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The Coup

90/100 (2267 ratings)

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"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..."

George Barbari

"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..."

Sabrina Van Der Voet

"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..."

Tanie Walker

"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..."

Sarah Des

"[Starters]1) gyoza2) chard 3) crispy cauliflower wingsWORTH The gyoza was the best in all the starters we had. NOT..."

Raveena Berde

"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..."

Vikas K Saxena

"The Coup is easily the best vegetarian restaurants I have been to. I have been here a few times and have never been disappointed. The staff is..."

Olivia

"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..."

Awkwardjess121

"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..."

Whitegurlsushi

"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..."

I Y

"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..."

Jessica Ta

"Just the loveliest place, Veg or not. The flavors are incredible, the portion sizes are great, the cocktails are delicious. The atmosphere is good..."

Kat

"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..."

Hypsochromic

"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..."

Codi Kingdon

"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..."

P MGJ

"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..."

Luke

"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..."

Lynn

"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..."

Kaylabmedley

"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..."

Carli Van Heerden

"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..."

Rob King

"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..."

KT

"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..."

Oatmealforlife

"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..."

Hitting The Sauce

"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..."

Kambi Heywood Hubbard

"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..."

Newsam

"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!..."

Jomar

"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..."

Cdawg

"If you're looking for a quirky vegetarian restaurant then this is the place for you - especially since Cafe Gratitude closed :'( I wasn't..."

TraceyCharlotte

"Awesome food! A Vegan's Happy PlaceI finally had dinner at the Coup. I'm in Calgary on business quite often, but haven't had a chance to..."

TonyB

"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..."

AlisonY

"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..."

Tmoski

"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..."

Arezo Sonuhi

"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..."

HungryHips

"Why have I waited until now to try this place???I guess because every time I walked by it's been packed-but now I know, rightfully..."

BigHairandHighHeels

"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..."

Carmela

"This place is amazing! Incredible food, wonderful atmosphere and friendly service. This has become my new favourite restaurant!! Highly recommend the..."

Melanie Smith

"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..."

Michael Buchanan

"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..."

Cowtown Foodie

"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..."

Adom

"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..."

Shanna Liu

"I love it here! The tempeh shawarma is great as well as the dragon bowls. Any features they have are almost always phenomenal. The service can..."

JTro

"Ah The Coup, I absolutely love this place because it demonstrates how eating Vegetarian isn’t boring and flavourless. Lately, I’ve been losing..."

Kimmy W

"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..."

Erubes

"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..."

Kimmy W

"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..."

Emily Pickering

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

Leiya Aimee

"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..."

Lynnie_83

"what I can I say. Food, Service and Atmosphere were all great!we enjoyed the quality a lot! the drink menu was unique and stellar....."

IsChad

"My first time here and it was such a refreshing experience. Seeing hostesses and servers dress uniquely set a very comfortable and relaxing..."

Theresa

"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..."

Maya

"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..."

K

"Servers will go above and beyond for you! Definitely would give a 5.0 for them!Food is very hipster, light, and clean. I highly recommend..."

Shirley Huynh

"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..."

Loves2eat

"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..."

Ryan Kelly

"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..."

Ben

"Amazing food! Authentic and organic! If you enjoy fresh cooked food and organic prepared food, this is your place.I have gone here numerous..."

AnDyRoOhOo

"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..."

Sue M

"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..."

Nordak

"Heard such good things about this restaurant that I had to try it. Absolutely delicious vegetarian food. Even my husband who complained about going..."

Jen Aumuller Rawson

"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..."

KnitClub

"Amazing Customer service and appreciation, Fantastic food alongside a great environment which made our experience so pleasant and our tummies super..."

Kristen Gagnon

"A filling lunch made with fresh ingredients. Grilled Teahouse Sandwich is a great try for a veggie-filled meal and with a great crunch. Looking..."

Jenny

"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..."

Nomnom

"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...."

Sarah

"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..."

Jonny

"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..."

Cathy Lin

"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..."

Sarah B

"I love this place. Went here multiple times before the renovations and it was delicious. After the renovations it has just gotten..."

M

"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,..."

Aibra105

"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..."

Dinosaurusr3x

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

Mikefromfernie

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

Littlelightsinthesky

"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..."

Eat To Live

"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..."

Grant

"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..."

Samhibbert

"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..."

Leanne Vogel

"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..."

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"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..."

Jb15

"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..."

Cdowb021

"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..."

Steven Crowder

"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..."

Dhyanitha Manavya

"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..."

Jeremiah Anderson-Ferguson

"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..."

Kimiya Gerami

"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..."

Sandy L Smith

"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..."

Jane Donaldson

"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..."

Kayenne C

Forbidden City

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"I used to drive here from lethbridge to get my craving fix. Excellent place to..."

Yeen Ting Hwang

"Always try to come here at least once whenever I come to Calgary. Large selection on their menu and the classics are always on..."

Cory Tse

"I've been here for dinner, hot pot, dim sum and even weddings. Service is decent and typical of Chinese restaurants in Calgary. AYCE hot pot is..."

Natalie

"Our go-to dim sum place in YYC. Hot, fresh, & consistent. Large menu with ever-changing specials. Often a long wait for a table due to popularity...."

Loaf2go

"This spot is in our regular Dim Sum rotation. One of the better places in terms of food quality, as most Asian restaurants in Calgary service is in..."

Chad Hayden

"Victoria Day family dinner time at Forbidden 🚫 City got every family members approval... Food come out very quick and every dishes was..."

TuyeN_MaddisoN_007

"We’d been meaning to try this place for some time. Its a happening place with tasty food. The venue is a lovely, large room, nicely furnished and..."

Achillides

"The dim sum is good but so expensive!! The service is dicey at times. If you want something expect to be ignored by all surrounding staff except for..."

Lynn

"The best dim sum in Calgary. The beef steamed dumplings with beef and gravy are amazing.Pretty much everything I've had here is..."

M D

"The winter melon soup here is top tier soup. It's full of flavour but yet has a very clear soup taste definitely a must try. You have to call in..."

Lap Chi Duong

"My sister-in-law and I came here a little while ago for a unexpected lunch one day and I'm really glad we did. The place was packed so I was worried..."

Christina Marie Dodds

"Came here for an early Christmas brunch and glad we did when we saw a lineup start before 11AM, even though there were so many tables. Food was..."

N3y5a

"We love coming here for hot pot. I believe it's $25.99/person for all you can eat. The selection is quite substantive and they bring the items out to..."

Karen

"Love their dimsum, the waiting system they have is great. Must have the xiumai and the deep fried salad rolls. Super convenient location although..."

Tkadventures

"Definitely one of the top 5 dim sum restaurants in Calgary, the food is great and comes out quickly, the service isn't very good, and I have had to..."

I Luv Food

"I come here every month or so and I always enjoy their variety of dim sum. It's also one of the few places that sell the sweet dessert tofu AND it's..."

Dawne Law

"We're in here a lot. Been going for years. They mix it up a bit, usually have a couple different things but it's mainly hargow shuimai. As far as..."

Scruffle

"Food is ok not bad, lot's of dimsum choices. We like the soimai, chicken feet, bbq pork buns, beef tripe and the squid. Not that pricey. A little..."

Abbey J

"Very tasty Dim Sum dishes, pricing is above average, service is good and lots of Dim Sum selection. Authentic style Chinese dishes for dinner that..."

Anthony Chan

"We've been here for dim sum a couple of times before, and I think now I've had a chance to try enough of the dishes to know what's..."

Elite YYC

"Was there on christmas morning. It was packed, because it is one of few restaurants that open on christmas day. We waited an hour to get the table...."

Yunyun.z

"Dinner menu is much better than dim sum menu! Dim sum is quite expensive and nothing special/very standard (then again, this is Calgary!!). Most wok..."

Aiyou

"Very nice place with yummy dimsum. Waited about 15 mins for seating after getting there at 11am which is not too bad. Clean place and friendly staff...."

Shanna Liu

"Great food. Prices are on the higher side ($15 -$50) a plate. Always packed, make sure you get here before 6 for dinner, and for dimsum, before 11...."

Kita

"During the weekend, please try to arrive before 11 AM to avoid long line ups, other than that their dim sum food items are recommended. The..."

Genegie

"There's always a big line for Dim Sum. It is for sure worth the wait! I have never been disappointed with the dishes. I can honestly say it's one of..."

Cindy

"These guys are my top choice for dim sum! Service is lacking due to how busy it can get and that its of the typical Chinese restaurant, the food..."

PaulT

"one of the better places for chinese food. Although i did find that the quality of the regular menu dishes to have decline. My favourite part of..."

Sharon

"Coming from Edmonton, I've been here at least a dozen times, food is always yummy, weekends are busy so waiting usually happens but once food arrives..."

Ah

"Hey guys went for secret chinese food at forbidden city. As your probly aware I travel vast distances throughout the world and Calgary to explore..."

Mike Sheret

"As someone who's hometown is Hong Kong, this restaurant boasts its spot at the top of Chinese cuisine in Calgary. Along side their fellow chains,..."

LT.

"This is the only place we go for dim sum. Keep in mind that at noon on the weekends and stat holidays it is absolutely crazy here. The staff are not..."

Food4thoughtz

"We had our wedding there a couple of weeks ago and the experience was beyond our expectations. James was our coordinator and he was such a pleasure..."

FoodiesCNN

"Always good food! Best dim..."

Rainbow Trout

"I still like it because I'm from Edmonton - the land of crappy dim sums.. Otherwise, for Calgarians, I think the quality has gone downhill over the..."

CyniC-

"Took the family to forbidden city for the first time yesterday. The food was great and the price was fair. What stood out to me was Jack the manager...."

Stephen Nhan

"Loved it!!!. Had dim sum today with a good friend today. Decor has been changed, adds a nice update. Approached by a server within seconds, got..."

SReid

"This is an awesome place for dim sum. There is almost nothing i dont like on this menu. Not a fan of the regular menu...too authentic for..."

Ladygnome

"Best Hot Pot Experience. I completely agree with the reviews that the place has the worst service (seems like all the wait staff avoid eye contact at..."

Johan Capellan

"Still like their food. There is nothing better than having dim sum..."

K.andrea

"This is my favorite place for dim sum, probably the best in Calgary. The flavors and portions are great. The service does leave a lot to be desired..."

Mspowerbomb

"Good dim sum. Went here on a weekday, shortly after 11 am. The place wasn't busy, maybe 7-9 tables. We were seated shortly upon arrival,..."

Mcclane

"Tasty dim sum, Horrid service. When I was looking up their address, I was shocked to read so many negative reviews about service here. I have never..."

Layne

"I had been at this restaurant twice for Dim Sum on weekdays, and both experiences were good. I didn't have to wait too long to be seated, and the..."

Muncha

"One of the best dim-sum places. The staff is fast and efficient. The food is consistently excellent. Not served the traditional way with the carts,..."

Diner Number 7

"My favorite place for sauté and seafood!The Dim Sum is above par with good..."

Drowe

"Regular Spot. This is a regular spot for dim sum. Be prepared to go early on weekends or holidays as it is busy. Service has always be good and the..."

Susan Graham Tam

"Amazing food. Definitely worth the wait to get in. Check out the mall it's in as well. There's a woman who runs an adorable plant store with some..."

Samantha

"From the people who brought you Calgary Court and Sun Chiu Kee.... This was the Taste of Asia (the company that owns Calgary Court, Sun Chiu Kee and..."

T. C. Eats

"Loved it. Another suprise for me somewhere that I would never had gone alone. I went with a coworker that introduced me here and wow it was so good...."

HungryCanadian

"By far the best chinesse food!. I love this place great food the service is okay most waitress take long to fill your water or take your order but..."

Lucy Syh

"I swear dim sum is probably one of the most unhealthiest meals of all times as it's all meat +..."

Peaches

"This was the best decision we ever made for Chinese New Years! This dish is a must try for anyone or family who doesn’t want to cook for Chinese..."

Anna's Appetite

"It’s quite different than traditional dim sum, and the actual food is quite special as..."

Elsie Hui

"They were all yummy. (*pork rib photo is showing only half portion of the food as I took a photo in the middle of eating.) Foods were all good but..."

Erin Younju Hyun

"I have always enjoyed coming here for Dim Sum. It is definitely packed on a Saturday with very little social distancing, so be aware. We..."

Samantha Krewulak

"This is my first time at this restaurant and for sure I'mgoingthere again .... food was fresh and yummy also the services was great ( very friendly..."

Noor Othman

"One of the city's best Chinese restaurants. Sophisticated..."

Henry Du

"Our FIRST time at FORBIDDEN CITY but definitely not our last! We had great service and the food was delicious! Each item was very flavorful and we..."

Hungry Coupleyyc

"I was craving cream sauce lobster noodles so decided to give Forbidden City a go since I haven’t been there in over 10 years. It was quiet on a..."

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