Red’s in Ramsay

Discovered this beauty of a diner through a friend. Wow! The décor and ambiance make you want to sit here all day! Our friendly server hooked us up with coffees and menus along with the lunch specials.
Had the Italian sub and soup. Awesome! Dining friend had crepes, which looked appetizing! My sandwich, lightly toasted with melty cheese, was stacked with at least three typical Italian deli meats one of which must have been a spicy cappicolo. Two words: dee licious! Soup was a potato bacon — flavourful and rich. Alla in all, a very filling meal for 13 bucks! Coffee was nice too!
According to my friend, the crepes were tasty and light. I though the presentation was nice. I don’t think he was over-​full as he was considering round 2. No matter, he was happy with the choice.
I can’t wait to bring my Co-​dining Babe here! The server suggested that Saturdays after 1 pm are a little less busy. I want to sit at the counter!

Hey Sleepyhead! Arrive at 8 a.m. on a Sunday morning and you won’t have to wait to get a table! (You can take a nap later…)
I thoroughly enjoyed my Traditional Eggs Benedict, but I also coveted my friend’s Red’s Big Breakfast because it came with a huge blueberry pancake — YUM! My double espresso was pretty good, but at $ 4.50 I thought it was a bit on the pricey side. The menu offers a variety of meals throughout the day with breakfast being served all day. That’s my kinda place.
The parking lot was a nice surprise, but I can see how it might fill up pretty fast during their busy times.
The atmosphere is cool — kinda rustic industrial — it’s super comfortable, lots of windows, but still cozy. I could sit there all day and write a novel… hmmm, maybe I will.

It’s good. A 3 stars on Unilocal seems underwhelming, and that’s not what I mean, it is «A-​OK» as the ratings here state, but could be (and used to be) better.
I was wicked excited when red’s opened in Ramsay, it’s a great spot for the neighbourhood, and the food is good. I have noticed a decline in quality over the last year or so though… It’s OK food still, but they are charging an upscale price for it, which is why they lost one star. I’ve never had a bad meal there, but I have been under-​whelmed more than once. If I’m paying $ 18.00 for a hash breakfast, it better be amazing. It’s not amazing, It’s good for sure, but after coffee and tip it’s over $ 25.00 and really I can go get a better meal for that price… $ 12.00 for just a regular, 2 eggs, potatoes and toast breakfast is a bit much too… Overly greasy hash browns (slimy with grease,) ok eggs, the toast was great though.
All in all, I’m not sure why the quality has declined. They are still using up-​scale ingredients, but it’s «black-​foot diner» level preparation, making for an ok, but could be better, experience. I haven’t been to the location on 4^th for a while, but I remember it tasting fresh, home made, and worth the value, not heavy, and greasy as it has been the last few visits in Ramsay. The prices are up a bit I know because they use local meats, free range eggs etc, but so do I at home, and I can make the same breakfast for $ 4.00 paying retail prices for the ingredients… so… Maybe the owners need to take a look behind the kitchen doors and do some more quality inspection/​training because i genuinely expect a touch more from a boutique breakfast.

Red’s in Ramsay is a very popular local restaurant, great for its brunch offering.
On the weekends, it’s a bit of a zoo. You will want to secure a reservation with their convenient app (check out their website for the link).
On the weekends, there is virtually no line, so if you’re one of them lucky folks who can get away from work M-​F for an extended lunch or have a schedule to allow for it, go on down to Red’s!

Fantastic food made up for poor service…
The less than mediocre service is the only reason this restaurant lost a star. The server was not on her game… it took 20 minutes to get a tea and coffee and we didn’t get water until we were almost done. She also didn’t ask us even one how our meals were ok, or if we needed anything. I noticed she actually didn’t ask anyone if the food was good, which I found odd. And another 10 minutes after plates were cleared for the bill.
BUT because the wait wasn’t very long (it was a super busy Saturday, yet we waited just under 20 minutes) and the food was outstanding! I tried the Ramsay eggs Benedict and the hubby had the caprese version. We both ordered the eggs medium and we both got one soft and one just over medium, but it didn’t ruin the meal. Both dishes had great flavour and portion size. My Ramsay ones had artichoke hearts and prosciutto, which gave the dish a nice saltiness. The balsamic drizzle was the perfect touch and I had almost asked for it to be left off (I’m glad I didn’t!). I don’t even know how they cook potatoes that are somehow crisp and creamy at the same time, but my hubby just about got stabbed with a fork when he went for some of mine! My coffee was tasty too (I guess I was expecting Denny’s-style diner coffee) but it was hot and tasted freshly brewed. You can tell they buy good-​quality eggs.
I can’t wait to go back. It’ll be hard to try something new because the Ramsay dish was yummy but I want to see what else they have to give! I just hope I get a different server though.

Fan-​freaking-​tastic! It was a bit of a wait to get in but it was so worth it!
As soon as we were seated our server, Maysa, was on us to get our drink order! She was amazing. Smiling and cheerful she loved being there and you could tell.
The EGGS! Oh my gosh! Seriously, the most orange yolks you will find! Now those are free range eggs! They were absolutely delicious.
I had the Red’s Original — the basic two eggs with bacon and everything, but the portion was huge! I couldn’t finish. I couldn’t imagine getting the Big Breakfast with three eggs!
It was delicious, friendly, and we will definitely be back! Thank you!

If you’re looking for good old fashioned diner food, you’re at the right place! Portions are quite generous, I always find myself taking home half of my meal. Service is always great and attentive. So happy they’ve jumped on board the No Wait App because it is quite the time saver! Love that this location has a patio as well. The only thing I would say is that I find their specialty coffees (lattes, mochas etc) quite expensive at $ 5 a pop. Still, always a good option in a city that loves their breakfast/​brunch joints!

Visited Red’s for the the third time this weekend.
Food: Consistently good. Large portions. I especially like the Montréal Smoked meat hash.
Service: Good to great.
Atmosphere: I enjoy the vibe of this place. It’s perfect for a casual brunch or lunch with friends or as a couple. We’ve never been hassled to move on.
Question: Why can’t they offer a ½ portion option for those of us trying to eat lighter or with smaller appetites?

The eggs are the best with the darkest yolks I have ever seen! Potatoes cooked right but could use seasoning has skin on which is perfect, bacon is salty but good not cheap crap! Now for the best breakkie Breakfast Poutine… Oh my soooo good!!! Gravy, egg potatoes, chorizo sausage, cheese mixed together WOW! Coming back for sure!!!

We love coming to Red’s in Ramsay! We usually head there later in the morning to avoid the craziness, but we have never been disappointed. The vegan tofu scramble is delicious, the coffee fresh and un-​burned, and the service is always excellent. Definitely worth the drive from the ‘burbs.

One of the best breakfasts I have had in a long time. The service was spot on. They accommodated my modification of no potatoes with my breakfast & substituted in a fruit tray.
I ordered the Ramsey Benedict, Eggs medium. Absolutely cooked to perfection. Hands down on my top 5 breakfasts places in all of canada.
My date for breakfast had a mushroom Swiss burger, which was also absolutely delicious & their homemade fries that came with it — I will be dreaming of tonight when I lay my head on the pillow.
Server: was top notch! Never left out glasses empty & ensure we know exactly when our food was going to be ready.

Above average eggs Benedict and addictive blueberry buckwheat pancakes. Kids plate was very generous portion; perhaps bring an extra kid. Fresh squeezed orange juice actually tastes like it should. Good service, only challenge is I’ve never seen an empty table here. I do wish they kept their dinner service going, but hey, they do a great breakfast and lunch trade, I can see why they might want a few hours to recover each day.

Red’s is our go to lunch place. Their fries are amazing (especially if you dip them in gravy). Our favorite things to order are the breakfast sandwich, the rueben or the BLT.
Service is generally fast and pleasant. If you go on the weekend, expect a wait.

We were in town for the weekend and were going to meet up with friends who lived in the city. They recommended Red’s for brunch and I wasn’t disappointed! The décor and ambiance of the diner was great — modern, yet cozy. I loved it as soon as I walked in.
Their menu is fairly extensive, which is great because my husband isn’t a huge brunch person. It was so nice that there were food options other than your typical breakfast/​brunch items. Red’s was great because they had a good variety. I ordered the Pacific Benedict with hollandaise sauce on the side as per my friend’s recommendation, as they give you quite a lot. I love hollandaise, but too much makes for a soggy muffin which isn’t so good. The potatoes were cubed and cooked nice and crisp — not too soggy and not burnt. The eggs were made perfectly as I requested: medium –not too runny and not overcooked. Husband also enjoyed his chicken club, and service was attentive; our server came by often to refill our drinks and ask how our meal was. All in all it was a fantastic meal and with great company. An excellent weekend brunch spot!

Red’s Diner is located on the corner of 8 street SE in the community of Ramsay. There is a parking lot as well as a ton of street parking (there is a parking map on the website if you’re interested ;)). When you enter Red’s there is a small waiting area where you can have a seat (if it’s available) or help yourself to a cup of joe while you wait for your table to be ready.
The crossfit gym I go to is pretty close by so Red’s is definitely a regular visit for some crossfitters on the weekend. All day breakfast, delicious lunches or comforting dinners, Red’s has it all! I’m not sure about you but for me, I love brunch. A handful of us hit up Red’s on a Saturday around 11:45am, we only waited about 10 minutes before we were seated. Water came without question and our server greeted us. We were all starving balls so we quickly decided what we wanted. I went with Red’s Big Breakfast which is 3 eggs your way (I got scrambled), bacon, breakfast sausage, hash browns and comes with one pancake and a side of toast. Jenna went with the rancheros wrap — 2 Scrambled eggs, black beans, jalapeño, jack cheese and green onion wrapped in a flour tortilla, served with salsa and sour cream. Tom got Red’s burger with the soup of the day which was mushroom and Justin got what looked like a breakfast bread pudding. At this time, Red’s was pretty busy but the food seemed to appear at a good time. My breakfast lived up to its name ’cause it was a plate full of food. The pancake was super delicious, light and fluffy but I soaked it with butter and maple syrup which made it heavy :). My only complaint would be the potatoes. They aren’t crispy at all and I LOVE crispy potatoes. They’re more on the ‘soggy’ side and I would have loved a nice crunch to the potatoes. Everyone else enjoyed their meals, and we were all pretty stuffed.
Red’s is definitely the place you hit up if you’re craving some modern comfort food. It’s nothing out of the ordinary breakfast/​brunch joint but the food is so comforting… like home! So you’ll always want to go back. The menu is pretty big with a lot of variety which can make it hard to choose just one thing. I haven’t had dinner here yet but I’ll sure try it sometime!

Popped in for lunch on a Tuesday around 12:45. Place was busy, but still had room for us.
I had the Reuben and a delicious Carrot Ginger soup. The sandwich was perfect in balance and flavours. The mustard was full of energy and zing. Could have used a bit more meat.
Service was prompt and friendly, and the atmosphere is open and welcoming. A great spot that I will recommend and revisit whilst in Calgary.

Super speedy. VERY quick service. our orders arrived super fast. I can’t say I was wow-​ed but It also wasn’t awful. Pretty standard stuff. CUTE coffee mugs though, and a nice space inside. went very early on a weekday so there was no wait.

Met up with some friends while visiting Calgary and they recommended to come here for brunch. We arrived at around 11:30AM and there was no lineup. There was a small lineup a little later on but even they were seated shortly after arrival. This location is new, and provided a good ambiance for us to catch up. Service was attentive as the server came around multiple times for top ups on coffee and tea. What I like about this place is that the menu is quite big for a brunch spot as they offer regular lunch as well. I myself got the chicken club and it was very good. The chicken was moist and the flavours gave it a very homemade taste.

I could smell Red’s from across the street and it smelled GOOD. Walking with a hungry stomach towards a diner and having the warm smell of freshly sizzled bacon hitting your nostrils is one pleasant experience indeed!
Like any cool breakfast joint in Calgary, you can expect a line-​up at Red’s. We were told the wait would be 15 – 20 minutes but we lucked out. She was back a minute later and said she had a spot for two. Success!
The space is very cheery and bright. Very tall windows let in ample sunlight and put me in a great daytime mood for scarfing down some bennies!
And eat bennies I did! you know it pains me to say this, but I don’t remember the specifics. I do however remember my overall impression: I think Red’s food is a step above your typical diner fair and a step above your typical diner fair in price, too. I also think their food is a step below my favourite breakfast spots, but they’re also a step below in price. I was more than satisfied with the bang for my buck at Red’s.
It’s a friendly place to go get yourself some brunch and eat happy. I’ll be back next time I’m in Ramsay!

I love me some brunch. I really do, but usually the wait time you can anticipate in Calgary: The City Filled With People Who Also Love Them Some Brunch (Official Title) scares me a lot. HOWEVER, At 1:30PM on the Saturday before Christmas there was NO WAIT!
You read that right… NO. WAIT.
I’m sure this was a fluke, but it totally floored me. The service was impeccable, my coffee was never cold or empty and the food was great! Great gluten free options for people like me, who can’t eat «real» food.
definitely check this place out, even if you’ve been to the other location.