I have been here three times now so safe to say that I LOVE this place. The portions are huge, the food is delicious, and the breakfast is also tasty. The only things I don't like about it are: 1) the line to order can easily get unweildy and confusing, so just be aware of that during the lunch rush and 2)they have super limited hours. Both of those things, though, are totally understandable and the food is so good that I will still give this place 5-stars. This is a sandwich/burger place in the best way possible. Everything is made on a grill and is made to order. The menu features a variety of burgers (veggie included) with a creative and traditional toping list. I have had the traditional burger, a roast beef panini and the eggs benedict (with salmon). I have also had both the regular fries and the sweet potato chips. Everything was delicious and fresh. I cannot wait to go back and sample the beet chips. This isn't necessarily the sort of place where you go with a large group, I must say. The tables can be pushed together, but seating is pretty limited so it can be a challenge. I would, however, recommend this place either for a quick lunch or brunch any day of the week. read more

The Holy Grill - Veggie burger and sweet potato chips - Burgers Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

My wife and I were talking about finding a really great breakfast place, but just couldn't come up with that incredibly special place that does everything right up there where the clouds meet the zenith... Not unlike super grad schools, sometimes I wish Canada could serve up something approximating what is common in the USA... But for the city and the country this grill has a good breaky. Ordered the classic benny and blackened chicken burger with bacon strip side, all of which was not at all outstanding (3.25 stars) ... The blackened quality of the chicken breast was missing, something I simply don't get! Why call unblackened meat blackened? As I used to blacken snapper at home in a cast-iron frying pan, easy to distinguish the colour of 'blackened' meat and the flavours of a charred blended-spice rub! The bennys were well laid-on, but the 'smash browns' were just slightly squished spuds with little taste. The bacon strips were tasty, but almost cold. Not okay! And the tap water was pretty standard. So far, this breaky is more or less similar to the competition (mostly all 3.5 stars!), but nothing much to crow about. Service was average, but most of the time the staff stayed behind the high counter pleasantly chatting with one another. Other than politely delivering the meals, no one interacted with patrons. A fairly large outdoor patio backs onto the paid parking lot where one can redeem 2 free hours of parking if need be. Just cannot get excited, again, but the aftertaste spoke of a pretty decent pair of meals. Would sure like to frequent some of those real diners in the States: as standard practice, they know how to lay on a spread that's seldom short on quality and quantity with a price that's generally much lower than up here. I don't get most restaurants in Canada. Maybe that border translates into more than meets the eye! read more

Oh my! These guys have it spot on fo sho! Burger was awesome. Bun & everything else was perfect. Fries were out of this world. I'm from the Central US...traveled here to go up to Banff and I travel all over the US for work and these guys are killing it. DO NOT leave town without having food here. And they are funny and give you crap just to keep things entertaining. read more

As good as it gets in Calgary. Here are some tips: - You can call ahead to order and save the wait at peak times. -Even when it is busy the wait is never very long For breakfast my favourite items are: -The Eggs Benedict made "Calgaryism" style -The Bacon Avocado Crisp Sandwhich -The Sausage Nic-Muffin (so darn good) For Lunch: -The gourmet burger with extra blue cheese -Mr Chicken Panini -Pacifico Panini You actually cannot go wrong at the Holy Grill. Nick, Andrew, John and Glenn are so nice and make sure every customer feels like a friend. Check it out, this is one of Calgary's best places to eat for quality of food and probably the best single place to eat for value in what you get. read more

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Came in here for lunch, and it was quite nice. It was busy and most of the tables were full, but just as I ordered, someone left, so I was able to snag a very coveted seat. I had the Super Burger and fries. I'll start by saying the fries were exactly what fresh-cut fries are meant to be - crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, with just the right amount of salt. The burger was also good, but I honestly can't say it was great. It felt a bit dry (a smidge more mayo and maybe some better lettuce or bigger tomato slices would have given it a bit more life) and the cheddar cheese was a little dull. It wasn't a bad burger, but it wasn't memorable either. Good location, reasonable pricing, and a fun atmosphere. read more

Consistent, delicious, and well priced. Great grab and go breakfast and lunch. Paninos and burgers are both delicious.

Good small diner with plenty of choices. In my opinion the price is quite reasonable for the portion. We ordered panini for lunch and if I remember correctly one is called Mr. chicken the other is called Hot chick. Both are yummy and healthy. I like Hot chick better as it has more of a Mexican food flavour to it. Would eat there again next time visiting Calgary. read more

The Holy Grill - Burgers Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Great menu. Fresh and delicious. The Mr. Chicken is a classic and is amazing. We have been eating here for years.

Great burgers, whole family had a different one, Veggie burger was awesome. My loves the plain burger with just cheese, beetroot chips and sweet potato chips are awesome. Service is great, friendly, and courteous. Nice to see they have maintained to stay open. Speaks volumes for the loyalty of everyone supporting them, and quality has not gone down. Just tough to find a place to enjoy the food while it's warm, if you don't live nearby. But still worth it. read more

I had the Cajun chicken burger. The food was A+++ for taste and presentation. Portion size was just right, chicken done perfectly and very tender, bun was soft, and the pickle was the perfect finishing touch. The ambiance was earthy in a good way. The staff was friendly and seemed genuinely interested in making sure I was satisfied . Only thing that wasn't great is the thing that is the most easily fixed: the table needed wiping. That wouldn't stop me from going back at all. read more

Overpriced IMO and for the love of *** please season your beef! The fries were awful and should come WITH the burger for that price and the onion rings were awfully greasy and had No taste. Sadly won't return. I can go to a restaurant for less! read more

SOGGY BURGER TOPPINGS!! Was excited to try the burgers here as the descriptions sounded amazing, but they put the toppings under the hot patty so what you get is lettuce and tomato slop, which is just beyond disgusting to me. I'm not sure why this trend is happening but I can't wait for sanity to return to places like this and toppings go where they were meant to..... ON TOP. read more

The food was good, loved the potatoes:) the only reason I'm not giving the extra star is because of the way service works...I know a lot of restaurant are getting this pay and receive a buzzer thing but I just don't like the feeling of being in a McDonald when seeking exactly the opposite...anyway. Other then that it was very good :D read more

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Went here for some burgers and fries. They did not disappoint. The serving was huge and I could barely finish a burger. The burgers tasted so good! They have all the right complements too. The staff is very friendly too. They have a modest place, but definitely worth it. If you are in Calgary, give then a try. read more

The Holy Grill - Burgers Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Food is good Benedict wakey wakey! Coffee not bad, but self service to order and get coffee! They bring food to table service is great, breakfast was over and they accommodated me! So if you are wanting breakfast come before 11!! Was not crowded, I think we will try other location on 5 ave to compare! read more

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I've only ordered the chicken panini and the portion is generous, hot and tasty. You place your order at the front counter and sit at a nice comfortable table with an abundance of natural light coming from north facing floor to ceiling, wall to wall windows. Your food comes quickly from a very pleasant server. I suspect it is one of the owners. They come back again to ask if you're enjoying the food. I've added to the top of my favourite lunch destinations. Oh yah I forgot free parking around the back. read more

Very busy place with a long wait so get there as early as possible!! When the weather is nice make use of the patio!!!!! They have a steak truck across the street with super awesome steak bites!! read more

The Holy Grill - Sausage nicmuffin!! Pretty cheap & my friend said it was awesome!! - Burgers Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Overall Fantastic And Lovely Staff, Amazing Panini's I'll Be Back For Sure! Just Done Right On The Grill And I Have Many Allergies So They Made Sure Nothing I Was Allergic Was On The Grill By Cleaning It First. I'm One Satisfied Customer read more

The Holy Grill - Chicken Panini - Burgers Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

This was the perfect mid-day meal after several days of indulging in not-so-healthy foods. We ordered the tomato soup, beet chips with homemade dip, roasted beet salad and mr. chicken panini with bbq sauce. Everything tasted super fresh and delicious! You place your order at the counter and they give you a buzzer and will bring out your food. There's limited seating indoors but they have a nice outdoor patio. I could definitely see myself coming here for lunch daily if we had a location in my area. read more

Good burgers at a reasonable prize. Quick and a good Gluten free options also. Great atmosphere

Great Food! Great Location! Must haves are the Brunch Burger and the South Beach Benny! Absolutely loved it! Keep in mind that you do go up to the window to order you're food but this was a great experience! I'd go back! We were craving it the next day too!! For more tips checkout my blog at www.katrinaxavier.com read more

The Holy Grill - Brunch Burger - Burgers Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Holy Grill always the best!!! Fast and yummy!! People nice!! Always good for the brunch!! Never disappoints!!! Highly recommend！ read more

The Holy Grill - Burgers Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

All right - really, no reason I should not give a 5 star ... except it's order at the counter. I love full service. Food was delivered at the table. Delicious! The Bacon Avacado Crisp was perfect. Enjoyed hanging here & reading instruction manual from my latest purchase from across the street at MEC. read more

The Holy Grill - Burgers Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Loved this place! The food is so good & so fresh. My favorite was the salmon panini. Everything was yummy. Nice outdoor patio. You have to order at counter then they'll bring you food. Highly recommend for brunch. read more

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The Pacific with the Beet Fries (or Beet Salad) are my go-to's. SO good and the staff is always friendly and food is prepped so quick!

I would originally rate this a 4, but the prices are so low. If you're looking for good food at a cheap price I recommend here. read more

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FYI, do not tip at this restaurant. The money does not go to the staff, all money is kept for the owner. The staff see's nothing

I lucked out both times coming here. I don't particularly like ordering at the counter because it can become a bit chaotic if there's a line up. The place is very small and squishy so be prepared to squeeze by or uncomfortably touch other customers here. The menu is small so that only means everything on it must be yummy! First time here I ordered eggs benedict and they were seriously better than OEB!! Say wha??? The second time I was craving some eggs benny again but alas, they only served breakie 'til 11am!!! (Cry!) I had to settle for a panini which was really quite good actually. I warn you though, the panini is really filling. I was only able to finish half and took the rest home with me. The fries are good and I also had the soup of the day, tomato bisque. Yum! Next time I'm in the area before 11am I'm definitely coming for the eggs benny!! read more

Fast original food great staff if food is flavorful fresh Parking could be a little difficult But overall worth the drive read more

Now, everyone rants and raves about The Holy Grill because they do good burgers and great panini at reasonable prices. Did you know The Holy Grill also does breakfast? Well, they do and just as well as lunch too. There's breakfast burgers, breakfast paninis and eggs benedict. Splitting our morning meal between the Hot Chick panini (eggs, hot peppers, tomatoes and spinach in lieu of the cappicola ham) and the Pacific benny (2 poached eggs, smoked salmon, spinach, holy grill, english muffin and hash browns) we were filled before 9am. Not to mention some hot, fresh coffee and being in and out in less than 30mins for under $25 and you have an awesome breakfast spot that also *is never busy*. In a city of constant breakfast line-ups it was a total relief to not have to wait for ... anything. Take note, they're open M-Saturday and are closed Sundays. Plus, there's FREE PARKING in their lot (yes, free!) and a patio for the weather resistant. Feel free to grab a fast and fresh breakfast from Holy Grill. Just don't tell too many people and ruin it for the rest of us ok? read more

How can a sandwich shop be "inspired"? It's not really possible since the same basic formula of 'bun-accoutrements-bun' seems to apply universally. At least that was my impression until I set foot inside this little cool grill in the middle of downtown Calgary, due solely to awesome yelp reviews. Boy, was I wrong! The Holy Grill achieves pure Nirvana in terms of taste, combining fresh ingredients in a creative menu, adding touches of perfection like ripe avocados, glowing tomatoes, fresh jams and nuts to standard fares and creating something altogether new and divine. It is not the mere ingredients, but the flawless execution, bringing harmony to the flavors and balance to the spices. I had a chicken wrap with melted cheese and avocados, where the chicken was thinly sliced and juicy, the ingredients stacked perfectly and the wrap lightly toasted to bring out the flavor. My brother had the veggie burger, which he devoured with the ferocity of a starved N Korean prisoner, extolling its taste and consistency. Everything is perfectly understated and just fits, like the comfortable chairs and booths, the melodic indie music that plays in the background, and the wonderful staff that are eager to please. Lucky you, downtown Calgary-dwellers! I wish I could transport this little shop to Miami with me, but since I can't, it's comforting enough to know that such places exist and I look forward to my return, where this will likely be one of my very first stops... read more

Like Rodney Dangerfield, I feel like this place doesn't get no respect. It has great Yelp reviews, but I don't hear people talking about it on the mean streets of Calgary very often. It's a shame, because it is consistently fantastic. They specialize in paninis and burgers, but I've never been able to bring myself to order a burger because every panini I've had has been incredible and I don't want to mess with perfection. That's the sign of a place that gets it right. My wife is even more hardcore than me. She only ever orders the Mr. Chicken panini. Filled with delicious chicken, bacon, tomato and crack, it is so amazing. Most recently, I had a Californian - filled with cream cheese, artichokes, bell peppers and crack. It was juicy, and succulent, dripping with the magical crack juice. There is something so fresh, delicious, and mouth watering about these paninis. You know you just couldn't replicate it at home. It must be the crack. Order the sweet potato chips to go with it your sandwich, they are also to die for. In addition, the prices are ridiculously reasonable. An $8 panini here is more delicious than a $14 burger at pretty much any pub in the city. My wife couldn't finish her Mr. Chicken yesterday and brought half of it home. After writing this review, my mouth is watering and I can hear it calling me from the fridge. But I better not put my marriage at risk. read more

This is a great little spot in the heart of uptown Calgary. The food is a collection of unique panini's, burgers and salads that range from hearty meat blends or light veggie delights. The staff are fabulous and are always chatting patrons up while they wait for their breakfast or lunch. Be sure to get there in good time or after the lunch rush in order to get a seat cuase it's not just the food that's a hot commodity at the Holy Grill. EAVB_YJACJTPAUA read more

These guys are so funny and friendly, I literally wanted to climb up onto the counter (which btw, made me feel like a small child, it's so high!) and give them a hug, or a high five. My soup of the day (steak) and garden salad were well endowed, portion wise. And the sweet potato chips, well they are the holy grail.... errr grill. Get the dipping sauce - garlic yum! I was looking for faith in lunch, and I think I found it! read more

So I've been going to this place quite regularly now and it's been impressive every time! The quality is consistent, ingredients are always fresh and the folks are always friendly! Another thing I find amazing about it is how different their paninis are. Every panini has a completely different feel to it and they are all really good, even the vegetarian stuff! :-P The yam is to die for! Gotta tell you, there's nothing better than to kick-off your Saturday morning with a delicious panini from Holy Grill! I'm lucky I live nearby. Don't forget they do catering as well. No matter how big your group is or how busy they are, they will take care of you! read more

Great paninis! We had a group lunch and the paninis were brought in. I had the Italian and the Pacific. The Italian, for me, lacked some spice. I would prefer if there was roasted red peppers as well as tomato slices. I really like the Pacific 'cos of the mixture of flavours of the smoked salmon, artichokes, capers, red onion and spinach. It combined really well and was fantastic! I would like to try their breakfast items one day. read more

After dropping money at MEC, which happens everything I walk-in, I find myself rewarding myself with some Holy Grill. They make solid panninis. I had Mr. Chicken and it was oh so good. The weather's been amazing, so I rocked my meal out back on their lounge. You definitely have to get their sweet potato and beat chips. Very good. I'll be back for more on my next excursion to MEC. read more

ordered: Avocado bacon crisp sandwich and pacific eggs benedict. All was good but I preferred the avocado bacon crisp sandwich over the eggs benedict, though the smashed hashbrowns were delicious! ( side note: the best eggs benny I have eaten so far is still the one I had in Canmore) :) Staff are super friendly, nice, and accommodating. I didn't know how the system worked and there wasn't a waitress / hostess around and so I sat down and waited for my friend (just following what a few others had done). Then within 5 mins it became super busy and a waitress/hostess appeared and kindly told me how the place functions and that I should order first before sitting as people who have ordered now have no place to sit. I was ready to give up our table but she was kind and insisted that I stay. It all ended well as others were leaving and everyone got a table. She then felt bad an apologized (which was SUPER nice of her cuz I wasn't insulted and it wasn't her fault - she was just doing her job!). So here's the drill: Order and pay at the grill, you will get a vibrating coaster and when a seat or hostess is avail you get a table and wait for your coaster to vibrate and then you pick up your food at the grill. Utensils, napkins, and water are on the side wall - again self service. When I eat in smaller restaurants *cough* blue star diner *cough* I often feel cramped and claustrophobic and that I'm eavesdropping on my neighbors conversation but for some reason today I did not feel this way despite the small space. The high ceilings are nice too and probably help. 4 giant stars. II would come back to try other menu items. read more

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Excellent value, friendly service, and great food - worth the long lines on weekends. The setup is a little different, you put your name down and order your food first. From there you wait for your name to be called and as soon as you sit they start cooking your food so it's fresh. I got the bacon avocado breakfast sandwich with sweet potato fries and it was delicious. It was a little too much bread, but I just ate around it. My friend got the brunch burger and it looked amazing. I didn't try any, but did snag some of his fries, which were cooked and seasoned perfectly. read more

I was so excited to come for breakfast at Holy Grill with all of the raving reviews on Yelp. Obviously there are people who like this style of dining. I do not. As soon as I walked in, expecting to be greeted and guided to a table, I was confronted by a woman who handed me a menu, told me to sit anywhere, and to come back to the counter when I was ready to order/pay. I was a little taken back. I already had an idea of what I wanted, and knowing that I needed to eat and then be on my way, I ordered immediately after only a quick peek at the menu. I ordered South Beach Benedict, and asked for some type of modification to eliminate the glutinous English muffin. The cook suggested a bed of spinach, which I thought was an excellent idea, and has merited a star for the sake of this review. I paid for my meal, and in exchange was handed my receipt and a buzzer so that I could be notified when my food was ready. Let me be clear, if I'm speeding $20 on breakfast + a tip, I expect to sit down at a table, and to receive wait service. At the very least, deliver the food to my table so that I don't have to get up every 10 minutes. The coffee was pretty good, and offers bottomless refills... if you're willing to get up and refill it yourself, of course. It is self-serve after all. The food: it was good. Nothing is write home about, but it was good. I sort of wished my bed of spinach was cooked, not raw, but I guess beggars can't be choosers. (Then again, I didn't exactly beg, I paid... hummm.) One thing that was my fault, and not the kitchen's, was that in my haste to order, I forgot to mention that I like my eggs poached hard, so I had to deal with the nasty runny yolk. The smashbrowns were good. They are potatoes that have been expertly deep fried to a golden brown shell which is crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, like any good French fry. I suspect this is the result of choosing the right potato, and the right oil, plus keeping the oil clean as a whistle. Degree of difficulty: 3/5. Between the tasty coffee and the good food, I've given a second star to the review. I believe this restaurant appeals to hipsters, and as it is located directly across from MEC, they are conveniently located to cater to their crowd. read more