MONKI

Monki in The Beltline

Our first breakfast club located in Calgary’s beltline!

Monki Breakfast Club & Bistro Beltline

Our original Beltline breakfast club is located along the southwest corner of Downtown Calgary on 10th Ave SW right across from Community Natural Foods. Upon coming here, you can enjoy a hearty breakfast in one of Calgary’s oldest heritage buildings! The building’s unique red brick character and artsy surrounds will have you feeling warm & right at home. We are excited to share our building with the Banbury Lane Design Center, one of Calgary’s premier home hardware boutiques. 

Having been consistently voted the best neighbourhood in Calgary, the Beltline hub boasts numerous artisan boutiques, specialist local supermarkets as well as trendy cafes, bars & restaurants. In addition, the community is just a few blocks away from the trendy Kensington district located just across the Bow River.

Parking

Despite being at the periphery of downtown Calgary, parking is surprisingly easy to find here! Public parking is available throughout 10th avenue and 12 street SW at modest rates of $1.50 per hour on weekdays and just $0.50 per hour on Saturdays! Furthermore, unrestricted FREE parking is available just a few blocks away on 14th avenue SW. 

If you didn’t know, we have bike racks located right in front of our establishment on 10th Avenue SW! Monki loves cyclists! 

Planning Your Brunch Visit

Our Beltline-Calgary breakfast club was showcased on Food Network Canada’s Big Food Bucket List on Season 1 Episode 8 ‘For the Love of Brunch’. Being small albeit incredibly cozy, the breakfast club does tend to have a wait on the weekends. However, you can skip the wait & ‘Get in Line’ virtually on your phone. We will then simply notify you on when to make your way! We aren’t accepting reservations right now due to our limited seating but we do have our large,spacious&kid friendly Inglewood location!

Be it a weekend family outing or a quick catchup before shopping, a fulfilling brunch at our iconic Beltline spot is sure to make your day better! 

If you are looking for our Inglewood location click here. For frequently asked questions, check out our FAQ page.. 

Restaurant Vibe

The Brunch Gallery

The Brunch Gallery

Reviews

Excellent
4.4
Craig Nadeau
This place is a favorite, especially the decor. Never change!
Parkash Yadav
We stopped by Monki Cafe a few days ago while wandering around Calgary and were pleasantly surprised by how cozy the whole spot felt. My husband got the avocado toast and I had a latte, both were done just right and came out fast even though it was a busy Saturday morning. The staff behind the counter were friendly and even gave us tips on other things to see nearby, which we appreciated as tourists. We ended up lingering over coffee for almost an hour just people watching through the big front window, and it was a lovely little break in our day.
Marie Jensen
I have been here a few times, and I have consistently enjoyed excellent food, service, and atmosphere.
Alexandra Chan
I had the Waffocado, the portions were generous, served with syrup on the side. The waffle is slightly sweet. This is a quaint bistro seating style, there is only one separate table/ booth. Intimate setting. Bathrooms are clean, but constricted. Not wheelchair accessible. Appreciated the staff being accommodating to my needs. Thank you.
Mandy S
The food was amazing and service even better. The hollandaise sauce was fantastic!
Anne
Such a lovely brunch spot. The space is small but cozy, and the staff are really friendly. I ordered the brisket poutine and fruit waffle, and both were so good. I especially liked that the whipped cream on the waffle wasn’t too sweet. Definitely recommend
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Maitri Navadia
Amazing food and dining experience. Would love to come back again.
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Taryn Temple
Good was delicious, our server takumi was amazing!
J Sloot
It's been a while since we've been here, but next time we're in Calgary, we'll be back
Andrew Wafaa
Fabulous food with a wife selection, and topped off with brilliant staff
Igor Kurnjicki
This was our first visit to Monkie in beltline and it knocked it out if the park. I had the shakshuka which is a veggie stew kind of and my hubby had the beef brisket hash. Amazing !!! Half way thru our meal we noticed a reverse French toast on a neighboring table and since it looked so delicious we just needed to try it for desert . It was decadent . 100 stars out of 10. Wl
Natalia Ibarra
Staff is super friendly and the food is very colorful and delicious.
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Charles Turner
Always a good place to stop for some good food!
J Callander
We always have a great time at Monki, it’s our favourite place to go for brunch. Food and coffee always hit the spot, service is always fantastic. It can be busy on a weekend so just be aware of that if your planning to go for brunch as it’s a small spot, but worth it!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the lovely review, see you next time!
Nell Bryant
Love the patio! The staff were so lovely and the food was perfect!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review! Hope to see you on the patio again soon!
Nic Anderson
Wow! Monki Breakfast Club was amazing, a diamond in the rough of downtown.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind review! We hope to see you soon!
Nadine Marcil
Quick service. Excellent food. Table are a little too close to each other but great ambiance.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the feedback!
NESTOR MIGUEL VILLASEÑOR VILLASEÑOR
Todo muy bien y excelente comida
Response from the owner:<3
Mackenzie M
A wonderful place to eat, with a vibrant atmosphere, attentive staff and mouth watering food. A bit expensive, but the quality of food stands as a good reason as to why.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Mackenzie! Hope to see you again soon!
Mitchell Nixon
The brisket is to die for. Amazing little breakfast spot in Calgary, if you like supporting local, this is the best spot! PS. They make a great Caesar.
Marita Bothwell
Everyone was friendly, ambiance is awesome as always, and the food is spectacular
3 The Wheel
Last stop on the way out of Calgary and was it ever everything that it has been promised to be! Definitely add yourself to the waitlist, but if you don’t take the time to wait. You won’t be disappointed
riya
Took the kids here on a Sunday morning and it was exactly what we needed before heading to the park. The staff were so patient with my two little ones when they couldn't decide what they wanted, which I really appreciated. We ordered the avocado toast and it was genuinely one of the better ones I've had in the city. Definitely becoming our go-to Sunday spot when we want something easy and low-key as a family.
Laura McDiarmid
Great place for breakfast if you are in Calgary. Food is excellent 👌
Sara Davies
Delicious food, excellent staff, and quaint atmosphere!