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
4.3
Nat Telentso
What can I say? Monki its where I celebrate my 60th Birthday! With great food and nice stuff! My Birthday Lunch was full of joy! My friends and family and I enjoyed our celebration ! Great Food!!!!! The best in Calgary 🎉
Halyna T
Amazing Brunch . Every Sunday we travel to a different Monki brunch for breakfast or lunch its our tradition already! Each Brunch is very taste with a friendly stuff, fast services ! Our family loves visiting Monki ....
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Halyna V
Amazing service with amazing Stuff working! Every time We are In Calgary we go there and enjoy our food🌸🌸🌸
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Yuliya K
We had such a wonderful experience at Monki Bistro in Calgary as travelers from out of the city! The food was delicious, but the amazing service is what really made our visit stand out. The team made us feel so welcome and comfortable, and their friendliness added so much to the experience. There’s something special about going somewhere and feeling that the people working there genuinely care about you having a great time. The staff were kind, attentive, and approachable. We really appreciated the care they put into looking after us and the warm energy they brought to the restaurant. That kind of hospitality makes a meal feel so much more memorable, and the team deserves recognition for it. They gave us every reason to want to come back. The food was a wonderful part of the experience too! The eggs Benedict on a flaky croissant with creamy hollandaise were delicious, and the crispy breakfast potatoes were the perfect side. The iced coffee topped with whipped cream and caramel drizzle was such a treat. Everything was beautifully presented, and the cozy atmosphere made it easy to relax and enjoy our time there. A huge thank you to the Monki Bistro team for making our visit so enjoyable. Great food is always appreciated, but warm, thoughtful service is what leaves a lasting impression. We would happily return and recommend this spot to anyone looking for a lovely brunch experience in Calgary!
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Bryan Mc Lean
When you find an amazing breakfast spot. You hang on for dear life. Great food, good prices, great staff.
Edson J. Paredes
Great experience and location. Excellent food!!
Apoorv Singh
Great spot! Wonderful staff
divya khavnekar
Had a really lovely breakfast at Monki! Everything was fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented. The food was flavorful without being too heavy, and the service was warm and friendly. Such a cozy place with a great vibe—definitely a spot I’d love to visit again. Highly recommend! ☕️🍳❤️
Megan Boland
We sat out on the patio, great fall day- the brisket hash was incredible and our server, Maya took our breakfast to the next level. Amazing spot with spectacular service and wonderful food! Check it out!!
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Michael D
We enjoyed our meals! A lot of love was put in during preparation in the kitchen. We could hear the chefs/cooks and they seemed to be happy at work. Customer service could’ve been better from our server but overall, we enjoyed it!
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Darlene Woiden
Amazing food! Full of flavour- service is impeccable.
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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!