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OEB Breakfast Co
Category: Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch Breakfast & Brunch [Edit]
824 Edmonton Trail NECalgary, AB T2E 3J6
(403) 278-3447
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 7 am - 3 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Breakfast, Brunch
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Ambience:
- Trendy
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
- Dogs Allowed:
- No
40 reviews for OEB Breakfast Co
Review Highlights
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"Overeasy is one of my favorites on Edmonton trail." In 12 reviews -
"chose the French Toast with Strawberries, and no complaints." In 4 reviews -
"Well worth the wait." In 2 reviews
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40 reviews in English
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Review from Jennifer L.
Calgary, AB
5/20/2012
OEB Breakfast Co is located in Edmonton Trail NE. There is street parking, as well as park and pay right beside but why not just park a block away and walk a little instead of paying!
I FINALLY got to try OEB on my day off on a Friday. Last time I tried to go on a weekend and the line was overflowing outside so I figured on a usual work day AM it shouldn't be SOOO busy. I picked this place from all the crazy good reviews.
When we walked into OEB my first thoughts was "Wow, this place is sooo cute!" I guess this place is a pretty big hit because it was totally packed. There was a couple ahead of us so we had to wait a few minutes but I was more than happy to wait.
When we got seated, we were greeted by a verrry nice lady. She took our drink order and let us take our time to look at the big menu. The first thing I noticed was that their eggs are free run, large, dark yolk, omega 3 and the potatoes are cooked in organic duck fat. I went straight to the breakfast poutine "Soul in a bowl". I've heard so many good reviews about it so I knew for sure I wanted to give that a try...but I was also craving avocado. The lady suggested I get the Soul in a bowl but instead of bacon, I can get avocado and riped tomatoes. So I did go with the avocado and tomato soul in the bowl..and added bacon. My friend went with the Spanish style pork chorizo which is air cured - fennel chorizo, green onions, bell peppers & field mushrooms with a side of potatoes.
When our meals arrive, I was like WOW! My soul in the bowl was in a what looked like a chinese take out container, pretty neat!! Medium poached eggs on top, fresh fried potatoes with avocado, riped tomatoes, cheese curds and hollandaise sauce!! My first bite was phenomenal. I usually like ketchup with my potatoes but they were seasoned so well I didn't need anything. The medium poached eggs were great and the cheese was melted inside. It was just so tasty!!!! My girlfriend said the Spanish style pork chorizo was really good, it came with toast and fresh fruit too! She mentioned there was lots of flavor and she was a fan of the potatoes as well.
The menu at OEB is huge! There is so much, you probably won't be able to decide on just one thing. The staff is very friendly and helpful, the atmosphere is chill and you've got to try the soul in a bowl asap!
I will be returning!!! -
Review from Denise M.
5/14/2012 2 Check-ins Here
The Original Soul in a Bowl is one of the best things I have ever put in my mouth.
My breakfast partner got a benny and that was also yummy...the fruit side was a great addition as it was incredibly fresh. Service was wonderful....but the wait...oh the wait. There were many large groups ahead of us and this made it a little painful. Also this is a tight room, you get to listen to the tables next to you as they are almost in your lap. Fine unless you get a crashingly boring pretentious couple with cranky "I don't want to be at brunch" baby on one side and hungover walk of shame girls reeking of the night before on the other. Unless you are into that, which is personal taste.
The food was well worth the wait and ambiance though but next time I plan to get there way earlier! And I plan to order the exact same thing every visit. -
Review from Terrence L.
Calgary, AB
5/13/2012
I used to dine at it's predecessor, Country Kitchen, for breakfast all the time. So when it evolved to Overeasy Breakfasts aka now OEB Breakfast Co, I was definately curious about it, and the constant weekend lineips out the door definately indicated that the food was something to be explored. Later, I found out even more of the story, as the owner was a top chef in his own right, who with a love of eggs and the desire to have his own place and make his own hours to be with his family more, opened up Overeasy!
Well, I went on a weekday instead whereas the place was 1/2 empty, and tried out a nice farm fresh free range scrambled eggs with their home made country sausage (it's HUGE) with some toast (I believe it was a nice multigrain) and looked around at the fairly unusual way it was decorated with chalk scrawled messages everywhere. Kinda kitchy, and I found it a bit gauche myself, but hey, I guess this is what it's like to be hip?
Back in Montreal, there's this legendary breakfast place called Cosmo, that pretty much aspires to be THE greasy spoon breakfast center of Canada (ohhh.. the triple order, 6 eggs with tons of bacon and toast and and... I love Cosmo....). OEB is just as much the opposite of that as it aspires to be the most nature-based (they raise their own chickens for the eggs) and cleanliest breakfast resto ever.
It was simple, but well done. If you close your eyes, you really can noticed a bit of a difference from the eggs, as the taste seems to be a little more eggy pronounced. The single sausage was simple huge, absolutely meaty and yummy with each bite. Bread? Well, multigrain toast, however fresh to me, is still more or less just multigrain toast. But is it worth the cost? When considering that you're paying the same prices as a Denny's, but with the quality of product that far exceeds any Denny's or Smitty's, yes it is. Is it worth the line up on weekends? No, I don't personally think so, but recommend anyone who really wants to try it out to run in during a weekend. Virtually no lineups, and the chef can spend more time to focus on your meal. -
Review from Amit M.
Calgary, AB
4/9/2012
Over the Easter weekend, my friends and I decided to try out a new restaurant for brunch. We weren't in the mood to visit a chain restaurant so we turned to our common friend, Google, to help us in finding a restaurant nearby.
We randomly chose "OEB Breakfast Co." and drove there. After spending fifteen minutes or so looking for parking and another thirty minutes in the queue to be seated, we were ready to be served. Our hostess was polite and funny. I ordered the "Croque Madame", while my friends ordered, "The one that got away" and "The salmon Crepe". The quantity was perfect and the food was delectable. I honestly think it took longer to be seated than for the food to arrive after we ordered.
Overall, I had a positive and lasting impression of OEB and I will definitely return. -
Review from Wendy P.
Can you eat out at awesome food joints that have all manner of goodies on their menu and still control yourself? As much as I wanted to indulge in some of the yumminess that kept jumping out of the menu at me, I was a decently good girl at breaky today.
A Sunday mid-day meal at OEB proved to be a busy time to hit up this local breakfast joint. We were there a bit early to secure a table for six or so of us. And while we waited, banana bread and coffee kept finding its way to us at the end of the line. Yay!
There were five of us that popped in for a table of six. A couple of moments later, two more joined our party... oh my, 7! Easy, peasy. OEB's staff was on top of it with an extra chair for the table before we could say "sunny-side up."
My breakfast was simple. Two overeasy eggs, two maple pork sausages, some potato wedges, toast and a glass of orange juice. My toast wasn't even buttered. I got to decide how much/little went onto those slices myself. That's a nice touch OEB. Even with a busy Sunday morning, there was no wait for our food. It all came out relatively quickly and at the same time.
The smoothies at the other end of the table looked pretty yummy. I'm gonna need to try me one of them next time! And the orange juice I had? The menu says it's a fresh juice... I hope it was squeezed 30 seconds before coming to my table for the $4 I paid for a small glass.
The staff impressed me, manoeuvering through such a tightly packed space, never bumping a chair or spilling a meal from what I could see. And always on the ball. That can't be easy. Also nice was that our bills came pre-split at the end of the meal.
Breakfast might be expensive, but I feel like there are a lot of extras built in. When I'm done being 'good' I'm so coming back for a plate of the Super Moist French Toast I saw sitting in front of Kaeleigh-and a Morning Glory. -
Review from Lisa P.
1/30/2012 ROTD 3/5/2012
Who doesn't love bunch? Everyone does I'm sure and everyone should go check out OEB (Over Easy Breakfast) on Edmonton Trail. For anyone who's lived in Calgary a long time, this is where the old Country Kitchen used to be. It's a tiny, obscure place and totally kick-ass.
First of all, take note that OEB doesn't take reservations. But hey, no worries. You can wait outside and the lovely staff will offer you a cup of hot coffee and even a slice of banana bread. Ok, how come more places don't give me coffee & banana bread while I wait in line? (suggestion for Walmart perhaps??) This certainly makes the wait much more enjoyable. There was a table ready for our group which was supposed to be 9 but since there were only 2 of us here this Sunday morning, we waited for more of our group to show up. The staff here is so accommodating. They really deserve 5 stars for all their effort and for the friendly service. When's the last time your waitress actually said she hopes you enjoy your day and meant it? Once our group arrived, we were seated and offered beverages.
Inside, the decor is bright, but not blind-my-eyes-bright. The ceiling is a giant chalk board with all kinds of cool sayings on it. Yes, go ahead a look up. They have this high bar table that's long and has bar stools around it. They often seat larger groups there (not us today). They have little hooks under the table that the gals (or guys) can hang their purse on. What a great idea! I love the hanging lights over the high bar that have little holes poked in them that spell out the words over easy breakfast. Very cool. There's a warm feeling inside OEB with some good energy all around.
Time to order! Too many choices but I did pick just one: eggs benedict with organic spinach, comes with fresh fruit and their seasoned potatoes. Our meal came out pretty quick. No more growling tummies. Everything looked so good. You could tell that these were farm fresh eggs from the color of the yolk. And they came out just perfect, runny enough for me. The hollandaise sauce was fantastic. The English muffins underneath were a bit tough and it took a little extra effort to cut them but still, very very tasty. I love brunch and OEB has such an extensive menu, I sure want to come back and sample some more. And next time, I'm going to have a cappuccino because Crystal said it was one of the best she's had. The prices aren't cheap but the food here is so fresh & tasty and the staff is super-duper. It really is worth a visit. -
Review from josh j.
Calgary, AB
5/12/2012 2 Check-ins Here
OEB Oh Eat Eat - Whether it be actual brekkie grub or a burger for the early morn disinclined, it's tasty, with great decor, but a tad bit pricey. Any addition, however, to the dearth of breakus places in Calgary is always good. It's not very spacious, so if you need your eggs on, get there early. For brekko on Ed Trail, you can't go wrong with OEB or Diner Deluxe.
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Review from Emma G.
OEB? Omg!
Okay now that that's out of my system...wow. What a gem this place is!
We met up with some lovely Yelpers around noon for a little brunch outing. When we got there, there was a big line up out the door, but thankfully Lisa and Wendy waited it out and found us a perfect table near the kitchen. They don't take reservations so be prepared to wait.
The space is small, and packed full of people, but it's beautiful. Very bright and open with lots of nice accents - cute lights that spell out "OVEREASY" and beautiful tiles above the kitchen. They even have purse hooks under the big communal table so you don't have to drop your bag on the floor.
The menu is giant, and forces you to choose - sweet or savoury? I'm a savoury person but even I was tempted by the chocolate and caramel stuffed pancakes. They also have loads of smoothies, I had the Cherry Blossom (cherries, strawberries, and mango nectar) which was tasty and refreshing. It wasn't too thick, which is just how I like it.
To eat, I went with the Soul in a Bowl. This is basically breakfast poutine - two poached eggs, herb potatoes, cheese curds, bacon, and Hollandaise sauce. Um...yes please. It's a good thing brunch encompasses two meals because this is a hearty meal. This comes in an oversized take out box, as opposed to a bowl, which helps you from making a huge mess of yourself.
This was DELICIOUS. I mean, how could this be bad? But OEB makes this a truly tasty dish. It's total comfort food. I'm going to be craving it forever now...I think this would be a perfect hangover meal.
Also have to say that our service was fantastic - she was friendly and quick and they got our food out really quickly (thank goodness because I was hungry!). She was a fabulous server & I was jealous of her gorgeous curly hair. (Creepy but true.)
All in all, this place is fantastic. I can't wait to come back for more! -
Review from Kaeleigh E.
Calgary, AB
1/29/2012
I am in love. Sigh.
Our Yelp brunch organized by the lovely Lisa was such a hit. It's a really beautiful space and the food... amazing.
I have a major sweet tooth so I automatically looked at their sweet selections. I had the "Super moist French toast" and it was more food than I could handle. It was two pieces of perfect French toast stuffed with ricotta and almond and topped with delicious sweet cherries and cinnamon. For me, the almonds added a weird texture. But that's hardly a complaint, as I ate as much of this yummy stuffed french toast as I could until I was stuffed myself! For me the organge zest in this dish put it over the top from delicious to OMGDELICIOUSSTUFFINGMYFACE!
I also tried Emma's "Soul in a bowl" and it was also off the hook.
Service was good too and the prices were perfectly reasonable. My giant breakfast and coffee was only $18... can't go wrong with that!
I can't wait to come back and try some other things on their menu. Everything looked good so I will definitely be back! -
Review from Crystal W.
Calgary, AB
1/29/2012
The decor is great as was the service, food presentation and cappuccino (no added ingredients necessary!). However, the prices are shockingly high for a few items and when it's at full capacity, the restaurant is much too crowded. I could barely squeeze between chairs to get to the restroom, which felt like a refrigerator, by the way.
I had the Rise & Shine Three Egg Scram-blette. The herbed potatoes were delicious, the toast was good and served with whipped butter on the side. The fruit serving was generous but the issue was the scram-blette itself. It seemed very salty and the chicken was very overdone, therefore dry and hard. My spouse had the Spanish style pork chorizo scram-blette. He enjoyed most of his meal too but also noted the sausage was very overdone and hard to cut.
At the end of the day, I'd recommend that if you want to reduce or avoid waiting and overcrowding, go on a weekday. I will return to try another meal and it certainly won't be on a weekend as it then turns into the same experience as many of the other busy breakfast joints. I definitely enjoyed aspects of my outing here with other Yelpers, but it wasn't good enough to get overly excited about. I kind of miss the inexpensive menu and low-key atmosphere that this restaurant used to have. -
Review from Ted S.
Calgary, AB
2/27/2012
The "Soul N' a Bowl" is a must-try.
It's kind of like poutine, but with herb fries, and with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce on top.Listed in: Best Food in Calgary
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Review from Elsie H.
Calgary, AB
5/7/2012
Woohoo! What a cute little breakfast place! If you want to eat breakfast for lunch or even brunch - be prepared to wait! We were there pretty much 30 minutes after opening, and we already had to wait! The food was in large portions, and cooked to perfection! Parking is street parking, but after a meal from OEB, you need that walk!
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Review from Sandon H.
Calgary, AB
When people say to me "I went to ____ and it was the best brunch in the city" I can't help myself by replying with an "oh yaahh? Have you been to Over Easy?" (it's either that or "my dad can beat up your dad")... The usual response is "no, I haven't" and "no he can't"...
This is my favourite breakfast/brunch/lunch place in the city, and in my opinion is the BEST in the city. How could it not be when they produce their own free run chickens specifically for their dark yolk Omega 3 eggs (sunny side up please)?! Also all of their breads are house made (english muffins are amazing) and did I mention the potatoes are cooked in 100% Organic duck fat?! Hell yes.
The menu is awesome. Sustainable, Organic, Local and Enviro-friendly. It's not pricey, it's priced accordingly. Quality my friends, quality.
The staff are equally awesome. Fun, quirky girls with personality. They match the space perfectly.
The menu is well thought out with fun names like "My Blind Date", "The One That Did Not Get Away" and "Soul in a Bowl"...the biggest problem is talking yourself out of ordering something from the "Sweet Dreams Are Made of These" section of the menu...
Go for the "Threesome" - probably the most fluffy delicious pancakes I've ever had, served with bacon (or your choice of meat) and aforementioned Omega 3 dark yolk eggs (Sunny Side Up). This is my go-to.
"Soul in A Bowl" - OEB's breakfast poutine complete with cheese curds, duck fat fried potatoes, bacon and two poached eggs with hollandaise sauce. The original breakfast poutine!
Food Dreams. -
Review from Jarett L.
Calgary, AB
12/21/2011 1 photo
I love brunch, brunch is my favorite meal of the day!!! Before over easy, I was going to Diner Deluxe a whole lot, unfortunately OEB has stolen my heart for brunch from Diner Deluxe and other brunch diners (SORRY!).
Last time I was there I had the Croque Madame, soo delicious! If I ever want to eat here I usually go fairly late in the afternoon to avoid waiting in that horrendous line (just tells ya how good this place is!). -
Review from Sarah B.
11/21/2011
Great decor, great food, nice servers, a little pricey.
I recognize that a lot of their food is grain fed, free range, locally grown, and can read you a bed time story if you ask it, but it's still expensive.
I had a hamburger and my husband had something that looked like steak, but I actually wasn't paying attention to what he was eating because I was too hungry, and caught up in the story my burger was telling me about that time it was in the war.
Good to check out, but not on my list of cheap eats, that's for sure. The decor is VERY well done.
Also, don't absentmindedly order an orange juice when you sit down, because you'll be emptying your pockets of a cool $4.60 - twenty cents less than a full smoothie. -
Review from Melissa L.
Calgary, AB
8/20/2011 1 Check-in Here
I went to OEB a couple of weeks ago for lunch. There was lots of street parking nearby, which was great, and it's easy to find the restaurant. As you enter, you'll immediately notice that it's pretty small, and as someone else has noted it's probably best for groups of two (though four people shouldn't have TOO much trouble, especially on weekdays and at off-peak hours). There is a long bar with high stools in the middle of the room, which looked very uncomfortable to me. Definitely hold out for a table.
For lunch I had the Sunrise Omelette, with eggs, artichokes, tomatoes, spinach and pesto. It was quite good, especially as I love my eggs to be on the very, very cooked side. It came with okay toast and potatoes, though the fruit garnish (grapes and an orange slice) looked kind of dull. My friend had Eggs Benedict, and declared them to be perfectly acceptable, but nothing special. Portions were big, so this would be a great place for a weekend brunch after a late night of partying! Also, the menu is pretty varied for a restaurant so small, so you're likely to find something for everyone in your group. I would go back just to try something else.
One complaint though: On their website, every time you click to a different section of the menu the annoying background noise comes back on. Would it be possible to make it click- and STAY- off? -
Review from Angelo T.
9/26/2011
Decided to check this place out for breakfast with a cousin I haven't seen in YEARS. We strolled in and there was an intimidating line at the door, but the wait time wasn't as bad as it was @ Diner Deluxe.
They sat us at the end of the big communal table which I always thought was a great thing, I asked the charming couple beside us what they would recommend and they suggested their Soul-in-a-bowl. I read the menu and the only thing my eye picked out was "Poached eggs" and "Quebec cheese curds". SOLD.
Their Soul-in-a-bowl is AMAZING. Imagine what a poutine, breakie-bowl, and eggs benedict breakfast rolled into one would taste like...I know, I thought so too it tastes like a party of insanity! I also had their fried tomatoes and buttermilk pancakes on the side. The tomatoes were fresh and complimented the soul-in-a-bowl. But the pancakes had the audacity, the sheer audacity to be DAMNED delicious. It was just one massive piece to try, but one of the most memorable pancakes I've had in a long time.
My cousin also had their eggs benedict, which was quite filling for him. He gave great advice when it comes to eating out. "Never order anything you can't make at home"
Another great breakfast joint within the breakfast center of Calgary!Listed in: BECAUSE I SAID SO!!
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Review from C T.
Calgary, AB
6/11/2011
Great little breakfast joint on Edmonton Trail!
Thanks to the yelpers who reviewed OverEasy. I had to try it out for myself. Brought the family to OverEasy. Waited in line for about 15 minutes. While waiting in line, we recieved complimentary coffee. That was nice on a cold wet morning. We finally got our table in this small long restaurant.
We ordered the following:
- Traditional.......2 poached eggs, black forest ham - I liked the poached eggs and ham and the hollandaise sauce was a wonderful complement to the eggs and English muffin. The plate also came with fresh wedges of honeydew, orange and watermelon. What was the best of the plate was these wonderful herb potato wedges! Crispy on the outside and mushy and delicious on the inside.
- Breakfast Panino on hand made brioche........Omelette style eggs, mushrooms, Swiss cheese, roasted tomato & fresh fruit garnish- Wonderful combination.
- Smoked Steelhead salmon Omelette....With green onions & Spanish capers - Very good omelette.
- 2 Cracked Egg Breakfast........2 eggs any style, herb potatoes, pork country sausage - Very well presented and tasted really good.
Make sure you try their ketchup. Has a nice taste and different from Heinz.
Interesting centre long table in the middle of the restaurant. Neat white high chairs; good for 2 persons sitting opposite each other. There are hooks under the table for ladies' purses or jackets.
Good little place for breakfast; parking is very limited though. -
Review from Jason B.
Calgary, AB
12/21/2010 ROTD 10/7/2011
I had just moved to Calgary and breakfast is my favorite time to eat. I'd Googled another breakfast joint on Edmonton Trail, hopped on a bus, and my search began with much anticipation. Long story short, I was unsuccessful in my search and was growing rather frustrated when I found myself in front Overeasy. (And I've never looked back)
Just walking into the intimate restaurant brings a breath of fresh air -and the delicious smells of pancakes, toast, hollandaise sauce, and aromatic coffee as servers pass by.
Part of the ceiling has cleverly been converted into a black board covered with all kinds of colorful words and phrases about the best meal of the day. The walls are totally retro and the bar in the middle of the restaurant (Which I think is the best place to sit) has funky cactus looking at you as you enjoy your stay.
The food is A1! Colorful, delicious, and incredibly priced. $20 can easily get you an amazing breakfast with coffee and enough to leave a decent gratuity for the much deserving, friendly serving staff.
It's true that one can bee seen rubbing shoulders with other's during the weekends; but with such a fun, positive environment and a great meal in front of you, who really minds? -
Review from Jennifer L.
Toronto, ON
4/25/2011
My sister and her boyfriend go to Overeasy a lot and took me there on Easter sunday when I was in town visiting.
Awesome little spot! Surprisingly no line up or wait (maybe it was because of the holiday).
Service was amazing! And the food was even better. Great fresh squeezed OJ with pulp (yummy), fantastic eggs Benny with smoked salmon and the 'soul in a box' in an absolute must have! It's their version of poutine with wedge fries, hollandaise sauce, cheese and bacon! Solo awesome.
Prices are totally reasonable too! Definitely worth another visit... -
Review from Chris N.
12/21/2011
Great service, tasty food, cozy location.
It is likely to always be a bit busy here, given their great breakfast options. We tried the Eggs Benedict, the Trip, and A few of my favorite things. All of the orders were delicious and timely - even the fruit on the side was perfectly ripe and sweet, not an easy thing in December. -
Review from Jag S.
Calgary, AB
11/29/2010 ROTD 12/12/2010
Love it.
I've been long over Cora's and needed somewhere new for a Saturday brunch fix. This place is super busy, but I went around 12:30 on a Saturday and was seated fairly quickly. Though, I don't recommend going at this hour as the line quickly grew after we were seated.
The interior is fun! It's got a great vibe, the service is great, the food is cheap.. and most importantly the food is GREAT. -
Review from Roz M.
Calgary, AB
5/8/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Ooo! What a great find! Overeasy is a little hip restaurant located on Edmonton Trail just a stones throw away from downtown. My boyfriend found this place on yelp (where else?) so we went to check it out. The decor is fun and funky! The staff takes great pride in keeping a clean place too! You'll wait up to an hour on the weekend to get in but the neighbour is a good place to go for walk.
The menu has an amazing selection: So much selection it takes us 15 minutes to make a decision but the staff are very friendly and give us the chance go through the huge selection of food. I chose the Upstream Benny (By Upstream, we mean Salmon). It was perfect. Not too much hollandaise, comes with a side of fruit and I got a side of sourdough toast and WOW! Yum! My boyfriend got the Old Fashion Omelet and he loved it!
And if you have a hate for eggs, please don't let this deter you: They have a good selection of non-eggy breakfast-awesomness: Waffles, pancakes, and crepes.
You must go! -
Review from Tze T.
1/13/2011 1 Check-in Here
As with all breakfast places, there is almost always a line out the door at Overeasy breakfast. Even on a Monday afternoon I had to stand waiting in the little doorway area for at least 15 minutes before I got seated. I was offered a cup of coffee while I waited which I gladly accepted.
The café is small and seats approximately 30 people. There's a big bar-height table in the centre of the room which gives a communal feel to the place. There's a chalk board on the ceiling decorated by the staff, so take a peek above your head when you're waiting in line or seated at your table.
There's a good variety of items on the menu with all sorts of breakfast items in addition to some delicious sounding sandwiches. I finally decided on benny's with smoked salmon which was really quite awesome. The eggs were cooked perfectly, the spinach was fresh and the sauce was not too heavy. Bliss in a bite.
It's a shame that this place is so small. It's not ideal to be waiting outside in the cold during winter and the little doorway area can only hold so many people before you start feeling like your personal space is being invaded.
Is it worth the wait? Absolutely. Loved everything about my meal from food to service and everything in between. Just be aware that you could have a bit of a wait before you'll be able to indulge. -
Review from Lisa A.
Calgary, AB
1/29/2011
Just up the street from Diner Deluxe, and waaay better! Super friendly staff make all the difference and you forgive good service the long wait time, because you feel acknowledged and looked after.
We waited 20 minutes for a table and didnt mind at all. We stood by the kitchen and watched plate after plate of heaping yummy goodness pass by and were well impressed. Given juice and coffee by the hostess, we didnt even want to go to our table.)
Excellent food, great service, funky decor.
Well worth the wait. -
Review from Chris S.
Calgary, AB
5/10/2011
It is hip, trendy, and amazing! Great food, great staff, and everything is local and organic or natural.
This has also got to be one of the cleanest restaurants in the city; you feel like you are at a spa. Everything is warm colored and clean. It is impressive! -
Review from David N.
Calgary, AB
11/20/2010
I almost didn't review this place because I don't want it to get any busier! It is a bit small, and seems to get more popular every week.
Its easy to see why, it is the best breakfast in Calgary. They have the best pancake I've ever had. If you think 'what is so special about a pancake?', then you have never had one at Overeasy!
The crepe's are also amazing. Try the CPS special. They also have crazy huge donut thing that you just have to order.
And if you're a meat lover, try the butcher's block special. It is basically just a huge mound of amazing meats and pate with a big chuck of cheese and some bread. Leave your vegetarian friends at home if you order this one.
The staff is great, very friendly, and its usually the same girls. I always think that if a place is able to retain the same staff month after month, they must be doing something right. Especially when they're good!
There isn't much for free parking in the area, but trust me, it's worth spending the $1 to park in the pay lot. -
Review from Angela M.
Calgary, AB
12/10/2010
You know a place is good when it's impossible to get in on the weekends, right?
Or are we just that terrible at cooking our own breakfasts?
Still, Overeasy is better at it.
I met a friend for breakie this morning. He had eggs, Spolumbo's sausage and toast.
I went for the Muesli, oats and yogurt with a slice of fresh, warm pumpkin loaf. Oh so delish ... it didn't even need butter.
Plus, I have leftover Muesli sitting next to me on my desk. I can't wait.
The quarters are a bit crampy, going on memory from a weekend jaunt to Overeasy, but it's far more spacious if you hit it on a weekday morning. The new owners - I can't for the life of me remember the old name of the restaurant, may have been Cozy Cafe or something - took away the tables in the middle and put up a long bar table.
Service is pleasant, your coffee is always topped up and breakfast came quickly so we could both rush off to our morning meetings, neither of which actually came to fruition. Ha!Listed in: Best Breakfasts
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Review from Dani K.
Penhold, AB
11/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
The best guacamole I have ever had!! What a great little urban, trendy place. The food is all fresh and delicious & the service is top notch. Parking is a huge problem.
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Review from Sapna G.
Calgary, AB
6/11/2010
What an eggcellent place! (did you *seriously* expect me to pass that one up?!??!).
I met up with a group of people here yesterday morning and was very, very happy to have had this place introduced to me.
They've got palate pleasing food (everything from burgers, pasta and crepes, to waffles, french toast and pancakes.
The staff is super friendly and the prices are extremely reasonable especially for the quality of food that they serve. Everything is fresh and locally grown.
Plus they have coffee that puts Starbucks to shame! Soooo. Friggin. Good.
If you wake up starving like I do, then there's only one solution for you: Head to Overeasy and let the good people of this place take care of you. -
Review from Nicole Y.
Vancouver, BC
1/17/2011 1 photo
I, like most of Calgary, am a big brunch fan and after living in Renfrew my whole life I was happy when it started becoming the breakfast joint capital of the city.
Overeasy is one of my favorites on Edmonton trail. I recently had the Soul in a Bowl in which the "bowl" is actually one of those cute, Chinese takeout boxes. Two poached eggs, breakfast potatoes, cheese, ham and Hollandaise turn into a beautiful "breakfast poutine" that made my first meal of the day, my best meal.
Yep, lines are rough sometimes but that's the price you pay for brunch on Edmonton Trail. I remember when this used to be the last-resort "Country Kitchen" but with new ownership and a serious facelift it has quickly and easily stood out amongst the nearby competition. -
Review from Ryan M.
Calgary, AB
4/14/2010
Its a very well done interior!
The employees are nice enough.
I wish I could rember what I had or if it was good, but I can't so thats why its' just Ok'
I know there was something with the peameal bacon being not good, I think it is just like back bacon, you pay more for it,
You want soy, you pay more for it.
You want to nix your Breakie Potatos cause they have a flour coating and you can't eat flour (this is not me... my nerd friend) instead have a peice of melon sub'd, you pay more...
Overall my memory was:
Ohhhhhh impressive looking, love the wallpaper, Menu looks good.... youll pay more....
Im a sucka for a nice decor, so ill be back. -
Review from Maurice M.
6/17/2010
From the first time I walked in and saw the decor to the last smile - the place is truly the best in Calgary - the owner came up to our table, introduced himself, a kind and gentle person that cares about the experience his guests have.
We've been back many times and notice that it gets nicer, friendlier, the food more tasty - MY FAVORITE BREAKFAST spot in Calgary for sure! -
Review from Adam K.
Calgary, AB
6/12/2011
Yep! Probably the best breakfast in town!
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Review from CeeCee W.
Calgary, AB
7/27/2011
Loved it.
Its definitely the place to go on when you're feeling lazy on a Sunday morning and want to have a nice breakfast in a nice environment. I appreciate the simplicity of the food, the nice interior designs. The coffee was good too.
Also, its pretty small place so it may be hard to find a table if there's more than 4 people. Its best for 2 people in my opinion. -
Review from D P.
Calgary, AB
5/2/2011
Good prices, with great portion sizes along with some (unfortunately under ripe) fruit on the side. LOVE the farmers omelette, with amazing herb potatoes on the side and my boyfriend is obsessed with the breakfast burrito. We have never finished an entire meal at Overeasy.
It is a great place for brunch, but beware the weekend lineups! Also,in regards to the bar in the middle of the restaurant, try not to sit there! The high backless stools become uncomfortable really quickly!
Overall a cool atmosphere, I love the ceiling! We go often. -
Review from dinah g.
Calgary, AB
1/22/2010 1 photo
What a wonderful little place to have breakfast. But vegans beware because every item in this menu has an egg in it!
Overeasy Breakfast Ltd is a very attractive chic breakfast journey. The place is so delightfully done up in red and yellow chairs, stools that look kind of like eggs, retro graphics on the walls and overhead lamps illuminating the words Overeasy.
This is definitely an Edmonton Trail gem. Fresh farm eggs are used in every meal and there is tons to choose from, your basic any way you like it eggs, Egg Omelettes, Benny styles and my personal favourite Crepes and French Toast. And for those of you watching your figure, there is a light menu and an executive menu.
But it doesn't stop here, not only does it serve up fruit juices and coffee; there is even wine and beer. For breakfast you say? Why not cure that hang over; it is always best to drink an alcoholic beverage the next day for breakfast anyways.
This is a unique breakfast outlet that is worth checking out and I am not yolking!
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Review from Shannon S.
Calgary, AB
4/8/2011
The decor was very nice and when we went it was surprisingly not very busy. I like the atmosphere better than Diner Deluxe. Food quality seemed to be similar to Diner Deluxe to me and the service was good. Decent little all day breakfast place.
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Review from Jenn F.
Calgary, AB
5/11/2011
Came here on a weekend after the wait at diner deluxe was reDONCulous! There was a bit of a wait here too, but our friendly waitress kept us informed on the wait time progress AND served us coffees outside! Once we were seated with menus it was a tough choice. My boyfriend and I chose omelets and my sister had what I believe was French toast with marshmallows(!!!) the omeletes were both delicious and filling, and included nicely seasoned potato cubes and generous fruit slices. The marshmallow toast MUST have been good too as my sister polished it off before I was able to steal a bite. ;-)
So in summary...Great service and great food! I will be back for my own marshmallowey breakfast! -
Review from Sarah T.
10/21/2010
My friend and I strolled into OverEasy on a Monday afternoon for brunch, and it was surprisingly busy!
The first thing i noticed were the extremely friendly staff. The second thing, was the light, airy decor, which is important for such a small space.
I appreciated that the menu had many options to choose from. In fact, it made my decision extremely hard, and this is probably the most extensive menu I've seen at a breakfast spot yet.
Choices included the standard fare of eggs dishes, pancakes, waffles, and yogurt and granola. Additionally, they have crepes, the cheapest eggs benny around town thus far, and something called a breakfast bowl.
The prices are very reasonable, although the add-on items seemed a bit expensive ($3.49 for two small sausages).
I finally - finally! - chose the French Toast with Strawberries, and no complaints. The fruit was fresh, the french toast not too battered or dry, and they didn't overpowder it with icing sugar. The side sausages were done to perfection, and were super tasty, though a bit fatty.
I'd also like to mention that they have gluten free options, as well as organic coffee, although I have yet to try them. All in all, thsi is one of the better breakfast places in Calgary. And like all of these little places located on Edmonton Trail, be prepared to wait in line a while if you go peak time on weekends.
