As a vegan who moved to Vancouver from Calgary as soon as I could (age 18), I never thought I'd find a place as hip and conscious as The Coup in Calgary. I'm so glad this place is here. It's a place I can go for a meal with my friends when I go home to visit my family. It's in a great location and the food, while not cheap, is reasonable and delicious.
I understand the complaints that some people have about The Coup. I guess part of the reason I love it so much is that it's a bastion of food consciousness in the middle of beef-land, so when I visit, I hear angels sing - the food could be half as good and I'd still go.
If memory serves me correctly, the Messy Janes are a delicious breakfast option. I really like the miso gravy they serve at this place. Can't wait for my annual Coup trip this week!