Visited here today for lunch, the bacon mushroom sandwich special was fabulous ( we both had it)...i had the side of mac and cheese while across the table had pureed borsht, a first for the both of us. The service was exceptional. At the end of the meal, i noticed i had been charged an extra $2.50 for the side of mac and cheese. When i asked our server, she confirmed it was an up charge, however, in her initial description of the special prior to our ordering, she did not indicate any up charge for the 4 sides included with the special. ( fries, sweet potato fries, soup or mac and cheese)....
Cozy place to go to on a cold winter Eve. Interesting beer selections on tap. Reasonable prices and tasty entrees. Friendly staff. I will definately be returning.
Blue Plate Diner is always a downtown favorite and a solid place for lunch. Great and friendly service and food. On this visit, the only complaint I have is the soup tasted bland... but everything else was very tasty.
Interesting Place, certainly thrives on simple homey type selections, I was there with a business associate and we had a simple quick lunch, the service was good and quick, Meat loaf sandwich and Mac and Cheese, was good, I would go back
I thought I had done a review on Blue Plate but looking back, I haven't. Here it is. I think blue plate is a very standard and hip kind of place. It doesn't have a lot of things surprising you but the small menu and local flavours are definitely there. It's kinda like a sugar bowl. Good contemporary Canadian food. If you are sick of chains then this is the place to be.
This is a staple of dining downtown; it's comfort food taken to the next level. The burgers are amazing and the green onion cakes are the best in town. I've tried almost everything else on the menu and haven't been disappointed.
The patio is small but comfortable. There are 6 rotating beer taps, and pints are $5 during happy hour. The few times that we've had wine, it's been a good selection. Overall, it's hard to fault this gem.
I love celebrity gossip. For instance – did you know, that back in 2012 when Justin Bieber was in Edmonton that he went to the Blue Plate Diner with then girlfriend Selena Gomez? Yep, its true. And if you have ever eaten at the Blue Plate Diner, you would understand. There is something about the food and atmosphere that make the 104 Street fixture unique. The staff are accessible and friendly. It is just plain good.
I love the cozy and casual atmosphere here. They offer a breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner menu. They are also have gluten-free and vegan options. The food is an interesting mix of contemporary comfort food that I enjoyed. Good portion sizes but a little bit pricey. Lunch for two with one drink each and an appetizer to share was $60.
Cozy place with amazing comfort food. Located on 104st which is the ultimate foodie place to be. Parking can be tricky as it's all street parking but once you make it inside you won't be disappointed. The service was good, attentive and friendly.
I ordered the famous mac n cheese to share. It was so creamy and cheesy it made me want more.
I also got the shepherds pie which was flavourful. The potatoes were creamy, the ground lamb was delicious and brought the whole dish together.
I'll be back for sure to try out the other things on the menu. A great place for vegetarians too as there are lots of options for everyone!
Went to Blue Plate Diner on the weekend. Their weekend brunch ends at 2PM and we got there at 1:45PM hoping for lunch... they were quite friendly and accommodating when we told them that. They set up a lunch reservation for us for 2PM and let us explore the local area.
The food we had when we got back was great. The burger was excellent, as was the mac and cheese. There was plenty of food and the service was very friendly.
Great food great atmosphere. One of the best Caesars I've had in a while. We had a chicken club and a meatloaf sandwich with a polenta starter which were all amazing Love the decor and can't wait to eat there again
Amazing place to hangout with family and friends! The staff were friendly and their eggs beneduckt (eggs benedict + duck confit) was to die for! Their cornbread was great as well, it was nice and moist! Definitely coming back!
I remember coming her before and ordering the mac n cheese but I surprisingly do not recall how it tasted so I decided to order it again. Honestly, it was not bad because it had the rich cheese flavor in the béchamel sauce but it lacked a bit of seasoning. I also added bacon because who doesn’t like bacon? Unfortunately, there was a maybe about 5-6 pieces of bacon that I remember eating. Besides that, service was super and I very much enjoyed the retro/hip interior. I might come back to try the other dishes they have on their menu.
Full Disclosure: I used to work at Blue Plate Diner. I started out in 2006 as a support worker (making drinks/running food/busing tables) and then soon became a server. I mostly worked their busy brunches and weekday lunches (I hated opening wine at tables during dinner - I felt too clumsy and awkward before I was a full on wino). The owners, John Williams and Rima Devitt, kept me happily employed in their busy, kitschy restaurant for a large chunk of my university degree. I made some lasting friendships working at Blue Plate Diner (shoutouts to Maggie, Josh, Richard, Carina, Sheilagh, Erika, and Jess), and I am always greeted warmly and enthusiastically whenever I pop in.
As a part time vegetarian, I was happy to learn that Blue plate diner had vegan and vegetarian options. I ordered the meatless meatloaf. It was made with mushroom and lentils. It was very tasty!! I could have drank the gravy by itself. Service was warm and welcoming. The music and ambiance was fun. I would go back for more vegetarian food.
The food is great and they cater to people with food intolerance's, vegetarian diets or if your a meat eater. The service is friendly but slow but that is do to the volume of customers.
I've eaten here many times and everytime has been amazing, from the food, to the staff and finally the atmosphere... best first date restaurant in my books!
Great service and great homemade food :) I liked the coffee, which is a brew that is made just for them, according to the waitress! In the heart of downtown, with lots of nice stores around.
Disclosure: This meal was comped by my university as a thank you for a speaking engagement.
We came as a large group of 20 and were seated at 2 long communal tables. It had a warm cozy feel. We tried the pinot noir, and the chardonnay and due to me being one of 5 people drinking I think I can safely say the wine was good :P I tried the sirloin steak with the mashed potatoes which were both excellent and cooked to my specs. I was able to try my partners food which I enjoyed as well. The staff were friendly and performed well.
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This was our first trip to the Diner and we had fairly high expectations. It seemed nice inside, if a bit plain. We went during the week and it was not very busy.There were a couple of problems. First, my meatloaf was not very hot at all - it was just a bit warmer than room temperature. They took it back and headed it up more. While they were doing that my wife noticed that her pork entrée was not fully cooked. They took that back as well and cooked it some more. We had the spring roll appetizer and it was a bit boring. My daughter did like her chicken burger though.So overall our first trip to the Diner was underwhelming. The meatloaf was fine once it was served hot. However, the potatoes were a bit bland. They did take a bit off the bill for the problems with the two entrees but we would have preferred to food to simply have been properly cooked and served. Given how quiet it was when we went there really was novexcuse for the problems with the food. Will we go again? Probably, but things will have to be better next time or that will be our last trip.
When I was planning my visit to Edmonton, I made a not if this place as the online menu listed a Shepherd’s Pie actually made with lamb instead of beef. I rather forgot about while exploring other places but then came across it as I was strolling through the summer Farmer’s market one morning. It was actually well over an hour until the lunch service began (and I’d had a breakfast), but the place has a number of local beers on tap and so I was happy to wait…
This restaurant is in a wonderful location and its great sitting outside and enjoying breakfast. Great for a dependable breakfast while enjoying the atmosphere of 104th.
I wanted to try Blue Plate since I saw them online 2 years ago. We made the trip to Edmonton for Maroon 5 and some good eats.
Prompt, friendly service. Funky open decor. Yummy food. My daugher and I shared the Elk and Bison burger with a side of Mac and Cheese and the house salad. The burger has bacon in it so it's not dry at all and was cooked perfectly. The free toppings were tasty but we also added provalone and mushrooms, which it probably didn't even need. The salad said chick peas and they came roasted! So perfect that we are going to steal that idea for home.
BF had Mac and Cheese and it was cheesy and yummy with generous amount of hot Italian sausage.
Coffee was delicious as was the fresh Strawberry Lemonade I had.
Only bummer was brunch is only served on the weekends so we didn't get to try the great sounding egg dishes.
Loved it.. We went on NYE so it was fairly busy, The waiter forgot to ask what sides we wanted, took about 5 mins to get our wine, but the food was amazing, Best pasta in a long time!!!
Just wonderful. I ordered their Mac&Cheese. I asked to put mushrooms in it and it was so tasty. Taoist and Texture and smell was everything I desired in a huge portion of Mac&Cheese. Tomato's on top were a pleasant surprise. Waders were real, not fake. Genuine and nice. Very good atmosphere and excellent ambiance. Candle light with a old Chicago seventies theme. Wonderful for all your hipster vegan friends to get together and have something tasty to eat and have a good time.
Best Mac and cheese you will have in your entire life . I never order mac and cheese but when I'm here I absolutely have to! It is devine. Plus they have tons of different beer options. Love this place!!!
Pleasent atmospher, polite & attentive staff, delicious food! A great place for date night.
I've noticed how their Urbanspoon rating has gone down, so I wanted to check it out for myself. It was a great date night restaurant, great service, good food.
Great Lunch!!. Reliable food and service, this is a great place for lunch downtown.
Comfort food. I love this place. The food is cooked well, and all locally sourced ingredients. Great place to go when you are craving that home cooked feel.
Came here for lunch on family day. Nice decor and vibe. Chic but warm, and nice food for a reasonable price. Received excellent service from Richard, and will definitely be back.
Good veg burger w/mac n chez, good variety. We'll be back.
Character and good food. I truly don't understand why this place doesn't have a better rating. We've been going here for years and it's perfect! The coffee is amazing and the breakfast items are always fantastic. Definitely try them out.
Basic but ok. Good variety.
I love this place!! The food is amazing and the service is fun, but if you want a really good right make sure you get Richard. He's the best waiter I've ever had and hes the sweetest person there.
Brunch was delicious! I had the eggs benny and my friend had the wrap special. Both came out quickly and steaming hot, but the best part was definitely the service! Seriously the best service I've ever had in Edmonton. Plus our server had wicked curly hair. Will definitely be back.
Don't even need to write a review. This place is fantastic.
Relaxed and Good. Visiting downtown Edmonton from another city with much more limited vegan restaurant options I was happy to find a place that was open late for dinner, felt relaxed and was within walking distance from our hotel. Our group shared some starters. The green onion cakes were tasty, though a tad greasy. The rosemary salt french fries were good but not really any rosemary flavor. I had the lentil loaf with miso gravy. The texture was nice and it tasted good though a bit too strongly of bread crumbs and the gravy tasted awesome but kind of looked unappealing. The veggies on the side were amazing - just simply prepared but done so right. Dijon mashed potatoes were also pretty good. Overall we were happy with our meals. There was no vegan dessert option because they were out of tofu.
Perfect little dinner on their patio. Caesar salad with grilled salmon = yum-o!
Gonzo is Good. On August 3rd I had the Gonzo plate for $17 which included three eggs, two Irving's Farm fresh sausages, three bacon, multigrain toast, and grilled grapefruit. The sausages were the hit of the plate! Even though the server forgot the toast, I still give the Gonzo plate and Blue Plate Diner two thumbs up!
Vegetarian Heaven. There are so many options for veg eaters and the restaurant atmosphere is great. They have a variety of things to choose from and every item is unique. When I was there they had beet cake as a desert option and I tried remaking it at home because I was obsessed. I recommend this restaurant to everyone I know. :) Happy Eating!
Blue Plate Diner has brilliant table service but it seems under staffed at times. The servers are personable and friendly. Truth is, I'm not totally happy with the quality of the food and the presentation of the plates. Often times it comes to my table and the presentation is messy and the food is boringly cold. Its an important stop to make in Edmonton. Hit or miss food wise.
Like. Love the laid back ambience and their veggie burger. But the food wasn't quite as good as I remembered the last time I went, hope it's just a temporary occurance
Charming and delicious. This is one of the real gems of Edmonton. I have been there twice, and the atmosphere is unique, warm, with beautiful lighting, and very good service. My partner and I had green onion cakes to start (hot when brought to the table) and I had the lentil and nut loaf. So good! I left quite full, and the bill was light. The next time I went with a group of friends for brunch, and it was an equally fantastic experience. Mediterranean breakfast was delish!
Went for my sister's birthday and it was really great, I had a/the French toast, bro had bacon cheddar burger, sis had chicken burger.
Everyone thought it was delicious.
Drinks were good. Don't recall what we all got.
We were all super excited for this place and it definitely met our expectations.
It was nice to hang with them as I don't see them often. Will definitely come again
One of the best dining experiences I've had in a very long time. Exceptional service and quality food. If you're in town looking for a great breakfast with good coffee service this is the spot.
came here for the first time with my mom for mother’s day brunch and enjoyed it very much. the decor is nostalgic & charming. eggs benny & the french toast special was delicious :-) best hollandaise sauce i’ve had.
Simple food favorites, but with a slight twist, this place has high quality friendly staff that know the menu and make suggestions if requested,
A good place to go for a relaxed and quiet atmosphere.
Quite enjoyed it !good value for your dollar, down home cooking with a really warm feel…. Warm service and a cool room to Dine! Will be back
My first time at the new location (Ya don't get out much). Food was very good, is it the best cinnamon bun I had this weekend, no (high level all the way) but it was a more than passable brunch appetizer; the potatoes and eggs were top notch really some of the best, sausage was very good as well. Also had their cold tea with was nicely sweetened - almost like a tea/lemonade - a very refreshing drink on a hot day.
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