Blue Plate Diner

• 10145 104 St.
• 780-429-0740
• blueplatediner.ca
• Licensed: Yes
• Category: Date, friends, family or co-workers
• Price range: Mid
• Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Every single Edmonton foodie has a haunt that is his or her absolute favourite. One of mine is the Blue Plate Diner.

Food, service and atmosphere – for lunch, brunch or dinner – has always delighted me. Since the Blue Plate Diner moved in the new Warehouse District, it is finally getting a little more attention as well.

On this particular Friday, I chose a glass of Italian Pinot Noir ($9.50) out of deVine Wines’ ever-changing selection to pair with my elk and bison burger ($18).

I savoured the massive patty of blended lean meats, enhanced with chipotle and bacon.

The sweet potato fries could have been thicker, but that luscious, spicy aioli made all the difference.

I wasn’t thrilled with the tannic Euro-Pinot, so I focused instead on the tender grilled veggies.

For dessert, I didn’t even read past the chocolate peanut butter pie ($7).

The soft, whipped peanut butter mousse was one of the best desserts I had ever tried.

Reliably trendy, friendly and offering fabulous food, the Blue Plate is a happy haunt indeed.