✨Historic Church Restaurant in Okotoks｜Heartland Cafe & Restaurant ✨

🏰 Where History Meets Charm This beautifully converted 1912 church retains its original Gothic arches, stained glass windows, and exposed wooden beams. Sunlight streaming through the colorful glass creates a magical ambiance—perfect for dates, girls' outings, and Instagram-worthy moments! 👩‍🍳 Service with a Smile Staff dressed in vintage aprons greet you like old friends. The owner herself often comes by to recommend daily specials (the menu changes weekly based on fresh local ingredients!). 🍽️ Must-Try Dishes ▫️ Prairie Benedict ($18) Free-range poached eggs + house-smoked bison, served with maple-roasted potatoes. A brunch favorite! ▫️ Wild Rose Chicken Pot Pie ($22) Alberta's provincial flower-inspired pastry filled with slow-cooked chicken thighs and seasonal veggies in a creamy, light sauce. ▫️ Sunday Roast Beef (Weekend Special) Traditional British-style roast with Yorkshire pudding and red wine jus, served post-church service. 🍰 Hidden Gem Book their Afternoon Tea Service (3-5 PM, reservations required) featuring a three-tier stand: • Bottom: Freshly baked scones + Devonshire cream • Middle: Smoked salmon & cucumber sandwiches • Top: Raspberry macarons + red velvet cake ⚠️ Good to Know • Weekends get busy—reserve 3 days ahead (especially for window seats by the stained glass!). • The heritage building has no elevator; request ground-floor seating for elderly guests or strollers. 📍 Details Address: 49 N Railway St, Okotoks, AB T1S 1J4 Hours: Wed-Mon 8AM-8PM (Closed Tue) Price: $25-40 per person 🚗 Explore Nearby ✔️ 5-min drive to Okotoks Erratic (a massive glacial boulder) ✔️ Railway St’s antique shops and artisan boutiques #YYCGetaway #ChurchRestaurant #AlbertaEats #SmallTownCanada #HistoricRenovation #FarmToTable