Best brunch spots to check out in and around downtown Calgary
In charge of making the weekend brunch plans? We may be biased, but we really think Calgary’s brunch scene is unmatched.
Breakfast – or brunch in this case – is known as the most important meal of the day, so picking the right spot is a serious job. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best brunch spots in and around downtown Calgary.
Luckily, Calgary is filled with incredible spots for eggs Benedict, omelettes, breakfast poutine, and more.
Here are a few of the best spots to grab brunch around downtown Calgary.
Pigeonhole
View this post on Instagram
Both Pigeonhole’s 17th Avenue and Downtown locations serve up a delicious brunch. With both sweet and savoury options (and slightly different menus at each) and a great selection of brunch-appropriate cocktails, take your pick.
Address: 306 17th Ave. SW, Calgary
Address: #205, 225 7th Ave. SW, Calgary
Park by Sidewalk Citizen
View this post on Instagram
The views of Central Memorial Park are some of the best for a downtown brunch spot, and the open-door-style interior takes full advantage of it.
There is a full daytime menu featuring a variety of Mediterranean-inspired brunch items, including Shakshuka and Ham Khachapuri. This is definitely one of the best brunch spots in downtown Calgary.
Address: 340 13th Ave. SW, Calgary
Maven
View this post on Instagram
Located right on 17th Avenue, Maven offers well-travelled comfort food, such as Kaya Jam French Toast and Singapore-style Pork Congee, alongside its signature Eggs Benedict. The spot also doubles as a plant shop.
Address: 1006 17th Ave. SW, Calgary
ZCrew Cafe
View this post on Instagram
This eatery offers beautifully plated sweet and savoury options, from overnight oats to Korean fried chicken, along with a good cup of java, fruit smoothies, and more.
Address: 401 11th Ave. SE, Calgary
The Beltliner
This reimagined diner utilizes local, seasonal, artisanal, and handmade ingredients to craft unique egg dishes, brunch classics, and a variety of healthy options.
Address: 243 12th Ave. SW, Calgary
Monki Breakfast Club & Bistro
View this post on Instagram
With several locations in Calgary, Monki’s Beltline location is a good shout in the downtown area. The eatery’s menu includes breakfast perogies and poutines, smoked salmon avocado toast, vegan bowls, and classics like French toast and pancakes with a creative twist.
Address: 1301 10th Ave. SW, Calgary
OEB Breakfast Co.
View this post on Instagram
OEB is known for its breakfast poutines, including the famous Soul in a Bowl with poached eggs, duck-fat fried herb potatoes, artisan cheese curds, slow-cooked bacon lardons, and brown butter hollandaise. If poutine isn’t your thing, the resto always serves up a wide array of other breakfast and brunch classics.
Address: #110 – 222 5th Ave. SW, Calgary
Address: 2207 4th St. SW, Calgary
Friends With Benedicts
View this post on Instagram
Located in the popular First Street Market, this low-key breakfast and brunch spot in Calgary has it all.
The Big Softy signature breakfast sandwich comes on a soft potato roll and is topped with soft scrambled eggs, brown sugar onions, cheddar, FWB secret sauce, and basil hollandaise.
Address: First Street Market – 1327 1st St. SW, Calgary
Red’s Diner
View this post on Instagram
Red’s Diner has a whopping four restaurants in Calgary, with a fifth on the way, so you know this place is good.
Red’s serves up classic breakfasts, omelettes, and Bennies, along with “alternatives” like the Rancheros Wrap and Harvest Breakfast Bowl.
Address: 1415 4th St. SW, Calgary
Phone: 403-266-3448
Central Taps
View this post on Instagram
This brunch menu includes new dishes like Hangover “Benny” Tots, Breakfast Enchiladas, and a Country Ham Benny served on rosemary focaccia bread.
Address: 211 11th Ave. SW, Calgary
Galaxie Diner
View this post on Instagram
This retro spot cooks up all-day breakfast, along with burgers and milkshakes, so no matter what you’re in the mood for, you’re sure to find it at Galaxie.
The eatery is styled like a classic diner, with cooks grilling and plating meals in an open kitchen and offering delicious meals at fair prices.
Address: 1413 11th St. SW, Calgary
Ten Foot Henry
View this post on Instagram
Most of the best restaurants in Calgary stick to only dinner, and sometimes lunch, so it’s nice that Ten Foot Henry offers the chance to try dishes like the four-egg omelette or the sourdough pancake with vanilla whipped cream and maple syrup.
Address: 1209 1st St. SW, Calgary
Fortuna’s Row
View this post on Instagram
This contemporary Latin American spot offers some of YYC’s most unique brunch dishes, from its Milanesa De Pollo with fried chicken, mole manchamanteles, mizuna, fried egg, and plantains to the Mazamorra Morado, an amaranth pudding with coconut, purple corn, and fresh fruits.
Address: 421 Riverfront Ave. SE, Calgary
The Sweatered Hen
View this post on Instagram
Offering a cozy spot to grab a brew and some brunch, the Sweatered Hen is a must-visit for brunch. The spot offers an all-day menu of breakfast classics, sandwiches and more, so even if you’re a late riser, you can still indulge in a quality brunch.
Address: 819 17th Ave. SW, Calgary
Still hungry? Discover Dished Calgary on TikTok