We went on a weekend for breakfast and I was super judgmental about the small space. The food makes up for the "cozy" atmosphere however. I'd call it, upscale dining in a shack. Their eggs benny is to die for, so this yelper is willing to get close to her neighbours in order to eat here again. read more

Holy Grill ALWAYS puts a smile on my face or my tummy. There's nothing wrong with this place except the long lineup at lunch time! My coworker and I ordered their Egg Benedict to share.....and they actually split it into two plates for us. Their service is just amazing. I haven't been to a restaurant that would do that without asking. Food (breakfast/lunch) is excellent, top notch! Oh by the way, coffee/tea is free during breakfast time. read more

I'm so thankful that there's free parking for patrons beside the building. That alone makes it more enticing to drive here, despite the distance from my house. The food and its presentation is fabulous, considering the casual atmosphere. The presentation was not something I was expecting, especially because of the protocol with ordering your meal and the help yourself situation with the coffee and condiments. It totally works for this place and I'm glad they've kept the seating capacity down to a minimum. It helps to maintain The Holy Grill's exclusivity. What made me smile is the fact that during my first visit a few weeks ago, someone in my party had tipped them off that it was my birthday and the staff actually made an effort to acknowledge it, even though we were there for a low key, early morning breakfast. It's the little things and this is why I want to go back. read more

The Holy Grill has been known to me for awhile for their paninis. Its not uncommon that we get them catered to our office for meetings, so there are often yummy leftovers available in the kitchens. I have tried most of their paninis through work and they are delightful. They are made with fresh ingredients, so they are always tasty. But admittedly, I have a new love at the Holy Grill. I actually went into their establishment on Wednesday after quick trip to Mountain Equipment Co-op, and I saw that they also have a burger menu that looked pretty fantastic. I was not in the mood for beef, so I ordered the blackened chicken burger, and I also got a side of sweet potato chips and the verdict was....O....M....G. That is without a doubt, THE BEST chicken burger I have had in this city, ANYWHERE. The chicken was cooked to perfection, and all of the toppings were the perfect combination. It didn't need ketchup or anything else. Seriously, just try it as it is before you start messing with something that is simply mouthwatering on its own. The barbeque sauce they use is unbelievable. And the bun... oh, then bun! It is extremely soft. Its one of those perfect, fresh buns that when you hold your burger, you don't want to squeeze it too tight, because you don't want to sink your fingerprints into it. Just when I thought I couldn't get happier - I tried the sweet potato chips. I am a fan of sweet potato fries no matter where I order them, so these were as awesome "tasting" as any other sweet potato product I have tried. But it had two extra wins over other sweet potato products: 1. Texture. They were more like chips than fries. They were sliced thin, so some where crispy like chips. Nom nom. 2. The dipping sauce is unbelievable. Its kind of creamy, garlicy and spicy all at the same time. Dipping your sweet potato chips in there take it to a whole new level. After enjoying that chicken burger on Wednesday, I grabbed two of my colleagues and went back on Thursday. lol. At 10 a.m., all I could think about was having that blackened chicken burger for lunch again. Well done, Holy Grill! Well done! read more

Having returned here and sampled more, I can't think of anything they could do to make a better breakfast (except serve it to me in bed)...ergo, upgrade to five stars! Great quality ingredients, decent menu selection, diligent food preparation, friendly service, open kitchen, artsy decor. 'Nuff said! read more

A cold winter's day brought me here craving some Burgery (Is that even a word?) goodness. Having seen lots of reviews for this place I figured "What could go wrong?" Nothing did! Haha, Got you all there! By all means, the staff were friendly and very polite. I did receive quite the nice greeting from all of them there, I arrived before the lunch hour rush happened so it wasn't busy in there. The Burger and Fries I ordered weren't anything memorable, I mean. It wasn't a bad burger, it was okay. Just, well. Nothing stood out to me about the meal, I hesitate to criticize as there wasn't anything wrong with my meal just, well. The amount of hype people buzz about this place, maybe I was expecting something... more? (A certain well known Hot Dog Vendor on 17th may have suffered the same fate in my review last year...) Perhaps I ordered the wrong thing? Maybe they were having an offday? Were my taste buds on strike? Does this suit make me look chubby? Will the Flames lose to the Sharks this weekend? This requires further investigation I reckon next time I'm down in the area. As I am keen to point out, nothing wrong with what I had, and I am so going to try this place again. (Any suggestions on what to try?) Major bonus points for the Staff's friendliness though! That's the type of stuff that will bring me back even if this place is somewhat out of my way! read more

Wow. This place is such a neat spot to check out in Calgary. You order at the counter, find a table and grab your food when the buzzer sounds. Simple and easy. The paninis are pretty amazing, so you can't go wrong there. Not sure what the craze is about the yam fries / chips though. Will definitely be back. read more

Love this place!! You can't go wrong whether it's Breakfast, lunch or brunch. The staff are always cheerful, the food is delicious, and service is fast. Love this place! read more

The Holy Grill - Today's special - Rueben and fries - Burgers Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I've only been here twice for lunch, and on weekends, so I really don't have an idea how crowded it gets with the business crowd during the week. On Saturday around noon, the place is hopping, but you should have no problem finding a table. I'm a burger guy, so I dispensed with the wraps/paninis and went straight for the good stuff. The first time, I had the Original Burger, and the second, the Ranch Burger or something, both times, it was quickly and well-prepared. They are generous on the garnishes as well, plenty of fresh lettuce, tomatoes, etc... They also have a Veggie Burger on the menu, for those of us not inclined to sampling the flesh of the lesser species. The prices are also not very high, considering the trendiness of this place. Burgers run from $6.50-$8.00 and fries is an extra $3.25. That's competitive even with trashy fast food. What's more, the staff is very friendly, and tables are clean (clear your own dishes, please!). Also, there is parking in the back, lots of parking. I don't know, I started off this review kind of impartial, but as I reflected on my two experiences here, my craving for finely seared ground beef has basically overwhelmed my thinking process. Go here, go often, even if you're not living or working in the neighbourhood. They are licensed, and wine is $5 a glass. read more

Excellent combinations... I had the Pacific Panini - smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers and red onions. Grilled just right. The soup of the day was a Chicken Thai, with yummy coconut and mushrooms. Sweet potato chips could be a little thinner, not as crispy as a chip should be. The dipping sauce is good, sour cream base with some cayenne pepper for a nice kick. The place was busy, but tables clear fast. Staff was freindly and very in tune to personal service. Highly recommended lunch spot! read more

Food here is excellent and they have lots of healthy choices. Its great because they cater to most dietary restrictions (vegan and gluten free to name a couple) so all my friends can get together for lunch. It always seems full but a table always seems to open up by the time your food is ready. Love the beet salad and the chicken burger here. last time I ordered a Mr. Chicken wrap and asked for no tomato, no onion, the chef piled the chicken on instead to "fill it up"! the portions are large here so stick to one item! read more

Every time I go to MEC downtown I try and plan it around lunch so I can stop at Holy Grill! Love the paninis.

My buddy Ryan raves about the Holy Grill. He works pretty much next door and I'm not kidding when I say he could write out the menu. He's had it all a million times. We were downtown and decided to try it for lunch. The Holy Grill is a basically a clean, nice diner. It's definitely not a greasy spoon. There are no servers. You order at the front when you walk in and when your order is ready they call your name.The place was filled with a well dressed lunch crowd who probably weren't there for the first time. The walls are covered with original art work (nice stuff too) by local artists. You can purchase the art work if you like and it changes on a regular basis. My friend had me convinced to try a burger before I even walked in door, so I didn't really look at the menu. The lunch menu pretty much consists of burgers and paninis - my kind of place. Anytime I am in a place for the first time, I keep it simple and order the restaurants specialty in a simple form. I figure if they can do something simple and get it right, the rest of it will be great. I was disappointed to see that when the burger came, the meat that was used was a frozen pattie, but there were two of them. Where I grew up in Nova Scotia, there is no shortage of family run, mom and pop style diners, greasy spoons, etc... and they wouldn't dare serve a frozen pattie style burger. I thought when I moved to Calgary, home of Alberta beef, I was in for a treat with all the great burgers I would be trying. I really am shocked how many places server frozen meat in this city. I've only found a handful that don't. I would have thought that by looking at this place, there is no way this would be the case. The burger was good and very filling, the highlight though was the fries. Probablly the best fries I've ever had in Calgary. My friend tells me that the sweet potato chips are awesome too, but these fries were so good that I'm not sure I could go there and not get them again. Looking around the room it seemed that the percentage of people eating paninis to burgers was 75% to 25%. The panini's were popular and looked delicious. Next trip I'll be going that route for sure. I also here great things about their breakfast. I wouldn't expect anything less. Check out the Holy Grill. read more

Great format for a sandwich joint. Took a bit of time for my order to come up, but well worth the wait! Sandwiches to die for! read more

The Holy Grill - Chicken sandwich (I don't remember what it was called) - Burgers Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

They must put crack in their "smash browns." It would be nice if this place were open on Sundays however, and it would be nice if they served their delicious breakfast all day during the week. There's a dearth of good breakfast options in the centre of Calgary on Sundays and we ended up eating at our hotel. The style here is upscale fast food - you order and pick up your order at the counter, but it's served on regular plates. The eggs benedict was perfectly prepared (woo-hoo, none of those microwaved poached eggs here), and the hollandaise sauce was homemade and well seasoned. I shall return here when in Calgary. read more

I absolutely LOVE the Holy Grill. I've been several times, and not once has my experience with the food or service been anything other than exceptional. I've only ever gotten panini's to go, but I would love to have a dine-in meal here for either breakfast or lunch. Their panini's are really good. My two favourites are the farmhouse (eggs, bacon, cheese and tomato) and the Mr. Chicken (grilled chicken, bacon, roasted red peppers, tomatoes). I always ask for the Mr. Chicken sans red pepper, since I'm not a big fan... and they always suggest that I add on spinach instead. I always agree, and I'm always supremely pleased that I did. The guys working the open kitchen area have perfected panini making - and work together to get the food out efficiently. It's fun to watch their high-energy bustle as your panini gets prepared. I would highly recommend the Holy Grill for anyone who hasn't had the pleasure to try it. read more

The worst hash browns I have ever seen in my life. Literally dripping with what appeared to be old oil as it was quite dark. Not impressed and will never go back. read more

The Holy Grill - Absolutely disgusting! The greasiest hash browns I have ever encountered. I will never eat here again. - Burgers Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Yum! Second time here and totally awesome. Had the south beach benny, delicious hollandaise! The staff are wonderful looking forward to going back. Not a huge fan of the coffee, it's a DIY setup. but the food makes up for that. Sat on the patio outside, not too much to look at but the food was brilliant! read more

Not sure what the hype is about Had eggs Bennie , meat was a ham? Sooo salty, almost in edible Potatoes burnt and grey , crumbled to powder under application of the fork Expensive , about $5 more than other breakfast spots read more

I love this place - the burgers and paninis are pretty amazing!! One word - WOW!! Super friendly staff and great service as always! Run by 3 brothers who do a bang up job - highly recommended if you're in the Calgary area! :) read more

Thanks to Yelp we found this place. Great food. Inside/outside seating. No complaints at all. We'll definitely return.

Not sure why this is called a breakfast place bc it had had pretty much 3 (at best) breakfast items (or maybe I'm completely blind and can't read menus). Had the wakey wakey (or whatever) potatoes were overcooked and bacon was very tough (eggs were ok though). Not cheap either $13 with coffee and I don't feel too good, if you're going to come here try something else (not breakfast). read more

I have been ordering from holy grill for years. There food and service is just as good as when they started. Most times when a companies opens more then one location the food isn't as good. Not the case with them. Both places make the same quality of food. One of my favourite places to order from. You always know it'll be delicious. read more

On my free day in Calgary decided to try this place as it was very well like on yelp. Maybe I am a bit difficult but it was not a 4.5* expérience for me. I had the egg benedict and the présentation was just great but that where it stop. The patatos had no sesonning therefor were bland. The eggs were cook to perfecrion but the sauce was again bland. I like it to be creamy and rich. As I was sitting I saw a few plate pass by and they all look good. i hope those have taste. Coffee is bottomless but like everything else it is a self serve. I would try something else on the menu next time if I am back in town. read more

The Holy Grill - The eggs Benedict - Burgers Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

The Holy Grail of burgers at Holy Grill! This place is awesome for fantastic burgers! I am from Toronto but every time I come to Calgary I always drop by in The Holy Grill to order their Gourmet Burger with avocado and blue cheese and oh some goodness! Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner and even for snacks! I always come here if I have the chance! read more

Price: a little on the high end for amount of food. Food Quality: was good/ok I had the wakey wakey and the eggs were cooked well. The hash browns tasted as if they had been sitting around a while then were quickly warmed up. Location: it was a neat little spot a little crowded inside with a bit of a hipster vibe. read more

Since this review is going to be overwhelmingly positive, I'll start with the only down side. The eating area is very small. Its pretty unlikely that you'll have a place to sit down when you go so be prepared to take away. Now onto the good stuff. The food quality is excellent, the prices are fair, and the staff are friendly. They clean tables quickly when people do finally leave and there's no shortage of napkins or ketchup. This is a great place to pop into on for a quick downtown lunch! read more

I like that there is a parking lot next to the place dedicated to visitors of the restaurant though! Especially with how busy this block can get with MEC right across the street - their parking lot is crazy busy! I find it a bit awkward that you have to go and find your own table and there is no one directing you to a table once one becomes available. You basically have to fight over a table with people if there are lots of other people waiting. You also have to fill your own water and get your own condiments. I guess it is a self serve kind of style, but I like a good restaurant with good service. I also think that the prices should reflect the lack of service they provide too. I think the Holy Grill is a cute little place for brunch but I don't know if it is one of the best places in Calgary. The food is definitely on the better side, but nothing seemed super amazing to me on the handful of times I've been there. I got side of the homemade dip for my fries and it tasted kind of bland. The food presentation is very nice though. Either way, if you are looking for a new places to check out for breakfast, I would recommend this place. read more

It's just that I had higher expectations. This place is in an excellent location and even has it's own Iphone APP (How cool is that!) They seemed to know half of the patrons there, who seemed to be regulars. but depsite these impressive facts the quality of the burger we had was nothing special at all. Another disappointing thing was the floor under our table was covered in food and garbage, which gave me the feeling of eating in a cheap roadside diner. read more

The eggs Benedict and Bacon Crisp were both great! Coming from America, it has been hard coming to Calgary as brunch spots are hard to find. This place had friendly counter service, clean tables, and great breakfast! We will definitely be back next time we are here. read more

The Holy Grill - Pacific Benedict was great! Smoked salmon, eggs, hollandaise, homemade hash browns - Burgers Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I ordered the Pacific eggs Benedict, and my person ordered the wakey wakey with sausages. What I loved most was the hashbrown that was on the side of our meal. It was crispy, salty, and just so good. I love it when hashbrown are cooked like this! The food and everything was good as well. The Sausage I believe is an Italian, and it wasn't at all greasy. When you come here, you order up at the bar and you grab the utensils, ketchup, etc. I don't mind because this place makes up for the 'lack' of service with their food. read more

I would give this a 4 if the food was better tasting. It's all self-serve and order is ready in no time. It is by far the blandest tasting breakfast I've ever had. I mean it's breakfast. It was well presented and portion was OK. It a pretty happening place, while I was there a line started form. The weather was great, so the patio was in use! Brunch is one of my favorite meal and I was a bit disappointed that this place didn't deliver a flavourful meal given its prices. read more

The Holy Grill - Eggs Benny with a side of sausage. A single sausage that cost 2.75. - Burgers Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Amazing food and Service. My work had a last minute lunch meeting and wanted me to order food. Most places don't open till 11 so would of been too late for a lunch hour pick up for 10 people. Holy Grill accommodated us and everything was hot and fresh and delicious. Will defiantly be making this our go to for lunches from now on. read more

We've been eating here for years. Quality has always been 11/10. Great, consistent food and service! Nice work guys!

Delicious food and fast service. The fast casual model is great for lunch breaks when you have minimal time. The paninis are very tasty and the beet chips are another of my favorites. I have yet to have anything here that wasn't delicious. The location could use some upkeep if you are eating in, but overall a great place for lunch! read more

Small menu, really good food. Had a fried egg sandwich with avocado, bacon cheddar, and pickled eggplant. I was wondering how well you could possibly make a fried egg sandwich (considering the amazing reviews), turns out you can make a really great fried egg sandwich! Loved it. No table service, you order at the front and they give you a vibrating alarm for when your food is ready. That keeps their (and your) cost down. read more

Went back after sometime but this time for a breakfast. It's wasn't the best wasn't the worst. It was nice to go somewhere downtown for breakfast and not run into lineups, long waits and hungry people though, so that's a bonus. Overall it's good, I'd still try it again, third times the charm right? read more

I have been to The Holy Grill a few times now and it has yet to disappoint me or anyone in my party. Go for breakfast or lunch, pick absolutely anything on the menu, and enjoy. The brunch burger and the eggs benedict are my two favorite dishes on the menu. I will definitely be going back to The Holy Grill in the future. read more

Love the great staff and tasty food here. The portions are generous and consistently fresh. My go to lunch place in the Beltline.

great place to eat at. great location. Even better prices!!. if you like 5guys burger and fries or burger co. you will love this place 10x better but with prices comparable to 5guys & burger co. good vibe. Friendly staff. FREEEEER PARKING!!!!!. first time eating here and I will be returning hopefully soon!. this place earned each and everyone of those STARS!!!!. I gave 5 Stars ***** over all this place has 4.5 out of 5 with 60+ reviews!! THATS SAYING ALOT!!. keep up the good work holy grill!. however the only complaint I have is this place is packed and such a small waiting area for your food it feels like your in a packed elevator lol. this place deserves a huge spot it needs it ps- That's a BOSS name for a burger joint read more