I am a little surprised at the low rating of this place. I used to come here once or twice a month on my way to the university. I always get the breakfast bowl. The potatoes are uniquely cooked (maybe a pressure cooker then pan fried?) with nice spices. I agree with some of the other reviewers that say the ambience could use some work, but the service has always been great for me. Unfortunately, the owner takes some getting used to and comes off a little abrasive at first but I got to know him better and really enjoyed coming here. I need to go back and try other dishes though.
Very tasty breakfast food and extremely quick service. Reasonable prices as well. And this last sentence is just to hit 140 characters because I've said enough already.
I think this is the best Diner downtown, fast service great ambiance nice sand stone walls, the food is always up to fresh standards, I always go to the same, ordering the chicken pizza and prosseco.
Love it.
This Little Diner is a great place to have a business breakfast as it is fast and the food is delicious, the eggs benedict with salmon, fresh fruit and hash browns is the best. If you are doing lunch , the cabbage rolls and the french onion soup oven baked is the best soup hands down. I love the location in restaurant row steps from The Hyatt and Marriott
hotels.
Lana Michelle Hughes
+3.5
A really cute place, nice decor for a greasy spoon type place.
We both enjoyed our meals, pretty standard breakfast fare. Service was friendly, a bit slow because there was only one server on - but it was still a really pleasant experience and we'll go back the next time we're in town.
I enjoyed the breakfast bowl here, it had lots of flavor. It was a bit over priced for what I got though. It was around $15.00 just for the breakfast dish. Service was a bit slow, however I would come back if I was in town again.
Great food! Great times. I would strongly recommend:)
Amazing Spot for Breakfast!. Very nice atmosphere, extremely clean and reasonable prices. The atmosphere was very cool. My coffee was always full, my water glass filled often and my plate of food enormous and delicious. I had a herb infused omelette with a side salad of fresh greens and fruit. The salad was crispy and fresh and full of delicious strawberries, blackberries and raspberries. My omelette was incredible. I can't describe it, you just have to go and try it. Very polite and attentive service. You could see the kitchen from where we sat and it was well-organized, clean, and full of 3 diligent and hard working cooks. Kudos to this place. I can't wait to go back.
Justin. I had a great breakfast at the Viinny today , and it was very full but they squeezed us in , I have to say no diner makes the hash as this place nicely spiced and a lot of it could not eat it all , eggs benny very nicely done , my partner just wanted to run into some celebrity as we did last year when we walked in and there was gorgeous Demi Moor & Kiefer Sutherland and Donald Sutherland , they were shooting a movie just outside of the city and they ate at this diner several times because the owners did not go crazy and phone all the news media in the City , I think that's cool , celebrities not always like a line up for autographs , we would defenetly recommend this ....(not pretentious little place )
Terrific Eggs Benedict. Excellent Eggs Benny!...ordered medium...perfect temperature each time...Hollandaise is perfect...best bennys in Calgary!
Rob from CR
Food is super fast and really good! The staff is friendly and very efficient. Will definitely eat here again.
Healthy whole wheat egg Florentines. Not greasy. Healthy tasty food fresh generous quantity of fruit
I feel this is a hidden gem. For anyone visiting Calgary and staying in hotels, this is A great breakfast/brunch place and so close to the Marriott and Hyatt.
Fantastic Breakfast Spot!! The breakfast was awesome. Sausage was delicious! The food came out quick and hot and staff very friendly. I will definitely be back! I recommend this to everyone!
Introduced to Blue Vinny by a good friend this week! Awesome breakfast and very pleasant service. I'll be back with my wife!
Been in Calgary for 3 months and by far the best breakfast I've had. Maple sausage to die for homemade fresh herbed hash browns and hard to get eggs cooked perfectly.
I just moved to Calgary with my girlfriend, I'm a huge fan of eggs Benedict I stumbled across the blue vinny while walking downtown and they are the best breakfast spot in town!!
Best Eggs Benedict. I decided I needed some food stat. I saw this place and I saw it was not too busy. I was seated immediately and was asked what I wanted to drink I asked for a coffee. She went and grabbed my coffee and asked me if I was ready to order and I was. I got the eggs my eggs Benedict. As I waited my coffee was refilled and was asked if I wanted some ketchup. About 2 minutes later I asked were the washroom was my waitress directed me. By the time I came back after washing my hands my food was there. It took them maybe 6 minutes to make my food. I was very impressed. My coffee was constantly full which was nice because I was very tired that morning. All the waiters and waitress's were very cheerful and were very pleasant to talk to. Will be coming again. I can not believe the low review..... Best eggs Benedict I have had since I was going to school for culinary arts.
I stopped in to the Blue Vinny for brunch with a friend of mine this week. It was fairly buisy, but I was shown to a table right a way. I ordered the Mac and cheese, while my friend ordered bacon and eggs, both meals were served hot, food was very flavourful, and served in a timely fashion! I have eaten here a few times, and have never been disappointed! If you are looking for a great meal, friendly service, and at a reasonably priced place, make sure to check this place out!
My friends and I had breakfast at the Blue Vinny recently. I had the Eggs Benedict and the breakfast bowl. The food was fresh, and had a great taste. The service was friendly and prompt, even when busy. I would highly recommend the Blue Vinny Diner for anyone who likes breakfast!
Overall: Good. Food was pretty good. The service was great.
The potatoes did tastd old, and as one other diner indicated the fruit side if more of a garnish than a fruit side.
The decor was stylish and quaint. However, if you want breakfast in the downtown core, do go to Cora's. Its busier and not as ecclectic but the food is better.
Saturday morning breakfast. The BEST eggs benny ever!!!!!
Too many good things to say; the staff was extremely welcoming and friendly, the food was excellent, and even the owner was saying hello! This place is LEGIT!
It's a pretty nice place to go for breakfast! Great food and nice service! It was great! I will go there sometime soon!
A wonderful experience. The food was so tasty. Everything is fresh. Made to order. All natural ingredients. Nothing is frozen or processed. The staff was so sweet. As well as the owner. He actually came and sat with us. Talked to us. Made sure everything was good. I recommend this wonderful diner to everyone. I will totally be going back here every time I go to Calgary. It's very hard to find good restaurants. And in so glad I found this restaurant.
One of the best breakfasts I've had. Great food, great service, Great atmosphere!
Great Spot!. I checked out the Blue Vinny diner for the first time two days ago and was very impressed. I`ve lived in Calgary for 5 years and have struggled to find a `go to`spot for breakfeast and can say that the Vinny will be where I go from now on. The lay out is very open and the decor is nice and it is very clean, the staff is friendly and most importantly the food is great! If you`re in the area definately check out the Vinny you won`t be disappointed.
Matt
April Loves Trying New Things
+4.5
I'll be back again. I stopped in this morning to grab some Waffles because I walk by every day and I was craving them. I ordered them to go, when I got into work, I sat down and enjoyed every last bite of it. I loved the service, they were so friendly and incredibly helpful. I look forward to returning one weekend to try more on the menu with a few friends.
So a co worker and I went down to the Blue Vinny while we were downtown one day working. What a great diner! The pretty girl at the front smiled and showed us to a table right a ways.
We checked out the menu, and I like how the classic eggs, bacon, sausage, hash looked, so got it on an impulse. Turned out awesome! Seasoned hash browns were great! The whole meal tasted fresh and there was no grease!
The meal arrived before we knew it! The service was great and they were friendly.
I highly recommend the Blue Vinny Diner!
Seriously, try the hash browns!
On the recommendation of a friend I tried the Blue Vinny a few weeks ago. I've been going 2x a week since!
The staff are excellent! Quick to seat you, helpful with recommendations and always smiling.
I've had the breakfast bowl, fresh ingredients, it was delicious! Served warm and quickly!
I'll be back for sure!
I highly recommend anyone who loves a great breakfast experience to try the Blue Vinny!
Not Blue at Blue Vinny. Great breakfast, the second most important meal behind Wine. Service, Food, Comfortable - Thank you!
Great Change!!!. The Blue Vinny is a must if you're in the area! Everything is so personal and the eggs benny is amazing!! I have had it the last three times I have been there and now I find that I crave it! It's warm and inviting and when you're looking for good food and a relaxing good experience I would have to say you're good to go with this place… I am a stickler that customer service can ruin the best food but here bot the food and service, I have found to nothing but great! It's a great change from the normal Perkins or Denny's that's for sure!
Great Breakfast. I had one of my all time favorites - eggs florentine; and my friend had the pancakes. The meals and the service were excellent. Blue Vinny is a very relaxing and convenient place to meet for an early morning downtown breakfast meeting
Fabulous!!!. I was walking by and noticed the Blue Vinnie was occupying the old Avenue Diner location. My wife and I tried their breakfast - she had the eggs bendict and I had one of their breaky bowls. I am extremely fussy when it comes to Hollandaise sauce, and it was probably the BEST I have ever tasted. The potatoes were tasty and had finely chopped onions in them to make it more interesting. Waitress seemed to be Eastern European with a slight accent and was attentive and extremely friendly. Will definitely go back when I can!
The Hillhurst Hunger
+4.5
This was my third visit in as many weeks. The food had always been excellent, and the staff very friendly.
Great Breakfast. I have just spent the last four days in Calgary, staying a the Fairmont. Had breakfast in the Blue Vinny Diner on Thursday 3 November and was happy enough to return from the next three days. As an Australian with slightly different taste expectations (not really taken with 'nuked' strips of bacon for instance) I was impressed by the quality and serving sizes of the breakfasts. The Lattes (the closest I can get to an Australian 'Flat White') was also delicious. The wait staff were attentive, friendly and efficient. Congratulations.
Fantastic!. Our office recently held a breakfast meeting at the Blue Vinny Diner, and I have to tell you it was "Fantastic". The food was phenomenal, the staff extremely pleasant and for a new restaurant they have created a very warm and welcoming atmosphere. A co-worker ordered the eggs benedict and I swear she licked her plate clean. Everyone was extremely pleased with their meals and are re-arranging their schedules to accommodate our next breakfast meeting. Congratulations on your new restaurant. I am very pleased to see a new reasonable option on 8th Avenue. Looking forward to trying this restaurant for lunch one day!
I enjoyed my perogies and I ate the entire thing! The bacon was nice and smoked and it was perfect, tasty and crunchy! The other item we ordered from the menu was the Vinny’s Breakfast which was 6oz of Rib Eye steak, 2 sunny side eggs with ha
I fell in love with this place! It has a beautiful calm vibe. The staff was super friendly and attentive with our requests. Food is AMAZING, everything is so fresh and well done, food quantity per plate is perfect. I'm absolutely coming back if I ever visit Calgary again.
Come cross this unique diner while visiting Calgary this April. Right on stephan Ave, I came cross this diner one morning and decide to go in for a quick breakfast
The service was very friendly, and the interior of the diner is cozy and relaxing. I ordered a blueberry pancake and the taste was exceptional. I have to say it's one of the best blueberry pancake I have ever had. Coffee was delicious as well. If you ever visit Calgary, be sure to check out this little gem in downtown ❣️
Thank you for the great breakfast
Walked in and immediately felt like I was back home in my small town. The atmosphere gives you cozy and welcoming nothing like the busy bustling atmosphere outside. The lady who greeted me was very pleasant giving me all the time I needed to figure out my order and explain anything I needed.
The food was phenomenal. The waffles melted on my tongue and tasted of cinnamon with every bite.
Definitely 10/10! And I wish I had gone every day I had been here!
I will definitely remember this place for any other trips I make to the big city.
Nice little location just off Centre St & 8th Ave in the Downtown core; pleasant atmosphere with a vintage feel to it. Serving staff was attentive & polite; making sure that our water was topped up for our tea/ coffee.
Food was delicious; with a great portion size for what was ordered & prices so it didn't feel unjustified
All in all really enjoyed the experience & will be sure to go again in the near future
Great food and coffee. Wanted to try the coconut French toast but they were out. The service was a bit slow, they might need to hire more people.
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