Galaxie Diner

This place is brilliant! We had the blue cheese burger and the Montreal smoked meat benny and both were incredible. Easily some of the best diner food we’ve had. The flavours were spot on and portions were really generous. Loved the old school diner vibe too. Super cool, nostalgic atmosphere that really adds to the experience. On top of that, the staff were really friendly and welcoming, which made the whole visit even better. Can’t wait to come back and try more of the menu. Highly recommend!

I live nearby and I've always wanted to try it I live nearby and had always wanted to try this place — today was finally the day, and wow, it did not disappoint! The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was excellent. The atmosphere has such good vibes — the music and retro diner feel really take you back. I loved the bottomless coffee, and the Montreal omelette I ordered was simply amazing — full of flavor and perfectly made. Long live the Galaxie! I’ll definitely be back soon and will be recommending it to everyone I know.

If you have to wait to be seated it is totally worth it! Food was fabulous (portions are generous and tasty). Huge thanks to Makayla, Austin and Jaimie for their most excellent service! We were a party of five, ordered and shared Montreal Smoked Meat Hash (a big favourite); Galaxie French Toast & Calgary Sandwich…and of course a strawberry milkshake!

Goof spot for brunch! The Montreal smoked meat hash was excellent and full of flavor. We also tried the breakfast in a bun. The sandwich itself was delicious, though I wasn’t a big fan of the side. Overall, a solid brunch experience and worth a visit.

Always a favourite place of ours to stop when in town before heading up to the mountains. The Galaxie Diner really feels like an authentic diner experience with many familiar options and a fun retro atmosphere. It was a bit busy on a Saturday morning (a good indicator) and we had to wait for about 15 minutes. The wait was well worth it. The huevos rancheros never misses and was quite good. Portion sizes were very generous and service was prompt and friendly.

When you’re in the mood for a *classic diner experience* Galaxie is our go-to. You can't reserve a table so there may be a line on the weekend for brunch, but we think it's worth the wait! They'll also let you grab a coffee and enjoy it outside while you wait, or there's other shops you can browse while waiting. 🍴Grady's pick: Traditional Breakfast 🍴Hayley’s pick: Veggie Benny (roasted red peppersand croissant!) 🍴For the table: Pancakes 🍴 Treat yo'self: Milkshake Did we mention there's bottomless hashbrowns and bring oldschool gum with the comics when it's time to pay?

I was excited to finally try Galaxie Diner. It was busy on a weekend and it took about 20 mins to get a table. Galaxie Diner is a no-frills simple breakfast/brunch joint. There's no trendy or latest-of-the-month dishes here. It's basic diner food. I got the Chicken Clubhouse while my wife had the ABC Burger. My kids got the Mini French Toast and the Tiny Traditional off the Galaxie Kids menu. My Chicken Clubhouse was pretty standard and one you could make yourself. The bacon was not crispy which was surprising giving that they heavily focus on breakfast. The hash browns were bottomless which I didn't take advantage of. I think the challenge is the limited grilling area. The hash browns were cooked in large piles so there's no chance for crispy edges. It wasn't quite what I had hoped. The ABC Burger was very homestyle. The beef was definitely not typical of restaurant patties. It had a homemade flavor to it, which is not necessary a good/bad thing. It's just different. Both my kids enjoyed their dishes. We were surprised the Mini French Toasts were just plain grocery bread slices dressed up.

An excellent goto inner city breakfast spot. On a busy Sunday morning we found two seats at the bar, a table would have been a half hour wait. The bar is always a fun spot to dine, can watch the chefs and servers in a frenetically choreographed dance. Decent menu, have tried most Galaxie breakfast offerings, all good. Today was a "Rueben Bennie", had not seen this combo before, delicious smoked meat, sauerkraut, special mustard, on a croissant, not a tough to cut english muffin. It's a big meal, splitting was allowed. They also offer excellent milkshakes. Mmmmm... Ordered a Strawberry shake to take out, a top drawer offering. Not to be missed.

I tried to think of one single reason why I shouldn't give them a 5 star rating and I got nothing. From the service to the food, 5/5!

Cutest diner on the block. There were so many things we wanted to try. The ABC burger was super tasty and generous. The meat tasted fresh. The avocado was fresh and bacon crispy. The smoked meat eggs benny was fabulous. Both came with super yummy pan fried unlimited hash browns. Great presentation. Service was friendly and timely. Can't wait to return!

Excellent service, good food with unlimited toast and hashbrowns, nice with good lunch options.

We had breakfast here before heading to Downhill Karting. After looking at other breakfast places, we decided to give this one a try after seeing their menu and other pictures posted. We were happy to have chosen to eat here. We got items such as the Calgary Breakfast Sandwich, Galaxie French Toast, Blackstone Benedict, and the ABC Burger (since breakfast or lunch are options). Even though there is an option for bottomless hash browns, we were full from the initial plate.

Located in a trendy area of the Beltline. The ambiance is very old school diner, small but comfortable. I sat on the bar. The service was prompt and very friendly. I ordered the French toast with the hash potatoes. The french toast were topped with berries. The french toast was underwhelming. I would say a bit bland. The potatoes were delicious and filling. Overall the restaurant has decent food for decent prices. Service is the stat here which seems strange to me.

My first time going to this place and wow! Loved the food and the interior of the building. The portions were a perfect size, not too big nor too small. Service was amazing! Didn't get the name of the workers that served myself and my friend.

A retro looking diner that you would pass right by if you didn't know about it. Music from The Temptations, Tina and Edwin Starr playing. Right away, a bingo. Each booth has its own little juke box. Remember those, all of you old people Iike myself, reading this? We had the kalamara eggs with spinach, sun dried, and feta. Big portions and excellent. Staff great. AND Bazooka bubble gum with the check!!

This little hole in the wall spot was suggested to us by a friend. It's a super small place inside but looks very retro and hipster. They even have a really cute pickup window to grab your food and shakes to go. We came for breakfast here and it was pretty yummy. The coffee was decent, the milkshakes were super yummy, the food was good too. We ordered the huevos rancheros which was basically a flour tortilla with 2 over easy eggs on top, a bit of pico de gallo, 1/2 an avocado, delicious toasted bread, and house made hashbrowns. It's not your typical huevos rancheros and I added some hot sauce to spice it up but it was good. I didn't eat the tortilla because it really didn't add any flavour to the eggs so I just left that part. The hashbrowns were delicious tho and the bread was tasty too. The other members of my party ordered the other dishes and I did try a bit of the Pacific Omelete which was the one with smoked salmon and wow was it ever delicious! I would probably order that with a side of hollandaise sauce next time. The hollandaise was really yummy as well and one of the best I've tasted. We opted to eat at the park across the street because the restaurant is super tiny and we had a lot of people. It was a really wonderful start to our day. The service is great there too!! Friendly, knowledgeable, and totally cool!!!

I've been meaning to try this place for a long time and I finally got to go. It was quite busy but it makes sense given how good it was! I was planning on trying their omelettes (which I've heard are amazing) but I couldn't resist ordering the French Toast after reading the description! I'm usually not a sweet breakfast person but I had to try it. It was sooo yummy, and filling! The atmosphere was great and so was the service. I really liked the overall vibe of the place. If you try to go and end up having to wait it is definitely worth the wait :)

Not a budget meal but the value is fantastic. Cooked on the little grill beside you - bottomless toast and hash browns with most meals. Always delicious!

A little diner in the neighborhood. Great service and breakfast. I got the small omelette which is two eggs.

Galaxie Diner has been around for ages. It is loved by the neighboring locals. My sister recommended this place and she said it is one of the best brunch places in town. It is not fancy but it has the old style diner feel. They maintained the way it looked when it first opened its door. I came here with a friend who came from Vancouver to visit. I got the salmon omelette with white bread and hashbrown. I also got the strawberry milkshake to go along with it. Wow the salmoon omelette is super delicious. It is fully loaded with a generous amount of smoked salmon spilling out on the side. Toast and hashbrown are bottomless. Their toast and hashbrown are super delicious. Their portion to begin with is already super big, I can't go for more hashbrown. The strawberry milkshake is super delicious. They gave me a generous portion. Everything here are super fresh. The place is always super busy and usually requires waiting for table. Also the place is quite small too. We came super early at 10 am and we still had to wait about 20 mins. The wait is totally worth it. This is one of the best brunch places in town and I highly recommend trying their food.

This review is based on my entire experience- if it was based solely on the food alone it would be given a 5 star review because when I went here the first time I had the eggs benedict on a toasted croissant then when I cam here the second time I had the pacific omelette which was absolutely amazing! It was 3 eggs with smoked salmon, spinach and cream cheese. There was so much salmon in here it was absolutely delicious and it came with a side of hash browns and toast. It lost some stars because it is a very small diner with very limited seating and it is also a very popular establishment so having very few tables means it is a long wait. The decor in the restaurant adds well to the theme. In addition to this they have many homemade delicious milkshakes and the unfortunate part is that they only have plain coffee and no lattes or anything .

I truly luvvvvvv this place! Thanks to the staff to remember my order my name and what I take in my coffee!! Stay blessed!

Casual breakfast/brunch restaurant. Parking was easy and cheap to find. Literally parked across the street and walked down to the place in 2 minutes. It's a retro styled diner. We came about 11:30 in the morning and it wasn't very busy. We were greeted and seated ASAP as soon as we got in. Their menu is amazing! You get unlimited coffee and tea, and also unlimited hashbrowns and toast. I ordered a large Omelette of Choice, and choose the cheese, ham, Montreal smoked meat (which came from the shop next door), and sautéed mushrooms as my filing. They're very generous with their portions and their omelette of choice comes with plenty of other toppings. Usually, I stay a bit peckish after a meal but I had trouble finishing my eggs, along with my sides, so I was very full! Their malted milkshake is to die for! Out of all the milkshakes I ever ordered, theirs was simply the best! It was good enough that after a sip of mine, a friend ordered one to go for later. Will definitely visit again!

Went at 9am on a Saturday and JUST beat the rush so we didn't have to wait more than a few minutes. The staff are extremely friendly and the place itself makes you feel like you're back in the 1950's. We got the montreal smoked meat bennies and French toast w/bacon. The portions were huge we almost couldn't finish our food. Hasbrowns were seasoned so well and the bennies came on a toasted croissant. So so good. They have a take away window that was quite busy. Would definitely reccommend and come back here again when visiting Calgary!

Best brunch restaurant I've been to. The food was delicious, and we only waited for 10 minutes. Ive tried so many other brunch places and they're all mediocre but I'm happy to finally find a great restaurant!! Very good prices and it is very cute inside.

One of the best breakfast diners around. The staff are so friendly and helpful. Enjoyed their eggs Benedict, breakfast burrito, Galaxie burger and Kalamata scramble. The atmosphere is comfortable whether you eating at the counter or in a booth. It's small but that is part of its charm. Try it out; you won't be disappointed.

Funky old style diner. Good food, fast service. A nice (but busy) place to drop in for a bite. If its too busy and its lunch you are after you can poo over to the sister restaurant right next door for some of the best smoked meat east of Montreal

Great food and staff. Really liked the ambiance. The clubhouse and fancy grilled cheese was well worth it

Absolutely horrible service (if you can call it that) today. Decided to walk over to Galaxie for brunch, and when we got there, there was a group of 4 people waiting, indicating to me they were on a wait list. I stepped inside and waited a couple minutes to be acknowledged, which is fine. They were busy. Here's where the review goes down hill. Someone comes up and asks "how many people?" I tell them. They look at a pad of paper with names on it, and then back at me and say "we only have stools at the counter. I check with the other person with me. We both decide we would rather have a table so I go in and tell the person who was helping me. Then who I assume was the manager comes over and gets all "oh well you know we close at three, right??" I was aware of the time, (1:45, for reference) and asked approximately how long it would be. I got "well we aren't taking names. I suppose if people finish sooner, we might be able to seat you. But we close at three!" At that point, I was hangry(er) and just wanted food. But apparently "they close at 3!" Hard pass.

Most authentic old diner feel, delicious food, good coffee, very pleasant staff, absolutely would recommend.

Galaxie Diner is the best place to have brunch Downtown Calgary. It's a small venue but worth the wait. I got the French Toast and Malted Milkshake. The French toast was with cinammon and maple syrup. The toast itself was half fluffy and half filled. All of it was a really good combination. The grilled banana on top made it even tastier/sweeter in a good way cuz it was fruit sweet. I also got the bottomless hash brown on the side. It's more like diced potatoes than the type of hash brown you'd get at McDonald's or A&W. So I don't drink milkshakes often, not that there's anything wrong with them, other than they're full of sugar. I ordered this time because I heard a lot of good things about them. It was homemade, thick and creamy, sweet and really delicious. If I go to Calgary again, I'll try the chocolate milkshake next time. The only thing is space. It's too small and crowded. I like the old school diner feel, though. But definitely will come again!

Thus is my go-to breakfast place. Who doesn't like unlimited hashborwns and hot cup of Joe while waiting outside for a Table. What do you love more than retro diners. Nothing! Go here. Eat some grub and get fat...but don't linger..they will ask you to leave..you must eat and get out...its their slogan.

A charming old diner with great breakfast options, musch if the decor is likely original. Staff were fantastic! I had the Kalamata, flavourful and good. Hubs had the Calgary Sandwich and was enthusiastic about eating it. I grabbed a bite and can vouch for it. Would I return? Yes Would I recommend? Yes

Hands down my favourite breakfast joint in Calgary. Very small yet rustic mom and pop joint that serves classic breakfast with a twist. Montreal smoked meat hash plate is a very generous plate. The meat is super tender and is all perfectly held together with a good cheddar cheese. Add to it some garlic Tabasco and you are golden! The Cody scramble is a wonderful balance between savoury, freshness and quality. As simple as the dish is, the texture and taste are so complex. As mentioned before, hands down best breakfast spot in Calgary. Side note: they make killer shakes too!!

Sunday Brunch - yippee my favourite thing on weekends! This is a small place with only 6 booths and a counter. It's a classic diner with usual favourites such as eggs benny, omelettes, French toast etc. My gf had the classic with potatoes, sausage, bacon, toast. I tried the omelette with bacon, beef sausage, mushrooms, onions, and tomatoes served with toast and potatoes. You can choose 2 or 3 eggs and either rye, white or sourdough toast. The 2 egg omelette was good for me and they offered to top up my potatoes for free which was fantastic! I'd like to try the French toast, burger and monte cristo next time. Service was great- attentive but not intrusive and my coffee was never less than half full. The place is easy to get to and has street parking using park plus to pay. Really solid meal. I'll be back next time I'm in the area.

Nice experience, reliable food, awesome attending the guests. You will want to come back

I love this place. I haven't been here in probably 7 or 8 years since moving to Edmonton and haven't had a chance to come back until this Christmas break. SO happy I did. It is just as I remembered it. Tiny, busy, and delicious. There is a long wait for tables at any time, seriously. So be prepared for that. I think my friend and I waited about 25 minutes for a table. So it wasn't too bad. Thankfully it wasn't cold out at all so it didn't really matter and we enjoyed the brisk air outside. Both my friend and I had eggs benny with hashbrowns and coffee. The coffee is exactly as it should be. That diner coffee that you only get somehow at diners. Load it up with cream or drink it black, its just what you need in the morning. The eggs benny is delicious as always. Food comes out very fast, but you never feel rushed to leave. It's just a great atmosphere and service. This is definitely a must try in Calgary. I mean the place has been here for years so they must be doing something right. Side note: I would say this place is NOT great for big groups. Its teeny tiny.

I was looking for something downtown that was inexpensive with good food and no kale or quinoa on the menu these guys really delivered. It's a bit of a hike from downtown but SO worth it! Service was amazing too.

So quaint and cute. We had a party of 5 and barely fit in the back booth, but were just there for a quick breakfast, so it worked perfectly. Delicious French toast, hash browns & bacon. Such friendly service. We'd go again!

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.

Galaxy dinner is always consistent with their quality. Yummy food at a decent price. On the weekend the lineup may seemed intimidating but it moves quick rapidly. Coffee is always available which eases the wait. All and all a great dinner. Don't miss out on the Montreal Smoke Meat Hash.

love this tiny diner. the food it quick hot n tasty.

We've been to just about all the breakfast, brunch and lunch 'diners' in the city, and give Galaxie the best review of them all! Why? An old style diner with the original concept 50s and 60s look and vibe. Old inoperable jukeboxes on the wall of some tables harken back to the bakeries and drugstores of that era. And yet the music played overhead is both suitably current and retro. Many old artifacts doll up this pretty standard diner that houses 7 'bar' stools and 7 red-covered booths (2 large). As it was back then, the short-order cook's work area is on open display as he or she hustles cooked meat, hashbrowns, eggs of any style, and garnish off the large grill onto large plates filled with solid good-tasting food. Ask for whatever pleases you, like onions in the hash browns, or extra brown toast, and it's yours. The service crew are upbeat and efficient... For my many times there, have had breaky, but one time we ordered their traditional breakfast ($9 or $13.50 without or with meat) and the huge Montreal-smoked meat hash that with two basted eggs on top of the pile and your choice of toast (white, wholewheat, rye, sourdough) rounds out the huge order ($17). Oh yes, bottomless regular hashbrowns and endless toast, if you have any more room. And an all-day lunch specializing in burgers, sands and fries parallels the all-day breakies. I do most of my coffee at home or at Caffe Beano, and so don't much bother with coffee at breaky venues. But up to you... In the middle of the morning pushing towards noon, there's usually a steady stream of customers in and out. In such a friendly and caring ambiance, even the cook will smilingly deliver your meals to your table. The affable owner is aware that he's got something going both at the next door deli and here, and says he will keep prices, quality and quantity the same as long as it's viable. Hard to beat. And... After your meal each customer receives a 'Dubble Bubble' stick of gum in the same pink waxy paper as 60+ years ago. Although a super-retro touch, every ingredient is horrid sugar-based blek. Cannot say more about Galaxie. In my opinion it's tops in the city, and is only approximated by Purple Perk. And as it's next door to it's sister and also excellent Myhre's Deli with their super Montreal smoked-meat sands (11am - 4pm), can't go wrong with either. A recommendation? Although all items seem good, try the Huevos Ranchero breaky if avocado and other veggies are important to you? And for lunch, it looks like the Galaxie burger might be good... An easy 4.5 stars, and given the much less attractive Red's, OEB and Dairy Lane who with expansion are losing the thread from diner vibe to commercial mediocrity, make time for Galaxy? No frills, but just downhome awesome good.

I have eaten in many breakfast diners around the world including Atlanta Georgia, Savanah Georgia, New York City, Vancouver and Toronto: THIS PLACE HAS THE BEST HOME FRIES I've ever had. Buttery, crispy, fluffy, perfectly seasoned. We got the huevo rancheros with extra bacon, and French toast. Both were excellent. Will be back!

Definitely enjoyed my first breakfast/brunch in Calgary by coming here. It's a fairly small place so expect waiting times. The food is extremely fresh and prepared in a small space. I really enjoyed the feel and environment here. I ordered the Galaxie French Toast with coffee. No complaints at all. The only thing I would want to point out to you all is that they're cooking everything on the same grill space. So the toast was made on the same area as the bacon, ham, eggs, and other things. I realized this much later but if you're vegetarian or follow a strict diet, keep this in mind!

BOTTOMLESS HASH BROWNS. Do I even need to explain why there's 5 stars?! I got the eggs Benedict and it was so great. I'm pretty sure I got a whole avocado with it, and bottomless hasbrowns is amazing. Be prepared to wait. The restaurant is very narrow and small so they can't seat too many people at once. If you're anywhere near breakfast hours, you're going to wait a bit BUT they have coffee for you that they have outside for you to drink while you wait, which is really awesome for them to provide. The staff are always friendly, and the food is great.

The cutest little diner in town! Definitely have to wait to be seated majority of the time due to the small space and limited seating. But totally worth it! This place has the biggest breakfast servings! Most breakfast places nowadays you can expect $17 for a meal but at least here the portion you get is worth the money you spend! Love this place and I hope it's doing well during covid.

Finally made it here for the first time. Be prepared for a lineup but its worth it to try! Was seated at the bar in about 20-30 minutes. Tiny little place but packed with personality. You can see the guys making your food right up front and its interesting to watch! Tried the eggs benny and the hashbrowns were delicious (bottomless too, so bring your friends with a bottomless stomach here) Only reason I gave 4 stars is because its not in my top 3 eggs benny for the city. But a great experience all the same.

Good little spot, nice and quick service. Poached eggs not available, which is not a huge thing. Asked how the sausages were before ordering was told they were good beef sausages, ordered them and they were extremely salty and not good. Waitress offered bacon instead at the end of meal, but I declined as I was done. She ended up taking it off the hill, so great service. Food was good but not great, have had better diners in YYC.

Lunch for breakfast? Don't mind if I do! I had just flipped over the menu at Galaxie and noticed that it said lunch was available all day long. I've been on a breakfast kick as of late, so a cheeseburger at 10 am on a Friday sounded good to me! Besides a nice soft bun, what stood out about my meal were the three thick slices of tomato on my burger (instead of just one) and the hash browns in place of fries. I also split a small burgundy cherry milkshake with my breakfast mate. Burgundy cherry makes me think these guys use Foothills ice cream in the making of their awesome sauce shakes. They're thick and plentiful... So unless you've got the capacity to pack away a lot of food, I wouldn't recommend a full one to yourself with the rest of your meal. Galaxie is tiny. The most you could probably fit around the bigger booth in the back is about 6. There's not exactly a lot of room to wait at the front either. But it's an ideal greasy spoon, the staff are awesome and it all around generally kicks butt!

This is a tiny diner with a retro vibe. We had to wait to get it, typical for a breakfast place on a Sunday morning, but it was definitely worth the wait! Quick service and delicious food! We would recommend the French Toast and the Montreal Smoke Meat Hash!

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.

Great food! Price was a bit steep also the lineups are always very long. Amazing atmosphere and great service! Highly recommend!

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.

The Galaxie diner has been around for more than 15 years and boasts the best breakfast and largest omelette in Calgary. Here you be accommodated and can get any ingredient you want in your omelette for just 14.25 dollars. Redesigned as a good ol' fashioned 50s diner, each booth has an original 50s jukebox, with original 50s tunes. There are eggs any way you like them, bennys, pancakes, toast, I already mentioned omelettes. But how about that 2 double scooped malted ice cream milkshake for just 6.25? And for the more culinary courageous, try the apple pie milkshake, a slice of American goodness in just 600 ounces, sounds like a whole pie.

small, old fashioned. With a deli shop next door. Highly recommend the Montreal smoked

This is one of my favourite places in Calgary for breakfast, The portion sizes are very generous and the dishes are original. Make sure to get there early on the weekend, as the place lines up. That said, they do serve coffee to those waiting, and the queue is in the morning sun, so a sleep-in isn't necessarily a bad thing. Also, the Montreal smoked meat hash and Calgary Sandwhich are unreal.