Galaxie Diner

I love this place. Best Eggs Bennie anywhere — on croissants. Real milkshakes with real ice cream not frozen milk out of a machine. My favorite picture was taken here of my elderly dad (they even managed to get his wheelchair in so he could dine), blissfully sucking on a milkshake with a finished plate of eggs bennie in front of him. Only recommendation is that pick a time that is off brunch or lunch hours — especially on weekends or you may have to wait awhile outside for seating (but they will bring you coffee while you wait).

Great friendly service, awesome omelette. You can get any amount of toppings for the same price so I went for the full amount. The venue is an old school diner, but it’s noticeably very cleanly presented. The milkshakes look incredible but I didn’t get to try one. Recommended for breakfast!

This place makes by far the best eggs Benedict i have ever had!!! I would recommend this place to all my friends. This place is small and would be better if they had more seating, especially on weekends. I usually try to go during the week when people are working.

If you enjoy overpriced breakfasts that result in rectum-​searing diarrhea that burns like the unholy fires of Mount Doom, then I heartily recommend eating at the Galaxie Diner.
Don’t get me wrong. It’s clear that the Galaxie Diner is an institution, and that its retro vibes are much beloved by Calgary’s throngs of pretentious, flannel and vintage record loving hipsters (at any given time you can find a long line-​up of bearded and tattooed masses texting outside). Unfortunately, what’s missing from the Galaxie Diner’s «Happy Days» meets Edward Hopper décor is a place that actually serves decent food. Instead, the result is tasteless and exorbitantly overpriced greasy spoon fare that makes a Denny’s Scrambler look like goddamn haute cuisine. My wife and I recently ate here and we might have excused the bill if the food had been any good. Unfortunately we’re talking $ 15 for a soggy breakfast burrito dripping in some kind of grease-​based ectoplasm, not to mention weak ass coffee, stale, slightly burnt toast and half-​cooked hash browns. Then of course, there’s the mopey, disaffected, cooler-​than-​thou staff who look annoyed at having to top up your coffee or — Sufjan Stevens forbid! — get you a glass of goddamn water. Honestly, the sad truth is that you can get a much better meal and much better service for a fraction of the price at any number of other greasy spoon mom and pop shops around the city.
All that to say, if you’d like to recreate the Galaxie Diner experience at home, try this: take a wad of cash, some eggs and bacon and toss them all directly into the nearest toilet. It’s pretty much exactly what you can expect from eating here.

Amazing breakfast burrito ! Service was great. Place is extremely small and cramped up. Food was worth it tho.

Quaint little diner just off of 17^th Ave. I’ve been here a couple times way back when, and have never had a bad experience here — hence the return many years later. Having missed out on AB beef since moving out to Toronto, both of us ended up ordering the Galaxie burger which was great!
Weekday visits are always best if you want to avoid the weekend brunch crowd because it is a fairly small space.
If the burger doesn’t fill you up, don’t forget to ask for more of their yummy hash! It’s BOTTOMLESS. Can I have some to go pls?

This place may be small but it’s so worth any wait. The staff are so friendly and I’ve waited outside in the summer for a table and they will come out and offer you a coffee while your waiting. The menu is awesome and has a home cooked style. My teenagers and I love it here. Very unique cool place to have a great breakfast, brunch!

The crab cakes bennies! To die for!
Eggs are cooked to your preference, served on a croissant. Best bennies in Calgary

I frequented a number of other breakfast spots in Calgary such as Nellie’s and The Loop for years, but Galaxie has eclipsed them all.
Every time I’ve come here, there’s been a line out the door (not that there’s any standing room inside), and thankfully the staff brings coffee to everyone waiting. Even with the long lines, it is absolutely worth the wait. The food is spectacular, and I can definitely say I haven’t had a tastier or more filling breakfast anywhere in the city. The prices are a couple bucks higher than other comparable places, but most of the meals come with bottomless hashbrowns. Not that you’ll really need more food on your plate.
My personal favourite is the Montréal smoked meat hash made with smoked meat that I assume comes from the deli next door. Despite the crowds, the staff is always friendly and attentive.

Love galaxy but was a little surprised at the service this visit. The order was incorrect and the server was slow. Meals arrived before we even had utensils. On a plus side the maple milkshake was delicious. However just felt like service was lacking we didn’t even get offered refills on our coffee. i have been there on busier days and received way better service.

I stopped by here with my buddy who housed me for a bit when I «visited» Calgary.
Anyways, on to Galaxie Diner. It’s EXTREMELY popular during the weekend, so be sure to come early as possible to secure a table. The kitchen is right up against the counters so you can clearly see all the food being prepped and cooked before your eyes. You’ll be watering in the mouth as you imagine their bomb ass hashbrowns being in your mouth.
I would definitely return once I’m back in Calgary. The hospitality here was amzing, and I felt really comfortable there.

Very good food, excellent milshakes, you get your plate in 5 min, super fast!
Missing a star since the waitresses are very serious. ;)

Super friendly service here. They also have the deli next door. Been here lots and it’s always great.
Wicked breakfasts and sarnies, they also have super duper milkshakes.
The look of this place is like a 50s diner and they crank out the food. Just watching the cooks in the open kitchen is amazing. The owner also has his kid bussing tables and washing dishes so its a family affair.
The huevos is awesome. Breakfast burritos, all bennies and my personal favorite the Monte Cristo! So tough to find this amazing sandwich anywhere. It’s basically savoury French toast in a sandwich with Turkey ham and cheese. Dip in ketchup for perfection!!!
Love this spot!

I’ve only been here once but it sticks in my brain as delicious! I will mention it was the day after Halloween and I was super hungover. But it was delish! I had an apple pie milkshake that was amazing. Only bad part is it’s the size of my bathroom so on the weekend you can wait over an hour, outside, for a seat.

Been ages since I’ve been here and absolutely nothing has changed, love it! This was a regular haunt when I lived in the hood but it’s funny how I’m not as in to driving to get to breakfast as I once was. Well today we happened to be in the hood and thought hey, let’s go for brekkie. Of course we had the same brilliant idea as a number of other people this morning and had to wait outside for a bit. Thankfully it was pretty warm and heck they bring you coffee so it wasn’t a bad wait at all. It’s sad that the music system at the booths no longer works, neat piece of nostalgia but alas where do you find someone to repair such a thing anymore? The menu is short sweet and to the point. A couple of fancy offerings like the Galaxie French Toast (coconut and bananas) but overall it’s a straightforward eggs, toast, meat and hashbrown selection with a couple of omlettes as well. I apololgize I paid no attention to the lunch selection as I was focused on breakfast. Coffee is decent, not bitter, hot and just what you expect with a diner breakfast. The service is cheerful and efficient. Presentation is not fancy but seriously its a diner go to the Banff Springs if you want fancy! Definitely a neighbourhood favorite and I’ll have to make sure to hit it on my bike this summer rather than waiting for a chance opportunity when I’m in the hood.

Solid 3.5 stars, it’s good breakfast food though I’m not sure if it’s worth waiting for more than 15 min. in this cold, or maybe I’m just complaining a bit too much.
Luckily, sat at the counter. Fast, attentive service, and food arrived within 10 min.
Ordered the Cody Scramble: if these were 3 eggs, they’re probably medium-​sized lol. But tasty mushrooms, green onions. In hindsight, should’ve went w/​the popular item, and that indeed seemed to be the flying around everywhere on the tables.
Not a fan of sourdough, glad the nice Korean server let me know that, so save it for someone else.
No doubt it’s a small diner and quite packed, probably not a place for bigger groups than 4. Though there is a U-​shaped booth at the end.
No amex.
Worth go backing again.
Should’ve tried their milkshakes now that I recalled it being mentioned in the thread but I’ve had Clive’s custard on my mind since last nite.

If you are looking for a classic, old fashioned diner with great food and a cozy environment… if you’re craving a different kind of burger… Don’t miss this place!
Loved my first experience. Going back!

So Here’s the Real Deal on this place.
Small as hell, you might have to wait
But hey «good things come to those who wait.
This place hands down has the best Breakfast in the country ok maybe i’m exaggerating but it’s pretty damn close.
I’ve seen small cooking area’s but a kitchen this small pumping out great food all day long. Way to go. The staff Rocks the place is small, old school the way it used to be. The way it should be. So if you’re looking for then and now kinda place that brings you back when breakfast was simple and tasted great. Well this is the place. The home fries are the best of the best. There’s nothing like a old school place. That’s the truth the whole truth and nothing but the good food truth. Please feel free to read more of my reviews. I don’t give 5 stars out unless they deserve it. I now eat most of my breakfast there or the place around the corner depends on what my taste buds require.
Good food great eats one place at a time.

So in our quest to try new restaurants we saw the Galaxie Diner on– line and thought we would try it on a Saturday morning with some friends. The wait for a table wasn’t too bad for us, but by the time we left it was out the door. (They serve coffee while you wait!) You also need your entire party in attendance before you are seated.
The atmosphere is very retro diner and funky, but the location is TINY! Hence the wait times… We were there with some friends and got a 4 person booth that did not allow for much elbow room while eating. Cozy, but functional.
Apparently there are a lot of food choices they offer that are not on the menu so if you haven’t been there before or know someone who has then you are out of luck. We had someone recommend the ‘Apple Pie Milkshake’ (not on the menu) which my Hubs really enjoyed.
The only side dish they offer is hash browns and I have to shake my head at this one. They are all pre-​cooked and sitting in large pails on the floor. They are soggy and incapable of making them crispy (or won’t). I found the food mediocre, at best, with the prices being too high for what you get.
Glad we tried it, won’t go back

Probably the best Eggs Benedict I have had in a long time. Honestly, cannot remember one as good. Orders are cooked where you can see them and served in no time at all.
The atmosphere is friendly and the staff are great too. The styling of the restaurant is much like a 50’s diner. Most of the clientele appeared to be of the hipster crowd — but not all.
I will likely return for breakfast again.