Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.8 out of 5
Very good | 1714 reviews

What Markus Schmid likes about Deerhead Cafe:
Good food, service and price ...and that's all you need! None of that frilly foo foo shizzazle. If you want that get some tight jeans and some pretientious friends and wait 1 hour in line for breakfast at an overpriced diner. View all feedback. What Michaelle Gering doesn't like about Deerhead Cafe:
My friend and I tired the Deerhead cafe after hearing so many great things about this place. There really is nothing better than those out of the way, greasy spoon places. The food was great and the service was great also. This restaurant is terribly dirty. I totally love the retro vibe, but the sun shining on the 1960's wood paneling showed nothing but disgusting dirt and grime. Found an ant crawling on our table. C... View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Menu
3.0 ★ from 13 reviews
Gerda
06.04.2020 - 08:40

Have eaten here on numerous occasions. Never had a bad meal no food poisoning either. This is a basic diner but had prompt service and reasonable prices.

Kolby
18.01.2018 - 23:57

How this place stays open is beyond me.I ate here on Thurs Aug 1/13 with a few work colleagues who swear this place is great.Thought i'd give it a try.You got t...

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Ethyl
18.01.2018 - 23:57

Great owners, where they know your name, and order. The clubhouse has real turkey and the breakfast are homemade. Just like mom used to make.Don't let the decor...

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Gregory
16.12.2022 - 21:43

Yep this place is a hole in the wall, a dive, biker hang out, etc but that's not why its stayed in business all these years. It's the food, the low prices, and...

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Pierre
13.10.2021 - 18:40

Did not enjoy this experience at all. Very rough and dirty place but the food is inexpensive if you like bacon and eggs, toast etc.Hasn't been improved since th...

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The Deer Head Cafe offers a variety of menu items, with daily specials and friendly service. While some reviewers mention concerns about the cleanliness and condition of the restaurant, others appreciate the nostalgic atmosphere and home-cooked meals at reasonable prices. The eclectic crowd and welcoming owners add to the charm of this old-school establishment. From hearty breakfasts to delicious home-cooked meals, the Deer Head Cafe is a popular spot for those seeking comfort food and a cozy dining experience.

Tripadvisor
3.5 ★ from 23 reviews
Amanda
01.08.2023 - 08:32

Cozy, down home, step back into old school classic dining. Just like Grandma/Grandpa used to make.

ate
01.08.2023 - 08:32

My husband thought of trying this restaurant and so we did last March. It is a cash basis only restaurant so better make sure you have cash at hand. The place h...

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Julie
01.08.2023 - 08:32

The decor is simple and a little dated, BUT.... I go for the food and the service. I've tried many options on the menu, they are all fantastic and decent portio...

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Salma
15.01.2019 - 15:47

I 've been going to this cozy little diner for many years...you gotta love a place where they literally know your name! And of course, all you have to say is, I...

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PerezRE
01.08.2023 - 08:32

Talk about a throw back to old school greasy spoon diners, in Industrial parks. Had to laugh when I saw the namesake mounted Deer Heads. Service was nice and fa...

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Int Restaurants
3.9 ★ from 1206 reviews
Frimmy
19.01.2024 - 16:02

This is a little treasure. I was put off by the number of reviews focusing on 'dirty ' but this place is clean. It 's just worn and comfy like an old sweater an...

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Barb
19.01.2024 - 16:02

Do not let the exterior turn you away! This place is fantastic! I work very close to The Deerhead and I have never been disappointed with anything that I have e...

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Markus
19.01.2024 - 16:02

Good food, service and price ...and that's all you need! None of that frilly foo foo shizzazle. If you want that get some tight jeans and some pretientious frie...

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Aspiring
19.01.2024 - 16:02

Our new favorite spot!. Our frist time there was exactly how I pictured it based on the reviews I read,it was exactly what I was looking for! I love the décor a...

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Ned
19.01.2024 - 16:02

13 years I have go e to this place. Calgary's BEST greasy spoon. I only eat breakfast here. Nice family business. Someone needs to nominate them for a restauran...

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Restaurantji
4.3 ★ from 110 reviews
Lucious
07.10.2023 - 12:21

Easy five stars on my first visit, we came early on a Wednesday and enjoyed a comfortable, friendly breakfast for a good price. We'll be back to try more of the...

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Nicole
07.10.2023 - 12:21

If you want delicious home cooked food with great service this is your place. Small family fun restaurant, dated and definitely not fancy but worth it. The lady...

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Michaelle
07.10.2023 - 12:21

My friend and I tired the Deerhead cafe after hearing so many great things about this place. There really is nothing better than those out of the way, greasy sp...

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Zane
07.10.2023 - 12:21

Blink, and you can miss this gem. The Deerhead Cafe offered exactly what I was looking for- unpretentious atmosphere, inexpensive pricing, and amazing service....

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Amanda
07.10.2023 - 12:21

Bring Cash cause this restaurant kicks it old school, was definitely a lovely piece of nostalgia, brought me back to my childhood days. The waitress told us 80%...

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Google
4.4 ★ from 323 reviews
Zomato
3.5 ★ from 39 reviews

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