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Blue Plate Diner

3.9
3.9
953 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Comfort Food
Blue Plate Diner in Edmonton, Alberta is situated in the downtown's Warehouse District. The dining room is welcoming, and features paintings by local artists. There are a number of vegetarian dishes on offer, and the menu is also focused on comfort food. You could begin at Blue Plate Diner with a vegetarian Southwest Caesar salad, crispy duck wings, vegan green onion cake, smoked salmon spring rolls or something else from the lengthy list of starters. Then for mains, try the pork tenderloin, vegetarian curry chickpeas with paneer, shepherd's pie or Blue Plate meatloaf. If burgers are to your liking, you might like the bacon & smoked cheddar beef burger or the bison & duck confit burger. There is a Blue Plate Diner kids' menu as well, with items like grilled cheese sandwiches on multigrain bread, burgers and veggie burgers.

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Comfort Food, Fusion / Eclectic

  • Hours of Operation

    Breakfast: Saturday: 9:00am - 1:00pm, Sunday: 9:00am - 2:00pm; Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 5:00pm, Saturday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm, Sunday: 2:00pm - 5:00pm; Dinner: Daily: 5:00pm - 10:00pm

  • Phone number

    (780) 429-0740

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Duane Hicks

  • Private party facilities

    Our open-floor concept makes it easy for your large group to enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of the Blue Plate.

  • Private party contact

    John Williams: (888) 924-1390

  • Neighbourhood

    Edmonton

  • Cross Street

    Jasper Avenue

  • Parking Details

    None

  • Public Transit

    We are located half a block away from the 'Bay' LRT or subway station. Also, there are numerous buses located within one block of restaurant

  • Additional

    Beer, Cafe, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 953 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

3.9
3.9 based on all time ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. DougC

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2016

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Very good blue plate special breakfast with vegy sausage.

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  2. LoriM

    Edmonton

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2016

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Nice, quaint and would highly recommend. They have an inclusive menu and overall awesome vibe.

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  3. Anon

    Edmonton

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2016

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Nice and cozy atmosphere. Good variety of food for a variety of diets. Gets a little noisy when it is on the fuller side. Not too many tables for larger groups. Food is tasty.

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  4. R2KR2K

    Edmonton

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Excellent Vegetarian menu with a few non vegetarian items as well. Something for everyone.

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  5. Simonspieman

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2016

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Food and service were great. It is a noisy venue which is good for a number of occasions, especially small, intimate groups and fun occasions. Lots of energy. Big thing is the great food with service a close second.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 6, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    It served our early morning meeting well because it opens at 7:30. It wasn't busy at all. The music was a bit too loud but we were still able to hear each other.

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  7. Nukedjava

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is always good! Had the lentil loaf with rice pilaf and vegetables. As a rule, we always start with the cornbread. Had enough room for the awesome beet cake dessert. Our favourite restaurant in Edmonton.

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  8. CynthiaD

    Edmonton

    9 reviews

    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2016

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The veggie shepherd's pie was amazing. Good coffee too!

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  9. Robert

    Edmonton

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2016

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    the service was excellent, good food. not too noisy, but enough for conversations to be private. We were sitting against the wall, really liked the lamps on the table, very cozy.

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  10. DeannaY

    Edmonton

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2016

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    Tried the zuchinni/corn fritters for the first time. Was very hard pressed to actually find any zuchinni or corn just a lot of dough. Otherwise everything was very good.

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  11. AleahM

    Edmonton

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 22, 2016

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Seemed noisy for lunchtime. Interesting food, didn't seem to have a theme- one of our friends was very limited in food choices. I had the chickpea burger, I quite enjoyed it- very flavourful! We were seated promptly, service was a little slow, but it was busy.

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  12. neemoose

    Edmonton

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2016

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Food was ok but a little on the bland side. It lacked flavour in most of the dishes. Our service was top rate thanks to Richard. He was the only waiter although he had some help. If the food was as good as him, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this restaurant.

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  13. ShellyP

    Edmonton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food never disappoints, service was fantastic as well. Looking forward to future visits.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I really enjoy the dinner at the Blue Plate Diner! The location is great and the ambiance too. It was so hard to choose among the main dishes, because all sound amazing. At the end I got the half-chicken with rosmarine&bacon bread, that is really good... but I have to go back to try all the others!!!

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  15. AshtonL

    Edmonton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2016

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Even though our server seemed a bit overwhelmed and was late to inform us that what we ordered for an appy was all sold out, she made up for it by adjusting our total bill. The food was good, the atmosphere was good, total cute place, really enjoyed myself.

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  16. ShelleyM

    Edmonton

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2016

    overall4food3service3ambience5
    This place has great atmosphere. I love the '50s style tables and all of the decor, including the art. It's also very roomy, something rare in the restaurant scene today. The food was great, we just had appetizers really, because we were really there for the dessert. Chocolate peanut butter pie and beet cake, both delicious. The bill was very reasonable.

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  17. shan

    Edmonton

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Fun and good food!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2016

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Enjoyed the evening with Josh and Ulana, great service and patient waiter and we really wanted to enjoy the evening and engage in a lot of conversation. thanks for the great experience!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2016

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Food was good. Very vegetarian friendly. Would be nice if they did some sort of special thing for the person celebrating the birthday we were there for. Even after it being mentioned, nothing was done. Not even a "Happy Birthday" from the waiter.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful staff, fun and vibrant atmosphere. Great vegetarian options and a great drink menu! A real Edmonton gem that I hope stays popular and around for many many years! The restaurant was fairly busy when we arrived so our reservation was a great idea! The staff kept up great and were very attentive and friendly b

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2016

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    We picked BPD from a "Restaurants close to Winspear" Google list. Didn't take time for the bar. Reservation system worked well. The ribs were great. However, the noise level was more than energetic - could barely hear across the table. I recommend acoustic treatment to bring the noise level down. Otherwise a great experience.

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  22. Foodfrog

    Edmonton

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2016

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    We ordered the tuna melt and meatloaf sandwich, if you are hungry go with the meat loaf. I have had the tuna melt in the past but this time very disappointed with the portion size.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2016

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Never had a bad meal at Blue Plate! Great vegetarian options with lovely flavours!

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  24. GeoffreyA

    Edmonton

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I found the Blue Plate Diner last year as a spot to go when my niece visits from Lethbridge. A vegan by health-driven necessity and a proud carnivore can't always agree on where to eat. if this is your situation, The Blue Plate Diner is the place for you! my niece has Shepherd's Pie regularly, and I'll take steak or whatever else (currently pork tenderloin) grabs my fancy. If you do dairy, do yourself a huge favour and leave room for the beet cake. Carrot cake has nothing on this dream of a dessert! Great staff, great atmosphere, and we WILL be back!

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  25. Saint2000ca

    Edmonton

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We've been to the restaurant several times. Never disappointed. Love the eclectic decor. Great food. Good service.

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  26. Dodger

    Edmonton

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2016

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We took my wife to the BPD for Mother's Day and it was terrific. The food was above expectations, arrived in good order and was piping hot. We ate every last morsel. The Mimosas were delish as well and I could have had another but for the fear of a DWI!

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  27. LillianM

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great! As usual. I would highly recommend Blue Plate

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  28. emily

    Edmonton

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2016

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    1) parking next door is more expensive than the food 2) the meatloaf sandwich was dry 3) the mac and cheese is over priced 4) the spring roll is a bit too salty

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  29. JerryF

    Edmonton

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Blue Plate Diner is one of those special local bistros that you happen on by chance and enjoy so much you return again and again. The limited menu has many tasty choices. Go for the meat loaf, although this visit the kitchen ran out so I had the lamb shepherd's pie. Staff are always friendly and helpful, but be wary, they are very persuasive convincing you to enjoy a rich dessert too! 104 Street downtown has a number of neat little places to eat or take coffee. Blue Plate Diner os one of the best!

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  30. Janny

    Edmonton

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was a lovely evening! & great food

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Love the decor, very cozy restaurant. Menu has good variety. Our waitress was excellent.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and awesome service! We had several small children in tow and never were made to feel unwelcome. The food was great and the server was patient and helpful!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2016

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    I distinctly recall enjoying coming to the Blue Plate in the past. This last visit has changed my opinion forever. I made a reservation and they seated us at what was clearly a table for 2 with a chair pulled up. The table was so rickety, it was bowing in the middle. It was not a busy night, wouldn't you save that table for last minute diners? It took a while for the waiter to come for our drink order and it took forever to get our drinks. C'mon...there was no blending or muddling involved...what was the hold up? We ordered our appetizers and main. I ordered the salmon roll. They were obvious cooked in oil that was too cold, so they were extra greasy. To call them salmon rolls is a joke...they should have been called carrot rolls. My chickpea paneer was tasty, however I could have knocked someone out with the naan. Mac and Cheese is not enough to keep people coming back. In a service industry, you shouldn't rest on your laurels...you should aim to put out the best every time, every meal, every dining experience. All I know is I won't be returning in the future.

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  34. RougeRed

    Edmonton

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2016

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We were hungry in downtown so I chose BPD. Overall was good and the place was fun. We ordered the salads, the food was yummy and filling. I think I will return and try the drinks 👍

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The food at the Blue Plate Diner was delicious. I particularly enjoyed the nice fresh salad and the tasty beet cake, the coffee was good too. I thought the value for money was good and the service attentive. I wasn't a big fan of the music but the volume was acceptable. All in all a very good experience.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2016

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great service with a fabulous menu. Options for vegan and gluten free eating. Desserts were amazing!

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2016

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    I love this restaurant in downtown Edmonton and try to go every time I'm in town. Casual and funky decor, lots of art and colour, very comfortable for a single gal or a big crowd. Food is consistently good and hearty, and wine complements well. All in all a great place!

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  38. hungrymom

    Edmonton

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2016

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We had occasion to host friends visiting from BC. Living close by, the Blue Plate is usually our first go to. It's always great food and a great atmosphere. The meal was enjoyed by all. Just a unique place in the heart of the city.

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  39. TobyEdmonton

    Edmonton

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    This was my first dinner visit to Blue Plate Diner. Chose this restaurant because of the varied food preferences among our party - one vegetarian; one committed carnivore; and two foodies. Blue Plate proved to be a good choice. Our vegetarian had several options from which to choose; our carnivore found your meat servings to be generous; and our foodies found some interesting food ideas. Service was attentive but not over-bearing. We look forward to a return visit.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2016

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We had a reservation specifically for Downtown Dining Week and were put at a table in the middle of the aisle. The noise level was so loud, I couldn't even hear my date who was 20" from me. Our server took 10 minutes to make it to our table with the menu, so we ordered our Downtown Dining Week Special 1st and then our wine. The cured sockeye salmon consisted of an ice cream scoop (literally) of lox. Totally underwhelming in both taste and presentation. We then waited 45 minutes (yes, we checked our watches) for a main course of cold overcooked mushy risotto and cold chewy duck. The "chokecherry demi-glace" on the duck tasted suspiciously like plain old BBQ sauce. The dessert of local berries tarts was more crust than tart. And, as if the poor food wasn't bad enough, the service was even worse! Apparently, our server deigned to wait on tables instead of going to the gym because each and every order of drink or wine warranted a separate trip to/from the kitchen. Maybe if he knew how to use a pen and paper, he could have taken more than one table's order at a time. We've never had a more horrendous dining experience, much less for the privilege of paying $50 a person for it. Our recommendation: NEVER EVER EAT HERE.

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Blue Plate Diner offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (780) 429-0740.

Blue Plate Diner is rated 3.9 stars by 953 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Blue Plate Diner

10145 - 104 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 0Z9

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Jasper Avenue

  • Neighbourhood

    Edmonton

  • Hours of Operation

    Breakfast: Saturday: 9:00am - 1:00pm, Sunday: 9:00am - 2:00pm; Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 5:00pm, Saturday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm, Sunday: 2:00pm - 5:00pm; Dinner: Daily: 5:00pm - 10:00pm

  • Cuisines

    Comfort Food, Fusion / Eclectic

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking Details

    None

  • Public Transit

    We are located half a block away from the 'Bay' LRT or subway station. Also, there are numerous buses located within one block of restaurant

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Duane Hicks

  • Additional

    Beer, Cafe, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

  • Phone number

    (780) 429-0740

  • Private party facilities

    Our open-floor concept makes it easy for your large group to enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of the Blue Plate.

  • Private party contact

    John Williams: (888) 924-1390

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