The Basic Calgary
Enjoy delicious breakfast and lunch options made fresh daily! We are officially OPEN!🥳
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05/17/2026
The only thing they both agree on is that our Bagel Breakfast Sandwich is delicious!👏🥯🍳
(Gen Z, Millennials, Breakfast Bagel, Breakfast Vibes, Delicious Breakfast, Eggs & Bacon, The Basic)
Crispy golden waffles hugging fluffy eggs, smoky bacon, ripe tomato slices and gooey melted cheddar, served with pan-fried potatoes and toast. Generous, made-with-love breakfast vibes from our family-owned kitchen on Centre St. Ready for waffle sandwich bliss? 🧇🍳🥓
05/11/2026
🌷Happy Mother’s Day! Today, we’re filled with gratitude for all the incredible moms who chose to spend their special day with us at our cozy family-owned diner. Your love and laughter make our place truly feel like home!☕️
A heartfelt thank you to for featuring us in her article about the best spots for Mother’s Day celebrations. We’re so honoured to be included!
If you’re curious about what makes us the perfect spot for creating unforgettable memories, be sure to check out the full article in our link in bio. Here’s to all the mothers out there!
Love,
The Basic Family!
05/05/2026
Have you been to our new Calgary location yet?
If you’re craving hearty, fresh, home style cooking with generous portions and friendly service than you must stop by and give us a try!
To get you warmed up here is a handful of our most loved dishes:
Basic Breakfast: two eggs any style, bacon, ham or sausage, pan fries, toast 🥓
The Mess: scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, veggies, covered in fresh cheddar on a bed of our pan fries potatoes (all piled together) along with a side of toast 🍳
Blueberry Pancakes: 3 fluffy buttermilk pancakes loaded with fresh blueberries inside, butter and syrup on the side. 🫐🥞
Eggs Benny: poached eggs, house-made hollandaise, English muffin with ham and pan fries 💛
Deluxe Burger: juicy patty, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickles, sauces with our fresh coleslaw and your choice of fries or green salad 🍔
Chicken Clubhouse: grilled chicken breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo on toasted breads, served with coleslaw and your choice of classic fries or green salad 🥪
Veggie Hash: seasoned roasted potatoes, peppers, with a mix of sauteed veggies cooked in garlic butter, topped with eggs (vegan option available) and a side of toast 🥦
Take a look at more of what our comforting menu has to offer at thebasiceatscalgary.com (link in bio). We can’t wait to serve you!☕
04/27/2026
We were honored to be featured on CBC Listen’s Calgary Eye Opener with Lauren McGinnis & Angela Knight. Elizabeth Carson, who we had the pleasure of serving at our newest family owned diner The Basic on Center Street, was interviewed and shared her honest take on our food, service and location.🍳
It is a quick six minute segment, scan the QR code or visit our website to listen. We are loving our Calgary location and grateful for the feature by Calgary’s local radio. Let’s support local radio and businesses together.👏☕
☕️🎶 Cozy vibes + killer playlists = your new favourite spot in Calgary!
Nestled at 1115 Centre St NW, The Basic Eats is a cute, cozy family‑run diner perfect for a quick midday lunch, a weekend with friends, or a family celebration. Walk‑ins only — no resos.
Sip organic coffee with free refills, Caesars, mimosas, and indulgent Bailey’s coffee drinks while our quick, friendly team gets your food out before you get hangry.
See our glowing 5‑star Google reviews and full menu at thebasiceatscalgary.com. We can’t wait to serve you! 🥂🍳🥞
04/10/2026
Give the gift of a perfect morning! 🥞✨
Our gift cards are the ultimate treat for the breakfast and lunch lovers in your life. Available in increments of $20, they never expire and can be used at any of our four locations (Vancouver or Calgary!). 🎁☕️
Whether it’s for a birthday, a thank you, or “just because,” come on in today and give the gift of The Basic. 🥓🍳
Eat well, stay basic.✌️
There is always something new to try at The Basic — we have weekday and weekend specials that change up every week! With some favourites in the rotation, of course.
Come by any of our locations to see what’s on special this week or call ahead!😊
Vancouver:
Davie: 1031 Davie St — +1 604-682-3683
Denman: 948 Denman St — +1 604-642-6588
Main: 3048 Main St — +1 604-879-6586
Calgary:
Centre: 1115 Centre St NW — +1 825-414-2112
Check our websites for locations and hours, as they vary by location:
thebasiceats.com
thebasiceatscalgary.com
01/23/2026
We opened our doors in Calgary last Friday — and already over 500 new followers on Instagram have joined us. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. As a family-owned spot, every follow, visit, and share means the world; your welcome has made this new start already feel like home. We hope you feel the same way when you come into our restaurant.
We can’t wait to serve you our home-made breakfast and lunch specialities. Visit thebasiceatscalgary.com for our full menu, hours and more — come hungry, leave happy.
The Basic Team
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01/19/2026
The Basic on Centre
📍 1115 Centre Street NW
Join us for all-day breakfast and lunch specialties, featuring organic coffee with free refills! ☕️✨
Comment below who you’d like to come enjoy a cozy meal with! The perfect place to eat comfort food and enjoy good coffee while chatting with friends or family.
We can’t wait to serve you!
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