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Original Joe's - Calgary - Kensington, Calgary, AB

Original Joe's - Calgary - Kensington

4.4
4.4
52 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Canadian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighbourhood gem
Original Joe's is a place that welcomes everyone. We have craveable classics, down-to-earth vibes and a friendly team looking to brighten your day! Our OJ's in Kensington matches the vibe of the area-fun and bright! We're located on Kensington Road and are walking distance to many trendy stores, fun fitness studios and Riley Park. Here, you can stop for drinks before or after floating down the Bow River over the summer. In the winter, you can pop by on your way to or from a show at the Jubilee or Plaza Theatre. We're only 5 minutes away from SAIT and are easily accessible to the University of Calgary by transit. How are you supposed to study or focus in class on an empty stomach? We have twice daily happy hour, brunch on weekends and holidays and a welcoming atmosphere for all. Join us for a drink! We're down-to-earth and down the street.

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Additional information

  • Location
    1220 Kensington Road NW, Unit 100, Calgary, AB T2N 3P5
  • Neighbourhood
    Kensington
  • Cross Street
    11a St NW
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Menu

COMFORT NEVER TASTED SO GOOD

  • PRETZEL BITE FONDUE $15.00

    Provolone beer cheese sauce, warm salted pretzel bites for dipping

    • SPICY SHANGHAI NOODLE BOWL $23.00

      Fat noodles, AAA shaved beef, bok choy, carrots, red pepper, celery, red onions in a shanghai chili soy glaze, topped w/ 5 spice peanuts & pickled bird’s eye chilis

      • PEPPERCORN CHICKEN $25.00

        8oz chicken breast w/ whiskey peppercorn sauce, mashed potatoes & garlic parmesan broccolini

        • STEAK & SHRIMP $34.00

          6oz AAA sirloin, sautéed shrimp served in your choice of creamy garlic or creole sauce, mashed potatoes & garlic parmesan broccolini

          • NEW YORK CHEESECAKE $11.00

            Classic cheesecake, gluten-free crust, blueberry compote, chantilly cream, fresh mint

            Available for a limited time. Taxes Extra.

              Last updated: October 29, 2024

              What 52 people are saying

              Overall ratings and reviews

              Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

              4.4
              4.4 based on all time ratings
              • 4.2Food
              • 4.5Service
              • 4.2Ambience
              • 4.1Value

              Noise • Moderate

              52 Reviews

              1. Brad

                Calgary

                4 reviews

                4.0

                4 reviews

                Dined on September 13, 2024

                1. Overall 4
                2. Food 3
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 4
                Server made the experience. Food was good but steak was overdone.

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              2. ArianaS

                Edmonton

                2 reviews

                3.0

                2 reviews

                Dined on June 25, 2024

                1. Overall 3
                2. Food 3
                3. Service 1
                4. Ambience 3
                I reserved a seat at the bar for the Stanley cup final and had to wait a long time before I was greeted at the door. Finally seated and then waited about ten minutes before one of the bartenders asked if I “was good.” I asked for a menu and what the specials were. I then ordered a drink right away, and waited another ten minutes before it was served. Throughout the night, everyone around me was getting served except for me haha. I pushed my empty glass towards the bar and nah, it would sit empty with nobody asking if I wanted another round. Now, I understand it was game day and it was busy, but I also worked at two different Ojs locations (6 years) and worked both serving and bartending. I’ve worked busy shifts. I just wasn’t impressed. I won’t be coming back to this location because the service was really bad. I’m sad to say that too because I love ojs!

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              3. KD1111

                VIP

                Calgary

                76 reviews

                5.0

                76 reviews

                Dined on June 14, 2024

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Great food and drinks and great service. Thanks.

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              4. ctower

                Calgary

                4 reviews

                5.0

                4 reviews

                Dined on May 11, 2024

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                We had a great brunch experience on the patio at Original Joes - Calgary - Kensington. The street noise was not overwhelming and this is a nice spot to watch the day go by. Service was great and there was plenty of room for small and large groups.

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              5. SharynC

                Calgary

                3 reviews

                5.0

                3 reviews

                Dined on April 7, 2024

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 4
                3. Service 4
                4. Ambience 4
                Nice and quiet and accommodating for a child. Nice and quiet and accommodating for a child.

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              6. OpenTable Diner

                Calgary

                3 reviews

                3.0

                3 reviews

                Dined on March 29, 2024

                1. Overall 3
                2. Food 3
                3. Service 3
                4. Ambience 3
                First of all , half empty on a Thursday night and they sit us in the back corner by the bathrooms when there’s perfectly good tables at the front by the window . Food was ok. My fries were cold . Don’t think I’ll be back

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              7. Sinclair

                VIP

                Calgary

                61 reviews

                5.0

                61 reviews

                Dined on March 13, 2024

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 4
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Wing night with a friend. Wings were hot, fresh and well seasoned. Service was timely and friendly, and the booth was very comfortable.

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              8. Sinclair

                VIP

                Calgary

                61 reviews

                5.0

                61 reviews

                Dined on March 2, 2024

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                The renovation to this location was very well done. They made it into a very nice space to relax. Service was attentive and friendly. Food was fresh and tasty.

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              9. BrennaS

                Calgary

                1 review

                5.0

                1 review

                Dined on February 15, 2024

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                So yummy, the survive was really good and very good margaritas!!!!

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              10. AleemM

                Calgary

                3 reviews

                5.0

                3 reviews

                Dined on January 9, 2024

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Had a client meeting and it was a good experience. Food was good and came out in a timely fashion. Price point was manageable. Enjoyed the experience. Great place to go. Lots of TV's for sports etc.

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              FAQs

              Original Joe's - Calgary - Kensington does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes. Original Joe's - Calgary - Kensington also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 670-5637.

              Original Joe's - Calgary - Kensington is rated 4.4 stars by 52 OpenTable diners.

              Original Joe's - Calgary - Kensington does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

              Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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              2 people
              7:00 p.m.
              Booked 5 times today

              Order delivery or takeout

              Google Map for Original Joe's - Calgary - Kensington

              1220 Kensington Road NW, Unit 100, Calgary, AB T2N 3P5

              Dining areas

              Additional information

              • Cross Street
                11a St NW
              • Neighbourhood
                Kensington
              • Hours of Operation
                Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Tue 11:00 am–4:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
              • Price
                CAN$30 and under
              • Cuisines
                Canadian
              • Dining style
                Casual Dining
              • Dress code
                Casual Dress
              • Parking details
                Street Parking
              • Payment Options
                AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
              • Additional
                Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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