Cleaver has now become one my favorite spots in the world. The great service and not to mention great food! My boyfriend and I tried to go next door and get some Mexican food but they told us their kitchen was closed and Cleaver was open until 11pm. We hopped right over and got some delicious happy hour. The food was the best part of this experience. The chicken sandwiches in happy hour was absolutely flavorful. Something in this sandwich was picked and it was absolutely delicious. The truffle fries in duck fat was holy smokes DELICOUS!!! You can taste the truffle so good. There was so much truffle. Idk if they used truffle oil and salt but omg I loved it so much. It was so perfect. The drinks were just as good as well. For happy hour it's only $8 for doubles. The bartender (I think her name is Alex) was so poised when bartending. She's so good at her job and all the drinks have all this extra ingredients. It's amazing how she remembers them all! Unfortunately for us, she doesn't over pour on the liquor. Lol! But that's great for the business owner that she does all the right measurements for the drinks. You won't lose any money from her working there. That's a good worker! Camilo was also a great server. Gave some great recommendations and was so nice and friendly. I love this place!!!! read more

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Had the bone marrow with a shot of whisky -- the bone marrow was good and gave a generous amount. The caesar stack was very worth the money, and would recommend it to anyone. read more

Cleaver - Modern European Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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I'll keep it short and simple. Service was good. Food was mid. Medium steak came out so cooked the cow didn't moo. Everything else was great tho. 4/5 read more

I think im sitting 50 50 with this place. The food is fresh and atmosphere is very nice but the quantity is lacking. The pizzette is regularly 22 to 25 bucks and the slidwrs 7 to 9. The hh is 10 for pizzet amd $5 for sliders. The pizza is 4 pieces about size of small dinner plate. It was just ok. VERY LITTLE toppings read more

Cleaver - Buttermilk chicken slider - Modern European Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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The crab dip was terrible! So fishy & sent it back & chef said that's what it was supposed to be & they wouldn't take it off the bill. Flatbread at best mediocre hence $10! read more

An overwhelmingly disappointing experience, with a few redeemable qualities. Firstly, I ordered two cocktails (Jacks Hammer, Acting the Maggot). Had they not been on happy hour I would have stopped after the first. Both were unbalanced and yet somehow quite bland with unappetizing mouthfeels. For example, the Maggot drink had a charred rosemary dust that was unevenly spread across the egg foam for either no taste at all, or completely overpowering. For food I ordered the duck fat fries which were decent. They came with a curry aioli which was the highlight of the evening. Then came the steak, unfortunately. I ordered the steak rare but it came blue with absolutely no crust, it looked like it spent 30 seconds on the grill straight out of the butchers bag. I'm not exaggerating when I say it was dripping uncooked juices all over my plate, I took it home to re-fire it myself. The steak itself was unseasoned, I'm guessing the missing salt landed on my "salad" (a healing pile of oily arugula) which was incredibly salty. The steak came with a chimmichuri which was nice, and a scalloped potato which was pretty good. Service was rushed, rude, and poor. The ambiance looked nice from the outside but was quickly dispelled upon entry. There was an overwhelming smell of burnt oil and the music was insanely loud. I am totally okay with loud music (Shokunin for example) but this was distasteful and over the top. Finally, the menu items were distasteful and added further to my desire to leave urgently. I don't want to order food with "cock" or "pussy" in the name.... For $130 I will absolutely not be back. read more

Great service. Had several people waiting on us. Very friendly atmosphere. Loved the cocktails! Everything from salad to fries to pork chops were delicious. We will definitely return. read more

Rudest seating host we have ever encountered in the world. It was my friend's birthday, we sat on the patio. The host told us one of us had to LEAVE because they only permit 4 per table. We kindly asked the single person beside us if they would mind if we used her table as it was my friend's birthday. She HAPPILY obliged. The host immediately came out and berated my friend on her birthday and chastised her for kindly asking someone to move over. We all left. Our group, our spouses and our friends will NEVER return to an establishment who treats their customers in the deplorable, shocking manner. To the rudest host: SHAME on you for being in the customer service industry. read more

WORST OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT I HAVE EVER WITNESSED. As a server and a manager of several restaurants over the course of 12 years I was absolutely appalled at the owners lack of professionalism. Service - okay. Server was clearly run off her feet. Not her fault. She had a section that was way too big for 1 person to handle. Drinks - amazing Food - okay-ish. Some dishes were boring some were amazing! About half way through our experience we began to wonder why this place seemed like it was crashing under pressure. The two tables next to us hadn't been served at all for 20minutes after they sat down which is what clued us in to how bad it had gotten. As a table of servers we were under the impression it was "just really busy" and up until this point we were being understanding and just trying to enjoy a slow paced meal. We began to look around at the situation started to pay attention to things like: -The chef ringing his "service" bell loud and angrily. -The server not having a single second to discuss anything with her customers and being forced to literally "drop things on the table" and walk away. -The hostess running to the back in tears - A manager (who turned out to be the owner) at the front door who was seemingly being useless and smoking his Juul at the front door!!!! From what we gathered, the POS system wasn't functioning properly which was causing A LOT of issues and creating delays for the server which in turn created delays everywhere else. So realistically there wasn't much any of the staff could do except try and push through. What blew us away was watching this owner yell and belittle his staff. This is never appropriate. But to also do it in front of your customers?! Disgraceful! I highly suggest the staff at this location leave and pursue legal actions with the labor board. This owner deserves it. Shame because the drinks and food the hardworking and unsupported staff prepared was delicious! Don't support terrible owners who abuse their staff! read more

Great cocktails and a fun friendly staff made this a great find on a quick visit to Calgary. Highly recommend

I was so excited to take my fiancé here! I first dined in 2019 on a road trip and have been counting down the days to eat here again ever since! Everything was so good. My fiancé loved all the food and the drink menu is substantial and delicious. Definitely one of our top Calgary restaurants, hands down! They are also dog friendly! read more

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Best service, best food and BEST cocktails especially for the price. Their cocktails have fun extras on top like cotton candy, a toasted marshmallow, smoke bubble etc. their food is unreal, you can tell the menu was thought out. Hard to believe there are bad reviews when I've been here around 10 times now and every time has been incredible. I prefer cleaver over some of the fancier places in Calgary because it's so consistently amazing. read more

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Met some friends here for a Sunday brunch back in mid December. Heather had heard great things and the photos looked amazing, so we were very much looking forward to trying this spot. It's a very nice restaurant, I thought the layout and open kitchen were really cool. We were seated up by the front window... the girls ordered Caesars and mimosas and I started with a pint of Parallel 49 Jerkface 9000.. good start, right? The food here looks fantastic. As plates came out to other tables we found ourselves checking them out, commenting and being impressed. Ultimately the esthetic qualities of the dishes would trump the flavor unfortunately. Heather and I each ordered Bennies... he the Buffalo Chicken, hot sauce and celeric slaw; me the Spinach, mushroom, goat cheese and crispy onion. We shared and swapped for a half each so we could each try two different kinds. Again, both were good just not as great as they looked. Most disappointing was our server here. We had a young lady who seemed very disinterested in her job. Service was poor, we continually had to flag her down for water refills or any other issues. She was not overwhelmed or busy, she just didn't seem to care or know what she was doing. Facility great, drinks good, food okay. service poor. That's my easy summary of our experience here. read more

Food was not up the standard we are used to. Staff has changed due to new owners. I was totally shocked to hear, a staff member who I believe to be the new Chef was talking about his brown people won't do this and won't do this .it's not appropriate for him to talk like that anywhere. Does he refer to us as the white people.the restaurant is not the same. I suggest that you don't waste your money. My friends and I won't return to cleaver. read more

Interesting and tastefully unique cocktails - I recommend splurging and trying a couple if you are able. Incredible presentation on quite a few items. Food was great. We came out as a group of 5 and enjoyed everything. I found a few unexpected items on the menu and was impressed with how they turned out. Service was also great - felt the group of servers on that night really worked as a team to ensure that every table received excellent service. **The only reason they are NOT getting a 5 star review is because of the tacky and tasteless service charge for tap water. On everyone's bill they added a 40c fee and when we inquired what it was for, the server said it was for the filtered tap water. When a customer is spending the amount of money required to dine here, don't offend them with a measly surcharge for something that should be included and/or disclosed. It was a tacky ending to an otherwise pleasant evening. read more

We were very excited to try this restaurant based on recommendations from friends. With businesses suffering these days, you would assume that every restaurant would want as much patronage as possible. It is not true of Cleaver. We called ahead as we had approximately 20 people wanting to eat here. Upon arriving, we were sternly told they would only accommodate ten of us even though the restaurant was empty (please refer to photo). They told us they did not have enough staff to cover us. I asked how they would then accommodate walk-ins. They said that was different and refused to let half our party sit. In this day and age when your reputation means everything, Cleaver needs to reevaluate how they treat and speak to their customers. Not sure how the food is as we were not "allowed" to stay but the service is as poor as it gets. I have never felt so unwelcome at a restaurant. Update: We were welcomed down the street at Una (please see review). So thank you Cleaver as we ended up having a wonderful dining experience elsewhere. read more

Cleaver - A completely empty restaurant inside...Cleaver, consider why. - Modern European Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Food is amazing. This is probably my favourite place for brunch. However how they do their patio seating is the dumbest thing in the world. I feel the host is on a power trip. They only seat their patios in pairs. So even if the patio is virtually empty (as it is as this moment), they will sit my friend and I directly next to another couple. Like, directly next. This makes sense when the patio is packed, I get it. But when it's empty, the canned response you get from the host is that "this is just how we seat our patio". Talk about an old way of thinking. "We've always done it this way, therefore, we will do it this way forever." Time to modernize. read more

Cleaver was one of our stops on our 17th Ave Bachelorette Pub Crawl and we were able to make resos for 8+ guests. However upon arrival, our table was not ready quite yet due to a previous party that hadn't wrapped up yet. They were able to get us a couple separate tables so we wouldn't be lingering about at the front entrance. The second we sat down though, we got 5 star service! We were greeted with glasses of champagne (that were never empty at any point of the night) and we were never short of cocktails from their extensive menu. Their food. OMG. I dunno about you but when we drink, it's all about the carbs.The brie, basil pesto and shaved pear on fig & walnut bread? Scrumptious! Grilled cheese and tomato dip? Look at all that oozing cheese! The baked bread with chicken drippings and bacon butter? I would have drank that bowl of deliciousness if no one was watching. Warm bread slathered in bacon butter and dipped in chicken gravy. Every word in that sentence is perfection. Not only are their cocktail names witty, but they're creative in flavor too. If you want to see cotton candy incorporated into a boozy drink, Cleaver is where you'll find it! read more

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I have been to clever twice now and both experiences have been fantastic. The food is amazing and the drinks are even better. The only one complaint then that I would have would be that although the drinks are good- they are very expensive. Average is about $11-$13 a drink. The first time I went I had bread that came with homemade bacon butter and chicken fat or dripping that you would dip it into to moisten it. It was amazing. This last time when I went here I went for brunch and the brunch is just as amazing as the dinner menu. Both menus are small so it makes making a decision so much easier. For breakfast I got prawn eggs Benedict. It was served on a biscuit with chipotle cream cheese. Tomato. Salsa and eggs. And served with hasbrowns. It was amazing. read more

Great food and drink. Service is always unreal. Good deals during the week and a great environment to be in.

Thanksgiving weekend, Friday, I was at Cleaver. The music was so loud I asked to be reseated or have it turned down. Like most other reviews, I was treated with rude responses. A manager, bald, 5'11" jumpy and in a state of "high stimulation, jumpy movements and agitation" said you should go someplace else if you do not like the music and I don't care if you write a review, this is how it is here. He is effectively driving business to other restaurants based on the other reviews. I will call the Liquor Board to see if they allow violent employee aggression in establishments that are licensed to serve alcohol. If you are crazy enough to go there and you have a complaint, tape or video the situation. read more

Cleaver - Ruin your evening with a meal at the Cleaver - Modern European Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

They have an unusual amount of vegan options for a restaurant who's sign is a giant metal cleaver... The mushroom toast has a lot of cheese on it- there's no cheese mentioned on the menu.. so you have to be clear and make it noted about the whole vegan thing... but it's nice they have options so thanks! But otherwise had a lovely time- great cocktails and lovely staff read more

Went with a few friends for a meal. We ordered a bunch of dishes and shared the meal family style. It was so good! There was an issue with our reservation so they sent us over each a glass of prosecco which made the wait a little more manageable. Under the guidance of our server we ordered a few starters, a main, and a couple of desserts. We were all stuffed by the end of it. What was consumed: - Cheese plate, so much going on - Kale tempura, highlight of the meal - Lamb lollipops, so tender - Mushroom polenta, close 2nd place for favourite dish after the kale - 30oz t-bone, you'd have to be real hungry if you're going to share that between the recommended 2 - Marshmallow and doughnut salted caramel fondu, out of control - Chocolate ganache cake, so huge and so rich One bit of criticism: it is so dark in there. Reading the menu is an exercise in maneuvering the paper by the candle without setting it on fire. Should have brought the headlamp. read more

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Honestly, it was very disappointing. The cocktail selection was not horrible. However, the food was sub-par. We ordered the grill cheese with tomato dip and the garlic shrimp. The grill cheese has an odd spice that destroys it, and the over cooked, rubbery garlic shrimp came out in a small cast iron skillet in two inches of butter that had a sad baguette for dipping. We both had a bite of each and lost our appetites. We did not want to create a scene, so we paid and left. Tip to the servers: If your patrons don't eat any of their food, there is a serious issue. I do not recommend this establishment, nor will we ever return. read more

The room is exceptionally well thought out with attention to detail everywhere that ties into their rustic, industrial, quasi-romantic slaughterhouse look. Please bare with me as I bark out single sentences relating to the super cool things I saw, tasted and experience here for the remainder of this review. Extra Touches/Cool S#!+: Plastic handled cutlery like your grandparents had. Tin bowl-plates like when your parents took you camping. Cocktail glasses that, depending on the drink, range from glass bottles stuffed in brown paper bags, to classic whisky glasses, to copper mugs. Tap handles made from rusty cleavers and vintage meat mallets on an antiquated looking iron pipe bar. Chicken wire and reclaimed would cabinet fronts. Old wood, raw metal and concrete everywhere. Leather bar stools with pipe bases. Bill holders made from hollowed out bone. The Food: Gourmet'ed up classics. They start you off with complimentary truffle popcorn served in a tin mug. Double cooked duck fat fries topped with salt and pepper served with curry aioli - $7 and totally delicious. Get this as a side if you opted for the sliders like I did. For $21 you can get the Slider Trio - 3 sliders of your choice. We went with the Pork Belly, The Crab, and the Beef. For $7 a slider, I'd expect quite a lot and Cleaver delivers. While the sliders are built on micro burger buns about and inch and a half in diameter, they're piled so high they take a wooden BBQ skewer to hold them all together. The service was rad. We received a positive greeting from the very beginning that encouraged to check the place out. Full disclosure - I was looking to grab a cocktail at Ox & Angela but they were closed for a private function so we wandered over to Cleaver. I'd been very excited to go for a full-on dinner here but didn't think it was the right kind of place to stop by for a cocktail or two. The friendly gent assured me that we were in fact in the place we needed to be and that there was a cocktail revolution happening inside Cleaver. read more

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It is always a great experience going to Cleaver! Their food is geared towards comfort food, but with a delightful twist. The first time I went to Cleaver, it was during a 2016 Burger Fest YYC crawl and everyone agreed that it was hands down the best burger out of the crawl! My boyfriend and I came one night during their happy hour ($3 sliders and $5 2 oz cocktails!). We tried all of the sliders and our favorite was the buttermilk chicken and soft shell crab! In addition to their food, they have an extensive list of cocktails that you would not be able to find elsewhere, I loved the Sticky Wicket and my boyfriend loved that their long island iced tea was made from scratch. If you intend on checking out Cleaver, I would highly highly recommend sitting at the bar. The bartenders are hilarious and very knowledgeable in their cocktails. They'll ensure that you will have a good time! read more

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So for my birthday we decided to try Cleaver on a Thursday night. We went there in a group of 3 and were sited promptly. The ambiance is very warm and welcoming and I really like the vibe. We decided to start the night with some cocktails. It took the bartender a good 5 minutes to prepare 3 cocktails. However, it was definitely worth the wait. The taste was balanced and not overly sweet also a lot of attention to details were paid. My favorite was the cinnamon and rosemary cocktail. Afterward, we ordered 6 different small plates to share. The food arrived fast and hot. The first dish was the Tuna lettuce wrap which in my opinion was the highlight of the dinner. Next was the lamb chop with roasted almonds and curry sauce, it was cooked to perfection and very tasty. The eggplant and cheese dish arrived hot and crunchy with a light tomato sauce. A great small bite packed with a lot of flavor. The next batch of food included the bone marrow, tempura Kale and roasted cauliflower. The bone marrow was fantastic. I was expecting more from the tempura Kale but in my opinion it was a very good tempura but nothing more. However, it was a very generous portion. Roasted cauliflower was more visually pleasing, the taste was okay, again nothing special. We paid 150$ for 3 people which in my opinion was very reasonable taking into account that we ordered a lot of food and cocktails. For me this was a very easy 5 star. Good food and good service. The taste of the dishes were very unique. This is what you expect from a modern restaurant. I cannot wait to go back there and try other items on the menu. BTW, the table beside us ordered the bone in rib eye for two and it looked delicious and very generous. read more

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Went here for brunch. Had a joiner but server didn't let us know they did last call for food or alcohol. Joiner wasn't able to get a drink but kitchen allowed them to order food. Short wait even with a reservation. Breakfast sandwich was okay. Didn't blow me away. However my friends enjoyed their chicken and waffles. Will have to try dinner. read more

Drinks are nice, food is not good. Flavours not balanced at all, poor waitress as well. Had to ask for salt as dished we're under seasoned. When I complained about the grilled cheese (didn't eat half, ridiculous sweet and nothing savoury to cut through the sweet/grease) the waitress just blankly looked at us and said it was meant to be sweet. Wouldn't come back for food or drinks with the service. read more

Are you ready for a cacophony of cocktails? With great names like Suckin' Diesel, Farewell to Sober and Shag Therapy??? You can find anything & everything to wet your tastebuds before dinner. I had the "off menu" suggestion from our server of the French 75. It c/w Gin, lemon & lime juice with Prosecco. It was crisp and refreshing! Everything at Cleaver's is tapas style for sharing. The food comes hot in skillets and is made with fresh interesting ingredients. We had a table of three and ordered the poutine, grilled broccolini, warm roasted squash (spicy warning) and beef cheek ravioli. Everything was delicious! The service was quick they offered suggestions and advice on their own favourites. This is not just a place to get drinks, it's lively fun and has great food too for sharing! Post note...Unfortunately I had to take off a star because I have spent the whole night sick and not feeling well. The food is very rich and I should have been more careful with my partaking of these guilty pleasures. read more

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Environment: The place has a modern atmosphere. Floor is filled with popcorn bits from the complimentary popcorn they serve. The restaurant has a nice ambience all together. Food: The quality or quantity of the food does not match the price. The food tasted very generic and was served in very small portions. We ordered the half cock and chips... any grocery brand roasted chicken tasted better. The duck fat fries were good, but it was slightly over salted. We also had their gnocchi & salmon... It was quite bland. The gnocchi and the salmon were tasteless. The only flavour that contributed to the dish was the coconut milk... The sliders were passable except you are paying approx. $7.00 each for a two bite burger... if you order 3. I wouldn't be complaining if the price matched the quality of the food, but it was just very basic. Service: Friendly staff and they were constantly checking up with customers about their service. Overall: It was an experience to try this restaurant but I probably would not come back nor I recommend to a friend . read more

Cleaver - The Salmon and Gnocchi dish in a big bowl with small portions - Modern European Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Great place! The food is really good! The music was a little too loud so it was hard to talk but the ambience and the attention were great. We ordered the crab and chili pasta and it was soo good! The bucatini also was delicious! If you are more into heavy white sauce. My friends got the pizzeta (Bianca and chicken with truffle honey) and they were The meal sizes are ok, I think it's perfect for one person without feeling super full read more

I've been meaning to try Cleaver for a long time. Mostly because of a review from Dale and seeing that Cleaver makes a deep-fried crab slider. My husband and I ordered the Kale and Beet salad, Slider Combo (fried chicken, lamb, crab) and the duck fat fries. Believe all the reviews that rave about the fries. So good. These aren't those wimpy fries with no flavour. Long, crispy with a soft interior and this deliciousness I'm guessing comes from the duck fat. I would come back just for those fries. I didn't care for the lamb slider but I went crazy over the fried chicken and crab. The fried chicken was so tasty, I'd say the chicken and crab tied in terms of awesomeness. The Kale and Beet salad was healthy. If you want something to balance all the mayo drenched sliders and deep-fried goodness, I would get it. I found it a tad pricey for $17. read more

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Great food, excellent service, delivery via Skip the Dishes. Best chicken in Calgary. Yummy desserts.

bad calamari this time usually pretty good spot but going down hill.We all got our food at different times and slow to check if we needed anything.We did not eat the calamari and told them was off but was told " fresh batch just in today" so charged us anyways ? pizza great and so was the grilled cheese and sausage rolls.Beers cold but just wish they would have been around to serve us more than one.My girlfriends caesar was weak for spice and asked for extra ... just not best food or service this time.Not sure if will be back ...usually such good service hopefully just an off night read more

A great place to have a snack! Me and my gff went there for dinner, and we had a couple of drinks (good selection of wines) and some appetizers and a salad. Everything that we tried was really delicious. A salad with pieces of bread, with a very good dressing. A mini chicken burger with maybe too much deep fried bread crumbs. And the egg plant croquets with cheese (maybe a bit less of cheese would have being better) I really enjoy my time there, it was superb. I didn't gave 5 stars because it doesn't make sense that they charge you two dollars for tab water Bottom line is that you should try it, but expect a big bill read more

Cleaver - Salad with cheese - Modern European Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

We came here for a stagette and we had a blast. We were served by a male but the women manager with an accent I believe was AWESOME. She stopped by numerous times to say congrats and how excited she was for us. BUT the food and drinks were out of this world! We ordered buttermilk sliders, buffalo chicken, soft crab and the matcha slider. They all were out of this world!! The bomb fries are unbelievable. You just can't stop eating them. We even came back the next day for brunch it was so amazing. The buffalo chicken eggs Benedict and the chicken and waffles were unreal!! If you haven't gone. Go now!!!! read more

Have had a couple of nice meals at Cleaver. First Clever experience, my friends and I enjoyed all of the dishes, which we shared - Kale chicken salad, feta and bean bruscetta, selection of three sliders and the tuna wraps. We finished it up with the salted caramel fondue which came with donuts and homemade marshmallows - amazing! I have come back again just for this dessert dish. The atmosphere was great, and had no issues with the service. Others have complained about the price, but we got a lot of food for a reasonable price. I have been back for dinner and brunch, and will definitely keep Cleaver on my rotation. They also have some very tasty cocktails. read more

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This was our second visit to Cleaver, our first visit was during AB burger fest and the second was for their pop up long weekend brunch. Our first visit was great, the patio is a beautiful south facing little spot that is great for drinks and people watching and the burger was great as well. For brunch we were able to check out more of the interior of the resturant and although we were not sure exactly what direction they were headed for the decor we eventually settled on southern farm. It was cold and rainy outside but with the leather and wood decor and gas lanterns inside it was welcoming and cozy. Love the coffee here. It is served fresh ground in a French press which delivers great flavour but for a first time user of a French press can be a bit intimidating. I ordered the pancakes with bacon and blueberries. When it come it looks small because of the plating but really there are 3 full size fluffy pancakes and 4 pieces of bacon there. I really enjoyed the dish, the pancakes were fluffy and the bacon was extra crisp just like I like it. The pancakes come pre-dressed with syrup but there was just enough to give the sweetness and not a drenching which I really liked. My husband ordered the hangover chorizo hash with baked egg. The dish had a great seasoning on it and the egg was a perfect creamy sunny side that broke beautifully into the hash. He really liked the chorizo as well and said it had just the right amount of spice and great flavor. Although breakfast was enough, we also opted to order the duck fat fries afterwards. They were great. A fairly large serving that stayed crispy and were well seasoned right down to the bottom of the bowl. Don't be afraid of the curry aioli either it was a great addition that had us going back for more. Overall both experiences here have been very good and we will be keeping it on our list of places to return to. read more

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If you're on social media, there is no doubt that you're heard about Cleaver. I had their name in my head after seeing many posts on Instagram. I forgot to remember that the 777 special is on Sundays and Tuesdays, however. That's $7 for plank $7 for wine $7 for beer/cocktails. I was there on a Thursday. The Scene: Cleaver oozes coolness. From the sign-- a simple cleaver to a witty drink menu like the Moby Dick to Moby Chick. You can tell the owners have put thought into every detail of the restaurant. Their patio is perfect for the summer-- I'm a sucker for string lights and candle lights so I enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant a lot!! The Crowd: A great spot for a group. And the menu caters to this crowd. The $75, 42oz "Bull" is meant to be shared and there is a good selection of sides to customize your meal. The Taste: Cleaver seems to follow the rule, "no Basics allowed". Instead of bread you get popcorn sprinkled with curry. Which is actually quite addictive. And the rule goes for the salads and condiments too. You won't find a caesar salad or ketchup on the menu. If you want tomato jam however, Cleaver gotchu! You're also put on notice that "any modifications and substitutions will be politely declined." The Conclusion: The menu is unique and has a good variety but if you are looking for a steak and potato place, Cleaver is not for you. I think with an adventurous spirit and a full wallet you can have a really great time at Cleaver. I think the next time I would go back on a Sunday or Tuesday though. read more

Cleaver - Hahahaha these drinks name tho - Modern European Near Me - Calgary, Alberta