There’s no such thing as a free lunch, but at The Holy Grill there is definitely a fast lunch. Brothers Nick, Jon and Andrew Yee specialize not only in speedy lunch, but breakfast as well. And service comes with a sincere smile.
“Our concept is we’re religious about food,” says Nick. “Of course, we’re all huge Monty Python fans, too,” he says, referring to the English comedy troupe and stars of Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Opening their first restaurant just west of the intersection of 10th Street and Eighth Avenue Southwest in 2003, Nick and Jon jointly ran The Holy Grill, while younger sibling Andrew joined the business a few years later. They have since launched a second downtown location.
“Our claim to fame is our value,” affirms Nick. “We serve good food fast. Not fast food.” The 40-seat Beltline restaurant's walls feature the work of local artists, and it's all for sale. The Holy Grill also features a hidden gem of an outdoor patio.
WAKEY WAKEY
Two eggs, Italian Sausage or bacon.
Served with our smash browns + toast.
BRUNCH BURGER
Grilled 6oz prime rib burger topped with cheddar, bacon, red onion, tomato, fried egg sunny-side-up + mustard on a custom black poppy seed bun.
Served with hand cut fries.
EGGS BENEDICT
Two poached eggs, cappicola ham + hollandaise on an English muffin. Served with our smash browns.
SOUTH BEACH BENEDICT
Two poached eggs, tomato, avocado + hollandaise on an English muffin. Served with our smash browns.
PACIFIC BENEDICT
Two poached eggs, smoked salmon, spinach + hollandaise on an English muffin. Served with our smash browns.
Breakfast sandwiches served all-day.
BACON AVOCADO CRISP
Bacon, avocado, fried egg, cheddar, mayo, pickled eggplant, spinach + tomato on a custom black poppy seed bun.
HOT CHICK PANINI
Provolone, banana peppers, cappicola ham, two fried eggs + tomato.
NICMUFFIN
Fried egg, bacon, cheddar + tomato on an English Muffin
SAUSAGE NICMUFFIN
Fried egg, spicy Italian sausage, cheddar + tomato on an English muffin.
+ Extra Egg
+ 2 strips of Bacon
+ Italian Sausage
+ Smash Browns
Drink
Espresso
Latte
Cappuccino
Mocha
Steamed Chocolate Milk
Bottomless Drip Brewed Coffee
Bottled Beer
Holy Water: Red + White
ITALIAN
Cream cheese, provolone, cappicola, calabrese, genoa + tomato
new californian
Cream cheese, provolone, banana peppers, red onion, pickled eggplant & red cabbage grilled zucchini & yam, artichoke hearts + tomato.
Go Vegan! Substitute avocado for cheese!
PACIFIC
Cream cheese, capers, artichoke hearts, smoked salmon, spinach + red onion.
MR. CHICKEN
Mayo, bacon, roasted red peppers, 7oz sliced chicken breast, red onion + tomato.
FARMHOUSE
Cheddar, bacon, two fried eggs + tomato.
HOT CHICK
Provolone, banana peppers, cappicola ham, two fried eggs - tomato.
ROASTED BEET SALAD
Black & Scarlet Kale, roasted beet root, pickled eggplant, avocado, artichoke, red onion, tomato + shaved parmesan.
HALF ROASTED BEET SALAD
SIDE SALAD
6oz prime rib burger, served on a custom black poppy seed bun with mustard, tomato, shredded lettuce + red onion.
Gluten-free bun! For an additional 3
SUPER BURGER
Topped with two sliced of cheddar.
Served with hand cut fries.
HAMBURGER
Add cheese for 2.
RANCH BURGER
Topped with two slices of cheddar, two strips of bacon + BBQ Sauce.
GOURMET BURGER
Topped with blue cheese + avocado.
BLACKENED CHICKEN BURGER
6oz blackened chicken breast, provolone + BBQ sauce.
VEGGIE BURGER
Patty made from mushrooms, rolled oats, brown rice, spinach + mozzarella. Topped with cheddar, avocado, pickled eggplant + mayo.
+ Hand Cut Fries
Sweet Potato Chips
Beet Root Chips
Homade Dip
made with garlic, chili & sour cream
Soup
kaiser
grilled pita
+ Avocado
Pickled Eggplant & Red Cabbage
Sauteed Onions
Cheddar
Provolone
Blue Cheese
Extra Egg
+ 2 strips of Bacon
Cappicola
Calabrese
Genoa
Italian Sausage
Smoked Salmon
Burger Patty
Sliced Grilled Chicken
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Many Calgary eateries have perfected the eggs benedict, but Holy Grill consistently serves up one of the best benny options. The dish features poached eggs and creamy hollandaise atop a soft, fluffy English muffin. Order the classic benny with cappicola ham or get a little adventurous with The South Beach Benedict (a vegetarian-friendly option with tomato and avocado) or the Pacific Benedict (with smoked salmon and spinach). Holy Grill has two locations in Calgary: one located off 10th Avenue and the other located in the downtown core off 5th Avenue.
View this Smart List“Both life and lunch are way too short for fast food,” the Holy Grill brags. The eatery’s two downtown locations have mastered quick lunch service, with quality food. There’s a reason this eatery was featured on Food Network’s You Gotta Eat Here! Breakfast is served until 11 am, while lunch is available until 3 pm. Paninis, salads and rave-worthy burgers will fill you up on the fly.
View this Smart ListThe paninis and burgers at Holy Grill are loaded with fresh toppings. Piled with cheese and mixed veggies that include artichoke hearts, pickled eggplant and grilled zucchini, vegans can sub avocado for cheese on the New Californian panini. For large appetites, additional toppings can be added on for a small fee. Don’t forget to order a side of beet root chips!
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