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| - The Coup is a truly fantastic addition to the Calgary food scene, and how well it is loved is evidenced by a an often present line-up. The apparent prime function of adjacent "Meet" is to provide eager diners a place to comfortable wait, which is definitely a plus (especially when it's too cold to wait outside). I've visited many times and have always had pleasant, helpful, and unpretentious service.
Brunch is a fantastic way to enjoy The Coup, with a fresh and wonderful fritatta option every day. They also both vegetarian and vegan options for most items, using tofu scramble.
As much as I enjoy on their brunch menu, there are a couple of items on the lunch/dinner menu, though, that I crave and/or dream about. The first is the falafel quesadilla, which has a truly amazing combination of flavors, is filling, and is all around a wonderful dish. Try it with their house salad or soup (or both, as their simple salad itself is great, and their soups rarely disappoint).
The other dish I love is their peanut satay bowl, but with their "spicy almond" sauce instead. It is so, so good and nice and spicy. I generally ask for no tofu but extra broccoli, which soaks up the sauce and tastes scrumptious.
In all, if you like clean, fresh food, with great flavor, definitely hit up The Coup. Brace yourself for something different, and keep an open mind. It is a not to be missed restaurant in Calgary for vegetarians, vegans, and omnivores.
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