slices, huge dollop of coconut cream, cashew something or other and granola. It sounded strange but enticing and I'm so glad I went for it. My absolute favourite waffle to date. Oh and the service and atmosphere was great too

This place had been on my radar for awhile and I'm so glad we finally tried it. It was GOOD. Even my meat eating husband was pleased. The atmosphere was really welcoming and enjoyable, the drink menu was huge (though we only had soda - root beer, yum!), and the food was excellent. We had the tempeh sticks to start, which were so good. I had the burger and yam fries, which weren't as good as the tempeh sticks but definitely still tasty. He had the falafel quesadilla, and was happy. The best part was feeling full off such good food!!! Will definitely be back.

Great little spot, with such amazing fresh food! If you are gluten free, vegetarian, or vegan the options are endless. They also have quite an extensive drinks and dessert menu to choose from! We chose to order and share two meals: the falafel quesadillas and the tempeh shawarma. The quesadillas were made with sprouted grilled tortillas and I chose the side rainbow green salad. The flavor combinations were amazing! The shawarma came in a large pita, and my friend chose the spicy soup as her side. The tempeh is marinated in a strong flavor that really stands out. Overall I have to say that the quesadillas were my favorite by far! Such a neat place, and a bustling atmosphere.

This place is really good. All the food is fresh and some nice vegetarian options. Servers were helpful and the enviroment was quite nice. We had pizza a noodle bowl, soup and some other things. All was very good and the portions were quite large.

Went here for lunch yesterday and I have to say i'm fairly impressed.   A few years ago I went here and I thought it was bland and missing something (probably meat).  Now that I'm older and trying to cut down on my consumption of animal protein,  I have an appreciation for Vegan food.   I had the Sprouted Peanut Tangle, I must say it was quite good.

As a hater of vegetables, The Coup is where I go for my weekly fill of vitamins. With bold flavours on the menu and unique daily specials, it's a winner every time. The location and (in my opinion) reasonable prices are added bonuses. For eggplant lovers, I recommend the bun-me, vietnamese inspired sub. The beach-front hot pot is also great if you're craving some spice. Only downside: it can get a bit stuffy in the restaurant so be prepared to be warm if you're seated closer to the kitchen.

J-Thug told us to try the scallops. The “scallops” turned out to be king oyster mushrooms ($14). The mushrooms are tea-smoked and pan-fried. At the table, hot dashi broth is poured all over the mushrooms.<br/>The entire dish is a winner. The mushrooms have a similar texture as scallops. We used up the grilled red fife sourdough crostini to sop up all the delicious broth. The salad of seaweed and radish was lovely, clean with a taste of the sea.

Super impressed. Tons of flavor, beautiful presentation. Can't wait to come back again! I had the Magic Dragon Bowl with tofu, quinoa, and tomato achar roasted lemon sauce.

Every single time I have gone to The Coup I have had a delicious meal - and I'm not even a vegetarian! Went here for lunch with a friend last week and had the carrot, apple, ginger juice and the feature frittata. The juice was light and refreshing and the frittata was rich and delicious! It was a great meal and I found our server to be very friendly and attentive. Will definitely keep coming back.

The Coup is probably THE go-to eatery for vegetarians and vegans alike in Calgary. It could even convert some carnivores to a plant-based diet! Everything they have is very tasty (I ordered the buck burger and the falafel quesadillas). Their desserts are to die for, especially the chocolate torte! The Coup's not the cheapest place (think $15 for a dish), but they serve really excellent food! Highly recommended for vegans, vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike!

What a cute little restaurant! Absolutely love the design and overall vibe of the place. I went here for lunch with my auntie and I had the queen of greens salad and it was perfect. My auntie had the falafel wraps which looked amazing! The service was really great and accommodating. This is a place I want to keep coming back to to try every item on the menu!! Ahhh

I'm not quite sure why this place had such high reviews. I would say the food was pretty underwhelming. The flavours were fairly one dimensional and the execution was okay. For example we had the cauliflower wings and they weren't crispy at all, the breading fell off them completely, and the flavour was pretty ho hum. <br/><br/>I had the kimchi banh mi which was pretty good. But the eggplant that was to act as the patty was so thin. Probably 3/4s or half the size of my phone. The Rosemary sweet potato fries were also underwhelming. They lacked texture. And were literally just seasoned with rosemary and salt which is fine but because there wasn't much texture but the expected soft potato, it just felt underwhelming. The prices were expensive too. My husband had the falafel quesadilla which everyone raves about. It was very ho hum with the same gripes I have been mentioning... Lack of diversity in flavours, lack of diversity in texture. Kind of underwhelming. I liked my banh Mi more. On the positive side, my sister who was visiting us had the Greek goddess salad which is gigantic!! Although a bit salty. <br/><br/>Overall we wouldn't go back to the coup and were disappointed by our experience.

If you're looking for a quirky vegetarian restaurant then this is the place for you - especially since Cafe Gratitude closed :'( <br/><br/>I wasn't overly impressed with the dishes I tried (falafel quesadilla, almond satay bowl, eggplant appetizers) so I thought it was a bit overpriced. The food was good nonetheless and quite creative.

Awesome food! A Vegan's Happy Place<br/><br/>I finally had dinner at the Coup. I'm in Calgary on business quite often, but haven't had a chance to eat here until now. I wish I had come sooner! The food was terrific, and the vibe was awesome. It's very cool to see a veg/vegan joint packed & hopping on a weeknight in Alberta! I had the king oyster mushroom "scallops" as an appie - fantastic. I had the ramen for my main, and the chocolate torte for dessert. I left a very happy, very full vegan! I'll be back. Often.

The Coup was the last stop on our poutine crawl during Poutine Week.  I couldn't have the poutine (allergic to the mushroom gravy) so I tried the waffle sushi instead.<br/><br/>The sushi was green onion, pear, and ginger rolled with organic brown rice and grilled on a waffle iron, with a drizzle of ginger teriyaki sauce.  It looked really good and the flavours were nice, especially the hint of ginger.  The roll needed a little more green to brighten the flavour and definitely more sauce.<br/><br/>I do love a good vegetarian restaurant but I hadn't known this place existed until the poutine crawl so I'm looking forward to trying other items on future visits.  There were some pretty crazy things on the drink menu I'd love to try next time too.

I love eating here. It's amazing that we don't have more vegetarian/vegan spots in a city of 1mill. They just revamped their breakfast menu and it looks amazing. I had the frittata with chickpea soup and was very happy. It was healthy, fresh, light and tasty. Can't wait to go back and try another dish.

Transitioning to becoming vegan has been a challenge when it comes to eating out...but thank goodness for The Coup!!! My favorite dishes are the Full Monte and Falafel Quesadillas...and you absolutely must try the Lemon Cashew Coconut “square”...tastes just like a real cheesecake!! And the Coconut Chai Latte is so incredibly delicious!!! Great atmosphere and super friendly staff!!

Two words falafel quesadillas! I dream about these! They are so delicious, flavorful and a good size. Food is on the higher end... But expected for local and organic (which is a bit unfortunate.. And noted that it's not the restaurants fault). Ambience could be warmer and updated. Vegetarian, local, and organic.. I always leave feeling a little bit healthier than I did when I walked in. Would recommend for casual lunches.

Why have I waited until now to try this place???<br/><br/>I guess because every time I walked by it's been packed-but now I know, rightfully so!<br/><br/>Vegans and vegetarians alike, I have never tasted such good food-well plated, healthy portions(and healthy too!) the variety of options made a birthday celebration fantastic. Try the ice cream sandwich, it can't be beat(like a chilly s'more!!) the sweet potato sticks were thick cut and well-seasoned-I'm still remembering the Asian noodles!!

I came here for the first time with my two daughters for bruch. My daughters had the Frittata and the Untraditional while I had the El Sobrero with a side of soup. Both my daughters liked their dishes. I loved the coconut curry soup; the El Sombrero though was too salty in my opinion and easily became soggy as I ate it. I'm glad to have finally tried The Coup but I would have to come back and try the other items before I can make a final decision about the place.<br/><br/>Side note: The chairs we sat on were wobbly so if you want to be on the safe side, check your seat first before sitting; else sit by the wall.

This place is amazing! Incredible food, wonderful atmosphere and friendly service. This has become my new favourite restaurant!! Highly recommend the Vietnamese sub. You could definitely bring a meat lover here and they would not be sad there was no meat.

I am no vegetarian but I am a big fan of good food & the coup has a great breakfast, have only been there for breakfast. I tried the untraditional breakfast & the green eggs no ham breakfast. The green eggs no ham was delicious it had a pumpkin pesto with broccoli, swiss chard, cheddar cheese, basil & pine nuts for around $15. I was very nice with a fresh flavor. If you are looking for a vegetarian version of bacon & eggs you have to go with the untraditional the comes with eggs, cooked how you want, mushroom bacon, if I remember right was oyster mushrooms, hash brown, baked beans & whole wheat toast. I got my eggs over easy & where cooked perfect the whites just set. The hash browns with herbs with where nice & baked beans where very tasty in a bbq sauce. The bacon mushrooms where fantastic loved them so much. I enjoyed my meal so much I bought there cookbook to try & try some of there recipes at home.

I haven't been here in probably 7 years. The food here was delicious and the service was great as well. This place filled up fast over lunch hour so I'm glad we got there early. The noise level gets pretty high.<br/><br/>The place is decorated nicely with a fresh herb garden wall so that was a nice surprise. <br/><br/>I ordered the Queen of Green salad and it was very refreshing to experience a new and pleasantly different flavour. The capers were huge and like nothing I have tasted before. Quite salty but also very tasty rolled in paprika. The kale pieces were too large and should be cut into smaller pieces. Overall the flavours are good. <br/><br/>I won't be waiting so long to come back again.

I loved the food and service but it was a little confusing. Went in early between lunch and dinner service and a lady came up and just looked at me and my friend I moved out of the way thinking she was trying to leave and realized she was a worker so I said table for two, than said no and I had to ask why before being explained there was a pause between lunch and dinner so I left and came back. When there the second time we weren't sure if we should sit ourselves as there was no signs and a woman had directed two others before us to a place to sit when asking her as she walked back if it was seat yourself she simply looked at us and walked back so we sat ourselves. The food was really good would go back again, right after we finished we where brought the bill before being asked if we wanted dessert; also didn't ask if it was seprate or not just put it on one bill. Assuming the till was at the front and waiting ten minutes we headed to the door thinking the till was up their. The server ran to us and pushed a debt machine in our hands stating, we should have waited at our table and now had to awkwardly pay standing in the middle of the restaurant. Really if there was some signs, or simply the staff communicated better it would had made the place ten times better. Nothing wrong with the food best vegitarian food I've had just the staff. (Well besides the male server who always answered our questions and was super polite at explaining things the woman server was not).

Loveeee the food here. I'm vegetarian and my friend is vegan so we visit here all the time. The ingredients are really fresh and the taste is always delicious. Service a little slow but worth the wait!

Went with a friend to grab dinner and after a long, highly anticipated wait, I finally got to eat here! I've waited so long because either wait times are crazy or I've tried to come when they're closed. Maybe it is because the food is so hyped up, but I didn't enjoy it. My friend got the barbecue pizza (I believe that was the name), and I wasn't terribly pleased with it's flavours. I got the dragon bowl after having good recommendations from friends who all love it and I was less than thrilled. It wasn't a bad meal but wasn't at my expectations of having amazing vegan food. I will probably come back and try something else though.

I love it here! The tempeh shawarma is great as well as the dragon bowls. Any features they have are almost always phenomenal. <br/>The service can be kind of slow but being that it's all homemade I come prepared for a longer than usual lunch or dinner. They seem to have gotten faster recently. Great food to takeout as well.

Ah The Coup, I absolutely love this place because it demonstrates how eating Vegetarian isn’t boring and flavourless.  Lately, I’ve been losing my sweet tooth for the generic desserts, but here I tend to binge a tad.  I was overdue to have a date at The Coup with one of my girlfriends’, and we decided to work on our presentation here.

Great place, they cater to a very picky crowd and seem to do it wonderfully. Their values and food are top notch. I love this play because it's not just a restaurant, it's a lifestyle

One of my favourite spots and I always get excited coming back. The food is so fresh, delicious and visually appealing. I don't miss the meat at all and it shows that eating well isn't boring! Had the Bun Me which was so flavourful and the tortilla was so crunchy with the soft and delicious hash browns. Great with hot sauce! Also got the greenhouse salad. So fresh and delicious. Of course had to get dessert. We went with the lemon cashew square, which was round, but square sounds better. So smooth, delicious and I didn't feel guilty after. Loved the coconut pieces that came with it. Also, tried their London Fog SO good! The vanilla bean is so prominent and the earl grey is strong which I absolutely love!

Love , love, love coming here! This has been one of my favorite restaurants in calgary for the last 5 years. I used to go every Sunday night for over a year and never once got tierd of their wonderful food. And honestly I just want to thank them for making some of my "carnivor" friends realize that vegitatian food and really good food can indeed be 100% one and the same. And I want to highly recommend the carrot cake they have on right now, honestly one of the best deserts I've had in calgary.

AMAZING! Wonderful knowledgable staff and bartenders. The food is amazing every time. I'm celiac and lactose intolerant and there are many options for me here! Highly recommend

Returned to the coup for a birthday dinner and was finally able to enjoy the experience without having to tend to my toddler. Started off with the lavender lemonade with beet juice, and honestly it wasn't my favourite. It could have used some sweetness and more lavender. Appetizers consisted of the buffalo cauliflower and eggplant blankets. Both were tasty, but quite pricey for what you get. The chickpea batter on the cauliflower could have also been crispier, the cauliflower more tender, and unfortunately the flavour of the eggplant was masked by the strong pesto filling. For the main course I had the beach-front hot pot. It had beautiful colours and the flavours were good. My only compliant was that it could have used more noodles as it was pretty saucy. My husband had the veggie burger, which was really tasty. Overall the food was good, but it seemed quite pricy for what you get.<br/><br/>----------<br/><br/>Finally had the chance to checkout The Coup. The ambience is awesome although not ideal for young babies - they don't have high chairs... Despite me trying to fight my 8 month from knocking over everything on the table the overall experience was pleasant. I had the eggs Benedict and it was really tasty. I wish I could have finished my plate but my little munchkin was getting impatient and we had to dart out quickly. Next time I will try something vegan. Oh and if you haven't tried the Vietnamese coffee, go for it! It's a little on the sweet side and for $7 it may seem expensive but it's so worth it!

what I can I say. <br/>Food, Service and Atmosphere were all great!<br/>we enjoyed the quality a lot! <br/>the drink menu was unique and stellar.. perfect bevys for a Saturday afternoon. <br/>thanks to The COUP for an awesome brunch.<br/>well Def be back again

My first time here and it was such a refreshing experience. Seeing hostesses and servers dress uniquely set a very comfortable and relaxing environment. Arrive early or you'll have to wait. I got the beach front hot pot and it is so flavourful and had tons of vegetables and lot of edamame for protein. The dessert was to die for, the oatmeal peanut butter ice cream sandwich with tofu ice cream. Yes... Tofu!! Hesitant and first but wanted another one. To drink I had the Italian soda and all the flavours were just right. A new place worth trying if you're interested in vegan/gluten free meals.

I've been there several months ago and service was great as well as the food. Good portions and tasty. Busy so expect a bit of delay but it's worth it!

First time back since the expansion...the new dining room is gorgeous! I had the poacher (eggs Benedict) and it was yum yum yum :) the hash browns are not as good as their Rosemary potatoes however. The over experience was pretty good but I wouldn't say outstanding...so when it came time to pay, I found it quite obnoxious that the machine presets to 20% top and the other option doesn't do anything!!! I would definitely ask the server next time how to change that as I would say 20% would be for exceptional service...and we received just average.

Dear Business owner,<br/><br/>Your food is fantastic, I'll give you that. The sauces, the vegetables mixed together to make a delicious and mouthwatering meal; every time. In fact, so wonderful that I literally became an addict and was discussing getting counseling to get me away from this place. I've come over 30 times with several friends.<br/><br/>Why is my rating so low? Simple, customer service. While I acknowledge I've experienced worse, what I encountered today made me realize that as much as I appreciate your food and your business, I wasn't valued in the same manner as a customer. Previously, I experienced a couple of incidents in your location of which, I decided to let it go; I thought "maybe she's having a bad day and hey, I do too".<br/><br/>Our meal this morning, equated to over $70.00 which included two smoothies. One of which was horrendous (I was surprised). You ran out of ingredients to make the same one and as a result, offered a different smoothie. I thought I would give it a try, as the first one was delicious (as usual). It wasn't to my liking however, that wasn't what triggered my reaction today; I simply didn't drink the second one. I mentioned to the waitress I "[didn't] like it, could we sweeten it somehow". She brought me honey. I tried it again and really didn't like it; so I didn't finish it. When the bill came however, I was surprised that this $7.50 smoothie charge was still there. I asked her "you intend on keeping that there?". She advised "we have a no waste policy".<br/><br/>I was intrigued by her response. You see, it's only $7.50 and really, not a big deal. While I understand you have a business to run sometimes, exceptions should be made. It's the principle in itself. I have come here on so many occasions to the point where the hostess new my name including several of my friends names. I feel I have earned the privilege of having this drink taken off. In addition this waitress has seen me on several occasions. So I was surprised that I even had to ask. She told me "you could speak to the manager if you like". I thought why do I have to? A demonstration of good customer service would be her speaking with you and successfully taking this off. <br/><br/>I'm a customer that has brought (I believe) revenue to your business and successfully built some loyal customers. Such a petty thing and yet it triggered such a strong reaction. So in response to the "no waste policy", I have decided to no longer "waste" my time here. Sadly, over $7.50 you have lost me and my friends which would have perhaps, equated to over  $2000.00 (and more) in a year.<br/><br/>Thank you

Servers will go above and beyond for you! Definitely would give a 5.0 for them!<br/><br/>Food is very hipster, light, and clean. I highly recommend the Dragon Bowl! After I ordered it, I had 2 different tables ask to have what I was having. <br/><br/>However, there's nothing special about the food. Maybe I'm too used to excess salt and MSG, but it lacked a lot of flavor. Healthy, but nothing special.

This is a very nice restaurant and the servers know the menu very well. Not being a vegetarian myself did take away from my enjoyment of the meal as a whole. This is a great place for vegetarians but someone who eats meat may be left feeling hungry. <br/>

I consider myself a pretty big carnivore and definitely avoided salad for the first 20 years of my life. The Coup turned me onto vegetarian fare done properly. The dragon bowl is spicy and full of healthy goodness. They also have a lot of great wines available.

Disappointed. Having read reviews was expecting great food. Had the hummus quesadilla & there was way too many pickles in it - that was all I could taste. Boyfriend had the burger which was full of pickles too & not much else. For the 30 min+ wait, I don't think it was worth it.

Excellent food! My wife is a vegetarian so it is refreshing to go somewhere she can choose anything on the menu. We'll go here for a special night out.

Amazing food! Authentic and organic! If you enjoy fresh cooked food and organic prepared food, this is your place.<br/><br/>I have gone here numerous times for breakfast. Every time I get there fratadda & fresh soup of the day as well as there smoothie. A great filling breakfast.<br/><br/>Well worth the wait and time getting down there on 17th ave.<br/><br/>Friendly people working there also in a newly renovated space.

I love this restaurant. I try to come here every time I am in Calgary. Great food and customer service. My favourite dishes here are the dragon bowl and the ice cream sandwich.

this is a great place for breakfast and the new renos are great aswell. i come here often and very get bored of it. the food is different, tasty and fresh! great veg options!this is a great place for breakfast and the new renos are great aswell. i come here often and very get bored of it. the food is different, tasty and fresh! great veg options!

In this was raw beat, garlic, nuts, and seeds that was placed on top of some lovely goat cheese. On the side were thick slices of cucumber to use as crackers. I thought I was going to miss some bread or chips to put it on, but nope! It was absolutely great as it was. Creeping in on the side is my strawberry field drink!

Heard such good things about this restaurant that I had to try it. Absolutely delicious vegetarian food. Even my husband who complained about going to. Vegetarian restaurant loved it. <br/>Had the falafel quesadilla and the flavours were perfect together. My husbands lentil peanut satay stir fry was creamy and flavorful without being overly spicy. <br/>Prices seem a bit high but once you've had the quality food they are just right.

Great atmosphere. They offer a specialized menu that is hard to find. I had the Magic Dragon Bowl with tofu & quinoa, it was very good except there was a bit too much peanut satay sauce which was overpowering. I've had the Bun-Me sandwich and Quesadilla in the past, also great choices!

Amazing Customer service and appreciation, Fantastic food alongside a great environment which made our experience so pleasant and our tummies super happy with all the wonderful vegan choices !! Loved it!

A filling lunch made with fresh ingredients. Grilled Teahouse Sandwich is a great try for a veggie-filled meal and with a great crunch. <br/>Looking forward to coming back!

Impressed!. I was impressed with the Coup's menu - higher end flavours but a slow-food feel. The cocktails and drinks looked devine. I had a spicy (Korean?) pita (instead of the bun) crusted eggplant sandwich. The flavours were great, though not as foreign as I would have expected, or as hot. The rosemary fries were nothing special; I should have gotten the salad. The real clincher was the gf, vegan, raw lemon cashew tart for dessert. It had all the right texture and flavour. This restaurant was veg done right (or like I'd do at home with unlimited prep time)!

It was great to catch up with a good friend this past week at Calgary's most popular vegetarian/organic restaurant that serves up such great eats you don't really miss the meat. I haven't dined at The Coup, located at 924 17th Ave SW, for years and was excited to have some fresh eats. I follow The Coup on Instagram and they are always posting delicious looking daily specials and mouthwatering cocktails which definitely put them back on my radar. I know that this restaurant is a favorite for many in the city and I highly recommend ordering a drink when you dine here. .They have so many smoothies and boozy concoctions I feel like I could swing by on a daily basis to check out what they have cooked up each day. Here is what we had! The famous "buffalo cauliflower wings" rolled in chickpea flour and baked served with a vegan ranch dip. It is uncanny how similar these cauliflower bites resembled wings in taste and texture. The chickpea flour actually gave these cauliflower florets a nice crunch like a wing and they were SPICY! We really enjoyed these hearty bites. My dinner date chose the new "Rhymin' & Ramen" which had house made noodles in a smoked kombu vegetable broth garnished with micro greens, corn and seaweed. He enjoyed it but found it to be a bit of a smaller portion and not as satisfying as he was hoping for.  My dish, on the other hand, was extremely hearty and I couldn't finish it all which is rare for me right now since I am breast feeding and have the craziest appetite EVER. This is the Magic Dragon Bowl and I chose stir fried tofu with quinoa in a green coconut curry. I also had the choice of lentils or chickpeas instead of tofu, brown rice instead of quinoa or peanut satay, tahini-miso or sundried tomato and cashew instead of the coconut curry. How would YOU take your Magic Dragon Bowl? It was great value with a ton of different vegetables. Yum!  This, my friends, is called BABY TAX! HI FROM JULIETTE! 

Great food, great atmosphere. Yesterday we went to Coup, and it was amazing. I had the dragon bowl with spicy almond sauce, and it was wonderful. Everything was perfectly cooked, it was spicy and flavourful, and it was beautifully presented. The server was great, providing suggestions and making us feel very welcome.<br/><br/>I would highly recommend this restaurant

Awesome food!. Awesome food, great service, friendly staff and we got our food in 12 minutes in the midst of Sunday brunch. Super impressed! Will come again :)

I’ve never heard of The Coup until my sista brought me here for brunch on a Saturday morning. We were in luck – no line (unheard of for Saturday brunch in Calgary) but we were seated promptly and able to order right away. They have an outdoor patio with a few chairs for people to sit and people watch but it was still on the cool side, so no one was eating outside just yet. The interior is super slick – open air, modern and gives off a cool, hipster hippie vibe without trying too hard to impress. Me likey.

Went there for brunch and fell in love with its vegetarian dishes. Didn't know that vegetarian food could be so amazingly delicious! Loved the iron board, full monte and granola! Will be back again.

Amazing, delicious, crave worthy food. I'm not a vegetarian but the meat is definitely not missed on the menu. From the appetizers to the desserts I have never eaten something that I didn't enjoy!

I love this place. Went here multiple times before the renovations and it was delicious. After the renovations it has just gotten better!!!<br/><br/>Service is wonderful. I have had multiple servers on numerous occasions and all of them have been great. Attentive, ready to answer questions, quick. Simply amazing service consistently.<br/><br/>Food is amazing. Had the frittata recently and it was so tasty. Cauliflower, fennel, goat cheese, yum! The savoury waffle is also really tasty. I can't wait to have it again but I keep trying other things on the menu. So many great looking option I want to try them all!<br/><br/><br/>-----21 Mar, 2015-----<br/><br/>WOW!. Went to the Coup recently and it has been renovated and is just beautiful. Had the savoury waffles for breakfast with honey and truffle. The waffle was topped with mushroom and fresh arugula and it was SO DELICIOUS! Also had an americano, great coffee. I can't wait to go back.<br/><br/>My friend also loved their breakfast but I can't remember what he ordered because I was too busy doting on my waffle.<br/><br/>Even though we went in on a Sunday morning we were seated promptly. Service was friendly and our food came quick. Will absolutely be back.

Gives Vegetarian food a bad name. Tasteless food with a good view. I ve been to the coup twice. <br/><br/>The restaurant is really well decorated. It really is. The background music is nice and has a awesome atmosphere.<br/>The waitresses are good and the service is first class. <br/>Food is not good. Why? I have eaten vegetarian food all over the world. The food is really tasteless. No seriously. It HAS NO TASTE. <br/>Myself and a friend ordered two separate dishes. I ordered a pizza, she ordered the Dragon bowl. The food has no taste. <br/>Vegetarian food has taste. This food has no taste. <br/>I cook better vegitarian food at home and hell im not even vegetarian. <br/>On the upside lots of pretty girls hang hang out here (you know the types going through the vegan, fitness tight yoga pants phase.?). So if you want to eat tasteless food whilst checking out some hot booty. This is the place. <br/>If you want good vegetarian food, avoid. Its bad.

Srsly you guys take reservations through email?! That's such a hassle for your customers. How hard is it to take it down by phone or through open table?

Nice option for vegetarians, but not as good as you can cook at home.. I had a great time at the Coup with a tasty Radler type drink. It was busy, kitchy, reminded me of San Francisco and the service was sufficient. I will return to taste other dishes in order to see if some taste better than others.

Very lack luster service. On a recent dinner at the Coup I left extremely disappointed in the service. Appetizers were brought out before drinks, drinks were brought out individually, and at no point did our server check in to see how the meal was. Dishes from the appetizer were not cleared before our entrees arrived, and very little consideration was put into plating. The salad dressing ordered was far too acidic, but at no point did we have the opportunity to express this to our server. She didn't check in once, but rather was seen chatting at the bar and wiping down nearby tables. A spray bottle and stack of dishes were left on the table beside us while we ate. At one point a different server noticed the mess and cleared this, but the atmosphere had already gone sour. Despite what appeared to be a genuine effort from our server's co-worker, I left disappointed in both the food and ambiance. Such a bummer given that the Coup seems to be the lone vegetarian restaurant in this city. It's a shame that service staff aren't trained to approach their customers with the same attention that the food and ingredients are given. I won't be returning.

Best Vegan/Vegetarian food. One of my favorite restaurants and one of the few (if only?) vegetarian restaurants in Calgary that is not primarily Asian cuisine. Everything is full of flavour and there is always something new on the menu. Even their desserts are to die for. Unfortunately, it is on 17th avenue where there is minimal parking, and even though they have expanded, it is still a tight space. Whenever I'm in the area I order a few things to pick-up, but I wish they were partnered with an online delivery service, as people don't just want to order pizza all the time. Would recommend as a place to bring visitors to (if you don't have a big party and no one is very large or long-legged).

Wonderful experience. My SO and I ate here the other night and had a fantastic experience. We sat at the bar, the bartenders were helpful and attentive but not over bearing. I had the hot pot and my SO had the jerk pizza, both were excellent. Cannot wait to go back.

Kind dining. I used to visit here all the time when I lived in Calgary. Can't wait to come back. Great fare and atmosphere.

Best Veggie Food ever. The food is high quality and unique dishes for vegetarians. The staff are all very friendly and Daniel, the bartender, is so sweet and makes amazing drinks and makes you feel like he is your best friend who invited you to his home for dinner. Highly recommend this restaurant even to omnivores.

Awesome. I'm not even vegetarian and this place is one of my favourite restaurants in the city.

I was invited here by my vegan friend...I probably would not have picked it myself. I am surprised to say that I had one of my favourite meals in Calgary. Great flavour and seasoning. I will be back.

Terrible service. The wasn't made at all to what I asked it was mush couldn't even eat half , had nothing done refused to do anything other then add side will not ever go back apparently the customers are wrong at this place was still charged for everything never had such a terrible experience, and no waste idea behind the reason for charging I call bull unless they have a compost in the back I'd really like to see...thumbs down!

Service aweful. We went the Coup for a bite to eat after work, we were seated after arriving and ordered our drinks and food shortly after. The food arrived promptly about 10 minutes later, we were very hungry and dug in. About 15 minutes into our meal and 25 minutes in the restaurant we realized, we hadn't received our drinks. We looked around for a server. No one to be seen. Five minutes passed. Nothing. Then from the left an server swoosed in and dropped off my cocktail with a back handed mumble that the others would come in a bit. She took off without a glance. When we managed to get her attention - not an easy task! - to ask how long it would be. She indicated quite flipantly - that there is only one bartender and the other drink would be out in a bit - given we were now 3\4 of the way through our meal we cancelled both drinks. No apology. Just left with the drink that had been delivered. Is it really my problem that this restaurant is not staffed adequately to handle the customers they are letting in??? NO. But they certainly make you feel that way. Oh but it gets better - I turned my head and see a few people looking over at us and drinking what appeared to be the drink I ordered that was never delivered. Then when the bill comes to us from another waitress she indicates the drinks were comped. Wait a second. The drinks we cancelled because of your incompetence and never received or drank were comped. Or do you mean......given to your buddies at the bar and comped on my bill - that sounds more like it. REALLY CLASSY FOLKS WORKING HERE :-( Maybe they should have someone minding the hipsters that work here. Service very poor.

Homemade vegan may be better. My husband the meat eater took me, the vegan here to surprise me for date night. Food was really yummy, although nothing that can't be created at home. Cocktails are outrageously over priced.....service is really slow and not sure who our sever actually was?

The menu is pretty good. I like the food, it is consistent. The wait staff are rarely on the ball. I see people standing around, being unaware, or just generally doing a poor job. Some current/past servers are amazing, but the yoga phreak girls who have never worked in the industry kill this place for me.<br/>Awesome place for overheard conversations that are absolutely gut-wrenching and will leave you feeling overwhelmed with second-hand embarrassment. <br/>Suburban white people stuff.

Average ingredients assembled healthy. My friend had the special pizza which was gluten free crust

I love the Coup!. I LOVE the Coup! And I am so glad it is open again after the renovations! I think the renos look great.............. but, I miss the Meet! The Meet was such a cool lounge with the treed wallpaper, unique sitting areas and I really liked the DJs they had in there as well. While I still absolutely love the Coup and 100% agree they needed a bigger restaurant space (and I love the new restaurant space), the Meet was so unique! <br/>I still love the food, the staff, and the atmosphere and will always be a regular, but I hope if there's ever anyway the Meet could be open somewhere on 17th with the same everything my life will be complete. <br/>Here's to hoping...

Happy that it's back!. I waited for what seemed like forever for The Coup to reopen its doors. So happy to see the changes - beautiful space, fun atmosphere and a couple new additions to the menu! I had the new greens bowl with spiralized zucchini and greens with an egg over top. Delicious dressing, I would order it again. Gluten-free, dairy-free and awesome! I've been going to The Coup for ages and have always enjoyed the food.

Lost Allure. With such high hopes, we were sorely let down at the 'new and improved' Coup. The renovations are a disappointing sight... the previous character and eclecticism of the two spaces is gone, cheap and acoustically poor renos give the space a generic feel... gone are the clever and uniquely shared or hidden seating arrangements at Meet... run-of-the-mill, catalogue interior design counteracts the whole premise of the restaurant.... and the beloved DJ sets have been replaced with white noise from the people yelling across tables to try and hear one another. The whole energy of the place is gone. An under-poured glass of wine in a dirty glass was an annoying start to the meal, but it was the stale (who knows how many days old) falafel in the Club Med salad that was such a disappointing way to end the meal. A restaurant I once cherished in this city has lost its allure. I wish disappointment was a big enough word...

For vegetarians and meat eaters alike. My meat eating boyfriend and I the vegetarian had date night last night and surprisingly my boyfriend chose to go to a vegetarian restaurant. Our server was great, the wine bottle the use for water is a great touch and both of our meals we got were fantastic. As a vegetarian that is gluten and lactose free and reacts to anything deep fried and doesn't eat anything junk food except dessert of course, often when I go put its difficult to find something to eat that isn't a salad. I rarely like salad. when I eat I need something substantial, that will hold me down for a few hours, something that's not a salad. At the coup I had aol much to choose from that I could eat. my boyfriend ended up getting the Vietnamese sub and I got a burger. I ate half of my burger and a few yam fries and was stuffed and we both lived out meal. And I get to revisit that meal again today since half is in my fridge. great experience at the first vegetarian restaurant I've been to in Calgary. very warm and cozy and I love how filling their meals are and that they grow their own herbs. A+

NO!. Absolutely awful. People only like this because its 'cool' to like it.<br/>There are WAY better, tastier, and cheaper vegetarian options at NON VEGETARIAN RESTURANTS.<br/>You guys are crazy, don't waste your time here. I couldn't even swallow my food.

Good Food and Service. I had a good experience here. I thought the menu was great and we had really good service. Prices were decent. The only down fall would be that you will definitely have to wait for a table. Will go back again sometime.

Great Food.. The first time I came to the Coup, it was for my friend's birthday. The service was a bit slow that day, but we had a lovely meal. I had the Beachfront Hot Pot, and it was really good. Nice and light, and the taste of lime gave a slight acidity to the dish. They even brought a complimentary sorbet for her, which was thoughtful. I came back a couple months ago with my family because my brother recently became a vegetarian, and raves about everything here. We had the Warm Goat Cheese Spread, which was amazing. I had the Noodles of Contribution and my mom had the Wild Stack. Both dishes were excellent, and were very generous portions. We will definitely be back!

The Worst... Terrible service and food. Waited an hour because they burned my french toast. They didn't inform me of this and I started to wonder why it was taking so long as tables that ordered well after us were being served and the restaurant was half empty. So I asked, waitress told me what happened, didn't apologize and walked away, oh thanks. When my french toast did arrive it was bland, and had about 3 handfuls of sliced almonds on the top. I don't need need meat, but I am not a squirrel and this was hands down one of the worst meals I have ever had. When reviewing, especially when being negative I like to say give it try and decide for yourself but this time I say don't go. There are so many restaurants in Calgary and they are so much better then the Coup, choose one, any one and go there instead.

Coming from a vegan who is normal.. I am a HUGE foody and I am all about atmosphere ( I have been to the coupe on multiple occasions to give them a fair chance). This place is way to hipster-ish, it is small and dark, and crowded with hipster people (which can be a good thing in a way... it is popular... but popular because it is the "in" place to go). The staff can be rude and come off as very entitled. ( like look I am a hippie and super cool...*shakes head*) The food is okay but not something that really hits your comfort food button. It is all really light healthy meals, that makes you think at the end of the day, was that even worth it ? I cook better vegan food at home, like a delicious grown up version of baked vegan mac and cheese YUM! Also for vegan desserts they have one thing..... a tiny chocolate ball not worth you $$$$ ( might as well eat some chocolate chips) ... I can buy vegan cake at community foods for the same price and it is 10000 times tastier and you get more. This place has a good concept going for them, I just dislike the atmosphere, the stuffy entitled staff, and the light non filling vegan food that does not hit that wonderful spot in your stomach..... . If your a comfort food type of person, like eating grandmas homemade food than this place is not the place for you.