Across the High Level Bridge, on the southside of the river, sits a restaurant that many Edmontonians have come to love.
Established in December of 1982, the Highlevel Diner is a culmination of several friends and industry partners coming together to build a restaurant that provides farm fresh food skillfully prepared. With very little money to spare at the beginning but a passion for comfort food, the group of partners built the restaurant’s décor, hauled the kitchen equipment and served the clients in the early days in order to get the restaurant ready for business. “Everybody really wanted to make it happen. There was a lot of heart put into it,” says Debbie Parker, chef and co-owner.
The restaurant was one of the first in the city to offer locally-sourced food, as well as vegetarian options, according to Kim Franklin, co-owner and one of the original partners.
Fast-forward to today and the values of the original owners still remain as Highlevel Diner staff aim to provide quality food to Edmontonians. The diner has since expanded, with many of their dishes now also gluten-free in an effort to respond to their guests' needs and open their doors to more potential clients.
“We have a continued emphasis on locally-sourced food,” says Kim. “Everything is made here, from the ketchup to the mayonnaise.”
Read the story of Highlevel DinerDiners' Bread Pudding
Served warm, swimming in caramel bourbon sauce
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Served warm, topped with raspberry coulis
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Tender and delicious crust, served warm from the oven
Wild Blueberry Krisp
Served warm, with gluten free oat topping
Pecan Caramel Fudge Pie
Decadent & Delicious
Assorted Cheesecakes
Diners Skor cheesecake or
call us to ask about today's other flavours
Pinocchio's Italian Gelato
Bourbon Vanilla, Belgian Chocolate or today's feature flavour
Pinocchio's Italian Sorbet
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Latte
Cappuccino
Bowl Latte
Chai Latte
Iced Coffee
Vietnamese Style
Coffee
Tea
Specialty Tea
Espresso
Americano
Café Mocha
hot chocolate and espresso topped with chocolate whipped cream
House Mulled Cider
Hot Chocolate
topped with chocolate whipped cream
Fruit Frappa
Choice of Strawberry, mango, banana or wild blueberry
blended with juice, yogurt, honey & ice
Island Cooler
pineapple, banana & lemon with coconut cream, blended with ice
Low Fat Fruit Shake
banana, strawberries & pear nectar, blended with ice
Mandarin Fruit Punch
cranberry juice, lychee juice & soda, served over ice
Fruit Spritzer
fruit nectar with soda served over ice
Twilight Zone
lime & soda served over ice, light and refreshing
Juice
Orange, Apple, Tomato, Lychee, Grapefruit, Cranberry,
Pineapple or Clamato
Highlevel Iced Tea
lightly sweetened home brew
Soda Pop
All of the following come topped with All of the following come topped with whipped cream and whipped cream and whipped cream and 1 oz of liqueur 1 oz of liqueur 1 oz of liqueur
Highlevel House Special
Baileys & Kahlua
Monte Cristo
Grand Marnier & Kahlua
Nutcracker
Frangelico & Amaretto
Turner Tribute
Dark rum & Crème de Cacao
Spanish
Brandy & Kahlua
William O'Tell
Baileys & Frangelico
Blueberry Tea
Grand Marnier & Amaretto with orange pekoe tea
Toe Warmer
Frothy hot chocolate with your choice of liqueur. Topped with chocolate whipped cream
GF Huevos Rancheros
local eggs, refried beans,organic brown rice, corn tortillas, spicy tomato sauce & cheddar
GF Benedict
GF Breakfast Special
2 local farm fresh eggs, bacon, Diner hash & GF multigrain toast
GF Vegan Rancheros
refried beans,organic brown rice, corn tortillas, spicy tomato sauce, bean cashew cheese & guacamole
Farmers
bacon, onion, potato, cheddar
Veggie
chefs choice of veggies & cheese
cup of fresh fruit
GF multigrain toast
Diner hash
sliced local greenhouse tomatoes
Bowl of Fresh Fruit
apple, grapefruit, orange, pineapple, cantaloupe, honeydew & grapes
GF Multigrain Toast
Fresh Fruit & Local Yogurt
House Roasted Granola
add wild blueberries for $1.50
Classic
poached local eggs, GF English muffin, local back bacon, house hollandaise
Florentine
poached local eggs, GF English muffin, creamy spinach, house hollandaise
Farmers
bacon, onion, potato, cheddar
Veggie
chefs choice of veggies & cheese
GF B&E
2 local farm fresh eggs, bacon, Diner hash and GF multigrain toast
Bowl of Fresh Fruit
apple, grapefruit, orange, pineapple, cantaloupe, honeydew & grapes
Fresh Fruit & Local Yogurt
GF Kinnikinnick Multigrian Toast
House Roasted Granola
add wild blueberries for $1.50
Cinnamon Buns To Go (6)
Caramel Bourbon Sauce
Flourless Chocolate Cake
with Raspberry Coulis, serves 8-10
Famous Bread Pudding
with caramel bourbon sauce, serves 9-12
Pecan Caramel Fudge Pie
serves 8-10
Skor Cheesecake
10"cake - serves 12
Quiche
~ your choice of flavour
Serves 6-8
Bottle of Ketchup
Our home made ketchup by the bottle
Bottle of River Valley Monster Hot Sauce
Soup of the day
32oz of our daily soup feature
Orange or Date Nut Muffins
Tabouleh Salad
House Roasted Granola
Organic Multigrain Cereal Mix
Soup of the day
made in house daily, always one GF option
Diners Green Salad
fresh leafy greens, red onion, grapes, cherry tomatoes & quinoa clusters, with citrus chia vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
fresh cut romaine with our classic Caesar dressing, topped with Parmesan
Char Grilled corn bread
House cut fries
Hummus & Chips
chickpea hummus with fresh fried corn tortillas
Chips & Guac
fresh fried corn chips and house guacamole
Veggie Bites
Choice of battered or fresh
with Sesame Harissa Dip
Nachos
fresh fried corn tortillas, Monterey jack & cheddar baked, topped with fresh diced tomato, green onion, jalapenos, served with refried beans
The following items served with house cut fries or soup, upgrade to Caesar or Green Salad $2
GF Clubhouse
boar bacon, chicken breast, tomato, leafy greens, maple & roast garlic aioli on GF multigrain toast
GF Vegetarian Burger
organic soybean, brown rice, flax, onion & sunflower patty. served on a GF bun with mayo, lettuce, tomato and sprouts
GF Ural Burger
house seasoned beef patty. served on a GF bun with lettuce, tomato, sprouts and cheddar cheese.
Black Bean Chili
organic black beans slowly simmered in Santa Fe spices with char grilled corn bread ~topped with cheddar cheese, sour cream and guacamole
SIDE CHOICES: Soup du jour, House cut fries, Diners Green salad, Tabouleh salad, Caesar salad or Steamed seasonal veggies
GF Chicken Fajitas
lemon pepper chicken breast, grilled bell peppers, onions & cheddar wrapped in a GF Teff tortilla. Topped with sour cream, guacamole, salsa, tomatoes and green onion.
substitute salad or steamed veggies Add $2
Thai Green Curry
coconut green curry with seasonal vegetables over organic brown rice
Organic Chinook Salmon
presentation changes daily
Szechuan Pork Ribs
brined ribs served with fries & coleslaw
Daily Special - Market Price
Flourless Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Coulis
Homemade Ketchup
House Roasted Granola To Go
ALLEY KAT FULL MOON
Pale Ale / 341ml / 5.5% / Edmonton, AB
ALLEY KAT APRICAT
Wheat Ale / 341ml / 5% / Edmonton, AB
ALLEY KAT MAIN SQUEEZE
Grapefruit Ale / 341ml / 5% / Edmonton, AB
BIG ROCK GRASSHOPPER
Wheat Ale / 330ml / 5% / Calgary, AB
GRIZZLY PAW BREWING RUTTING ELK ALE
Red Ale / 341ml / 5% / Canmore, AB
GRIZZLY PAW BREWING BEAVER TAIL ALE
Raspberry Ale / 341ml / 5% / Canmore, AB
PHILLIPS BLUE BUCK
Amber Ale / 341ml / 5% / Victoria, BC
RED RACER
IPA / 355ml / 6.5% / Surrey, BC
STEAM WHISTLE
Pilsner / 341ml / 5% / Toronto, ON
WHISTLER BREW CO. FORAGER
GF Lager / 330ml / 5% / Whistler, BC
BLINDMAN LONGSHADOWS
IPA / 473ml / 7.1% / Lacombe, AB
BLINDMAN NEW ENGLAND
Pale Ale / 473ml / 5.5% / Lacombe, AB
RIBSTONE CREEK
Lager / 355ml / 5% / Edgerton, AB
BLINDMAN RIVER
Session Ale / 473ml / 4.4% / Lacombe, AB
ALLEY KAT SCONA GOLD
Kolsch / 5.0% / Edmonton, AB
BIG ROCK TRADITIONAL ALE
English Style Brown Ale / 5% / Calgary, AB
DINER SHANDY
Our homebrewed ice tea with draft beer
ZYWIEC
Pale Lager / 500ml / 5.5% / Poland
STRONGBOW CIDER
Apple cider / 330ml / 5.3% / England
STIEGL RADLER
Grapefruit lager / 500ml / 2.5% / Germany
STELLA ARTOIS
Lager / 330ml / 5% / Belgium
GUINNESS
Stout / 440ml / 4.2% / Ireland
ERDINGER WEISSBRAU
Wheat Ale / 500ml / 5.3% / Germany
ERDINGER DUNKEL
Dark Wheat Ale / 500ml / 5.3% / Germany
CRABBIES
Ginger Beer / 500ml / 4% / Scotland
COORS LIGHT
Lager / 341ml / 4% / USA
FAT TIRE
Amber Ale / 355ml / 5.2% / USA
BECKS NON ALCOHOLIC
Lager / 330ml / 0.0% / Germany
Huevos Rancheros
local eggs, refried beans,organic brown rice, corn tortillas, spicy tomato sauce, baked with cheddar
Vegan Rancheros
refried beans, organic brown rice, corn tortillas, spicy tomato sauce, vegan cashew cheez, guacamole
Daily Quiche
served with fresh fruit
Breakfast Special
2 local farm fresh eggs, bacon, seasoned hashbrowns & multigrain toast
Classic Benedict
choice of side: cup of fruit, Diner hash, 2pc bacon, multigrain toast, sliced tomatoes
Veggie Benedict
with leafy greens
choice of side: cup of fruit, Diner hash, 2pc bacon, multigrain toast, sliced tomatoes
Breakfast Sammie
pork sausage patty, fried egg, leafy green, maple garlic aioli & tomato on an English muffin
Farmers~ bacon, onion, potato, cheddar
choice of side: cup of fruit, Diner hash, 2pc bacon, multigrain toast, sliced tomatoes
Veggie~ Chefs choice of veggies & cheese
choice of side: cup of fruit, Diner hash, 2pc bacon, multigrain toast, sliced tomatoes
Wild Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
Cinnamon Buns
Multigrain Toast
Hot Multigrain Cereal
made from Alberta-grown organic grains
~Add wild blueberries for $1.50
Bowl of Fresh Fruit
apple, grapefruit, orange, pineapple, cantaloupe, honeydew & grapes
Fresh Fruit & Local Yogurt
House Roasted Granola
add wild blueberries for $1.50
Cinnamon Buns To Go (6 buns)
Caramel Bourbon Sauce
Homemade Ketchup
River Valley Monster Hot Sauce
House Roasted Granola To Go
Classic
poached local eggs, English muffin, local back bacon, house hollandaise
Florentine
poached local eggs, English muffin, creamy spinach, house hollandaise
Huevos Rancheros
Daily Quiche
served with fresh fruit
Vegan Rancheros
Weekend B & E
2 local farm fresh eggs, bacon, Diner hash & multigrain toast
Farmers
bacon, onion, potato, cheddar
Veggie
chefs choice of veggies & cheese
Wild Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
Cinnamon Bun
Multigrain Toast
Hot Multigrain Cereal
made from Alberta-grown organic grains. add wild blueberries for $1.50
Bowl of Fresh Fruit
apple, grapefruit, orange, pineapple, cantaloupe, honeydew & grapes
Fresh Fruit & Local Yogurt
House Roasted Granola
add wild blueberries for $1.50
Cinnamon Buns To Go (6 buns)
Caramel Bourbon Sauce
Homemade Ketchup
River Valley Monster Hot Sauce
House Roasted Granola To Go
Hot Cereal Grains To Go
Soup of the day
choice of two soups scratch made in house daily, always one vegetarian option
Soup and Salad
choice of soup with multigrain bread and a small Caesar, Green or Tabouleh salad
Tabouleh Salad
organic bulgur wheat, local greenhouse tomatoes & cucumbers, parsley, olive oil & lemon juice
Diners Green Salad
fresh leafy greens, red onion, grapes, cherry tomatoes & quinoa clusters, with citrus chia vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
fresh cut romaine with our classic Caesar dressing topped with Parmesan & house croutons
Char Grilled corn bread
House cut fries
Side of Gravy
Onion Rings
Hummus & Pita
black bean hummus & pita
Chips & Guac
fresh fried corn tortillas and house guacamole
Veggie bites
Choice of battered or fresh, served with Sesame Harissa dip
BBQ Pulled pork sliders
pretzels buns, house slaw
Smoked Salmon Quesadilla
wild smoked salmon, Monterey jack cheese, jalapenos, capers, fresh dill and cilantro layered between two flour tortillas and baked. served with sour cream & fresh fruit salsa
Middle Eastern Appetizer Platter
hummus, tzatziki, chicken souvlaki, spinach pie, Tabouleh salad & pitas
Nachos
fresh fried corn tortillas, baked with Monterey jack & cheddar
~topped with diced tomato, green onion & jalapenos
~ served with refried black beans
The following items served with house cut fries or soup, upgrade to Caesar, Green or Tabouleh salad 2
Meat Sandwich of the Day
Chef's daily creation
Veggie Sandwich of the Day
Chef's daily creation
Diners Clubhouse
boar bacon, chicken breast, tomato, leafy greens, maple & roast garlic aioli on multigrain toast
Grilled Chicken & Cheddar Sandwich
egg dipped, grilled cheese bread, chicken salad & cheddar cheese
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
in BBQ jus, house slaw
Diners Vegetarian Burger
organic soybean, brown rice, flax, onion & sunflower patty. lettuce, tomato and sprouts
Classic Ural Burger
5oz seasoned beef patty, lettuce, tomato, sprouts and cheddar cheese.
So Gouda Burger
5oz seasoned beef patty, local gouda, roast mushrooms, signature HLD sauce
109 Burger
5oz seasoned beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion rings, house pickles, signature HLD sauce
Black Bean Chili
organic black beans slowly simmered in Santa Fe spices with char grilled corn bread
~topped with cheddar cheese, sour cream and guacamole
Spinach Pie
cooked spinach, onions, feta cheese and fresh dill wrapped in filo pastry and baked. served with tzatziki and choice of side
Quiche of the day
SIDE CHOICES: Soup du jour, House cut fries, Diners Green salad, Tabouleh salad, Caesar salad or Steamed seasonal veggies
HLD Spice Bird
buttermilk marinated, crispy fried, basted with Nashville style hot sauce
HLD Nice Bird
buttermilk marinated, crispy fried, no hot sauce
Pad Thai
fried local tofu, sauteed veggies, rice noodles, lime sesame soy, bean sprouts, thai basil, cilantro
Chicken Fajitas
lemon pepper chicken breast, grilled bell peppers, onions & cheddar wrapped in two flour tortillas and baked. topped with sour cream, guacamole, salsa, tomatoes and green onion.
substitute salad or steamed veggies $2
Guinness Cottage Pie
lean ground beef, veggies & Guinness topped with mashed potatoes and baked.
Choice of side
Thai Coconut Green Curry
seasonal vegetables, organic brown rice
Szechuan Pork Ribs
brined ribs with fries and house slaw
Daily Special - Market Price
Soup of the day
choice of two soups scratch made in house daily, always one vegetarian option
Soup and Salad
choice of soup with multigrain bread and a small Caesar, Green or Tabouleh salad
Tabouleh Salad
organic bulgur wheat, local greenhouse tomatoes & cucumbers, parsley, olive oil & lemon juice
Diners Green Salad
fresh leafy greens, red onion, grapes, cherry tomatoes & quinoa clusters, with citrus chia vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
fresh cut romaine with our classic Caesar dressing topped with Parmesan & house croutons
Char Grilled corn bread
House cut fries
Side of Gravy
Onion Rings
Hummus & Pita
black bean hummus & pita
Chips & Guac
fresh fried corn tortillas and house guacamole
Veggie bites
Choice of battered or fresh, served with Sesame Harissa dip
BBQ Pulled pork sliders
pretzels buns, house slaw
Smoked Salmon Quesadilla
wild smoked salmon, Monterey jack cheese, jalapenos, capers, fresh dill and cilantro layered between two flour tortillas and baked. served with sour cream & fresh fruit salsa
Middle Eastern Appetizer Platter
hummus, tzatziki, chicken souvlaki, spinach pie, Tabouleh salad & pitas
Nachos
fresh fried corn tortillas, baked with Monterey jack & cheddar
~topped with diced tomato, green onion & jalapenos
~ served with refried black beans
The following items served with house cut fries or soup, upgrade to Caesar, Green or Tabouleh salad 2
Meat Sandwich of the Day
Chef's daily creation
Veggie Sandwich of the Day
Chef's daily creation
Diners Clubhouse
boar bacon, chicken breast, tomato, leafy greens, maple & roast garlic aioli on multigrain toast
Grilled Chicken & Cheddar Sandwich
egg dipped, grilled cheese bread, chicken salad & cheddar cheese
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
in BBQ jus, house slaw
Diners Vegetarian Burger
organic soybean, brown rice, flax, onion & sunflower patty. lettuce, tomato and sprouts
Classic Ural Burger
5oz seasoned beef patty, lettuce, tomato, sprouts and cheddar cheese.
So Gouda Burger
5oz seasoned beef patty, local gouda, roast mushrooms, signature HLD sauce
109 Burger
5oz seasoned beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion rings, house pickles, signature HLD sauce
Black Bean Chili
organic black beans slowly simmered in Santa Fe spices with char grilled corn bread
~topped with cheddar cheese, sour cream and guacamole
Spinach Pie
cooked spinach, onions, feta cheese and fresh dill wrapped in filo pastry and baked. served with tzatziki and choice of side
Quiche of the day
SIDE CHOICES: Soup du jour, House cut fries, Diners Green salad, Tabouleh salad, Caesar salad or Steamed seasonal veggies
HLD Spice Bird
buttermilk marinated, crispy fried, basted with Nashville style hot sauce
HLD Nice Bird
buttermilk marinated, crispy fried, no hot sauce
Pad Thai
fried local tofu, sauteed veggies, rice noodles, lime sesame soy, bean sprouts, thai basil, cilantro
Chicken Fajitas
lemon pepper chicken breast, grilled bell peppers, onions & cheddar wrapped in two flour tortillas and baked. topped with sour cream, guacamole, salsa, tomatoes and green onion.
substitute salad or steamed veggies $2
Guinness Cottage Pie
lean ground beef, veggies & Guinness topped with mashed potatoes and baked.
Choice of side
Thai Coconut Green Curry
seasonal vegetables, organic brown rice
Szechuan Pork Ribs
brined ribs with fries and house slaw
Organic Chinook Salmon
presentation changes daily
Daily Special - Market Price
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Serving healthy, hearty food for more than 30 years, Highlevel Diner is located just south of the Highlevel Bridge on 109 Street in Garneau. A community staple that’s open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, Highlevel Diner serves up daily meat and vegetarian sandwich specials, along with a clubhouse sandwich and the grilled chicken and cheddar sandwich. Nothing will prepare you for the mouthwatering succulence of the egg dipped grilled chicken and cheddar sandwich stuffed with fresh, house made chicken salad – it’s incredible!
View this Smart ListEarly risers will appreciate the 8:30 a.m. start time for the Highlevel Diner’s brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. It goes till noon on Saturdays and 1 p.m. Sundays, so there’s plenty of time to grab a table and fill up on yummy items, such as their massive, famous cinnamon buns, wild blueberry buttermilk pancakes, an omelette or daily quiche. They also serve up classic and Florentine eggs Benedict, not to mention bran muffins, fresh fruit, hot multigrain cereal and house-roasted granola.
View this Smart ListAlberta singer k.d. lang is a fan of the vegetarian burgers here, as well as the chill atmosphere and down-home feeling. The diner has been around for more than 30 years, making it a constant for hometown celebs when they pass through again to tour or visit family. The famous cinnamon buns may play a role too.
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