Our Menu

blue plate diner food & drink

SATURDAY 9-1 and SUNDAY 9-2

brunch special

ask your server about today's feature

BRUNCH COCKTAIL SPECIAL

$2 off
Mimosas & Caesars are $2 off (we have flavours: orange, strawberry-lemon, grapefruit & cranberry)

brunch mains

We prepare our food with care and love and use fresh & locally sourced ingredients whenever possible! Our bread and jam is made in-house, as is the Chorizo sausage, the lemon curd and the Hollandaise. We are so proud to feature dark yolk eggs from Four Whistle Farms (Millet, AB), jalapeño back bacon from Irving’s Farm Fresh (Round Hill, AB), locally roasted coffee & espresso from ACE Coffee Roasters, cranberry-maple pork breakfast sausage from Barrhead Custom Meats and vegan bacon from Orii Vegan in the Oliver neighborhood.

BLUE PLATE BREAKFAST

15.00
2 farm eggs, house made whole wheat toast, homemade jam and crispy breakfast potatoes. Served with bacon, jalapeño back bacon, breakfast sausage or vegan bacon. Scrambled tofu may be substituted for eggs.

BACK BACON BENNY

with jalapeño back bacon $16.00 with vegan bacon 16.00
2 poached eggs with jalapeño back bacon on a toasted English muffin. Topped with Hollandaise and served with crispy breakfast potatoes.

VEGAN BLT

15.00
Loaded with vegan bacon on toasted whole wheat bread with vegan garlic aioli, sliced tomato, lettuce, avocado & pickles with a side of crispy breakfast potatoes.
  • Vegan

MAPLE WALNUT FRENCH TOAST

15.00
Brioche bread dipped in nutmeg-spice egg wash, griddled and topped with maple walnut butter. Served with bacon, jalapeño back bacon, breakfast sausage or vegan bacon and a side of real maple syrup.

BUTTERMILK STACK

13.00
A stack of 4 fluffy buttermilk pancakes served with real maple syrup.
  • Vegetarian

LEMON RICOTTA PANCAKES

14.00
Topped with fresh lemon curd and dusted with icing sugar.
  • Vegetarian

VEGETARIAN BREAKFAST BOWL

16.00
Crispy breakfast potatoes topped with arugula, roasted squash & zucchini, 2 poached eggs and chimichurri Hollandaise and finished with toasted sunflower & pumpkin seeds. Add guacamole $3 Add bacon, vegan bacon, jalapeño back bacon or breakfast sausage $3.50
  • Gluten Free
  • Vegetarian

CHORIZO BREAKFAST BOWL

16.00
Crispy breakfast potatoes topped with sauteed black beans, corn, peppers & onions and chorizo sausage. Topped with a smoky chipotle tomato sauce, cheese and 2 sunny eggs, garnished with tortilla crisps. Add guacamole $3
  • Gluten Free

BREAKFAST BURRITO

17.00
(Can be VEGANIZED with scrambled tofu, vegan bacon & no cheese) Scrambled eggs, cheese, bacon OR vegan bacon, beans, corn, jalapeno, peppers, rice, avocado and smoky Rancho sauce rolled in a warm flour tortilla with crispy breakfast potatoes on the side.

BASIL BENNY

16.00
2 poached eggs with wilted spinach, fresh tomato, and basil on a toasted English muffin. Topped with Hollandaise and served with crispy breakfast potatoes.
  • Vegetarian

smalls

FRESHLY BAKED CINNAMON BUN

5.50
With cream cheese icing... our warm, squishy cinnamon buns are EVERYTHING. (until they sell out)

BACON STUFFED PANCAKE STRIPS

8.00
A fun way to get your bacon fix! 3 strips of bacon dipped in pancake batter and griddled up for dippin' in maple whipped cream.

SMALL PANCAKE BREAKFAST

11.00
2 smaller buttermilk pancakes served with butter and real maple syrup. Served with 1 piece of bacon, jalapeño back bacon, breakfast sausage or vegan bacon.

SMALL LEMON-RICOTTA PANCAKE BREAKFAST

12.00
2 smaller lemon ricotta pancakes topped with lemon curd. Served with 1 piece of bacon, jalapeño back bacon, breakfast sausage or vegan bacon.

SMALL BLUE PLATE BREAKFAST

10.00
1 egg, whole wheat toast, homemade jam and crispy breakfast potatoes. Served with 1 piece of bacon, jalapeño back bacon, breakfast sausage or vegan bacon. Scrambled tofu may be substituted for eggs.

sides

2 BACON STRIPS

3.50
  • Gluten Free

2 CRANBERRY-MAPLE PORK SAUSAGES

3.50

2 VEGAN BACON STRIPS

3.50
  • Vegan

2 PIECES JALAPEÑO BACK BACON

3.50
from Irving's Farm.
  • Gluten Free

CRISPY BREAKFAST POTATOES

5.00
vegan/gluten free
  • Gluten Free
  • Vegan

GRILLED CORNBREAD

5.00
topped with maple jalapeño butter.
  • Vegetarian

GUACAMOLE 2 OZ

3.00
  • Gluten Free
  • Vegan

3 SLICES OF FRESH OR GRILLED TOMATO

2.50

HOUSE MADE WHOLE WHEAT TOAST

3.00
with homemade jam

GLUTEN FREE TOAST

3.75
with homemade jam
  • Gluten Free

ONE BUTTERMILK PANCAKE

5.00
  • Vegetarian

ONE LEMON-RICOTTA PANCAKE

5.00
with lemon curd
  • Vegetarian

hot

ACE COFFEE

5.00

HOT TEA

4.00
red rose, earl grey, green, chamomile, peppermint, cardamom licorice and chai spiced rooibos

CAFE LATTE

5.50

CAPPUCCINO

4.75

CHAI LATTE

5.50
homemade chai steamed with hot milk.

HOT COCOA

4.75
topped with whipped cream.

CAFE MOCHA

5.75
topped with whipped cream.

CAFE AMERICANO

5.25

LONDON FOG

5.50

cold

JARRITOS MEXICAN SODA POP

4.50
Mango, Lime & Pineapple

FOUNTAIN POP

3.50
pepsi, diet pepsi, gingerale, 7up, mug rootbeer & club soda.

BREWED ICED TEA

4.00
home brewed with lemon.

LEMONADE

4.00

STRAWBERRY LEMONADE

4.75

CHOCOLATE MILK

4.00

CRANBERRY SODA

4.00

PELLEGRINO ARANCIATA

4.50

ICED LATTE

5.50
sweet, half-sweet or not sweet.

JUICES

4.25
orange, apple, grapefruit & cranberry.

ICED AMERICANO

5.25
sweet, half-sweet or not sweet.

ROOTBEER FLOAT

6.00
with Pinocchio ice cream.

ARANCIATA FLOAT

7.00
with Pinocchio ice cream.

PELLEGRINO WATER

4.00
250 mL

cocktails

STRAWBERRY SANGRIA

13.00
(Sangria Saturdays $10 1-4pm) Strawberry, orange, lime, wine (3oz), tequila (1/2oz) triple sec & soda,

CLASSIC GIN MARTINI

11.00
Bombay Sapphire Gin, dry vermouth, orange bitters, olives

PAPER PLANE

13.00
Bourbon, Aperol, Amaro, lemon juice, twist (2¼oz)

CARDAMOM ROSE COCKTAIL

13.00
Bombay Sapphire Gin, toasted cardamom pod, rose syrup, citrus, bitters (2oz)

FRENCH 75

14.00
Bombay Sapphire Gin (1oz), Prosecco (3oz) & lime juice with a twist

MARGARITA

12.00
Tequila, Triple Sec, lime juice, salt rim (1½oz)

BUFFALO MANHATTAN

12.00
Buffalo Trace Bourbon, sweet Vermouth, aromatic bitters, cherry (2oz)

MOJITO

12.00
Rum, mint, lime juice, soda (1½oz)

WHISKEY SOUR

11.00
Rye, lemon, sugar, cherry (1½oz)

NEGRONI

13.00
Gin, Vermouth, Campari, orange twist (2¼oz)

TOM COLLINS

11.00
Gin, lemon, sugar, soda (1½oz)

OLD FASHIONED

12.00
Bourbon, aromatic bitters, orange twist (2oz)

APEROL SPRITZ

12.00
Aperol (1oz), Prosecco (3oz), soda, orange twist

CAESAR

10.00
Vodka, Clamato, fixins’ (1oz)

MIMOSA

11.00
Orange, strawberry-lemon, cranberry or grapefruit (3oz prosecco)

mocktails

CARDAMOM ROSE LEMONADE

10.00
House rose syrup, toasted cardamom pod, lemon & grapefruit juices over ice topped with soda.

FOJITO

10.00
Solbru Elevate, fresh mint, lime and soda

red wines

DEANGELIS ROSSO PICENO

5oz 9.00 9oz 16.00 bottle 42.00
Italy

GANADERO GARNACHA

5oz 10.00 9oz 17.00 bottle 46.00
Spain

VINHO DO PAPA TINTO

5oz 8.00 9oz 15.00 bottle 38.00
Portugal

SUN & AIR CINSAULT

5oz 8.50 9oz 15.50 bottle 40.00
South Africa

REYES RED

5oz 8.50 9oz 15.50 bottle 40.00
Spain

white wines

ADOBE ORGANIC SAUVIGNON BLANC

5oz $8.50 9oz $15.50 bottle $40
Chile

CONO SUR BICICLETA UNOAKED CHARDONNAY

5oz 8.50 9oz 15.50 bottle 40.00
Chile

DIRTY LAUNDRY HUSH WHITE

5oz 10.50 9oz 17.50 bottle 48.00
Okanagan, BC

CASA BENASAL WHITE

5oz 11.00 9oz 18.00 bottle 50.00
Spain

rose wine

SPIER SIGNATURE ROSÉ

5oz 9.00 9oz 16.00 bottle 42.00
South Africa

sparkling wine

PARES BALTA BRUT DE PACS

5oz 9.50 9oz 16.50 bottle 44.00
Spain (organic)

beers

ZERO PEOPLE SKILLS 0.5%

9.00
Patio style non-alcoholic craft beer (Tool Shed)

SYC 0.5% PALE ALE

9.00
non-alcoholic craft beer

HOP FORWARD

10.00
Californian Common Ale 473 mL 5.1% Born Brewing

ALLEY KAT PEACHY BLINDERS

10.00
Peach sour by Alley Kat Brewing Co. 500 mL 4.4%

DEATH WAVE MEXICAN LAGER

10.00
Sea Change Brewing Co. 4.0% (Edmonton) 500 ml

ALL MALT LAGER

9.00
Campio Brewing 5.3% (Edmonton) 355 ml

SCONA GOLD KOLSCH

9.00
Alley Kat Brewing 5% (Edmonton) 341 mL

STELLA ARTOIS PILSNER

9.00
5.0% (Belgium) 330 ml

CRISP PIL

9.00
Jasper Brewing 4.8% (Jasper) 355 ml

ERDINGER WHEAT BEER

10.00
5.3% (Germany) 500 ml

SUPER SATURATION NEPA

10.00
Cabin Brewing 6.0% (Calgary) 473 ml

SAINTS & SINNERS IPA

10.00
Dog Island Brewing 6.8% (Slave Lake) 473 ml

FULL MOON PALE ALE

9.00
Alley Kat Brewing 5% (Edmonton) 341 mL

OPEN ROAD AMERICAN BROWN ALE

9.00
Troubled Monk 5.35% (Red Deer) 355 ml

GENTLEMAN'S STOUT

9.00
Medicine Hat Brewing 7.0% (Medicine Hat) 355 ml

APRIKAT APRICOT ALE

9.00
Alley Kat Brewing 5% (Edmonton) 341 mL

MAINSQUEEZE GRAPEFRUIT ALE

9.00
Alley Kat Brewing 5% (Edmonton) 341 mL

BROKEN SPOKE ORIGINAL CIDER

10.00
Broken Spoke Cider Co. 6% (Edmonton) 473 mL
  • Gluten Free

BROKEN SPOKE HOPPED CIDER

10.00
Broken Spoke Cider Co. 6% (Edmonton) 473 mL
  • Gluten Free

craft taps

Mostly-local taps. Always rotating. Take home a 32oz jug of great local craft beer for 12.00! sleeve 6.00 | pint 8.00

whiskeys

FOUR ROSES KENTUCKY BOURBON

7.00 (1oz)
Smoothly integrated flavours of caramel, toasted oak & spice linger on a long finish.

BUFFALO TRACE KENTUCKY BOURBON

8.00 (1oz)
Rich and complex, with hints of vanilla,toffee & candied fruit. The smooth finish lingers on the palate.

WOODFORD RESERVE BOURBON

9.00 (1oz)
Tangy with heavy smells of popcorn. This is an elegant bourbon - sweeter in style with a nice, easy finish.

GLENALLACHIE 12 YEAR-OLD SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKEY

13.00 (1oz)
Sweet flavours of honey, marzipan, bananas and butterscotch.

LAPHROAIG QUARTER CASK ISLAY SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKEY

13.00 (1oz)
Lively aromas of peat smoke, vanilla, coconut and bananas; the increased oak contact creates a soft, velvety mouthfeel that is complemented by distinctive peatiness, followed by smoke and soft sweetness

KILBEGGAN IRISH WHISKEY

7.00 (1oz)
Aromas of honey, vanilla & heather and subtle flavours of vanilla, cereal, oatmeal and spice.

JAMESON IRISH WHISKEY

7.00 (1oz)
Jameson Irish Whiskey is a versatile, smooth blend of pot still and fine grain whiskeys. Bright, pale amber with subtle aromas of white flower, nectarine, ripe pear and clove. Mellow and approachable on the palate, with spicy vanilla, wildflower honey and ginger flavours.
TUES-FRI 10-4 & SAT 1-4

starters

Please let your server know if you have any allergies.

PULLED CHICKEN NACHOS

14.00
House tortilla chips with spicy chicken velouté, Mex-style veg & beans, nacho-blend cheese and an avocado Ranch drizzle broiled in a personal cast iron pan.
  • Gluten Free

BUFFALO BATTERED CAULIFLOWER BITES

8.50
With avocado mayo for dipping.

CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS

7.00
Drizzled with copious amounts of Zhug aioli. Zhug is an addictive Yemenite hot sauce packed with fresh herbs, chilies & spices.
  • Gluten Free
  • Vegetarian

GREEN ONION CAKE

6.00
An Edmonton cult favourite! Served hot and crispy with chili sauce & black vinegar.
  • Dairy Free
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian

GRILLED CORNBREAD

5.00
Topped with maple Jalapeno butter.
  • Vegetarian

HOMEMADE SOUP

7oz 6.00 12oz 9.00
Served with warm Touton fry bread.

breakfast

BACK BACON BENNY

$16.00 with vegan bacon $16.00
2 poached eggs with jalapeno back bacon (featuring Irving's Farms back bacon) on a toasted English muffin. Topped with scratch-made Hollandaise and served with crispy breakfast potatoes.

BREAKFAST BURRITO

17.00
Scrambled eggs, cheese, bacon or vegan bacon, beans, corn, jalapeno, peppers, rice, avocado & smoky Rancho sauce rolled in a warm flour tortilla with crispy breakfast potatoes on the side. *Can be VEGANIZED with scrambled tofu, vegan bacon and no cheese.

MAPLE WALNUT FRENCH TOAST

15.00
Brioche bread dipped in nutmeg spiced egg wash, griddled and topped with maple-walnut butter. *Served with bacon, jalapeno back bacon, vegan bacon or breakfast sausage and maple syrup.

CHORIZO BREAKFAST BOWL

16.00
Crispy breakfast potatoes topped with sauteed black beans, corn, peppers & onions with house made Chorizo sausage. Topped with a smoky tomato chipotle sauce, cheese and 2 sunny eggs and garnished with tortilla chips.
  • Gluten Free

VEGETARIAN BREAKFAST BOWL

16.00
Crispy breakfast potatoes topped with roasted squash & zucchini, arugula, 2 poached eggs and chimichurri Hollandaise. Finished with toasted sunflower and pumpkin seeds.
  • Gluten Free

VEGAN BLT

15.00
Loaded with vegan bacon on toasted whole wheat bread (house made!) with vegan aioli, sliced tomato, lettuce, avocado & pickles with choice of fries of crispy breakfast potatoes on the side.
  • Vegan

BPD BREAKFAST SANDWICH

12.00
Over medium egg with Irving's Farms jalapeno back bacon, garlic aioli and arugula on aged cheddar-crusted burger bun with choice of fries or crispy breakfast potatoes on the side.

greens

FRESH GREEN

half 7.00 full 11.00
Mixed greens, dried cranberries, crispy chickpeas, cucumbers and tomatoes drizzled with a maple balsamic vinaigrette. (add chopped bacon for $3.50 and/or grilled chicken breast for $6.50)
  • Gluten Free
  • Vegan

COBB

17.00
Packed with protein! Romaine lettuce, cucumber, grilled chicken, chopped bacon, tomato, blue cheese and sliced egg with avocado Ranch.
  • Gluten Free

BLUE PLATE CAESAR

half 7.00 full 11.00
Crisp romaine and shaved Brussels sprouts. With housemade caesar dressing and herbed croutons. (add chopped bacon for $3.50 and/or grilled chicken breast for $6.50)
  • Vegetarian

blue plate staples

HERB GOAT CHEESE & PESTO FLATBREAD

14.00 (add pulled chicken 5.00)
Hand rolled dough baked with herbed goat cheese, basil pesto, aged cheddar, pepper, tomato & red onion and topped with lemon-dressed arugula.
  • Vegetarian

NYA GRILLED CHEESE

Not Your Average... aged cheddar & Brie with sliced tomatoes, griddled up on parmesan-crusted bread with smoky tomato ketchup and a side of fries. *sub soup, salad or yam fries for $3.00
  • Vegetarian

FISH & CHIPS

17.00
2 pieces of Beer battered Cod with house Tartar sauce and home cut fries.

MAC-N-CHEESE

13.00
Corkscrew pasta in creamy béchamel sauce, loaded with cheddar & mozzarella and topped with diced tomatoes. (chopped bacon/vegan bacon 3.50) (grilled chicken breast 6.50) (3 large meatballs 6.00)
  • Vegetarian

burgers

SUB YAM FRIES, SOUP, GREEN SALAD OR CAESAR SALAD FOR $3.00 *add 2 strips of bacon or vegan bacon for $3.50 *add an over-medium egg for $2 *add aged cheddar for $1.50 *gluten free bun can be substituted for $3.00

SPICY VEGAN 'CHICKEN' BURGER

15.00
Super crispy chickpea ‘chicken’ patty on a toasted burger bun with lettuce, pickle, fried jalapeño & spicy vegan aioli with a side of fries.
  • Vegan

BISON BURGER

18.00
Grilled Bison patty topped with crispy fried onions, arugula, garlic aioli & smoked tomato ketchup on a toasted burger bun with a side of fries.
  • Dairy Free

PLAIN JANE BURGER

13.00
Ground chuck patty with lettuce, tomato & pickle on a toasted burger bun with garlic aioli and house mustard blend with a side of fries.
  • Dairy Free

BACON CHEDDAR BEEF BURGER

16.00
Ground chuck patty topped with bacon & aged cheddar with lettuce, red onion & pickle with garlic aioli and house mustard blend on a toasted burger bun with a side of fries.

JERK CHICKEN BURGER

16.00
Jerk marinated grilled chicken thigh with red pepper, onion, grilled pineapple and cucumber & chopped lettuce tossed in a lime vinaigrette on a toasted burger bun with a side of fries.

desserts

PEANUT BUTTER PIE

9.00
Chocolate cookie crust layered with chocolate and peanut butter custard.
  • Peanut
  • Vegetarian

SUPER MOIST BEET CAKE

9.00
With walnuts & scrumptious orange-cream cheese icing
  • Tree Nuts
  • Vegetarian

VEGAN CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

9.00
Made with silken tofu, chocolate, coconut cream & a hint of maple ...decadent!!
  • Dairy Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Soy
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian

PERFECT PECAN PIE

9.00
Toasted pecans baked in flaky pie pastry with brown sugar and real butter.
  • Tree Nuts

CINNAMON BUN BREAD PUDDING

9.00
with raisins and a caramel rum sauce - served warm!

kids' menu

kids 12 and under, please!

KIDS' MAC & CHEESE

7.00
Junior sized mac-n-cheese made with corkscrew pasta in creamy sauce and lots of cheddar & mozzarella cheeses.
  • Vegetarian

KIDS' FISH & CHIPS

9.00
with a side of ketchup

KIDS' SPAGHETTI

6.50 (add 1 large meatball for $2.00)
Tossed in flavorful tomato sauce and topped with Parmesan cheese.
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Dairy Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Spicy
  • Tree Nuts
  • Peanut
  • Soy
  • Soy Free

* Menu items and prices are subject to change without notice and are displayed for informational purposes only.

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