Dining Choices

Patrick Kolafa
The Weekender

Long hot days visiting the Museum, hiking through the hoodoos or climbing the 106 stairs to the top of The World’s Largest Dinosaur can certainly build an appetite.
The good thing is that the Valley has all kinds of restaurants to satisfy the most discerning pallet.
Quinzo’s, located at the corner of Highway 9 and Highway 10, is a great choice for the family on the go. They have healthy choices of soup an sandwiches to stop the rumble.
Another quick and tasty alternative is the Dairy Queen. They have all kinds of treat to cool off from the Badlands heat. They are open until 10 p.m., and are grilling up burgers for your enjoyment.
For those who have a little more time to sit down and satisfy their hunger, there are even more choices.
House of Chan is located 250 Centre Street, in the heart of downtown Drumheller. It serves up traditional chinese fare, prepared by expert chef Tommy Chan.
Also right in downtown Drumheller is Gus’s Corner Restaurant, right on the corner of Centre Street and 3rd. Avenue. The restaurant on the corner has been a mainstay of downtown Drumheller for years, complete with it’s original neon sign. Expect a little bit of everything for everybody, including a children’s menu.
If it’s homestyle cooking you’re craving, the Old Grouch’s is the place to dine. Freshly made sandwiches on thick slices of homemade bread... it hits the spot. Located just across the bridge on the north end of Highway 9.
If you haven’t experienced the flavour of Alberta Beef, then The Drumheller Restaurant Company (DRC) is the place to be. Located at 1102, Highway 9 South, the DRC offer a complete menu with steak and ribs. The DRC also has the right kick to get you started in the morning. They open at 7 a.m. and serve piping hot The Planet Coffee Roaster Java.
Mornings would not be complete however without breakfast at WHIFS Restaurant. WHIFs is know for its waffles and pancakes, as well as it model train that runs throughout the restaurant on a track above the patrons.
There is certainly lots to see and do in the Village of Carbon, including the Prickly Pear Gallery at the Farmers Exchange and or taking a dip in the outdoor Pool. The good news is that you don’t have to rush back down in the Valley for a superb dinner. Good’n Plenty, located on the corner of Glengarry Street and Bruce Avenue, has a menu to satisfy the whole family in their 200 seat dining room. The restaurant welcomes tour buses.
If there is one last stop while you are in the area, it would have to be That’s Crafty. Not only to they offer tea and delicious lunches and desserts, but the scrumptious cinnamon buns that have made them famous.
Now the hard part... choosing.