Where so I start? 1st off all. 20 min to order. Other people coming in after and getting their order in. 20 min wait for food. Everything warm or cold. Toast so cold butter did not melt. Over easy eggs so over cooked. Home fries 1/2 still on the plate. They were the ends. So small and dried out. Inedible. Pay the bill. Won't show me the bill or the pos until I paid. They gave themselves a 5 buck tip. It's illegal to not show the customer unless they pay 1st. It's the LAW. I got the tip back, but the server still got the tip. 0 professionalism. The absolute worst place I have ever eaten at. 0/5 . read more

Blackfoot Truckstop Diner - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Frankly, f**k this place. Thought I'd give it one more try. Instant regret. In what world does it cost three people almost 70 bucks to eat shitty diner food. Server, Marla, decent. Sort of felt for her cause it was busy and no one was helping bus tables. That's the one star. The rest of it, I wouldn't have fed it to pigs. Lumpy greyish gravy, uncooked poached eggs, cold hashbrowns. And the kicker? We never got a copy of the bill. Marla just sauntered over and says a random number and wants payment. No offer to bring a copy, no flipping the iPad around so we could see what we were paying for. Shady AF. Also. If the guy running the place is gonna be lurking by the counter photographing patrons, put a sign up saying so. Seemed really off. If the manager happens to read this review, don't bother replying. Your copy and paste replies mean zero to me. Also. Fix your booths. No one wants to be sitting on some ratty ass vinyl bench with god knows what caked into it. Edna would be mortified seeing what you're turned her iconic diner into. read more

I was playing around with Chat GPT and asked them what are things I could eat in Calgary. Suprisingly they told me to try a Flapper pie. I have lived in Calgary for over 20 years and never heard of this dish and I have a sweet tooth. Therefore I knew this was something I had to try and found out Blackfoot Diner was here the pie originated from. The truckstop itself was really good. Prices are ok and you get a nice diner style breakfast with no frill service. The flapper pie itself....not my cup of tea. You do get a nice slice but I will be trying another pie the next time I'm at this truck stop. read more

Blackfoot Truckstop Diner - a slice of pie on a plate - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Parking - lots. Interior - 1960's diner and has not been updated in years. Wait staff - slow and over-worked. But the job gets done. Food - Delicious. Regardless of what you're ordering, breakfast, lunch or dinner it comes out hot and good. read more

Total fail. We went for dinner and won't do that again. Place was dirty, booth seats all had huge rips in them, condiment bottles were sticky, the toy train squealed louder than the music. Food was old and cold. $22 beef dip was dry and fatty, au jus and fries were both cold. Didn't get the side coleslaw with it. $23 Turkey dinner was missing a side also and the soup. Saw our waitress twice and that was it. Waited 15 mins for the pie before asking for it at the cash register. Don't waste ur money. read more

I can handle a dingy truck stop as long as the food is good. But the food was below average...and expensive. Lemon merengue pie was good, but the bananas in the banana cream pie were literally black. read more

I ordered breakfast and when eating my eggs found a piece of beige carpet in my breakfast went to bathroom and the lady took that piece before I could take a picture Enjoy your food at Blackfoot Truckstop Diner read more

Blackfoot Truckstop Diner - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

It's so sad to give the BFD a failing grade. I have been going there for decades. Took my kids there when they were young and more recently grandkids. The food was always great and plentiful. Not anymore. I have tried real hard to weather the ownership change but after at least five visits things are only getting worse. The food is awful, quite often cold and the portions are small. The serving staff are still the same great gals I have gotten to know over the year. I feel for them, I'm sure they hate to see regulars dropping away. Things change, that's just part of life. So I will say goodbye to an old friend. read more

The service was slower than if a snail and turtle had an offspring. The bathroom was filthy and graffitied. The seats were ripped, Food was horendous. Just don't go there. read more

Waited in a booth for ten minutes while cold air blew on us and no wait staff appeared as we perused the menu. $22.50 for a small double hamburger and fries + %15 tip = $27.25 for each person. Downright disgraceful. After seeing this , dealing with the cold air and not even a glass of water from the staff... we got up and left to go to Rocky's Burgers just down the road where we paid $30 for about the same amount of food. There is a less than zero chance we will ever eat there. Blackfoot truck stop = Epic price gouging. read more

Poor Food. Understaffed. Some of the staff are horrendous. They think they're doing you a favour by helping you if they even do. I used to go to this restaurant but this Sunday will be the last. Waited an hour to order and just kept being ignored. We finally left. Poor customer service skills, average food which was tolerable until they raised their prices. read more

Amazing food amazing people I have been going here since I was a kid and I still try and go to this day

It's not a good place to eat the service is bad the language from one is very bad we sat there for hour she kept passing us with no service treating us like we where not even there if Edna was there that would not be going on read more

A train that circles overhead. A waitress that calls you 'dear' and 'sweetheart' in a darling UK accent (we all fell in love with Her, she is LEGIT). Flapper pie that is sky-high. Great prices. Free wi-fi. An extensive menu. A clientele that looks like a casting call for 'visually fascinating extras'. SERIOUSLY, what is not to like? We came for breakfast. We will return for lunch and dinner. The traditional breakfast was surprisingly ungreasy. The corned beef hash was tasty and well seasoned. Coffee refills aplenty and lots to look at. If I had to offer one suggestion: more seasoning on the potato 'hash browns'. read more

Blackfoot Truckstop Diner - Great Diner Brekkie - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Went there for pancakes a couple months ago and the staff were rude and the pancake uncooked inside. paid $15 for pancakes and eggs. swore I wouldn't go there anymore. Returned yesterday to get take out and paid $28 for chicken fingers (5 pce) which comes with fries. this is a great place to go if you like expensive, mediocre food and sometimes rude service. read more

I always come here when I can. It has a great hot turkey sandwich. Piled high with fresh roasted turkey, mashed potatoes and d actual turkey gravy. I will be the first to admit it's not 5 star, but a good meal. The staff are always helpful and eager to assist. It certainly has seen better days and the area has taken a downturn, but don't let that stop you from being nostalgic. I've never had a bad meal here. read more

Food was great I had the pancakes with the bacon and I do have to say it was spot on except the waiting time which was longer than expected but I have to say it was worth it. A lot of lights every where which made the experience nice and pleasant. The waiters were polite and respectful to the costumers, but overall I enjoyed the restaurant and give it a 4/5. read more

It's taken me almost two weeks to decide what I thought of the Blackfoot Truck Stop. My first impression was a 2 star. I stopped in for lunch awhile back with a friend of mine and the place was packed at 130 in the afternoon with all kinds of folk, from randoms to suits, truly only the kind of variety a truck stop can attract. It took longer than it should've for a server to come clear the table we had chosen and even at that, we had to go looking for one of them. Our food came out quickly, I had a reuben with some potato cheddar soup. The soup arrived first with some slices so squashed bread. Did they really bring that to my table? So why the four-star? For uniqueness and authenticity. The servers wear pink scrubs and I swear the one serving us was easily 70 years old. She kept called me sweetie. The memorabilia on the walls keeps you entertained even if the people don't. And there's a model train that runs the loop of the restaurant near the ceiling. Many of the pictures on the walls are even lit up with tiny lights shining through them. Next time I'm heading in at 3 am. I bet it's a whole other diner then. read more

Blackfoot Truckstop Diner - a blackfoot bus parked in a parking lot - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

The service was TERRIBLE. We waited over 2o mins to even get menus. Another 15mins to order. Another 30 mins to get food and had to ASK to get our drinks when the food finally came. The food was mediocre at best. People coming in were sitting at tables that were not cleared because nobody was clearing tables. read more

Good quantity, good taste at a decent price. Love diners. Will be going back to try their breakfast. read more

Blackfoot Truckstop Diner - Chili burger and fries - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

A solid and most of all honest place! No frills, no special treatment,no fancy this or that! They have a choo choo train riding up on the rafters and worn out tables on which thousands and thousands of elbows have rested. This place has a soul. The food is much like the atmosphere, simple, hearty goodness. It's mildly seasoned (which would be a crime in certain restaurants) but here it's part of the shtick, a lot of older people come here and they prefer to season their own food, it's a common practice of classic eating holes. Being sensitive to those who "don't like too much salt" or "don't like it spicy" also to those who have health conditions that need to monitor what they eat. One other great feature, this place is cheap and has very fair pricing for everything on the menu! It's open 24 hours and is a great late night destination ( much better than Denny's). The servers have lots of personality and are a pleasure to chat with. In my opinion, it's one of those few places that all ages, all walks of life are truly welcome and all treated with the same care. No niche crowds here, (well maybe truckers are a niche crowd!) But it really does have a homely feel about it and its one of the few restaurants where outdated and worn out decor actually enhance the experience. It is what it is ! A true Calgary classic! Nothing more, nothing less! Check it out! 4/30 read more

Blackfoot Truckstop Diner - Extra onion rings !!! Wow!!!!!!! 5 stars!!! - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Get a hearty meal for low price. I had the hamburger special. Bowl of soup, meal, dessert, coffee for under $15. Fresh made bread. Gravy on everything! Great service and friendly too. It was so long ago since I had been here, Yelp! Wasn't invented yet. I'll be back. read more

Holy cow! YAH....got a t-bone steak for $15.... include soup and ice cream for dessert it's today's special it's not called t-bone steak though...Porter house steak....omg...so good of course didn't finish it.... If you read my review today...go to Blackfoot truck stop. ... read more

Blackfoot Truckstop Diner - Porter house steak special of the day July 11 2015 - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Take a step back in time and enjoy table side jute boxes, trains the circle around your head while you eat, down to the out fits on the servers. Love it! Best for a good old greasy breakfast and fluffy pancakes. Don't forget to have your flapper pie it's world famous! read more

Blackfoot Truckstop Diner - Truckers Breakfast with a buddy - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I just love diners! Kinda got lost in this area, at first a bit industrial simply b/c of this huge land that it's sitting on, with the old-style Petro Canada there, which not surprisingly, same owner who built the current location 35 years ago..no wonder it's an antique inside, and it should stay that way lol. Even has an enclosed seating area on the left, complete with booths. Your typical breakfast/burgers joint but when I saw the lemon meringue pie, I've had a craving for it and for $4, it was one of the best slices I've had...and not too sweet or sour (well, it's lemon after all). Did inquire about their well-known "flapper pie" which is basically custard instead of the lemon part. Nah, I'm a bit old-fashioned, why mess with a great concept ;) Unbelievably, this place even takes amex! Don't let the shop name fool ya, it's quite large, good 75 seats easy, with super friendly staff..dont' dig their hospital-grubs as a uniform, but you sure can't miss their pink ;) read more

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This was so disappointing. Good reviews but awful food. Pancake was soggy and served on a undersized plate. A skimpy serving of nearly raw, unfried potatoes sloppily on top of the cake beside day old, rock hard, overcooked and flavorless sausages. Coffee tasted like water. Toast and eggs were only okay not great, missing a piece upon arrival. No hot syrup as promised just corn syrup tasting container from a brand I've never seen. Only redeeming quality is charming atmosphere and low price. You get what you pay for they say but we still paid too much. read more

Blackfoot Truckstop Diner - Under cooked potatoes but overcooked sausage - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

WOW!!! This place went from one extreme to the other! I have been going there for over 35 years and the last decade or so this place has really declined significantly. They used to serve you too much food, but now it's very skimpy to say the least. last night we ordered the "hamburger casserole" and the "turkey barley soup." There was ABSOLUTELY NO turkey in the soup and almost no hamburger in the"casserole." Needless to say we will not be returning any time soon. Contrary to popular belief, you can still make better food than that for a lower cost WITHOUT making people feel as though they made a mistake in stopping for a bite to eat! Go back to the drawing board, ya'll!!!!!!!!!!!! It would be a real shame to see this place close. It has been a landmark for so long! Show us the LOVE, Blackfoot!!!!!!!!! read more

Drove across town for my second breakfast visit here. Prices have gone up and quality has gone down. Smells of new management strategies. My eggs were not over-easy but almost sunny side up. The butter on my toast never melted as the toast was room temperature. The shredded hash browns were old, overcooked and also room temperature. The coffee, pancake and sausage was good. The increase in prices and decrease in quality of food at Blackfoot Truckstop Diner gets it crossed off my list. I never complain at a restaurant, I just start spending my money elsewhere. read more

Great diner. I had the Western Omelet breakfast. Staff was courteous, the Food came out quickly. Omelet was fine, potatoes were like rubber. Not coming back. read more

Blackfoot Truckstop Diner - a christmas tree with decorations - Diners Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I love the nostalgia of this authentic old school diner. You can sense the history here from the well worn table tops to the train that scoots through the restaurant well above your head and the friendly service you get it feels like going home. Come in and seat yourself and you will see a broad range of people and personalities enjoying their food (24 hours a day). Somehow I suspect the food would taste way better at 2am ;-) And this is where they lose a star. From what we have ordered in the past... mostly burgers, chicken fingers and sandwiches their food is mostly pre- bought (makes me think of GFS~ please correct me if I am mistaken). My Hubs is excited to go back and try something that must be homemade off the menu and I will be happy to join him! read more

I had the worst meal here today. I ordered the Eggs Benedict. The coffee tasted like sludge, the eggs were cold, the thing under the ham and eggs was cold, and frozen in bits, the hollandaise was tasteless and the ham was just outa the fridge. I've eaten at this establishment in the past and never had a bad meal. I've eaten their burgers, pork chops, pie, sausage, and the meals were very well cooked and homemade. I especially love their pie. The daily specials were always good. Today was very very bad, perhaps the waitress was overworked, I don't know. Or they might have a new cook. The waitress apologised while running off somewhere else. I didn't pay for the meal I didn't eat, so that's okay. read more

I heard from a few people that this place was great, I gave it a try a while back for breakfast and it was terrible! Decided to give it one more shot at lunch, not sure which meal was worse! This place has some of the worst food I've ever eaten, I definitely wouldn't recommend trying it and I definitely won't be back read more

Have been meaning to try this place for quite sometime. I know it has quite the cult following here, however I quickly discovered that I will not be a part of that following lol. Definately an experience atmosphere wise. I felt like I was back in the 80's. Service was ok, food was ok at best. If you like processed cheese then you may like the omelettes. Overall I prefer the Deerhead Cafe for a cheap eats/dingy diner vibe. Much better tasting. read more

We decide to go there yesterday for the turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Real turkey, real dressing etc., the food was amazing. Service was exceptional, wasn't busy and price also excellent. This may become an annual tradition read more

Took my gf here for the first time, she was a little sceptical at first but once she realized how good the food is she really enjoyed it. Got the omelet it was delicious read more

This is as authentic a truck stop diner as you are going to find - large portions, a not-to-exotic extensive menu, worn out formica countertops, reasonable prices, salt of the earth waitresses and a really varied clientele. I am sure at one time this diner was located on the wrong side of the tracks literally and figuratively, but with gentrification as it is, it is now not so bad. I have been here twice for dinner and ordered breakfast both times. Some of their dinner entrees look a little scary - mystery brown meat smothered in mystery brown gravy, but you can't usually go wrong with breakfast stuff. They have really good pancakes (but lousy syrup) and outstanding omelettes and hash browns. I had the chicken salsa omelette and couldn't believe how much chicken it was filled with. Despite our full bellies we had to try a slice of their pies. Both the lemon meringue and the banana cream are delicious and are fairly inexpensive. Not a bad place for a back-to-basics type meal. read more

I'm surprised that the Blackfoot Diner is even on Yelp! Despite the tacky factor, this is one of my favourite places in the city. I started going here probably 8 years ago as one of the few 24 hour coffee places in the city. I've spent MANY a night with an endless cup of coffee, listening to old country tunes from the jukebox and consuming a steady stream of comfort food. The decor is tacky-old-diner-chic, complete with an overdose of pink and a wall art with backlit 1950's movie stars. Look for the Furby in the train. You'll know what I mean if you've been there. The part that most of you won't know is that I know this place as "Edna's". Edna is the original owner - a feisty old woman who knows how to run her business. She's often in there, checking in on things. You have to respect the woman for continuing to run her business well into her eighties. Fave elements: -really cheap prices -24 hour kitchen & bottomless (decent) coffee -great service Fave foods: -beef dip - anything with gravy (best gravy in town) -greasy perogies -wide assortment of pies (love the Banana or Coconut Creme) This isn't someplace fancy, but if you're looking to go somewhere to chill out without judgement or if you're low on pennies, stop on in. A great choice for those of you working evening shifts (been there). See you at Edna's! read more

On to other 'firsts' experienced this weekend. After our golf game, the 4 of us (actually, allow me to clarify - the boys) decided to head over to the Blackfoot Truck Stop for breakfast. Since the ratio was 3 boys who wanted to eat at the truck stop vs. me, I bit my tongue and went along with it. When we first pulled up, I looked over at my friends and said "WHERE have you brought me?" At first glance, it's exactly that - a truck stop. Massive trucks parked everywhere, a lube shop across the street and mammoth-sized parking lot. But then you get inside and it's *awesome*. Talk about a scene out of a movie! You walk through the doorway and it's as though you've travelled back in time. it's just like one of those breakfast places you'd see on the big screen. Bikers/Truckers and all types of people crowded at various booths, perky waitresses, pink walls, a toy train that rotates along the ceiling, TVs so you can watch while you eat and cheap, cheap food! They serve pretty standard breakfast fare - omelettes, pancakes, etc. etc. I gotta be honest - I wasn't crazy about the food. It was what you would expect however, and it was super cheap. Each of us paid around $10 for breakfast and drinks and we all had an obscene amount of food left on our plates after all was said and done. I'm told this place has been around for DECADES. We actually met the owner and she was such a sweet woman! She personally thanked us for coming and rather than being the type of owner that just sits back and manages, she was actually the one working the register! Overall, a very interesting place. LOTS of character, LOTS of ambiance and LOTS of food. This definitely isn't the type of place you visit for the food, it's the type of place you visit for the experience! read more

Looking for a delicious breakfast in a laid back environment with a side of people watching? Prefer an atmosphere where you're either a hun or a dear? Bottomless cups of coffee and a breakfast dish that includes pork chops? Then The Blackfoot Truck Stop is perfect for you with prices to match and the decor is just busy enough that every visit is sure to reveal a new gem. read more

oh!!! so huge parking space!!!! but almost all slots look full. :P ... The restaurant inside it looks like a old model classic. The tables are like too old and has the elbow marks over it.. and also you could engrave your name on it to see it when you visit after 20 years :P ( just kidding).. The prices were reasonable but the food was pretty awesome... and the quantity was ample too... Not to forget , they charge per person 5$ during lunch and supper hours.. :) ... Service was a quick too.. But the waitress are not at all friendly.. Even one of my friend complemented the food and there was no response from the waitress :P Overall: Not a bad place to visit though,.. read more