Belmont Diner Marda Loop

This spot has such a cute vintage diner vibe, which is pretty authentic. I do think the prices are a tad high, but the service was wonderful. Classic diner breakfast menu items.

I came here on a Saturday at 11 am and was immediately seated. Seemed like the rush hour picked up at 11:30 am and continued into lunch. Service was fantastic even when busy. I ordered the blueberry pancakes and they were delicious! Good sized pancakes. I added beef sausage on the side, they do not sell pork sausage which is fine. It came with classic (real) maple syrup, tasted like a medium amber, so good. The pancakes were satisfying, no whip cream required for these cuties. I saw on the menu they had single pancakes options which is really cool if you just want to add one to a meal. They also have a combo where it comes with eggs and meat. However, they put it all on one plate. My friend ordered that and I wouldn't necessarily like egg mixed with the pancakes. But to each their own.. Can't wait to come back and try the waffles!

Friendly and speedy service. They made me a custom ham and cheese sandwich which was delicious. The hash browns were plentiful. A cute little diner vibe.

Delicious food, amazing service, and, no issues! Food tasted amazing! I had the chipotle chicken burger and everything was cooked perfectly!

Love this place. Everyone so nice, good food good vibe. Hard to find tables though

10/10 food and service with only two incredibly hard working employees. Food comes out fast and hot with only one (talented) guy in the kitchen working every station, then the worlds friendliest server takes turns with him in the dish pit. I've had a lot of breakfast in a lot of places and this one was truly the best. The belgian waffle breakfast will not disappoint. Come here and tip well, because the prices are great and they deserve it.

Great little breakfast place! You get the full diner experience at Belmont Diner. It has about 5 tables and 10 bar seats so definitely be prepared for a wait during peak times. We waited about 45 min at noon on a Sunday. They have hot coffee and heaters outside while you wait. Service was great and the small staff was super friendly. They were working hard to get orders out and get people seated as quick as possible. We started with milkshakes - apple pie and creamsicle. We both got size small and it was definitely a small portion for $7 but they were tasty and just enough to tie us over before getting our food. We got the Calgary’s Choice Omelette and the Crab Cake Eggs Benedict. We got the omelette with every single add in possible and it was one of the best omelettes we’ve every had. It was packed full of fresh veggies and lots of meat. The hash-browns weren’t the best we’ve had but not bad. They just needed more time to crisp on the flat top. The eggs Benny was to die for. It was one of the best eggs bennies I’ve ever had. Overall it was a great meal. We’d love to come back to try more items on the menu.

Warm, friendly diner in Marda Loop. Bottomless hashbrowns with most breakfast options!

What's not to love about a good diner? Delicious breakfast and lunch (we've had both) with friendly service.

I have heard about this place a lot and we decided to give it a shot yesterday and we're not disappointed! It's a nice neighbourhood diner. It's very family-friendly and the staff is great. The menu is pretty much the classical menu with a few twists. It can get busy really quickly but they have a waitlist. The diner ambiance was great. We didn't feel we were being rushed to leave. The food was great. We got the pancakes breakfast and the Smoked Pacific Salmon. Both dishes were great! Great for a lazy weekend breakfast with friends and family.

Small neighborhood diner on 33rd Ave SW with counter or booth seating. Great diner menu especially for breakfast. Staff are friendly and service is fast. I always enjoy breakfast and lunch here with its comfort food and relaxed vibe.

From Ohio in the states, I wish we had a breakfast place like this down home! It was my birthday and it was the best breakfast I had my whole time while in Canada! Pancakes, delicious. Bacon, delicious. Hash browns/potatoes, delicious! I was really happy with everything! The service was good! I'm glad we got there early because once we left, every booth was then full. So not sure if they get super busy, I would assume so! Got there at 7:30am. I would definitely recommend to anyone!

The breakfast is so good I am genuinely concerned they put drugs in it because I could not get enough. I flew all the way from Minnesota to eat here. Best breakfast ever.

Food portions are very large. Like home cooked meal. The omelette is fantastic. Super filled with items of choice. Have ordered numerous items off menu and have never been disappointed

Nothing because they choose to not listen and just hold their ground. There are far better diners out there. We won't be back.

Amazing service. Friendly staff. Food was great even felt a bit retro. Love the Devore

Good atmosphere If you are lucky enough not To wait for an hour to eat. It's all good though, I never regret going there, however the prices keep rising and the food quality has been lack lustre at late but it's cool , Times are hard, and hash is sexy.

The service was ok if you got the servers attention, but food was terrible. somthing has changed in the way they prepared food, the portions were so small. We gave it 3 visits once november, once december, now this week each time the food was terrible. Breakfast eggs were burnt when soft basted request, the hash brown potatoes were so greasy and salty your arteries constricted, the portion was skimpy and cold. The December visit again,they must pour salt on everything all 4 of our meals a variety betwwen breakfast and wraps were so over done, burnt and salted. This last time we tried burgers and sandwhiches, burgers were so greasy and salt was ll you could taste, the tomatoe slice was smaller than a penny and the potatoe side was the grills black scrappings diced greasy burnt so salty we all couldnt eat it. The ambiance would be ok if the servers would actually stop their loud chatter and serve their customers. Sorry we gave it 3 chances no improvement.

Had the Chuck's breakfast hash and it was delicious. What's great about this place is that you can always get their half size meals and they're still a huge dish!! I was very happy with the customer service I had there. It was my real first time visiting Calgary and the people here are just amazing and super sweet. Our server came to us many times to check up on us to see how our food was and if we had enough water. The food was delicious. I had poached eggs on mine and the hash was not too salty and not too oily which makes it perfect for me. Would definitely go again! What's better is that right across the street is PIPS (boardgame cafe). So after brunch, might as well go for an hour of game day with your friends.

Items Ordered: Monte Cristo - Grilled Chicken Breast and Montreal Smoked Meat with Cheddar on Egg-Dipped Bread w/ Breakfast Potatoes Pancake Art - Blueberry R2D2 with Pure Maple Syrup Located on 33 Avenue SW, as 'neighnborhoody' a spot as any in Alberta, Belmont Diner has been charming locals since the year 2000, though much of the décor and charm date back almost ninety years prior. Temporary closed by a fire in 2013, but since reopened and greeting regulars as well as new faces from 7a-3p on weekdays, and until four o'clock on the weekend, those hoping to experience the family-run space without a wait are encouraged to arrive early, 7:25 on a cold Sunday finding just a dozen patrons present, four local Police Officers enjoying big plates of Eggs, Toast and Meat just a few feet from my counter seating. Staffed by just two so early, a young female server in a tuque assisting the grill man in an open kitchen, it was with conversation about the restaurant and local area that time was passed after selecting two plates, the menu a laminated two-side job with a focus on diner staples and the occasional clever idea here or there. Doing diligence in reviewing the menu prior to arrival, the clever "pancake art" undeniably a draw, it was with deference to the kitchen that an oblong shaped disc of golden Buttermilk Batter studded with Blueberries was presented, the idea immediately identifiable as R2-D2 and just as quickly devoured with a light smear of chilled Butter plus pure Maple Syrup added to taste. Given the option of Ham or Smoked Meat for the griddled Monte Cristo, unfortunately no deep-frying to be found, it was just as the Pancake was nearing completion that the Sandwich stacked with Cheddar and a Chicken Breast was served, the flavors good on their own and even better with seeded Raspberry Jam from Kraft, though the cubed Potatoes were unfortunately undercooked and thus left on the plate with stomach capacity saved for the day's additional dining stops.

Stopped in at 9:15am to get a booth. 10min later there was a line up out the door. It's Wednesday! I can't imagine what weekends are like here?!? Friendly server chatted with us and topped up our coffees every 15 minutes. We love the rustic diner decor with stools and a counter and an open kitchen. This place is very small but has a good menu selection. Hubby had a 3 egg omelette and you can choose from a variety of toppings for 1 price. They don't charge by topping like most places. I had the Chuck Norris/ potato pancakes topped with signature smoked meat topped with 2 eggs any style and rye toast. Both our meals are largely portioned and absolutely delicious! Why did I not know about this place sooner? Absolute gem in Marda Loop with free 2 hour parking behind the building even though it's an Impark lot. For those who have read my previous reviews, I love flavour but not over salting. I was worried about the Montreal smoked meat but it was moist, flavourful and nicely spiced. Hubby's omelette was man sized full of meat and chunks of veggies. I've added pics to show what it looks like under the eggs of these 2 dishes so you can see portion sizes. We will definitely return to try their lunch burger selections. Note that they close at 3pm.

Delicious breakfast. I had the barnyard Benny and my wife had the crab cake Benny. Really like everything going on in the barnyard. Then my wife tells me she's positive the hollandaise is not fresh but from a powder. I'd say she's right. Someone please tell me it's not. A restaurant with a menu section dedicated to bennies should never use a package. 4 stars possible if it's not true but you need to up the game on the sauce.

Hands down best breakfast around 33rd SW!! From the moment that my sister and I were welcomed over to take our seats at the counter, the entire experience was a perfect start to our Sunday. We started off by splitting an Apple Pie milkshake. Good call on sharing! Unless you can polish off the contents of the full glass plus the additional rest of the milkshake in the metal vessel, in which case, I commend you. The first sip had me mmmm!-ing, as the milkshake tasted exactly as would a slice of apple pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. We proceeded to select one meal each from their two-sided menu of yums. My sister decided on the smoked meat omelette, and for myself, the Calgary sandwich tickled my fancy. Both dishes were served with endless hashbrowns, tres cool! The food arrived surprisingly promptly, as I was anticipating more of a wait because the diner was packed full. Our food was filling, and ridiculously tasty! We were supremely satisfied with our food, drink...everything, really. Gotta love the authentic and genuine feel of this place; from the friendly service to the scrumptious food, affordable prices, and the endless hashbrowns, what's not to love?

I just had an absolutely perfect smoked salmon Bennie with fast and friendly service sitting at the counter. Also, they kept filling up my coffee cup which reminded me of the old days. The coffee was fantastic; I'm usually a latte snob but when old-school drip coffee is done right it's lovely. And, to reiterate, the Bennie and hash browns were perfect.

I'm going with the consensus on this place! 5 stars out of 5 for sure! I love myself a good diner, and Belmont definitely didn't disappoint me! It serves all-day breakfast, which you can't go wrong with. Who doesn't love a good egg at 3 in the afternoon? Actually, I'd say their menu is mostly breakfast food. They have a bunch of sandwiches and burgers to choose from, but I normally go straight for the breakfast menu. One of the amazing things about their menu is that, regardless of whether you get breakfast or not, you receive BOTTOMLESS hashbrowns with your meal. That's right, you can eat as many hashbrowns as you want! A couple of the little potato chunks were a little too crunchy, but they were still delicious. I usually can't handle a refill on the 'browns, but it's nice to know the option is there. It's a pretty cute setting inside too. There are old posters around the place, like Coke and flour ads, as well as pictures of old diners. They have seating around the kitchen area and can probably fit about 30 people in there at capacity. The service was really quick too! You could be in and out within 20 minutes, if necessary. Everyone inside is super nice, which makes it a great time. The only problem, I recommend bringing cash since that is the only form of payment they accept. Lucky for me (someone who never has cash) they are trusting enough to let you run across the street to grab a few bucks! I love you, Belmont Diner, and I'm not ashamed to say it loud and proud!

Had lunch at the diner. Great experience as we didn't have to wait in line and the service was excellent. The food was great value given the price and the atmosphere was excellent. I will definitely go back again.

Sooo, they are supposed to open at 7:00 am... it is currently 7:33 am and they seem to have just arrived. When I walked up to the door (assuming that they are going to open as the lights just turned on) the server came to the locked door and indicated that they were having a slow start this morning and that I would need to come back in 45 minutes... followed by "sorry about that" before re-locking the front door. Tough to patronize local establishments when they open 1:15 late... bummer.

Quick service and food delivery, had eggs Bennie with ham Came on a sliced croissant Hash a little cold and dried out Ham very salty Eggs done nicely Croissant soggy With coffee $18

Good service. The eggs Benny could have been so much better had the eggs not been poached hard. I asked for soft. The hollandaise was way too thick. The croissant that it was served on was flattened like a crepe. It's much better on an English muffin. Needless to say it was very sloppy and hard to enjoy with the punk rock music blasting. I think we were forced to listen to a whole Marilyn Manson album. Won't go back.

I love breakfast - a lot. So much so that quite often my weekly "treat" is to go out for all-day breakfast somewhere. I find myself going to the same places over and over again, so today I made the decision to try out Belmont since it's not too far from home. The decor and atmosphere is really cute - exactly what you'd expect from a "diner." I went at about 2:30pm on a Saturday, so any crowds were gone and I was one of only a few tables. There are only about 10 tables total, so I can imagine that peak hours it would be quite busy (like The Loop across the street). The menu is small but offers something for everyone. While the Eggs Benedict are supposed to be a specialty, I ordered a The Cody, which are eggs scrambled with vegetables. The kitchen is open so it's fun to watch the staff doing their thing while they work. The food came quickly and was piping hot. Instead of little bits of veggies in the eggs, there were tons throughout, including big pieces of tomato on top - fabulous! I really enjoyed the bread as well, which was a multigrain/flax I think. The only part of the meal I wasn't crazy about were the hasbrowns, which tasted a little undercooked to me, so much so they almost tasted like something out of the freezer warmed up. However, this may have been a one-time thing - I'll have to try again - and, while I can't eat that much, the hasbrowns are supposed to be bottomless, for those with big appetites. The service was prompt and the server attentive. By the end of the meal, when I hadn't even finished my first cup of coffee, she asked if I wanted one to go. She came back with a fresh cup of coffee, complete with lid - especially timely because I took my dog for a walk immediately after. I appreciated the gesture! All in all, definitely worth a visit, and I will be back.

I only have two checkins here but I've probably been here well over a dozen times. The Belmont Diner comes with a real vintage furniture. Gotta love that. As for the food - always great and the coffee cup never runs dry until you say stop. The staff are real personable too. Much appreciated. It's a smaller place so if you want to be guaranteed a seat, you best arrive when they open at 7:00am because by 7:30 the place is full and you'd be a waitin! I'll be back unless you run out of bacon.

Can't decide if you want to eat here? Let me share some info: - The hashbrowns are bottomless. They are the little cubes and have a good amount of lemon pepper on them. They are well cooked, but not crispy and the perfect amount of buttery. - The apple pie milkshake is possibly my favorite thing IN THE WORLD. I travel often. I eat often-er. That is one tasty milkshake. - If you don't like breakfast stuff, they make a mean bleu cheese burger. - You can order every topping in an omelette if you want and you probably should. It's delicious. - You can get a smoked meat eggs benny. - The benches are hard, the coffee's not great. This place is designed to get as many people in and out, with full stomachs, as possible. If there's a line, you won't have to wait too long. - The sausage isn't too greasy. - They have multiple kinds of hot sauce, cheese whiz and Kraft peanut butter. I judge breakfast joints on that (and you should too).

Located in trendy Marta Loop with great ambiance and antique booths the Belmont is one of the best places for breakfast in town. Lineups can often go out the door or even around the corner but you tend to get in relatively quickly (especially if you are alone as there always seems to be an odd seat left at the counter). Compared with the other trendy diners in town the Belmont actually seems to keep the same staff for more then a few weeks so be prepared for great service. If you're a regular customer they might even know what you're going to order and make suggestions. Alone, you can watch your food being prepared behind the counter or just sit back with the newspaper and wait the few minutes it takes to get your meal. I suggest trying the Calgary sandwich and the vegetarian eggs benny. Good eating!

The highlight of the Belmont Diner is definitely the atmosphere. It is trendy and hip and a fantastic place to sit and enjoy a meal. I had the classic breakfast dish and it was pretty average as far as breakfasts go, though I will note that the hashbrowns were perfectly seasoned and packed with flavour that leaves me still thinking about them.

Welcome Belmont to the 21st century! They now accept DEBIT and CREDIT !!

Everyone knows breakfast is the most important meal and frankly breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. In fact I could probably eat breakfast foods for all three meals per day... I love it that much! Don't be intimidated by the line at the Belmont Diner (there will be a line) it moves fairly quickly and man is it worth the wait. This place is fantastic. The boyfriend and I split a huge omelet and also ordered one pancake on the side. The best part, they can make your pancake into any shape you want. My friend got a transformer and I opted for a unicorn. Talk about talent! Our food was unreal, the service was great and frankly there is no place I would rather spend my morning. I love you forever Belmont diner!

The Belmont has, in my opinion, the best beef sausages in the city. It's always busy here but turnover is pretty quick, so you won't wait in line too long; and if you are waiting outside the staff provide you with coffee as you wait. Classy. The chefs prepare your food right in front of you and often deliver the the meal themselves, which is a nice touch. My favorite here is the buttermilk pancakes (one chocolate, one banana) and a side of beef sausage. Delicious, simple, satisfying. Enjoy!

What a keeper this place is! If Marda Loop ever comes up in conversation with a Calgarian, without a doubt, so will Belmont! Atmosphere: Love it. Love it. Love it. It's a cool retro diner, but very intimate. They maybe have 6 booths? and then the awesome bar, where you can watch them prepare your meal, and a couple of two tops by the window! Such a quaint environment. Food: Delish! If you crave breakfast as much as I do, this is the place to go! The breakfast is good, the prices are even better! What more could you ask for? I had the Huevos Rancheros. Yummy in my tummy!!! ****THIS IS REALLY IMPORTANT**** - I am such a kid at heart. I love me some milkshakes. And they hand spin their delicious concoctions here. I had the malted chocolate, and I would go back purely just for that. I recently acquired a friend who literally lives across the street from Belmont... I think I am going to need to make up excuses to stay the night, and spend my mornings there!

We love coming here for brunch. It's been a long time though so we noticed the menu changed. Still great prices but the bottomless eggs and hash browns are gone. Doesn't matter really as the amount of food they load on your plate is way more than enough. As a typical Saturday for this gem is busy, they have a wonderful waiting area outside with free coffee. Very nice touch. Once inside, the old school diner theme makes it that much more appealing. We tend to get seated at the counter, which I recommend as it enhances the feeling of a back in the day restaurant. And you may have the best view ever of them making the most yummy looking milkshakes around. I have yet to enjoy one though... but I will. Staff are extremely friendly and attentive. Because of the quick table turnovers, watching the staff makes me exhausted. Good for them! I got the traditional breakfast with bacon, hashbrowns and eggs, YUM. Comes with toast. Previously they had raisin bread as an option but no more. I did miss that. My guest had an omelette. It was a bit pricey but there was no limit on what you can add to it. The list was HUGE. And it came with toast and their extremely flavorful hash browns too. Let's just say the toast stayed on the plate as the omelette itself was filling enough. Great little place for breakfast/brunch/lunch.

A brand new discovery for me and it was pretty random. I like it when I discover 4+ star places by randomly stumbling into a door because I'm starving and need food and then discover their yelp love later. Endless toast and hash browns are a cute touch - their rye is marbled... and maybe it's the kid in me that loves the fun aspect of marbled rye bread but I would order it again just for that. My table ordered an omelet with smoked meat (likely why they get so much yelp love) and a french toast (which is good but not the reason to go there). The hash browns are good - flavorful and dare I assume fresh potatoes not the frozen kind you see reheated here and there on most breakfast plates. Their prices are very reasonable (especially if you indulge in the extra starch helpings) but it's not a place for people watching carbs or fat... and probably on any diet really. They deliver the cheque with double bubble which really compounds the kid feeling I mentioned with the rye bread toast. I don't know if I'd travel out of my way to make it here again but I would stop in again if I was around.

I've tried so many diners in my new city and I still dream of the Belmont's Montreal Smoked Meat Hash, 2 lightly poached eggs with Hollandaise on top, of course! I am at T minus 6 days and counting until I come home for Christmas and you can be sure that the Belmont will be my first stop for breakfast (always be there within 15 min of opening to ensure you're not waiting in line, especially on weekends). Love the waitresses, most ditzy girls working in restaurants don't have anything on these girls, only 2 are needed to run the entire place like a well-oiled machine. Chefs are a treat to watch, we always sit at the counter just so we can stare in awe at their speed and cooking abilities! Everyone who comes to visit me in Calgary always gets taken here, it's a local treasure....skip that crap that is across the street and wait in line over here instead!

Dropped in here Saturday morning and had to wait in line, so although not great for us waiting it showed it was popular. Had Huevos Rancheros (spelling?) was pretty good, her indoors had French Toast she finished the plate so all was good! Coffee was good, service was friendly, food was good and would definitely go back, recommend it for breakfast! Oh they take plastic now!

The Belmont Diner is a great place to get brunch while experiencing a real blast from the past. Want to sit at the bar and watch your food get made? That kind of experience has disappeared from the more modern approach and I think that's unfortunate. It is a fun way to get your day rolling when you see the talented and experienced cooks preparing many multiple meals at the same time without any issue. The food when you get it is also delicious. I understand the benedict is one of the most popular items on the menu but I opted for the pancakes instead. I was not disappointed. Are you convinced? You want to go checkout the Diner now? Well you should probably only bring one friend if you want to get in there without too much of a wait. This place is very popular so expect the possibility of waiting outside on benches with free coffee. I would assume it would be less busy in the morning but I have never tried going earlier in the day. I will definitely be back and I cannot wait to try one of those milkshakes.

You know it's located in Marda Loop, so you know chances are high that I'm gonna love it. But let's be honest, even if Belmont Diner was located in a part of the city that I wasn't already partial to, I would still fall head over heels in love with this classic-style diner. Not only is the decor perfectly diner-esque, but the food is delicious. With unique breakfast plates, sandwiches and classic milkshakes, Belmont Diner is where you go to have mouthwatering breakfast...in style! The staff is friendly and efficient and like my fellow Yelpers have already mentioned, they offer UNLIMITED hashbrowns with your meal! SOLD! Remember though - cash only!

Great little greasy spoon dinner in Belmont. The place only seats 33 so expect a wait. Upon arrival you'll have to write your name on the wait list, there really isn't much space in the front entrance to accommodate anyone waiting for a table. Fortunately they have a patio with two gas fireplaces for you to sit around. While you're waiting outside for your table the dinner offers you free coffee self server with the pot and all, on a cold day you'll really appreciate this. Once seated the menus are located with the condiments on your table, the service is prompt and friendly. They offer pancake art as an option, my son ordered the Chicago Blackhawks logo it came out the size of a plate pretty cool to say the least. The portion sizes are large, I had the smoked meat omelette with hash and toast, I couldn't finish it. They offer a small selection of craft beers as well. If you're looking for a weekend brunch spot look no further the Belmont Dinner has you covered.

I have been to a lot of diners in Calgary mainly because breakfast is good no matter what time it is :) Located in Mardaloop, this one has a great 50's neighbourhood feel! The food is great! Prices are reasonable, portions are huge and they serve bottomless hash browns, need I say more? I will anyway... Don't be discouraged by the long lines in front, it usually moves quickly and they will bring you out coffee to keep you warmed up. Staff is awesome and you see very few new faces behind the counter... I've been looking at some of them for 7 years now, and that is a long time for this industry! Be warned though... It is only open until 4 pm :( Too bad... 24 hours of this place would be the best gift we could get...

Great little hang out in a nice neighborhood. The Omelet with Montreal Smoked Meat was surprisingly great. I was afraid Montreal Smoked Meat would not work in an Omelet however I was wrong - it goes great! The cool thing too with their omelets is one price gets you as many toppings as you want; and they don't skimp on the cheese either! The prices are reasonable, portions huge, and the are staff fast and friendly - I will be back! Also this is one of the few places that serves REAL Maple Syrup with all the French toast, waffles, pancakes, etc with no additional charge.

Great, small diner style eatery. Belmont Diner has surpassed Nellies as The no.1 destination for breakfast foods in marda loop (and arguably the SW). Prices are reasonable, the locale is clean and unpretentious. Food is great, large portions but not over the top. The Banana Pancakes and the Hash are must haves, simply the best. The only down side would be the wait on weekends, as this is a very small restaurant. Hopefully more locations are to come.

I live right close to this diner, the food is unbelievable the service is even better! I had the eggs Benny... Which I could order every single time I come here.

Ordered skip last week and by far the best breakfast we have had in a long time. The hash downs are out of this world and the portions were HUGE, I had two days worth of breakfast, it was awesome. I had also chatted with someone on the phone because I forgot to ask for ketchup and she was an absolute delight to deal with. Actually just about to order again this morning and can't wait. Really looking forward to coming and dining in when they are allowed to open. Keep up the great work!

Service was quick, food was great, waitress was awesome! (really cute too ) Get there before nine on the weekends or you'll be in line.

#144 You would think it was the NBA playoffs as many times the ball was dropped. Let us start with the good: Buttermilk pancakes for $12 included strawberries and chocolate chips and to include bottomless hash browns and endless toast (more about the latter two in a minute). Glass of water The pancakes arrived in about 10 minutes or so. So so good. Still no mention of hash browns or toast being ordered since not offered (and later never offered). This is where it went downhill. It was the Marda Gras Street Festival but it was not busy in here. No wait for a booth. In retrospect, knowing that Belmont is usually busy, should have been a tip-off. Finished the panckes and after 30 minutes, still empty water and tea pots (the other patron had ordered tea). I finally asked about the hash browns and toast and the toast was ordered. After 10 minutes, I had to inquire again about hash browns and toast, the toast arrived sans hash browns. Then, asking for the hash browns again, they finally arrived. Did I fail to mention the check was placed on the table before the pancakes were finished? My four previous trips were not like this; I hope this is an aberration but my experiences tell me there is a 60% chance it is not.

Good place for Sunday Brunch We wanted to check out Belmont because of the great Yelp reviews. What a neat little place situated in Marda Loop. The place was busy on a Sunday afternoon but nothing out of control. The two of us were seating pretty quickly. My boyfriend picked Calgary's only omelet. It was VERY good with the Montreal style smoked meat. I'm not a fan of omelets myself but I tried a bite and it was amazing! What's better about this omlete is that you can pick as many items as you want ont he list and you don't get charged extra. Concept! I had the Breakfast Burrito. It was very yummy and VERY filling. I couldn't finish it but I enjoyed every bite. We'll be back :)

Me and my girlfriend stopped by for brunch and ordered our usual favourites. My breakfast burrito was okay the hash on the side was hardly if cooked at all same for my partner. Her eggs were made the complete wrong style and entire breakfast was dry and bland. We also ordered some of the pancake art(10$), asking for a snowflake. After waiting 30+ minutes we were sent out a half cooked circle pancake that looked as if someone has tried cutting into parts of it. The open kitchen offered a view of the very unclean kitchen and KITCHEN STAFF! I could not believe how poorly kept the cook was there must be some sort of hygiene rules especially if they are coming to the table to drop off our food. The server never checked on us to see how our food was walking past us in the almost empty restaurant many times even after we pushed our plates to the end of the table. Finally after not touching our pancake and leaving my partners hardly touched meal at the end of the table, the server came to ask if we were finished. At this point I politely let the server know we were not happy with the food apologizing we wanted to send it back and she RETALIATED telling us it's just pancake batter. We told her we did not want to pay 10$ for the food and weren't going to eat it for that reason. She then told us she wasn't going to charge us anyways and stormed off to grab our bill (without us asking). I apologized again that we sent the food back, paid our bill and started getting our coats on to leave. At this point the cook started making rude remarks about me and my partner saying "what it doesn't look like a snowflake enough for you?". We left without a word and don't plan on returning.

Passed by many times but went in for lunch today for the first time. Had to order the Smoked Meat Hash with a milk shake. The hash was great and the portion size was huge. Two thumbs up. The milk shake was OK, can't quite put my finger on what was missing. Service was quick and friendly. I will be going back again.

My love affair with the Belmont Diner is quite strong. I've been regularly coming here for Saturday brunch, and the food has always been spot on. Usually I alternate between the French Toast and the Veggie Eggs Benedict. Both are really great options. Service has always been great. One of the staff members, Cheresse, is always friendly and welcoming. She remembers my mom and I every time we have come in. She always makes sure we are well cared for. So glad the owner was able to bring her back! Honestly, when the fire came through last year, I was worried about whether this gem would ever re-open. So glad to see that it has. It really is a great little place!

Classic little diner with classic diner menu -- if you want something tasty and quick, or if you want to feel like you're having breakfast or lunch in 1956, stop in here. Nothing fancy or snobby on the menu -- just simple, good food. I usually go here for breakfast. I love the traditional eggs, bacon, and toast here, but pretty much anything you order will satisfy your needs. Coffee is plentiful and the brew is tasty. Service is quick -- especially at the bar. Everyone is friendly and pleasant to deal with. Only downside: arrive after 9:30 and you'll find a line out the door. You need to come early. However, it's worth getting up for (even on a Saturday).