John Williams opened up the Blue Plate Diner in 2004, when Edmonton’s downtown scene was struggling a little. Initially, Blue Plate Diner neighboured a seedy hotel on one end of the street, and dilapidated warehouses on the other. A lot has changed since then, with a vibrant downtown core growing all the time. Today, the hotel is gone, two high-rises have gone up, and those warehouses have been turned into highly sought-after condos. “I’d like to think we were instrumental in that change,” says John. “We were one of the first restaurants and businesses. I kind of think we became a destination restaurant at that time and encouraged other people to look at this street with fresh eyes.”
The popular downtown market now sets up outside the Blue Plate Diner’s door during the summer, further adding to the street’s trendy vibe. “That was huge. That definitely added value to the atmosphere as well.”
Mixed greens, dried cranberries, crispy chickpeas, cucumbers and tomatoes drizzled with a maple balsamic vinaigrette.
large
$10.00small
$7.00
COBB SALAD
Romaine lettuce, cucumber, grilled chicken, chopped bacon, tomato, blue cheese and sliced egg with avocado Ranch.
$16.00
BLUE PLATE CAESAR
Crisp romaine, endive and shaved Brussels sprouts. With housemade caesar dressing and herbed croutons.
large
$10.00small
$7.00
Starters
CRISPY CRAB CAKES
Two crispy crab cakes served with a Creole Hollandaise.
$13.003 crab cakes
$19.00
CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Drizzled with copious amounts of Zhug aioli. Zhug is an addictive Yemenite hot sauce packed with fresh herbs, chilies & spices.
$6.00
GREEN ONION CAKE
An Edmonton cult favourite! Served hot and crispy with chili sauce & black vinegar.
$6.00
GRILLED CORNBREAD
Topped with maple Jalapeno butter.
$5.00
ITALIAN MEATBALLS
Three rustic meatballs made with ground chuck, Italian pork sausage & fresh herbs in a lush tomato sauce with Grana Padana parmesan.
$10.00
TODAY'S SOUP
Homemade soup offerings change regularly.
7 oz
$5.5012 oz
$7.50
VEGGIE SPRING ROLLS
Sour cabbage, carrots and red onion with maple in a crisp pastry roll with a soy maple dip.
$7.50
Mains
SPAGHETTI POMODORO
Flavourful tomato sauce tossed in spaghetti, topped with Grana Padano Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
vegetarian
$13.00add 3 large meatballs
$17.00
MAC'N'CHEESE
Corkscrew pasta in creamy bechamel sauce, loaded with cheddar & mozzarella cheese and topped with diced tomatoes.
$13.00Family Style (serves 3-4)
$35.00
SEAFOOD RISOTTO
Seafood simmered in a creamy lemon risotto with leeks and green peas - topped with citrus crumb and crispy capers. (Seafood depends on market availability - call us if you would like to know what we are offering today.)
$23.00
BACK BACON BENNY
Two poached dark-yolk eggs with jalapeno back bacon on a toasted English muffin. Topped with scratch-made Hollandaise and served with crispy breakfast potatoes. (featuring Irving's Farm back bacon)
w/Irving's Farm back bacon
$16.00w/vegan bacon
$16.00
LENTIL AND NUT LOAF
A hearty and filling vegan loaf made with potato, carrots, ground nuts, mushrooms & spices. Topped with a rich vegan gravy and served with vegetables and root vegetable mash.
$17.00Family Style (serves 3-4)
$44.00
CHIMICHURRI STEAK
Hand cut 8 oz juicy grilled striploin with a fresh herbed chimichurri sauce, crispy Brussels sprouts with a tangy mustard sauce and dauphine potatoes. *please keep in mind that steaks cooked to temperature don't travel well, as they continue to cook after they come off the grill.
$26.00
BLUE PLATE MEATLOAF
Ground beef and Italian pork sausage blended with onion & fresh herbs. Topped with rich homemade gravy and served with vegetables and creamy garlic mashed potatoes.
$19.00Family Style (serves 3-4)
$50.00
VEGETARIAN BREAKFAST BOWL
Crispy breakfast potatoes topped with arugula, roasted squash & zucchini, two poached eggs and chimichurri Hollandaise. Finished with toasted sunflower seeds.
$16.00
Nice Buns
Srved with your choice of house-cut potato fries, Southwest caesar salad or BPD green salad. Or with sweet potato fries or Mac & Cheese side for $2.50 more.
ICONIC VEGGIE BURGER
Beet-based burger patty on a soft brioche bun with aged cheddar, lettuce, red onion, pickle, mustard blend and tangy roasted pepper-chickpea spread. (please let us know if you would like this veganized)
$16.00add a fried egg
$18.00
BACON CHEDDAR BEEF BURGER
Ground chuck patty with bacon & aged cheddar with lettuce, red onion & pickle on a toasted brioche bun with garlic aioli and house mustard blend.
$18.00add a fried egg
$20.00
BISON BURGER with Crispy Fried Onions
Grilled Bison patty topped with crispy fried onions, arugula, garlic aioli & savoury tomato jam on a toasted brioche bun.
$19.00add a fried egg
$21.00
PULLED PORK PANINI
Slow-roasted and spice-rubbed pork with pickled beets and braised apples & cabbage, grilled on house made bread.
$16.00
HERBED YOGURT CHICKEN WRAP
Chicken breast marinated in yogurt chock-full of fresh herbs and seasonings - grilled and wrapped in a soft flour tortilla with romaine, endive, fresh veggies and tangy roasted pepper-chickpea spread.
$16.00
NOT YOUR AVERAGE GRILLED CHEESE
Aged cheddar & Brie with sliced tomatoes, griddled up on parmesan-crusted house made bread. With a side of smoky tomato dip.
$14.00
TERIYAKI CHICKEN BURGER
Teriyaki chicken breast with grilled pineapple, red peppers, red onion and leaf lettuce on a house made brioche bun.
$19.00
GYOZA BURGER
Pork Gyoza patty on a freshly baked sesame bun with an asian red cabbage slaw and garlic mayo. With a choice of side.
$17.00
Kids Menu
KIDS BEEF BURGER
Smaller ground chuck patty on a toasted brioche bun with lettuce, pickle & aioli with homecut fries and ketchup.
$9.50
KIDS MAC AND CHEESE
Junior sized mac-n-cheese made with corkscrew pasta in creamy sauce and lots of cheddar & mozzarella cheeses.
$7.00
KIDS SPAGHETTI
Spagh tossed in flavorful tomato sauce and topped with Parmesan cheese.
$6.50add 1 large meatball
$8.50
KIDS VEGGIE BURGER
Smaller beet-based burger patty topped with cheddar cheese on a toasted brioche bun with lettuce, pickle & aioli with homecut fries and ketchup. (please let us know if you would like this veganized)
$9.50
KIDS GRILLED CHEESE
For the purist in your Fam - cheddar cheese grilled on multigrain bread with homecut fries & ketchup.
$8.00
Desserts
PEANUT BUTTER PIE
Our homemade desserts are unbelievable! Chocolate cookie crust layered with chocolate and peanut butter custard.
$9.00
SUPER MOIST BEET CAKE
Our homemade desserts are unbelievable! With walnuts & scrumptious orange-cream cheese icing.
$9.00
LIL' ICE CREAM CUPS
Made by the local ice cream master Pinocchio ice cream Company.
Our homemade desserts are unbelievable! Toasted pecans baked in flaky pie pastry with brown sugar and real butter.
$9.00
VEGAN CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
Our homemade desserts are unbelievable! Made with silken tofu, chocolate, coconut cream & a hint of maple ...decadent!!
$8.50
FRESHLY BAKED CINNAMON BUNS
with cream cheese icing.
$4.50
CINNAMON BUN BREAD PUDDING
with raisins and a caramel rum sauce - served warm!
$8.00
Brunch Mains MENU - Blue Plate Diner
FRESHLY BAKED CINNAMON BUNS
With cream cheese icing... our warm, squishy cinnamon buns are EVERYTHING. (until they sell out)
$4.50
BLUE PLATE BREAKFAST
Two eggs, multigrain toast and homemade jam, crispy breakfast potatoes and choice of bacon, jalapeno back bacon, pork breakfast sausage or vegan bacon. (please send us a note if you would like us to veganize your breakfast, i.e. vegan bacon, scrambled tofu and dry toast)
$14.00
BUTTERMILK STACK
Three fluffy buttermilk pancakes served with real maple syrup.
$13.00
LEMON RICOTTA PANCAKES
Topped with fresh lemon curd and dusted with icing sugar.
$14.00
VEGETARIAN BREAKFAST BOWL
Crispy breakfast potatoes topped with arugula, roasted squash & zucchini, two poached eggs and chimichurri Hollandaise sauce. Finished with toasted sunflower seeds.
$16.00with guacamole 2oz
$19.00
BACK BACON BENNY
Featuring Irving's Farm jalapeno back bacon - with two poached eggs and scratch-made Hollandaise sauce on toasted English muffin and a side of crispy breakfast potatoes. (we can ABSOLUTELY substitute vegan bacon for the back bacon to make this veg-friendly)
with jalapeno back bacon
$16.00with vegan bacon
$16.00
SOUTHWEST CHORIZO BREAKFAST BOWL
Crispy breakfast potatoes topped with sauteed black bean, corn, peppers & onions with chorizo sausage (made in house). Topped with a smoky chipotle tomato sauce, cheese and 2 sunny eggs and garnished with tortilla chips.
$16.00with guacamole 2oz
$19.00
EGGS BENEDUCKT
Two poached eggs with duck confit and bourbon barbecue sauce on a toasted English muffin. Topped with scratch-made Hollandaise and served with crispy breakfast potatoes.
$19.00
MAPLE WALNUT FRENCH TOAST
House made brioche bread dipped in nutmeg-spiced egg wash, griddled and topped with maple walnut butter. Served with fresh fruit, honey & vanilla yogurt and a side of real maple syrup.
$15.00
Smalls
SMALL PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Two small pancakes served with real maple syrup with choice of one bacon/vegan bacon strip, on piece of jalapeno back bacon or one pork sausage link.
$10.00Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
$11.00
SMALL BLUE PLATE BREAKFAST
One egg, multigrain toast & homemade jam, crispy breakfast potatoes and choice of: one bacon/vegan bacon strip, one piece of jalapeno back bacon, or one pork sausage link.
$9.00
Brunch Sides
2 bacon strips
$3.25
2 cranberry-maple pork sausages
$3.25
2 vegan bacon strips
$3.25
2 pieces jalapeno back bacon
from Irving's Farm
$3.25
1 farm fresh egg
$2.00
crispy breakfast potatoes
$4.50
fruit side
$3.00
multigrain toast (2 pieces)
with homemade jam.
$2.75
gluten free toast (2 pieces)
with homemade jam.
$3.75
grilled cornbread
topped with maple jalapeno butter.
$5.00
1 buttermilk pancake
w/real maple syrup and butter
$5.00
1 lemon ricotta pancake
topped with fresh lemon curd.
$5.00
guacamole 2 oz
$3.00
3 slices of fresh or grilled tomato
fresh tomato
$2.00grilled tomato
$2.00
Craft Brews MENU - Blue Plate Diner
Alley Kat Mix-Pack
6 assorted Alley Kat Brews. Made right in Edmonton! 355mL cans.
$36.00
32oz Jug of Craft beer
Taps vary; call to select a beer or order upon pickup.
32oz jug
$12.00
Red Stripe Lager
4.7% 330 mL (Jamaica)
$9.00
All Malt Lager
Campio Brewing; 5.3% 355 mL (Edmonton, AB)
$9.00
Stella Artois Pilsner
5% 330 mL (Belgium)
$9.00
Crisp Pil
Jasper Brewing; 4.8% 355 mL (Jasper, AB)
$9.00
Scona Gold Kolsch
Alley Kat Brewing; 5% 355 mL (Edmonton, AB)
$9.00
Erdinger Wheat Beer
5.3% 500 mL (Germany)
$10.00
Overlander Pale Ale
Folding Mountain; 5.5% 473 mL (Hinton, AB)
$10.00
Full Moon Pale Ale
Alley Kat Brewing; 5% 355 mL (Edmonton, AB)
$9.00
Open Road American Brown Ale
Troubled Monk; 5.35% 355 mL (Red Deer, AB)
$9.00
Gentlemen's Stout
Medicine Hat Brewing; 7% 355 mL (Medicine Hat, AB)
$9.00
Aprikat
Alley Kat Brewing; 5% 355 mL (Edmonton, AB)
$9.00
RazzyKat Raspberry Sour
Alley Kat Brewing; 5% 355 mL (Edmonton, AB)
$9.00
Grapefruit Radler
Tree Brewing; 2.5% 473 mL (Kelowna, BC)
$10.00
Strongbow Cider
Gluten free; 5.3% 500 mL (Holland)
$10.00
Mainsqueeze Grapefruit
Alley Kat Brewing (Edmonton, AB)
355 mL
$9.00
Switch Point Honey Cream Ale
Siding 14; 5.3% 355 mL (Ponoka, AB)
$9.00
Broken Spoke Original Cider
Broken Spoke Cider co. 473ml
$10.00
Daura Lager
gluten free; 5.4% 330 mL (Spain)
$9.00
Saints & Sinners IPA
Dog Island Brewing 473 mL
$10.00
Broken Spoke Hopped Cider
Broken Spoke Original Cider
$10.00
We Love Wine
Cascadian Outfitters Rose
This has fresh red fruit flavors of strawberry and citrus with hints of tropical mango and pineapple. A fun and expressive palate of bright and juicy fruit with a refreshing spritz, finishing with intense red fruit flavors. It is crisp, bright and expressive. WASHINGTON STATE
375 mL (two 6oz pours)
$15.00
Cascadian Outfitters Chardonnay
This has expressive white floral aromas with subtle notes of orange zest. On the palate its fresh and lively with a refreshing spritz, and bright fruit flavors of grapefruit and lemon finish with a subtle hint of spiced pears. WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES
375 mL (two 6oz pours)
$15.00
Cascadian Outfitters Red Blend
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah. Rich red fruit flavours of plum and cherry mixed with toasted notes of spice and caramel. WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES
375 mL (two 6oz pours)
$15.00
Assorted Take Home Bevs
Pepsi
$3.00
Pellegrino Aranciata
$3.50
Diet Pepsi
$3.00
Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water
750 mL
$6.75
Jams & Sauces MENU - Blue Plate Diner
Cara Cara Orange Marmalade
8 oz
$6.00
Apple Pie Jelly
8 oz
$6.00
Mixed Berry Jam
8 oz
$6.00
Strawberry Cherry Jam
8 oz
$6.00
Blueberry Lemon Jam
8 oz
$6.00
Breakfast Items
Dark Yolk Farm Eggs
Federally inspected.
dozen
$7.00
Beautiful Burgers
Be the star of your barbecue and take some of these beauties home with you today!
Ground Chuck Burger Patties
Frozen and shrink wrapped. Defrost overnight in your refrigerator before grilling up.
4-pack
$16.00
Original Veg Burger Patties
Our famous beet-based burger patties have been on our menu since Day One. Frozen and shrink wrapped. Defrost overnight in your refrigerator (or you can carefully nuke in the microwave if you're in a rush) before grilling up
4-pack
$12.00
Brioche Burger Buns
4-packs available for all your barbecuing burger needs :)
4 buns
$4.00
Whole Wheat Burger Buns
House made whole buns made fresh daily.
$4.00
Coffee
Proud to serve and sell locally-roasted coffee beans from Ace Roasters!
no. 06 House Blend
This rich roast is the same GREAT coffee we use at the Blue Plate. Pick one up and enjoy at home!
340g bag
$16.00
BPD MUG
ACE Coffee tastes even better in a Blue Plate Diner mug :)
1 mug
$10.00
Classic Italian - Decaf
For those of us who like a rich, dark roast in the evening. Whole bean.
This was one of our favourite spots until today when our friend's allergic reaction was handed extremely poorly! She has a nut allergy, prior to ordering she asked if her dish contained nuts and she was assured the only dish with nuts in it is the peanut butter pie. She ended up needing to use her epipen in their washroom and nearly vomited. She was never asked if she was ok, the manager never came to check on us and in the end she was even handed her bill! We were just in shock, disgusting.
This particular restaurant was a last minute choice when my family and I were dying of hunger after an extremely long day that started at 6 in the morning. We tried to find the closest restaurant possible and found this one only 4 blocks away from out hotel. The design of the diner was very modern, cool and comfortable. I almost pictured my first date there.
Any who let's finally talk about the food. I ordered a stir fry which you could either get with shrimp or chicken. I am a huge shrimp fan so I just had to try it. When the order came my jaw dropped to the ground because of the size and appeal of the dish. There was delicious rice on the bottom of the simple, white, oval plate covered with a medley of deliciously sauced vegetables. The whole dish was garnished with slithered almonds which really pulled everything together. This dish truly made the whole tiring day worth it.
The fun isn't over yet!! A meal never feels complete until you get the dessert menu. This particular menu almost made me order everything it had on there but I don't think my father, who was paying for the dinner, would appreciate that. I finally came to a decision to get their blackberry cheesecake which was their current cheesecake flavor. Now let me tell you, the moment I had a bite of that, it felt like heaven in a cheesecake. It was so creamy and what made it better was a dollop of airy whipped cream. I honestly couldn't have asked for a better dinner.
Blue Plate is fantastic! I'm there at least a couple times per month.
I was there last Friday and had another great meal. Fridays are a great day to go: they always feature a vegetarian and a meat special, paired with a wine or beer selected by Divine Wines just down the street.
Brunch is also great to check out on Saturdays and Sundays... but they are always busy so a reservation would be a good idea.
There is always great music playing and new art on the walls.
A very friendly and comfortable neighbourhood restaurant.
Edmonton’s most infamous brunch spot, Blue Plate Diner’s eggs beneduckt (a benny made with house duck confit, barbecue sauce and jalapeño hollandaise) landed them a stellar review in The Edmonton Journal, and they are frequently on best brunch lists for the city. But brunch isn’t the only place at the Blue Plate to offer up delectable duck dishes; lunch and dinner boast the bison and duck confit burger – Alberta bison mixed with duck confit, roast garlic ailoli and blueberry mustard. And, you can also score crispy duck wings glazed with sweet sriracha sauce as a dinner appetizer.
Blue Plate always makes for a warm, eclectic dining experience with its organic-and-artistic-meets-vintage style. In the summer, it’s a great place to pair a beer with a meal. Other than the rotating taps, you’ll find some good old faithfuls here – easy-drinking, refreshing brews for those with a mellower pallet, like the Muskoka Cream Ale or the Mill
Street Belgian Wit Ale.
It’s no surprise that this eclectic little restaurant would offer such a colourful and flavourful veggie burger option. Come to Blue Plate for lunch or dinner and indulge in the chipotle chickpea and sweet potato burger. This one is extra healthy, sandwiched between whole wheat buns spread with avocado ranch.
