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Belmont Diner
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 7 am - 3 pm
Sat-Sun 7 am - 4 pm
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Breakfast
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
21 reviews for Belmont Diner
Review Highlights
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"The Omelet with Montreal Smoked Meat was surprisingly great." In 3 reviews -
"What a neat little place situated in Marda Loop." In 4 reviews -
"Prices are reasonable, the locale is clean and..." In 3 reviews
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21 reviews in English
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Review from Pamela M.
12/15/2010
I've tried so many diners in my new city and I still dream of the Belmont's Montreal Smoked Meat Hash, 2 lightly poached eggs with Hollandaise on top, of course!
I am at T minus 6 days and counting until I come home for Christmas and you can be sure that the Belmont will be my first stop for breakfast (always be there within 15 min of opening to ensure you're not waiting in line, especially on weekends).
Love the waitresses, most ditzy girls working in restaurants don't have anything on these girls, only 2 are needed to run the entire place like a well-oiled machine. Chefs are a treat to watch, we always sit at the counter just so we can stare in awe at their speed and cooking abilities!
Everyone who comes to visit me in Calgary always gets taken here, it's a local treasure....skip that crap that is across the street and wait in line over here instead!Listed in: Runny Yolks....
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Review from Mare B.
Calgary, AB
4/6/2012
Classic little diner with classic diner menu -- if you want something tasty and quick, or if you want to feel like you're having breakfast or lunch in 1956, stop in here. Nothing fancy or snobby on the menu -- just simple, good food. I usually go here for breakfast.
I love the traditional eggs, bacon, and toast here, but pretty much anything you order will satisfy your needs. Coffee is plentiful and the brew is tasty. Service is quick -- especially at the bar. Everyone is friendly and pleasant to deal with.
Only downside: arrive after 9:30 and you'll find a line out the door. You need to come early. However, it's worth getting up for (even on a Saturday). -
Review from Sandon H.
Calgary, AB
2/29/2012 1 Check-in Here
Let's face it, Marda Loop isn't that well known for being a place foodies would flock to. With my bf just purchasing a condo in this area, I'm still getting around the neighbourhood checking out all of the places. I gotta say, Belmont Diner is pretty much a Nellies but, slightly cooler and without all of those pesky health code violations.
It's a greasy polished spoon. The interior is cute, well designed with the classic old school photography of times past. Throwing in some vintage Coke-Cola logos for obvious good measure. The booth tables are so low that I found my back hurt after a while because I was constantly leaning over.
The service was socially awkward with a gentleman who had an obvious schtick of being "just okay" when asked how he's doing. He's right. It's just okay.
The food is greasy diner food. Possibly what you are looking for. But wasn't exactly what I was looking for. Yes I was at a diner, I get it. But even ordering a chicken club sandwich leaves you with greasy fingers and and upset stomach with all of the butter and oil they used.
The egg yolks were also a depressing pale yellow colour which tells me they are cheap factory eggs, rather than local farm raised and free run omega's.
Belmont Diner boasts "endless hashbrowns". Another schtick that really goes nowhere. Who is going to order more soggy starchy tasteless chopped up potato (barely cooked but soaked in grease) than they already received piled high on the plate? What a waste. No options for salads.
I've been told I eat like a bird but I gotta say, I left feeling like a pigeon who ate all of that dry rice thrown in the air at a wedding. -
Review from Karmen I.
Calgary, AB
10/11/2011
Definitely worth the wait in line!
When a friend suggested brunch on Thanksgiving Monday, I couldn't believe that I still hadn't been to the Belmont! So, I trekked up to Marda Loop and we chatted in line for about 15-20 minutes until we got a table. Not too bad a wait on a warm fall day!
The service was friendly and quick, and although there were many appealing items on the menu, I had to try the Montreal Smoked Meat Hash. It was definitely worth the price of admission! Though, next time I might ask for no banana peppers. They add a nice flavour, but I am sensitive to vinegary things!
I'm always looking for a great brunch option, and since I am now a south-side dweller, I think that the Belmont might have to be my new brunch home! -
Review from Sam F.
Calgary, AB
The Belmont has, in my opinion, the best beef sausages in the city. It's always busy here but turnover is pretty quick, so you won't wait in line too long; and if you are waiting outside the staff provide you with coffee as you wait. Classy.
The chefs prepare your food right in front of you and often deliver the the meal themselves, which is a nice touch. My favorite here is the buttermilk pancakes (one chocolate, one banana) and a side of beef sausage. Delicious, simple, satisfying.
Enjoy! -
Review from Danelle W.
Calgary, AB
I love breakfast - a lot. So much so that quite often my weekly "treat" is to go out for all-day breakfast somewhere. I find myself going to the same places over and over again, so today I made the decision to try out Belmont since it's not too far from home.
The decor and atmosphere is really cute - exactly what you'd expect from a "diner." I went at about 2:30pm on a Saturday, so any crowds were gone and I was one of only a few tables. There are only about 10 tables total, so I can imagine that peak hours it would be quite busy (like The Loop across the street).
The menu is small but offers something for everyone. While the Eggs Benedict are supposed to be a specialty, I ordered a The Cody, which are eggs scrambled with vegetables. The kitchen is open so it's fun to watch the staff doing their thing while they work. The food came quickly and was piping hot. Instead of little bits of veggies in the eggs, there were tons throughout, including big pieces of tomato on top - fabulous! I really enjoyed the bread as well, which was a multigrain/flax I think. The only part of the meal I wasn't crazy about were the hasbrowns, which tasted a little undercooked to me, so much so they almost tasted like something out of the freezer warmed up. However, this may have been a one-time thing - I'll have to try again - and, while I can't eat that much, the hasbrowns are supposed to be bottomless, for those with big appetites.
The service was prompt and the server attentive. By the end of the meal, when I hadn't even finished my first cup of coffee, she asked if I wanted one to go. She came back with a fresh cup of coffee, complete with lid - especially timely because I took my dog for a walk immediately after. I appreciated the gesture!
All in all, definitely worth a visit, and I will be back.Listed in: Breakfast places
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Review from Sarah B.
9/20/2010
Can't decide if you want to eat here? Let me share some info:
- The hashbrowns are bottomless. They are the little cubes and have a good amount of lemon pepper on them. They are well cooked, but not crispy and the perfect amount of buttery.
- The apple pie milkshake is possibly my favorite thing IN THE WORLD. I travel often. I eat often-er. That is one tasty milkshake.
- If you don't like breakfast stuff, they make a mean bleu cheese burger.
- You can order every topping in an omelette if you want and you probably should. It's delicious.
- You can get a smoked meat eggs benny.
- The benches are hard, the coffee's not great. This place is designed to get as many people in and out, with full stomachs, as possible. If there's a line, you won't have to wait too long.
- The sausage isn't too greasy.
- They have multiple kinds of hot sauce, cheese whiz and Kraft peanut butter. I judge breakfast joints on that (and you should too).Listed in: Brunch in Calgary, yo!
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Review from Chris S.
Calgary, AB
2/13/2011
Great little hang out in a nice neighborhood.
The Omelet with Montreal Smoked Meat was surprisingly great. I was afraid Montreal Smoked Meat would not work in an Omelet however I was wrong - it goes great! The cool thing too with their omelets is one price gets you as many toppings as you want; and they don't skimp on the cheese either!
The prices are reasonable, portions huge, and the are staff fast and friendly - I will be back!
Also this is one of the few places that serves REAL Maple Syrup with all the French toast, waffles, pancakes, etc with no additional charge. -
Review from Scott J.
Calgary, AB
9/20/2010
Dropped in here Saturday morning and had to wait in line, so although not great for us waiting it showed it was popular.
Had Huevos Rancheros (spelling?) was pretty good, her indoors had French Toast she finished the plate so all was good!
Coffee was good, service was friendly, food was good and would definitely go back, recommend it for breakfast!
Oh they take plastic now! -
Review from Roz M.
Calgary, AB
2/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
Good place for Sunday Brunch
We wanted to check out Belmont because of the great Yelp reviews. What a neat little place situated in Marda Loop. The place was busy on a Sunday afternoon but nothing out of control. The two of us were seating pretty quickly.
My boyfriend picked Calgary's only omelet. It was VERY good with the Montreal style smoked meat. I'm not a fan of omelets myself but I tried a bite and it was amazing! What's better about this omlete is that you can pick as many items as you want ont he list and you don't get charged extra. Concept! I had the Breakfast Burrito. It was very yummy and VERY filling. I couldn't finish it but I enjoyed every bite.
We'll be back :) -
Review from Danny F.
Calgary, AB
9/22/2008 ROTD 11/1/2010
Located in trendy Marta Loop with great ambiance and antique booths the Belmont is one of the best places for breakfast in town. Lineups can often go out the door or even around the corner but you tend to get in relatively quickly (especially if you are alone as there always seems to be an odd seat left at the counter). Compared with the other trendy diners in town the Belmont actually seems to keep the same staff for more then a few weeks so be prepared for great service. If you're a regular customer they might even know what you're going to order and make suggestions. Alone, you can watch your food being prepared behind the counter or just sit back with the newspaper and wait the few minutes it takes to get your meal.
I suggest trying the Calgary sandwich and the vegetarian eggs benny.
Good eating!Listed in: Breakfast time!
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Review from Ryan M.
Calgary, AB
Updated - 7/16/2010
Welcome Belmont to the 21st century!
They now accept DEBIT and CREDIT !!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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4/14/2010
There is something about the choosing your own omelette fixings for one price that I love or the… Read more »
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Review from Philippe G.
Calgary, AB
10/14/2010 3 Check-ins Here
Always a delight.
Eggs Benedict and prompt positive service.
The food is "short order", but they whole "diner" atmosphere and line ups, give this place the extra something it needs for my return business.
Great Milkshakes on a Saturday! -
Review from Sapna G.
Calgary, AB
6/17/2010
You know it's located in Marda Loop, so you know chances are high that I'm gonna love it. But let's be honest, even if Belmont Diner was located in a part of the city that I wasn't already partial to, I would still fall head over heels in love with this classic-style diner.
Not only is the decor perfectly diner-esque, but the food is delicious. With unique breakfast plates, sandwiches and classic milkshakes, Belmont Diner is where you go to have mouthwatering breakfast...in style!
The staff is friendly and efficient and like my fellow Yelpers have already mentioned, they offer UNLIMITED hashbrowns with your meal! SOLD!
Remember though - cash only! -
Review from lisa w.
11/7/2009
I have been to a lot of diners in Calgary mainly because breakfast is good no matter what time it is :)
Located in Mardaloop, this one has a great 50's neighbourhood feel! The food is great! Prices are reasonable, portions are huge and they serve bottomless hash browns, need I say more? I will anyway... Don't be discouraged by the long lines in front, it usually moves quickly and they will bring you out coffee to keep you warmed up. Staff is awesome and you see very few new faces behind the counter... I've been looking at some of them for 7 years now, and that is a long time for this industry!
Be warned though... It is only open until 4 pm :( Too bad... 24 hours of this place would be the best gift we could get... -
Review from Lindsay K.
Halifax, NS
11/21/2009 1 photo
I'm going with the consensus on this place! 5 stars out of 5 for sure! I love myself a good diner, and Belmont definitely didn't disappoint me!
It serves all-day breakfast, which you can't go wrong with. Who doesn't love a good egg at 3 in the afternoon? Actually, I'd say their menu is mostly breakfast food. They have a bunch of sandwiches and burgers to choose from, but I normally go straight for the breakfast menu.
One of the amazing things about their menu is that, regardless of whether you get breakfast or not, you receive BOTTOMLESS hashbrowns with your meal. That's right, you can eat as many hashbrowns as you want! A couple of the little potato chunks were a little too crunchy, but they were still delicious. I usually can't handle a refill on the 'browns, but it's nice to know the option is there.
It's a pretty cute setting inside too. There are old posters around the place, like Coke and flour ads, as well as pictures of old diners. They have seating around the kitchen area and can probably fit about 30 people in there at capacity.
The service was really quick too! You could be in and out within 20 minutes, if necessary. Everyone inside is super nice, which makes it a great time. The only problem, I recommend bringing cash since that is the only form of payment they accept. Lucky for me (someone who never has cash) they are trusting enough to let you run across the street to grab a few bucks!
I love you, Belmont Diner, and I'm not ashamed to say it loud and proud! -
Review from JP D.
Calgary, AB
2/22/2010
Great, small diner style eatery. Belmont Diner has surpassed Nellies as The no.1 destination for breakfast foods in marda loop (and arguably the SW).
Prices are reasonable, the locale is clean and unpretentious. Food is great, large portions but not over the top. The Banana Pancakes and the Hash are must haves, simply the best. The only down side would be the wait on weekends, as this is a very small restaurant. Hopefully more locations are to come. -
Review from Broderick L.
Calgary, AB
1/17/2011 2 Check-ins Here
The Belmont is definitely my favourite diner in town. I'm not certain that it's the absolute best meal I've had in a diner in Calgary but, I can vouch for its' consistency and all-around goodness. I've been there now countless times, under countless circumstances and I never leave unsatisfied.
My most recent visit came during a brief stint working the graveyard shift. I stumbled in on my way home one day just after they opened to feast on a pancake breakfast and some bottomless coffee. The effects of the butter, bacon, syrup and caffeine all culminated into a strong sense of euphoria. It was probably from my lack of sleep but, still pretty great in any case. I'm glad that I can go there and not feel ridiculous for mumbling incoherently and grinning at my eggs after they've turned green from mixing with the blueberries in my pancakes.
If you decide to check this place out for yourself I would recommend that you do like me and try to avoid the weekend traffic. Also, never order the sausage for a side (it's usually dry and just really lame). Other than that I feel that everything there is a pretty safe bet. -
Review from Karen K.
Calgary, AB
10/8/2010
I love Belmont!! whenever I have a friend in from out of town and we're looking for a breakfast spot I always take them here. The omelet really is the BEST in the city, Every time I go I think I'll try something new, but as the saying goes, if it ain't broke...
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Review from Tom K.
Calgary, AB
12/13/2010
Small diner of about 20 seats. Very salty hashbtowns and breakfast burritos. Maybe just my tastebuds, but I don't like too much salt on everything on the plate. Good diner coffee. They made pancakes in the shape of cat faces , so fun for the kids. Don't forget to order smaller plates for kids or for those with smaller appitites. They charge accordingly. Quite pricy fo what it is.
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Review from Damian P.
Calgary, AB
9/9/2010
The easiest review! Everything is fantastic! If you go mid morning on a weekend, there will be a line, but it is TOTALLY worth it! I love love love the cody scramble, the eggs benny and the hash!! So amazing, I'm there at least once a month. YUMM!!!
