Wake up right at these Calgary breakfast spots

Calgary is a hard city in which to find an open restaurant table at breakfast time. And it’s not for lack of breakfast restaurants, but rather because Calgarians love their morning meal. Arrive early at these exceptional breakfast haunts.

Wake up right at these Calgary breakfast spots
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OEB Breakfast

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825 1 Ave Ne, Calgary, AB T2E 0C2

This Edmonton Trail breakfast juggernaut serves so many eggs, it operates its very own chicken farm. Its expansive menu features a selection of traditional one- and two-egg breakfasts and omelettes. Two poached eggs, Quebec cheese curds and bacon lardons feature in its signature Soul n’ a Bowl.

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Red's Diner Ltd

2
1415 4 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0Y2

Short-rib hash and eggs, blueberry buckwheat buttermilk pancakes, steak and eggs: it’s all good at both Red’s locations. But you really ought to try the French toast stuffed with goat cheese, basil and blueberry. You won’t regret ordering a mimosa to go along with it.

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Diner Deluxe

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802 Edmonton Trail NE, Calgary, AB T2E 3J6

This Calgary breakfast institution features two locations. Its original Edmonton Trail location is paired with a more spacious spot in Aspen Landing. Mascarpone French toast, fried chicken and waffle, and barbecue pulled pork hash: if you like the sound of it, wait until you taste it!

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Belmont Diner

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19-2008 33 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2T 1Z4

Done up in authentic ’50s diner finery, the Belmont’s other great quality is its big, savoury breakfast dishes. The traditional breakfast with its endless toast and hash browns always satisfies. Also try the Montreal smoked meat hash topped with two soft-basted eggs and Breakfast on a Bun — the name says it all.

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Galaxie Diner

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1413 11 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1G7

This beltline breakfast spot is always elbow-to-elbow with hungry patrons eager to consume its hot-from-the-grill all-day morning meals. A tiny and true 1950s-style diner, its generous plates include traditional breakfast combos, French toast, omelets and scrambles. Accompanied by salsa, sour cream, the bestselling breakfast burrito is plump with scrambled eggs, melted cheese, mushrooms and onions plus bacon and beef. All meals are served with toast and/or hash browns.

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