Everything was PERFECT! Aimee is Mazing! Her professionalism and attendance was a blast! And the food is soooo good!!! I will recommend her always. Thank you so much for having us as on our home. read more

Love the patio here but the service this afternoon was terrible. The server set our drinks down and we didn't see her again for 20 minutes. We seemed invisible to her. I usually enjoy the food but I got the fish tacos for the first time and thought they were bland and boring. Really disappointing visit. read more

I came here with my aunt and some friends and had a pretty good time. We sat on the patio and it was perfect weather. I felt like we had waited a little long before we were seen by a server, but when she came she was really polite and sweet. I ordered the fish tacos, they were huge but I found that they were just really hard to eat. Lol. They were super messy and filled with too much lettuce that every bite I took I lost half the contents onto the plate. They were not that cheap either. I ended up making do with it and just ate it messily. I didn't mind it in the end. My Aunty ordered the chicken Cesar and she said it was awesome. There was a lot of food on her plate too, good portion. read more

Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar - Bars Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

We came here for Sunday brunch today. the reason they get such a low rating is we were served mouldy fruit and you could tell that the fruit had been sitting for some time it was dried out and gross. Totally ruined my experience here. Be careful what you order. After the fact it took about 15 minutes for the waitress to come back with our bill. And guess what! They charged us for our extra mouldy fruit skewer!!! The manager gave us a gift card for this issue however it will probably end up in the garbage. We won't be coming back. I would never come back here again. What a joke. If I could give them a zero I would! Make sure you check your food here. read more

Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar - Some mouldy grapes we were served here! Yum! SMH - Bars Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Original Joe's was never a regular stop for me, despite living in Kensington. This has nothing to do with the establishment, it's people, or the food and beverages they serve. It's simple distance, as there were a few other restaurants/bars closer to my apartment. However, having lived in Kensington for over 3 years, there was no shortage of infrequent visits. I found they tended to draw in a younger crowd than some of the neighboring locations, specifically at night. During lunch, however, they are quite popular with the adjacent businesses and thus draw an older crowd. The few times that I ate there, the food was very good. Their menu is nothing ground breaking, but what they do offer tends to be prepared very well. The beer selection is impressive, as they have several items available on draft that you might not find elsewhere. They are also one of the few places I've been to in Calgary that run the tap for a second or two before placing the glass underneath; very important in clearing out stale beer from the pipes. I can't comment too much on the service though, as all of my visits were attached to the bar (is that a bad sign?) read more

Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar - Bars Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Walking home from work on Tuesday following the long weekend and saw their happy hour sign. Why yes I think I will stop in for something to extend my long weekend feeling. Service on the patio was prompt and friendly. We unfortunately just missed Happy Hour, it was 6:03 but there was $1.00 off Alberta pints, cans and bottles so we didn't feel like we were too hard done by. It was also wing night 4.99 for an order and they were decent sized wings with lots of sauce. We also shared the fish tacos which came with a side so plenty of food for the two of us and a reasonable bill for a last minute stop with dinner on the way home. This is one of my favorite patios in the area. Its a good size, nice seating and it's not too loud despite being right on Kensington Rd. read more

Original Joes (OJs) in Kensington delivers a similar experience you'd expect to receive at any OJs location. Good food, casual atmosphere and fair prices. I'd describe OJs as more of an upscale pub or gastropub for those who have never been. One of my favorite things about OJs is you get to choose 2 sides with the majority of their entrees! Lots of food and no more having to choose one side over another! OJs draught selection is a bit lacking and their bottle selection isn't the best, but the prices are good and the house draught is actually decent. The daily specials OJs has are worth while and they're also good with seasonal offers for both food and drinks. On my most recent visit I ordered from their "Summer Fresh menu" and chose the Mediterranean Chicken Wrap. It was a nice change from the norm with a good balance of flavors from a little bit of spice in the chicken and naan, to a nice offset by the tzatziki. I also got a side of their industrial strength Chicken Wings which are on sale on Tuesdays, I handle my heat well so they were enjoyable, about a 6.5-7/10 for spiciness IMO. For my drink I tried their "Guest on Tap" special which was a Grapefruit Lager, wasn't my favorite. As for service, our server was good and on point, no complaints there. You'll have to do street parking at this location, but there is nearby angle parking and a private lot if It's too busy. A big draw to this location for me is their patio, Kensington doesn't have great patios but this one is bigger, heated and right on Kensington road. Everything considered, I'd definitely recommend OJs in Kensington if you're looking for a slightly upscale pub experience a bit above the usual Kensington offerings. Definitely a 4/5, but not quite the wow of a 5/5. read more

*TMI warning* The food gave me the runs. Twice. But they have drink deals... read more

I went here for lunch yesterday. I didn't have super high hopes-I've been to other locations and things have always been good but nothing to write home about. This was almost worthy of a note home to Mom. We went for lunch and were seated right away on the patio. Our server was very promptly and friendly. I had the Kona burger which was huge, fresh and very tasty. I was a little overwhelmed with the 2 side options but it was nice to have a taste of more than one thing. My friend had one of their pizzas and it looked great. The server had a great sense of humour as well as the required serving skills which you don't see enough of any more. She didn't hover too much but was around when required. Overall this was one of the best visits I've had to this type of place in a really long time. I will definitely be back with other coworkers or with friends on the weekend. I wish the location closer to my home (by Quarry Park) was half as good as this. read more

OJ's doesn't always get the credit it deserves, mostly because there are a few franchises around. In this case the location in Kensington is pretty darn good. The food is quality and tasty and they have no issue with special requests (I know this because my brother is a vegan). Their beer selection is quite good, and they often have drinks specials. The glasses always come out clean and the taps are cleaned frequently. It's the perfect place to have a few drinks during the summer or watch the game in the less-than-patio-weather months. Give it a shot, I doubt you'll regret it. read more

They've got $5 tasty Caesars on Sundays! Oh... You'd like to know more? They're an "approachable to everyone" kind of pub. Not too offensive and not too boring. But what they do they do pretty well. Well they've a nice patio along Kensington avenue for you to enjoy those caesars on. The patio has a slat pergola roof that does a decent job of breaking up the sunlight to give you some shade. These slats serve double duty as there are a bunch of heaters hooked to them to keep you warm and happy in the cooler evenings. If you're not feeling the fresh air there are plenty of booths inside, many that have got a good view of one of the many TV's hanging around. It's got that usual Calgary Sports Bar feel to it, but that's just fine by me. I was here with some friends on the final day of Stampede and we were not interested in making decisions for ourselves so we put our faith in our server and asked her what we should order. She recommended the Sgt. Peppers or the Kona burger. Done! We got 'em both. Thank you for the suggestions, they were delish. The Kona (giant beef patty with a grilled pineapple ring, red onions and some extra Hawaiian flare) was fantastic and the Sgt. Peppers (bunch of banana peppers and a pepper sauce too, I believe) looked pretty darn scrumptious as well! You get LOTS of food here. All of us opted for lighter sides like the quinoa salad or house salad, but still noone finished their meals. read more

We sat at the bar to watch the game, service was excellent I had the fish tacos with a Caesar salad, and it was good, I would have it again. I can't rate these guys higher though because the whole time I was sitting there I had to look at original Joe's on draft pulls that had 3 half naked women sitting in sexual poses as their beer handles. Come on guys let's be a little mire progressive then that, a little uncomfortable sitting there. read more

This OJs location delivers every time I visit and they have one of the very best patio options in Kensington. 5 stars for meeting expectations without error over the past four years I've been going. If you want to please a group, have a decent meal and a cheap beer while you watch a Flames game or sit outside for brunch, lunch or dinner, OJs is a safe bet. It's a chain, so let that be part of your expectations. I've never had anything mind-blowing here, but when I want a satisfying grilled salmon sandwich, a homey jalapeno mac and cheese and a good basic beer that doesn't cost $8 (or a half price bottle of wine!), I know I can head here. The patio has heaters and they do a good job of often being open on those late fall and early spring days when it's sunny but would be just a bit too chilly without the heaters on. There might be a wait for the patio in summer, but I've found there's often space at the bar or in the restaurant if you don't mind waiting it out a bit. Several staff have been there at least for the past few years, which helps things run smoothly. I've always had courteous service. Bonus: vegetarian and gluten free menus available on request. read more

My girlfriend and I go here every couple of weeks. The food is always great, the service is about what you'd expect from a pub. All in all I really like the place. The kona burger is really great. I love everything on it. They have unique burger buns which are good and you get two sides with a burger. I have loved everything I've eaten. read more

As good as it gets for a pub! I always enjoy OJ's as they have a gluten free menu. A couple of us wanted a casual dinner so we popped into this location. It was overcast and a bit dreary, but we knew the patio was heated so we sat outside, which was awesome. It was quiet, warm and we got to enjoy the outdoors. We had a wicked server, she was just the right amount of chatty, came back often to ensure things were good, catered to me being a celiac and was fun. It was quiet busy inside, but we didn't notice. I've never had a bad meal here, and the fact they have a specfic menu for gluten free, they get my vote. If you're looking for a fun or casual spot, OJ's should be top of your list. read more

Decent ambiance. Large meal portions. Decent beer selection. Attentive service. Solid pick. read more

The half price bottle of wine night is dangerous. Thank god I am within stumbling distance. Also.... take note of their cheap weekend breakfast only $5 for a full meal. read more

Shitty customer service, didn't mind it till the food, even worse... just plain disappointed, wont be back.

This Original Joe's is one of my favourites in the city. I love the levels, the crowd and workers, and the location! First, the levels. There are two levels in this place. The bottom one has most of the seating, including some looking out on Kensington Road. This is also where the bar is situated, so it has plenty of high stools to sit on as well. The upper level houses the pool table and a couple of big tables, for the larger groups. This was always my favourite level because you can look down on the lower level, play pool, or just sit in the corner and not be seen at all. Second, the crowd and workers. I've found that people seem to be nicest at the Kensington location. There have been a couple of times that the patrons have been super nice and we've actually had a couple games of pool with random people. The workers are exceptionally nice, too. They seem extra cheery and always happy to be serving people. And lastly, the location. I love the central location of Kensington and all the people there are to watch. That's why I love this OJ's location. It's great for people-watching and making new friends. So, that's three out of three in my books! OJ's rocks! read more

A few weeks ago we noted the brunch for $5 sign and thought we should hit OJ's after church at Commons. Today was the day and on our way back from coffee we stopped in. The $5 gets you a plate full of food including hash browns​, toast, egg, ​ and bacon. As keto friendly people the restaurant accommodated​ our need by replacing the toast and hash browns with a generous serving of fresh sliced tomatoes. The food was fresh and delicious​. The portions were generous, especially for $5. This may become our summer hang out place after church, it is fantastic. Service was excellent too. read more

I went to Original Joe's about about a week ago for the first time and I was impressed!! It was delish. There was a hockey game on that night so they were quite busy. However, I was surprised there were many couples in there as well. For a bar type restaurant, it has quite a romantic feel to it. It's dimply lit and they put candles on the table. It was really relaxing. My guy and I both had a burger. I had a chicken one and he had a regular one. Their menu is quite impressive and the price is just right. It has a large variety of things on it along with a large variety or burgers. My chicken was super moist and juicy and the fries were delicious. My caesar salad could have had more garlic in it but it was still good. I ordered a margarita and it was huge!! However, for 8 bucks it should be. Yum! I can't wait to go to Original Joe's again. The atmosphere is perfect, the food is so yummy and the service is great. read more

Great food, great place to spend an afternoon with friends! I had a grilled cheese burger, and a queso fundido as a start. read more

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SO happy when there is a vegetarian option besides pasta or salads. Had the quinoa mushroom burger and had a choice of 2 sides and was able to have veges and dip and sweet potato fries. It was so tasty and filling. I would absolutely eat here again the next time I'm visiting Calgary. Everyone I was with were happy with their meals. Also our waitress was very attentive. Definitely recommend. read more

This is a nice neighborhood pub whose best feature is that it's walking distance from our house. Someone described it as "approachable" and that's a good adjective. It's not too hipster, not too divey. It's a nice upscale gastropub with terrific food, good service and nice drink selection. I didn't realize it was a chain, it's run like a neighborhood mom & pop pub. Winner. read more

Never again! We went with a group and all we received was attitude from the waitress and the manager. Manager comes over stating "I hear there is a problem here" all we wanted was service and food. Was that to much to ask? read more

Not a bad pub. The service leaves a bit to be desired, but there is enough food and drinks on the menu to distract you from it. They have fun beer + hard alcohol mixtures, which I love. And their butter chicken is really quite good! read more

I had lunch at this location with my mom on Friday afternoon. It was fairly quiet being early and somewhat of a rainy day, we were seated and tended to by a really friendly waitress. She seemed to be flustered and forgot a few things, but nothing that stood out or bothered me too much. I ordered the Salmon Club & my mom had the Steak Sandwich, both came out quickly and tasted good. I'm not a huge fan of the sides at OJ's, they don't taste freshly prepared, but rather store bought. However for the price, we did get a lot of food, so it wasn't bad. OJ's will never be my first choice, but it was definitely nothing to complain about. read more

Food was so so and very expensive. Service was crap. I would not return since the service was terrible.

I like that this place serves unique beers that are not dictated by molson. Their food is very good as well, but I wouldn't say it's gastro. The patio sucks because it lies on a busy street. But, so do all patios in this city. The service here varies from abhorrent to acceptable. One night, we sat on the patio which was shut down at 2200hrs as per the law (thanks, elected officials of calgary!). We were not told about this. In hindsight, our server passive aggressively suggested this through the stacking of the chairs and never coming back outside, but at the time, we found this to be incompetent. Yes, incompetent at serving. We paid our bill by eventually meeting her at the spot at the bar where servers socialize, yell at people who dare stand in their area, and do the odd amount of work. She was very friendly and flirtatious at the point of time when capital was changing hands, but wouldn't say a word to me after she saw my tip on the bill: "nil". And I don't think that she liked it very much that I went to the kitchen and gave the guys 20% for the delicious nachos, either. A above mediocre bar with the usual medicore canadian standard of service. Experiences like this actually make me think we should move closer to a, yes, British system (of all systems): eliminate the server and order at the bar ourselves. We came back a few weeks later for wings and found out the kitchen closed at 2300hrs on their wing night. Weak. read more

NO NO NO. AWFUL SERVICE. Took almost 45 minutes to receive 20 wings which was just our appetizer. Proceeded to wait another 20 minutes for our entrees. Waitress came to our table 5 times and never let us know about our food. read more

I usually enjoy going to this neighbourhood pub but recently there has been a big change in the quality of the food. The Mediterranean wrap was soggy and tasteless. The past 2 visits have been really disappointing. read more

A good pub in Kensington, and a great spot for breakfast the next day! Not super fancy, but no line ups and a nice, casual place.

Good reliable food and menu, very good friendly service, and casual atmosphere.

Pricey for what you get, it wants to be trendy but its not really. Food is adequate but nothing special.

I have eaten at Original Joe's restaurants in Calgary a few times now. However, for this visit I have to give it a 4 star as the service was very good, the atmosphere was buzzing on Saturday night, plus decent clientele and the food was awesome! The grilled cheese burger is a must! read more

My girlfriend and I meet at the Kensington OJ's every time she's in town from Toronto. We are appetizer people so we always share a bunch of starters. Everything we've tried as been yummy. From the gyoza to the sliders to the calamari. The servers are very friendly and one even remembered us from a previous visit. I really like this Original Joe's location. I live near the Quarry Park OJ's and the food there is terrible and service just ok. Kudos to the Kensington Road OJ's for picking it up a notch. read more

They have changed the menu, and not for the better...got rid of queso fundido and flatbreads, and replaced with shrimp tempura which sucks, and wings are now smaller and overcooked. Good atmosphere and staff but the food has gone downhill. read more

I was in original joes on Monday (family day) and sat at the bar with my girlfriend. We asked the bartender (which we later found out was the manager) many questions about the food, cocktails etc. He knew barely nothing bout the menu and seemed to have no clue what was happening around him. The girls working that day continued to roll they're eyes and looked very uncomfortable and unhappy. What an embarrassing establishment. And the brunch was bad. Won't be back. and would NAT recommend. read more

The food was a bit salty and greasy, the service was average. I didn't have to wait to get seated and it didn't take too long for my order to be served. I liked the outside patio, it is right on Kensington and I went on a weekday. read more