went with great expectations . heartland café did not live up to what I expected . I had blackberry waffles , they came with 2 pieces of bacon the waffles are dark in color due to the blackberry mixed in with the batter and that is the only indication of berries . none on top of waffles . I then had to ask for some syrup and butter it took so long to come that I sent the waffles back to be... more

Restaurants that focus on local food are my absolute favourite. We've been staying in Okotoks quite a bit and I had little hope for decent food. As luck would have it, I found Heartland cafe which has GREAT food. Everything is house made. Some of my faves have been the Cobb Salad and the Beet Salad both with creamy feta dressing. My family also enjoyed the burgers and the mussels of he day.... more

This has become my new favourite place to go for lunch on a day off. I have been here three times now and every time it has been excellent. Reasonable prices, simple fresh food in a charming atmosphere. What a treasure. Excellent home cooking and friendly service in a world where I am frequently disappointed with "customer service". Great find!