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Kane's Harley Diner
- Hours:
Mon-Wed, Sun 8 am - 3 pm
Thu-Sat 8 am - 8 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
13 reviews for Kane's Harley Diner
13 reviews in English
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Review from Bob M.
Calgary, AB
5/1/2011
The atmosphere is a bit dated or ktchy depending on your pov. The food is what you would expect from a diner - some great items like meat loaf or mac and cheese and some so so items with interesting names. The hours are a bit weird so make sure you check times before venturing down 9th.
It is the staff that really shine. We go for Sunday lunch with grand kids about 6 times a year and Mardy (the server) remembers them by name and what they had the last time we were there. It is hard to find such a family friendly venue that treats kids like an important part of the table. -
Review from Terrence L.
Calgary, AB
5/13/2012
I love the atmosphere of this place. Celebrating the 50's, the wild ones, Harley Davison and the whole bike culture, it's a legendary diner at the heart of Inglewood. They even deliberately serve a 50s road diner menu of grilled cheese, hamburgers, fries and milkshakes.
I wanted to give this a better review, honestly, but I just couldn't. I took my partner to lunch here, and found the place unusually quiet at the time. Then we made our order, and service was also pretty slow considering we were literally the only table at the time.
Worse, when we did get the food, while mine was fairly decent, my partner's food was stone cold, and we had to get it reheated. I'm not quite sure if this was an off day maybe, but if this is how the food could be in an empty resto, I wasn't quite sure what it would be like when it's hopping.
Still, previous visits for breakfast was enjoyable though nothing especially outstanding. About the same quality and level as a Denny's or so, but not too pricey and did I mention the atmosphere? :) That matters a heckofalot. -
Review from Erin D.
11/22/2011 1 Check-in Here
What a strange and wonderful place Kane's is. I remember when it opened, I think that's the last time I visited, everything was shiny and new, it looked as though someone had blown up a Harley Logo inside mixed with the retro feel of a typical sixties diner. Fast forward years later (I am not saying how many) it looks the same only more run down therefore much more authentic.
We stopped in for breakfast and it was almost empty, a heavily tattooed man ushered as to take a seat at a booth and assured us we would be served shortly. Within a couple of minutes a loud, animated voice emerged from the kitchen shouting "we have customers?!!". She (Marty) made her way over to our table, literally pulled up a chair and introduced herself asking us both who we were and what we did for a living. It was wonderfully strange, and exciting, I LOVED it.
After our conversation and placing our orders I quickly did a Yelp search of Kane's reviews and was not surprised to uncover a multitude of reviews praising the customer service and the atmosphere. We dug it too for sure! Our breakfast was pretty standard, a little greasy for me but I didn't expect anything else. Normally I don't like intrusive service but there was strangely nothing intrusive about it, I felt like I had come in to Marty's domain where she was Queen. I felt a sense of deference to her, no shit. It was hilarious.
I would 100% without hesitation go back just to have her pay attention to me, it was amazing!!
Highly Recommended, enjoy!
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Review from Crystal W.
Calgary, AB
10/8/2011
Oh my goodness, I love this diner. The atmosphere brings me back to my roots. I grew up with a trucker/farmer/biker dad and everything about Kane's reminds me of my travels with him as well as his peeps. I quite like that the diner is clean but by no means looks new or perfect. It's bright and appropriately decorated, of course. The servers are exactly who I'd expect them to be - experienced women who are tough, loud and who you may not want to cross in a dark alley. No one messes with these ladies.
The menu uses great names and language to categorize and label the food. I had a half order of the the Pro-Gas Chili and nearly fell out of the booth when it came to the table. The serving was massive and I only managed to eat the garlic bread and half of the order. My lunch partner ordered the Hogtails, which was some sort of meat in a toasted sandwich. She had onion rings on the side. I just realized I didn't ask her how her food was, but she ate most of it so I'm assuming it was fine. The bill was under $21. What a deal. There was nothing that stood out about my chili, but it certainly was hearty and tasted like an average home-made pot of chili would. The garlic bread was fresh.
As we were eating, many locals came in to purchase take-out food. There was much friendly conversation and a few hugs were exchanged. How nice. It felt like I was in a small town.
I'd definitely go back again and can't wait to take my dad here.Listed in: Extraordinary Excursions
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Review from s c.
Calgary, AB
2/11/2012
I went her with friends for the first time last weekend, and we seemed to be the only customers without leather biker vests or jackets. The food is what you would expect from a good classic diner - I ordered eggs over easy with toast and bacon and it was a great breakfast.
I would recommend Kane's to friends mainly because of the fast and colourful service. Our waitress was a pro, and her playful lippy attitude is irresistible.
In my opinion the eggs were way better than wat i've had at the Hose across the street, or eat! eat! down the road. if you're in inglewood for breakfast or brunch this is the best choice. my meal was also very reasonable for the portion and quality. -
Review from Kait K.
Calgary, AB
11/6/2010
If you are looking for a little bit of nostalgia while you nosh, then Kane's Harley Diner in historic Inglewood is where you should be dining. Full of fantastic kitsch and characteristically cheeky staff, Kane's is your number one spot to grab a milkshake and fries. There is so much great Harley Davidson decor as well. Even if you aren't a bike (I am definitely not) it is a fun place to hang out and people watch. All types come in here for a great meal. Both the breakfast and lunch menus are great -- haven't tried the dinner menu yet but I bet it is filled with delicious diner food.
This is a great place for a date, a fun family lunch out, or just a place to grab a quick bite. Definitely a landmark of Inglewood. Grab some lunch here and head over to Recordland afterwards to pick up some records of the songs you heard on the jukebox in Kane's. -
Review from Mike M.
Calgary, AB
People in Calgary LOVE LOVE LOVE breakfast. That is why I've never understood why no one in this city knows about Kane's Harley Diner.
Admittedly, I'm last the last person you would find any where near a Harley, but this is my favourite place to grab a breakfast. It is never too busy, but there are always just enough people around to make your experience interesting. The service is reliable and fast. That probably comes from the fact that the staff there are "lifers" and are good at their jobs.
I don't experiment much when it comes to breakfast, I like the traditional fare with eggs, bacon and toast. And this diner nails each and every time.
You are going to be scared to be walk in the doors, but once you do, you'll be happy as a Hell's Angel getting out of jail!Listed in: Inglewood: No longer a hood!
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Review from Daryl D.
Calgary, AB
3/13/2011
Rob introduced me to this retro diner on our 4th date, and I thought it was breath-taking. It's creatively done, right down to the menu (having motorcycyle terms for the food & drink) and even the way the staff dresses. The meals area always filling, and sometimes it's nice just to go there for a milkshake too.
Generally, the staff is verry friendly, recognizes regular customers by name and even sits at the table with us to chat sometimes.
However, my husband & I have found the last few times we've gone there, service is harder & harder to get to our table. The very last time we went a few months ago, we tried & tried to get the waitress' attention but she didn't acknowledge us, so we thought maybe we did something offensive, but weren't sure so we just got up & left, since we didn't even get to order drinks.
I figured I'd give it a year or so before going back to let things blow over. Some good things are: this is a seat-yourself restaurant and it has some really nice retro decor :) -
Review from Ernest B.
Calgary, AB
9/15/2010 1 Check-in Here
This is one of those little-known spots in Calgary. I've been a frequent visitor for about 10 years and love the place. I often take clients here for breakfast as well.
I can't vouch for dinner, but breakfast is always great. Atmosphere is very 50s, with a fair amount of Harley related decor (It is Kane's after all), so if you're looking for a cool, genuine (and likely less expensive) alternative to Diner Deluxe, this may be it. -
Review from Damian P.
Calgary, AB
9/9/2010
Great Diner!
The food is typical diner food, nothing too great. But the decor is awesome! Anyone, weather a biker or not, will love this place. Great atmosphere, cool decor, great location! (inglewood) Just fantastic -
Review from dinah g.
Calgary, AB
1/9/2010 7 photos
I can't believe I am the first person to review this diner on 9th avenue se. This diner is attached to the Harley Davidson bike shop next door and claims to be Canada's only original Harley Davidson Diner; the huge neon light outside plus the glistening hog in the front window says so much about the ambiance you can expect once you enter its doors.
We are talking classic diner motif but in Harley D's colors of orange and black, there is a memorabilia station, an area for the jukebox, the ordering bar stool area, a back room equipped with a pool table that is free and the classic 50-Esque diner booths that line each walls. This joint is cased out in chrome and LPs line the upper walls of the restaurant.
The menu is a hoot and a holler as well, some really great biker staples.
Hog Tail Burgers: The Elvis, The Broke Biker, Route 66.
Soft Tail Burger: includes handmade 8 oz Alberta meat patties.
Primers: Cheese Toast, Garlic Toast, Peppers and Quesadillas
In The Weeds: Coleslaws, Chef Salad and Cesar Salad
Low Riders: Screaming Eagle Chicken, Easy Chicken Rider.
This restaurant doesn't only attract bikers; it is a perfect family restaurant as well, Saturdays and Sundays always sees a full house. The waitress even stated that one Saturday afternoon she spotted the mayor in here right next to a table of Hell's Angels.
Kane's Diner, the Original because it attracts the originals. -
Review from Colleen B.
Calgary, AB
9/25/2010
I have been to Kane's a few times and while I'm not a Harley fan myself it is a fun retro type diner. The food is usually consistently good....not great and because it's a diner even if there are people lined up at the door the tables move fairly quickly so I've never waited more than 5 minutes. Sadly on my last visit there were tons of little bugs flying around. I don't mean like 5 or 6 but hundreds. I assume they were fruit flies but there were so many I just about went bonkers. Given it was the middle of winter I know they weren't just there because of an open door or anything. They were landing in my food and drink and it really killed my appetite for eating. I gave them a 3 because my first two visits would have been a rated 3 or 4 and my last a 1.
I'm not itching to go back but yah never know. -
Review from Gordon L.
Calgary, AB
3/26/2010
Sequestered in historic Inglewood, this Cool and Interesting Diner plays host to a great menu and delicious food. Fun for nostalgia with a 50's diner look and feel.
