- Restaurants |
- Nightlife |
- Shopping |
- Coffee & Tea |
- All
Blackfoot Truck Stop Restaurant
Categories: Automotive Gas & Service Stations Restaurants Diners Gas & Service Stations, Diners [Edit]
1840 9 Ave SECalgary, AB T2G 0T8
(403) 265-5964
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 6 am - 5:30 am
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
-
$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
16 reviews for Blackfoot Truck Stop Restaurant
16 reviews in English
-
Review from Kenny M.
A solid and most of all honest place! No frills, no special treatment,no fancy this or that! They have a choo choo train riding up on the rafters and worn out tables on which thousands and thousands of elbows have rested. This place has a soul.
The food is much like the atmosphere, simple, hearty goodness. It's mildly seasoned (which would be a crime in certain restaurants) but here it's part of the shtick, a lot of older people come here and they prefer to season their own food, it's a common practice of classic eating holes. Being sensitive to those who "don't like too much salt" or "don't like it spicy" also to those who have health conditions that need to monitor what they eat. One other great feature, this place is cheap and has very fair pricing for everything on the menu!
It's open 24 hours and is a great late night destination ( much better than Denny's). The servers have lots of personality and are a pleasure to chat with. In my opinion, it's one of those few places that all ages, all walks of life are truly welcome and all treated with the same care. No niche crowds here, (well maybe truckers are a niche crowd!) But it really does have a homely feel about it and its one of the few restaurants where outdated and worn out decor actually enhance the experience. It is what it is ! A true Calgary classic! Nothing more, nothing less! Check it out!
4/30Listed in: Kenny's 30 day challenge!!!
-
Review from Terrence L.
Calgary, AB
5/13/2012
The Blackfoot Truck Stop is a classic anachronism near the heart of the city. Looking much like someone put a time vortex to freeze the place in the 70s would only begin to describe how this place is like. With the classic old diner seats, pictures and tacky yet familiar wall paper, and the unusual train set that runs all above the diners, it specializes in classic diner home cooked foods such as burgers, hearty breakfasts and home standards like meat loaf and so on. The staff there seems to also be there from the 70s, and many have been.
The service is quite charming, much like what most people would imagine as Americana diner life, with the waitress who's seen it all, but would still give you a wink and a knowing smile to greet you as you come in. As also from such seasoned staff, service was quick as well as the food, yet never over or underdone.
As for the food itself, as I said, it's comprised of food classics, but in American style abundance. In other words, expect to be well fed. I've tried the burgers and a number of the breakfasts, and never have been disappointed as of yet. -
Review from Vishnu V.
1/8/2012 2 Check-ins Here
oh!!! so huge parking space!!!! but almost all slots look full. :P ...
The restaurant inside it looks like a old model classic.
The tables are like too old and has the elbow marks over it.. and also you could engrave your name on it to see it when you visit after 20 years :P ( just kidding)..
The prices were reasonable but the food was pretty awesome... and the quantity was ample too...
Not to forget , they charge per person 5$ during lunch and supper hours.. :) ...
Service was a quick too.. But the waitress are not at all friendly..
Even one of my friend complemented the food and there was no response from the waitress :P
Overall:
Not a bad place to visit though,.. -
Review from Alan S.
Calgary, AB
1/4/2012
Really, really awful food. Ordered a cheeseburger and gravy fries. It was basically a nasty frozen patty on a stale bun. Not sure what the gravy was, but it was flavorless and vile. Coffee had a hint of dishwashing detergent. All together, my bill came up to over twelve bucks.
Here's a tip: The Inglewood Drive Inn isn't all that far from this dump. Amazing burgers for half the price. Hose and Hound is also nearby and their food is excellent. Same is true for Swans.
Not really sure why this place got good reviews, but it seems like it's glory years are now behind it after the passing of its owner... -
Review from Wendy P.
It's taken me almost two weeks to decide what I thought of the Blackfoot Truck Stop. My first impression was a 2 star. I stopped in for lunch awhile back with a friend of mine and the place was packed at 130 in the afternoon with all kinds of folk, from randoms to suits, truly only the kind of variety a truck stop can attract. It took longer than it should've for a server to come clear the table we had chosen and even at that, we had to go looking for one of them.
Our food came out quickly, I had a reuben with some potato cheddar soup. The soup arrived first with some slices so squashed bread. Did they really bring that to my table?
So why the four-star? For uniqueness and authenticity. The servers wear pink scrubs and I swear the one serving us was easily 70 years old. She kept called me sweetie. The memorabilia on the walls keeps you entertained even if the people don't. And there's a model train that runs the loop of the restaurant near the ceiling. Many of the pictures on the walls are even lit up with tiny lights shining through them. Next time I'm heading in at 3 am. I bet it's a whole other diner then. -
Review from Thomas M.
1/25/2012
Based on reviews, I've tried breakfast here a handful of times... Each time I had pretty terrible, low-grade food, but i kept giving it chances figuring that maybe I had caught them on a bad day or something. Well, after 5 or 6 bad experiences, I gave up. C'MON PEOPLE, THIS PLACE SUCKS!!!! How can anyone like this food? Cheap processed ingredients, canned everything, poor sloppy execution, pale eggs, etc. etc. etc. Only other breakfast i've had this bad in YYC was Phil's.
-
Review from Angelo T.
4/16/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Located right off 17ave, the Blackfoot Truck Stop was an A+ alternative to any chain diner.
Their burgers and shakes are great, but in my last visit I discovered how amazing their baked beans and bacon are. It's sweet with a touch of salty complimented with huge chunks of bacon! The menu price always guarantees a huge meal under $20
The service has always been great considering my previous interactions with servers at other late night diner locations was like interacting with a reanimated corpse. Bite me they will not!
The restaurant decor is subtle but densely interesting. Theres a train set that quietly circles the dining room, but spends most of it's time in suspended animation. I like the George Burns movie poster right by the washroom. It seems like even after 100 visits, there is always something new to see inside this place. However, the parking lot is chaotic, cars are lined up like toppled toy blocks. I almost nailed some strange low cement post whose purpose still eludes me. -
Review from Bob M.
Calgary, AB
11/16/2011
Always consistent. I have taken some of important (or at least self important) visitors to the Blackfoot for breakfast and am always thrilled to see their faces when we pull up and then see their smiles when we have eaten. I only go for breakfast and really like the pancakes. Take some time and soak up the 70's.
-
Review from Kali R.
Calgary, AB
1/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
I'm surprised that the Blackfoot Diner is even on Yelp! Despite the tacky factor, this is one of my favourite places in the city.
I started going here probably 8 years ago as one of the few 24 hour coffee places in the city. I've spent MANY a night with an endless cup of coffee, listening to old country tunes from the jukebox and consuming a steady stream of comfort food. The decor is tacky-old-diner-chic, complete with an overdose of pink and a wall art with backlit 1950's movie stars. Look for the Furby in the train. You'll know what I mean if you've been there.
The part that most of you won't know is that I know this place as "Edna's". Edna is the original owner - a feisty old woman who knows how to run her business. She's often in there, checking in on things. You have to respect the woman for continuing to run her business well into her eighties.
Fave elements:
-really cheap prices
-24 hour kitchen & bottomless (decent) coffee
-great service
Fave foods:
-beef dip
- anything with gravy (best gravy in town)
-greasy perogies
-wide assortment of pies (love the Banana or Coconut Creme)
This isn't someplace fancy, but if you're looking to go somewhere to chill out without judgement or if you're low on pennies, stop on in. A great choice for those of you working evening shifts (been there).
See you at Edna's! -
Review from Sapna G.
Calgary, AB
6/22/2010
On to other 'firsts' experienced this weekend.
After our golf game, the 4 of us (actually, allow me to clarify - the boys) decided to head over to the Blackfoot Truck Stop for breakfast. Since the ratio was 3 boys who wanted to eat at the truck stop vs. me, I bit my tongue and went along with it.
When we first pulled up, I looked over at my friends and said "WHERE have you brought me?" At first glance, it's exactly that - a truck stop. Massive trucks parked everywhere, a lube shop across the street and mammoth-sized parking lot. But then you get inside and it's *awesome*.
Talk about a scene out of a movie! You walk through the doorway and it's as though you've travelled back in time. it's just like one of those breakfast places you'd see on the big screen. Bikers/Truckers and all types of people crowded at various booths, perky waitresses, pink walls, a toy train that rotates along the ceiling, TVs so you can watch while you eat and cheap, cheap food!
They serve pretty standard breakfast fare - omelettes, pancakes, etc. etc. I gotta be honest - I wasn't crazy about the food. It was what you would expect however, and it was super cheap. Each of us paid around $10 for breakfast and drinks and we all had an obscene amount of food left on our plates after all was said and done.
I'm told this place has been around for DECADES. We actually met the owner and she was such a sweet woman! She personally thanked us for coming and rather than being the type of owner that just sits back and manages, she was actually the one working the register!
Overall, a very interesting place. LOTS of character, LOTS of ambiance and LOTS of food. This definitely isn't the type of place you visit for the food, it's the type of place you visit for the experience! -
Review from Chris S.
Calgary, AB
5/8/2011
4 stars for after 12am dining, 2.5-3 if it is before 11:30pm. This place is a Calgary classic. There are not many places you can eat something at 3am and it taste great. This is one of them. The decor is cool and the truck stop crowd fun; it is the best place to get that third dinner after a night/morning of drinking! The desserts are simple but fresh and amazing; not too sweet but how a pie/cake should taste.
Recommend the grill cheese and fries on white with a side of pickle's then to finish a piece of apple pie with cheddar cheese on top!
10-4 trucker buddy! -
Review from Spencer B.
Calgary, AB
7/19/2010
Without the Blackfoot Diner there would be many nights where I would have gone home drunk, hungry and alone. Thank goodness they're 24hrs.
The menu is classic diner fare, burgers, fries, shakes, steaks, hot turkey sandwiches, all day breakfast and home made pies.
Always check for the specials too.
The waitresses are an always sweet bunch, decked out in pink scrubs and ready to take your order.
If the model train isn't running when you come in, if you ask nicely they might turn it on for you.
I've had many memorable meals here (though the circumstances that lead me to eating here at 3-4am shan't be mentioned) with friends and even family and everyone left happy.
Who, after all, doesn't appreciate good, honest food at fair prices? -
Review from Mike M.
11/2/2010
Yo! it's the real deal son.
1. Decor - Authentic 1970s; jukebox filled with hank williams and the likes
2. Service- So good you wanna call her flo
3.Portions- enough to stuff a donkey
Food was not mind blowing but guess what...youre at a truck stop, shut up and enjoy. -
Review from Gabe A.
2/17/2011 2 Check-ins Here
The real deal in truck stop gastronomics! Minimal use of salt, good coffee, simple burgers and thick milkshakes. If the food doesn't impress you, then sit and stare at the seizure inducing decor: flashing lights, trying-too-hard-to-fail 50's diner ambience, and authentic jukes blasting country tunes. Damn good pie, too.
-
Review from Christopher W.
Calgary, AB
10/22/2008
This is one of those old-time places you didn't think existed anymore. Walking through the door takes you into this strange 50s inspired world of pink walls, tacky artwork (portraits of trucks and James Dean with LED lights in them), a jukebox full of depressing country music and a few lonely souls sucking back coffee with grim looks on their faces. There was a cowboy mopping the floor, laughing through his mustache and there was a toy train circling high above the diner. It is all pleasantly bizarre.
The food was great. Just as you'd expect it to be. We had breakfast around midnight and it was delicious. Great eggs, real strips of bacon and sausage, good toast and you can even get a beer to go with it. The waitress was wearing pink hospital scrubs which she said they made her wear, but the service was excellent. She was quick and attentive.
The only thing annoying about the place was the guy who was sitting and staring into the distance with his cup of coffee. When he heard us talking about the jukebox, he jumped up and fed it enough change to keep his depressing new country tunes going all night. It was terrible. He was obviously distraught about something and I suppose a few bucks on the jukebox saves a few hundred in psych bills and medication, so we let him have his shit songs.
Anyway, if you're looking for real, truck stop/diner food, Blackfoot Restaurant is the best in town, complete with the ambiance that goes with it. -
Review from Arinn W.
1/31/2010
|f you want the real truck stop diner experience I highly recommend the Blackfoot diner. The food is good and pretty cheap (a grilled cheese for 3.80?!) and the coffee is decent. It's a good place to while away a few hours. You could sit there all night and the pink waitresses will never chase you out; they'll just keep filling up your coffee and calling you 'dear'. I love this old place.
Listed in: The Places I Go Out
