Phil’s Restaurants

This was my first time at this restaurant, and I must say that my food was delicious!
The Pepsi was flat, otherwise I would’ve given 5 stars.
I love that they serve breakfast all day, that’s a major plus for me!
I will definitely come here again!

The place was very dated but extremely clean (seats, vents, windows) so they do take care of the place. The booths were very comfortable!
I got eggs ranchero (flour base, refried beans, 2 eggs and sauce with hasbrowns) it was cooked perfectly and tastes very good.
My husband got corn beef hash with a side of sausage and his main meal was delicious but his side of sausage wasn’t what he expected and we didn’t eat it.
All in all I would recommend this restaurant for a good wholesome breakfast.

We were the only two in the resteraunt, so I was a bit worried. The décor is straight out of the early 80s, but the food was amazing.

Had dinner there a couple of weeks ago, their ventilation system must have been plugged as the reek of grease permeated our lungs, clothing, etc.
Our server was excellent but I can’t imagine how she worked in that for an entire shift. Had a Spanish omelet and the only thing Spanish about it was the onions & peppers, USE SALSA, NOT PASTA SAUCE!
Pretty sad when even Denny’s makes you look bad!

Nothing wrong, but nothing spectacular either…
Everything during our brunch experience was OK, but nothing that I would want to go back for. the place is big, so it’s good for large crowds however it gets crowded around 11 or afterwards for brunch, so be early if you can.
Note: The address shows up 1 block to the west on the map, and it’s a bit confusing if you rely on the GPS… don’t get lost !

It’s not often that I give a review on a restaurant but the Phil’s location on Glenmore Trail is my favourite breakfast restaurant and warrants a great review. I’ve been going to this location and others for 30+ years now and have known some of the waitresses that have worked there over the years. I know that the staff there have always done their best job serving customers. They have always been fast, friendly, efficient and helpful. The food has always tasted very good and is prepared well. Phil’s has always had the reputation of preparing their dishes with a down home taste. It stands to reason why this location is always very busy. Their claim to fame has always been their pancakes, pork and beef chubbies and eggs anyway you like them. The coffee is always fresh and served to you in your own coffee thermos so you don’t run out.
I was told by the waitresses that Phil’s was the first breakfast restaurant in Calgary and Phil himself cooked meals at the first restaurant at the 14^th st. location for a time.
I go the Glenmore location a few times each month, sit and relax with a good paper and enjoy a good breakfast to start the day. Phil’s is a restaurant worth going to. I hope they stay around for many more years to come.

I used to go to Phil’s all the time with my grandparents, and I have to say it hasn’t changed a bit since I used to go there many years ago.
Great service, and tasty breakfast.

Sometimes all you want is a greasy spoon with good service. And this is definitely the place. Just being in the retro setting and being greeted by overly cheery (somehow) staff in the early hours of the morning is a hangover cure on its own. I am always impressed when I can get amazing service at horrendous times of the day. Critically, our server kept the coffee coming the entire time.
I had the chorizo eggs benedict. I’ll admit that the sausage patty was a little odd. This was my first time trying their famous «chubbies». Maybe they aren’t for me, but to be honest they did the trick, and I can’t complain for the price ($ 10). It included two perfectly cooked poached eggs, awesome shredded hashbrowns, sauteed peppers and onions, and obviously two chorizo chubbies on english muffings. A ton of food, really.
Here we have a local staple offering well priced greasy breakfast food with amazing service. Can’t go wrong if you’re out for a hearty, massive breakfast after a long night.

Ok, I really really don’t understand the line ups and the hype. Why is there always a massive line up on sundays.
I admit it, their service is top notch with experienced waitresses that have probably been there for decades and really know how to treat their customers attended to. Coffee is decent. But décor is just dated and ancient from the 70s. The breakfasts aren’t really any more special than most greasy spoons. And I find they’re actually pretty stingy on the meat (the sausage medallions for example are basically barely quarter sized cross cut slices of normal breakfast sausages).
I’m mixed. I’ll go there as it’s a great place to go as a family or with friends (love the great selection of syrups for pancakes, and their corned beef hash is actually quite good). But honestly, it’s not even in my top 10 when someone asks me for a breakfast recommendation unless it’s pretty close by.
PS: when I mentioned the corned beef hash, this is a trick question. When the corned beef hash is listed as a special of the day, THAT’s the one to order. If it’s NOT the special of the day, and ordered a la carte, it is honestly done in a completely different unappealing way. Keep in mind!

Whoever said this is the crappiest breakfast place is insane. My husband has come to Phil’s since he was a kid, moved to Ontario and come here every time he’s back. First place he took me when we came to Calgary. First place we went when we moved back to Calgary. We love this place. Great strong coffee. He loves the traditional mixed grill. I love the stuffed French toast and omelets. You need to have to shredded has browns not the chunky. The service is always friendly, the place is always packed and the food is always awesome. You coffee cup will never be cold or empty because you have a carafe. They do the same for tropicana oj too. This place is the best in Calgary, London, Windsor, Toronto and Barrie.

Gah, what a TERRIBLE restaurant. Went here with 3 friends and everyone thought it was the crappiest breakfast place we had EVER been to.

Okay so the one I actually went to was in Banff, but rather than « Unilocal» about that specific one, methinks (as a Calgarian) it would be best to cover all the Alberta Phil’s locations in general…
When in Banff, I looked at the menu and everything looked neat, but I had food poisoning from another source that morning and my appetite wasn’t up to par. However, I wouldn’t mind trying another location of Phil’s sometime in Calgary because they are family-​friendly, with an upbeat atmosphere, adept waitresses and very reasonable prices.
I just loooove a place that doesn’t cut off the breakfast supply after 11am :)

This Phil’s is a favourite when we have the child for the week as there is a good range of breakfast and non-​breakfast items for the whole family to choose from.
The décor is pretty dated and could use an upgrade but the location is generally clean and well looked after. The service has been consistently good from visit to visit and the food quality has been good as well.
We’ve been here for lunch, dinner and breakfast and the experience has always been good when the place is packed or empty. There are a lot of seniors that go there, especially for dinner which usually is a good indication of decent food and good value for money. The location is accessible to with a fair amount of parking. Tip: If the lot is full, its a good sign the restaurant is full too, so you might have to wait a bit. But it will be worth the wait.

Of all the Phil’s locations I’ve been to in Calgary, this has probably been the most consistent one. The food is generally delicious, the service good and lines not too bad (however, I usually make my way down for brunch as opposed to breakfast).
Love that they leave the pitcher of coffee on your table (as do all locations). A great place to go for a classic breakfast.
Making me think that perhaps I should actually visit a Phil’s for lunch/​dinner sometime, though!

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Phils are very hit and miss across the city. Fortunately, this location seems to be the best. The food is consistent as is the service. Its a diner style restaurant so set your expectations accordingly. Its ultra family friendly so there are lots of kids, grandparents, and friends here all the time. If you go on a weekend for breakfast, go early or be prepared to wait.