MONKI

Monki in Inglewood

Come get breakfast in calgary’s oldest & boldest neighbourhood!

Be it a weekend family outing, business lunch or a brunch date, enjoy a fulfilling breakfast dining experience in Calgary’s Inglewood. 

Monki Breakfast Club & Bistro Inglewood

From The Beltline to Inglewood

For almost 6 years since opening our original Beltline joint, ‘Small space, long waits’ was the most frequent complaint we continued to receive. We could only address this by expanding into a new location – at a neighbourhood that fits the ‘Monki mantra’ – innovation, collaboration & community. Where else would that be besides Inglewood! Our Inglewood breakfast club was opened in April 2019. 

About Inglewood

Located just east of downtown Calgary, Inglewood nurtures a culturally rich community of local artists, musicians, boutiques, eateries, breweries attracting locals & tourists alike. The neighbourhood boasts iconic live music destinations like the Blues Can and Ironwood Stage and hosts a variety of festivals aimed at promoting local artists & businesses such as Jazz YYC, Sunfest, Fringe Festival & Mid Winter Film Festival. Furthermore, Inglewood is a popular family attraction with its proximity to Calgary Zoo, St. Patrick’s Island Park, East Village & the Fort Calgary Histroic Park. 

Parking

In Inglewood, Parking is predominantly free & relatively easy to find. You will be able to park for free (2 hours) along our block on 9th avenue SE or in the nearby streets – 11th, 12th, 13th or 14th. Being of course incredibly cyclist friendly, the neighbourhood is fitted with bike racks throughout the Main Street (9th Ave) and adjacent streets. 

Planning Your Brunch Visit

With a capacity of almost double our Beltline location, our Inglewood breakfast club offers a comfortable, spacey & family friendly dining experience in Calgary. We aren’t accepting reservations due to our limited seating. If you plan to walk-in during the weekend, you may experience a wait-time. You can instead skip the wait & ‘Get in Line’ virtually on your phone. We will then simply notify you when to make your way!. 

Enjoy a delicious start to your day by getting breakfast in Calgary’s artsiest neighbouhood! 

Restaurant Vibe

Picturing your weekend brunch

The Brunch Gallery

Reviews

Stella Lee
Stella Lee
20:53 01 Oct 23
Good food and very friendly service and nice atmosphere. Our server Patrick was great! Definitely recommend.
Robyn CF
Robyn CF
20:53 01 Oct 23
LOVE THIS PLACE!! Patrick was amazing, and the place is adorable, thank you!!
Dongjun Shin
Dongjun Shin
21:55 30 Sep 23
The nice place to enjoy morning with brunch. Price was slightly high, but their dishes were enough to make me satisfied!
Lana Ang
Lana Ang
21:08 30 Sep 23
Amazing food! And great service from Kelsey and Misa!
Robert Adam
Robert Adam
20:27 30 Sep 23
Lisa-Marie was an exceptional server and the food was *chefs kiss*.
Naomi Barclay
Naomi Barclay
20:08 30 Sep 23
Went with friends visiting from out of town. Two of us had the vegan huevos rancheros and it was delicious! The tropical mimosas were also very yummy!
Jessica Bedo
Jessica Bedo
20:22 28 Sep 23
Lisa our server was awesome at helping us decide what to eat!!
Shanda Holden
Shanda Holden
18:40 28 Sep 23
Scrumptious food and excellent service from Lisa. The hash browns are next level yummy. I had the chorizo bene and enjoyed every bite.
mineth gomez
mineth gomez
20:30 24 Sep 23
Super charming atmosphere with lighting and stylish decor. Not only is the food amazing, but the staff is incredibly friendly and attentive. Shout out to Lisa-Marie!
Madison Gauthier
Madison Gauthier
19:22 24 Sep 23
Went for brunch with my folks this weekend! It’s a cute little spot - very busy on the weekend, but there’s lots of shops in the area to explore while waiting for a table, and it was absolutely worth the wait. Everything we ordered was delicious, and our server Lisa was lovely!
Clayton Gauthier
Clayton Gauthier
19:21 24 Sep 23
Lisa-Marie was absolutely delightful!
Luiz Fernando Santana
Luiz Fernando Santana
18:57 24 Sep 23
Monki is by far one of my favorites places in Calgary for bunch. There’s nothing like thr reverse french toast ❤️Service is great, Lisa-Marie gave us 10 out of 10 reception!!!
Faiaz Rahman
Faiaz Rahman
20:34 23 Sep 23
Liza customer service was excellent and the food there is really good. Recommended.
Manar Alghanim
Manar Alghanim
19:24 23 Sep 23
Always a great experience .. great food and great service with unique flavours. Aylen, was so friendly and had great recommendations!Lisa-Marie was also so welcoming and definitely made the morning brighter
Adam Brown (Adam)
Adam Brown (Adam)
18:32 23 Sep 23
Lisa-Marie was spectacular, the food was amazing, and the Smokey mimosa was incredible.
George Nwigwe
George Nwigwe
03:01 23 Sep 23
Monki Bistro is undeniably one of the best brunch spots in YYC! Their food is seriously amazing—so savory. We ordered three dishes for two people, and they landed on our table in just 16 minutes. And let me tell you, the portions are huge!The staff is super friendly and on point, making sure we had everything we needed. Prices are totally fair, averaging around $20-22 per dish.Now, about reservations—it can be a bit of a puzzle. Their website's waitlist is a tad confusing. You can't reserve a specific time; you have to join the waitlist. It's only open when the store is open, so be prepared for a bit of a waiting game. I tried at 9 AM on a Saturday, and the wait was 110-138 minutes. My advice: show up when they open or hit that waitlist at 8:30 AM sharp.Getting there is easy, but parking in Inglewood on a busy day can be a hassle, so give yourself some extra time and be ready to walk a bit. These are minor quirks, though. Monki Bistro is still definitely one of the top brunch places in YYC!
Kevin Kelly
Kevin Kelly
20:02 22 Sep 23
Had a very lovely experience and food was delicious. Our server Lisa was always making sure we were taken care of.
Rachel Tillie
Rachel Tillie
18:20 22 Sep 23
The food was absolutely amazing, Lisa was so kind and great service! Will go again
Beth Loewen
Beth Loewen
17:16 22 Sep 23
the food was all good, I prefer savoury breakfasts however the apple French toast that was suggested by our server Lisa was great. Service was amazing and she was very friendly.
Jon Chamberlain
Jon Chamberlain
21:30 21 Sep 23
Thoroughly enjoyed this spot on a sunny Sunday morning.We were just about to start a day of thrifting in Inglewood and this was a great place to power up.The breakfast cocktails were fantastic.Our server was perfectly friendly and we really enjoyed speaking with her.When the food came out, it looked just as good as it sounded. The way they season those home fries is lovely. It’s a great little spice blend with a dusting of sweetness in it. Well done, chef.Make this a stop for brunch if you’re anywhere near it. 100% will be back again.
Tyneal Buchanan
Tyneal Buchanan
16:14 21 Sep 23
A delicious breakfast everytime!! I love everything on the menu the brisket Benny is a personal fave!! The seasonal French toasts are above and beyond always! Thanks Eloise for stellar service and a friendly ear on a rough day!!
Serena Toews
Serena Toews
18:55 19 Sep 23
Absolutely delicious food! Friendly staff, creative atmosphere. I had the perogies and added a poached egg, it was mouth watering. Perfect blend of sweet and savory.
Mridula Bose
Mridula Bose
19:41 16 Sep 23
Becks' service was amazing! The food was great and Becks just made the whole atmosphere even better with her peppy & fun attitude! I'd definitely be back
Maria Wells
Maria Wells
19:40 16 Sep 23
Becks was amazing, service was incredible. She was so friendly and fun. I would definitely come.
Raymundo Sabado
Raymundo Sabado
19:40 16 Sep 23
Becks is truly Legendary!!!! Service was top notch. Would definitely come back. Friendly and down to earth.
Ren Ren
Ren Ren
17:21 16 Sep 23
Becky was a great server and did everything in her power to make sure we had accommodations. Food was fantastic as well
Kadie Hughes
Kadie Hughes
18:13 15 Sep 23
Lisa-Marie was amazing! Thanks for the great service 🙂
Nichole Leonardo
Nichole Leonardo
17:19 15 Sep 23
Lisa was amazing! Her recommendations were spectacular!
Jasmine Harvey
Jasmine Harvey
01:03 14 Sep 23
Great brunch!
Raina Kim
Raina Kim
18:46 13 Sep 23
Lisa was amazing at this location! Very friendly and the food was amazing as per usual!
Josh Welz
Josh Welz
21:45 10 Sep 23
Great location (ample parking), novel food options (had the breakfast tacos - picture attached!) and great service (Thank you Kaitlyn!!!).Monki is a great option for brunch. If you head there before 1030 you’re almost guaranteed a slot, despite the space is intimate.
Ilona van der Rijt
Ilona van der Rijt
21:02 10 Sep 23
Super nice breakfast place. Great food and cosy decorated. Thanks Lisa - Marie for making us feel at home and your friendly service!
Andrew Thompson
Andrew Thompson
20:19 10 Sep 23
I ate so much my insides should be Outside. Food was amazing and service was fast and friendly, Lisa was super helpful. Highly recommend. Took my loving girlfriend and she said the French toast was to die for
Rylie Robinson
Rylie Robinson
18:22 10 Sep 23
Lisa was great! However, waiting for the table was a bit confusing - calling multiple tables at the same time and being cut in front by parties that arrived after ours. Maybe should be kept in order of arrival? Otherwise 5/5 experience
Cooper Lopena
Cooper Lopena
18:21 10 Sep 23
Food and staff Lisa are amazing! *chefs kiss
Jan Rosete
Jan Rosete
18:21 10 Sep 23
Very good food! Thank you Lisa for your awesome service, you’re a gem 🙂
Shania Dickey
Shania Dickey
18:03 10 Sep 23
Eloise was absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable about the menu, she made our experience great along wi the incredible food!!
Dahnika Guzman
Dahnika Guzman
17:41 10 Sep 23
Lisa-Marie was wonderful! Excellent service
Ramona Beharry
Ramona Beharry
16:50 10 Sep 23
The best breakfast place I've been to in Calgary hands down!! Kaitlyn was very attentive, and super friendly!! Such a cute cafe, love the decor but most of all, the flavors of the food made my tastebuds dance!! This place is a must try!
Martin Rutkowski
Martin Rutkowski
15:54 10 Sep 23
Fantastic service and food, the staff was friendly and attentive. The coffee was particularly memorable, and strong!
judi tavill
judi tavill
20:42 09 Sep 23
Eloise was the best server!!!!Delicious food too!!!
Cristcardoma
Cristcardoma
20:31 09 Sep 23
Kaitlyn nos recomendó muchas opciones increibles, su servicio es muy bueno y la calidad de los alimentos y precio super bien !!! Un gran lugar para desayuanar 😀
Jonathan paynter
Jonathan paynter
19:05 09 Sep 23
Lisa marie was very good server and food was awesome
Karli Willms
Karli Willms
19:04 09 Sep 23
Lisa-Marie was awesome!
Andrew Gautron
Andrew Gautron
17:36 09 Sep 23
First time going for breakfast here.Great atmosphere, and awesome food.The Benny's are 10/10.Thanks Lisa-Marie for the awesome experience.
Kasia Krygier
Kasia Krygier
17:15 09 Sep 23
My favourite place to brunch in Inglewood! The decor is clean and cozy, service is incredible, and so is the food. You’ll be in great hands if Kaitlyn is looking after you. Highly recommend stopping by.
Dominika Krygier
Dominika Krygier
17:06 09 Sep 23
Kaitlyn was an awesome server for our brunch! I’ve dined at Monki multiple times and really appreciated her attentiveness !
Brandon Handfield
Brandon Handfield
20:41 08 Sep 23
Love this spot! Best brunch menu CalgaryLuisa was amazing, so friendly and offered excellent suggestions
Jerry
Jerry
20:29 08 Sep 23
Visiting from California, and was looking for a good spot to have coffee. Found this gem not too far from my hotel. Food was great, coffee was delicious and service was excellent. Kaitlyn was my was my waitress and she was amazing. I’ll be sure to stop by before I head back to the states. 10/10
sean patterson
sean patterson
18:16 08 Sep 23
Very tasty. Kaitlyn was very kind and made for a great brunch.
Dan Hope
Dan Hope
16:56 08 Sep 23
Amazing breakfast food experience! Thank you Kaitlyn:)
Meagan Leek
Meagan Leek
16:49 08 Sep 23
Lisa-Marie was a great server today. We came in and told her we were in a rush, she took our order and it came in 5 minutes along with my drink. Excellent service! (:
Server was so lovely! (Lisa-Marie)
tasha a
tasha a
21:44 04 Sep 23
New favorite breakfast, bistro!! 😋 ✨️🧡🩵🥓 It was my first time at the monki in Inglewood & it was fantastic. 🧇 luckily, we didn't have to wait long for a table!Many different options of breakfast dishes to choose from. Many different French toast dishes! More than most places! 🥞 we ordered the seasonal French toast & a waffle dish. Their bacon is thick! It's the best! 🥓Jason was our waiter. He was fast & very friendly. Excellent service here! 👏🏽 I'll definitely be back many more times. The food came out fast too & tasted sooo delicious 😋
Angela Chung
Angela Chung
19:02 04 Sep 23
We came here to celebrate and catch up as a group. Service was friendly and attentive. Food came promptly and tasted great. Lisa was very warm and easy going as our server.
taylor stranaghan
taylor stranaghan
17:20 04 Sep 23
Food was amazing, would definitely recommend. Service by Lisa was exceptional!
Jaxon Pearce
Jaxon Pearce
19:17 03 Sep 23
Lisa was great, and a delicious brisket Benny.
Cooper Hanson
Cooper Hanson
19:17 03 Sep 23
Lisa was amazing
Jennifer Pitoscia
Jennifer Pitoscia
19:05 03 Sep 23
First time here and it was fantastic!! Kelsay was our server and she was awesome!!!
Leanna Parent
Leanna Parent
14:41 03 Sep 23
Kelsey was awesome!! Super friendly and took care of my coffee and breakfast needs like a pro. The brisket benny was also banger. Thanks for a great start to my Sunday!
Rony Mathews
Rony Mathews
18:54 02 Sep 23
Lisa our sever was wonderful! Food was amazing! Brisket poutine was fire!!
Emrick Choquette
Emrick Choquette
17:48 02 Sep 23
Very good food thanks lisa
matthew kim
matthew kim
16:20 02 Sep 23
Food had good portions for the price paid, the brisket hash and poergoies were both excellent to share
Fernando Struecker
Fernando Struecker
20:04 01 Sep 23
Awesome service! Special thanks to Lisa, very nice and welcoming!
Kimberly Chin
Kimberly Chin
18:49 01 Sep 23
Erika was great and the food was absolutely amazing! Would highly recommend.
Emily Lo
Emily Lo
18:27 01 Sep 23
Food and drinks were amazing, and our server Lisa-Marie took such good care of us! Definitely recommend
Arman
Arman
17:57 31 Aug 23
We had Lisa as our server. She was very nice and funny!
Tammy Kawala
Tammy Kawala
20:39 30 Aug 23
The food is exceptional, and the service was fantastic ! Our server really made me feel great about the place.
jaden doiron
jaden doiron
20:37 26 Aug 23
Becks was absolutely amazing! she was so friendly, kind and outgoing. Truly made our Saturday brunch fun 🙂
Chelsea Humphry
Chelsea Humphry
17:44 26 Aug 23
Perogies are always incredible!! Lisa is lovely, great service and very friendly 🙂
Kristen Laney
Kristen Laney
17:43 26 Aug 23
Lisa was a great and attentive server! Thoroughly enjoyed our brunch, as always 🙂
Kim Robin
Kim Robin
15:14 26 Aug 23
We had Kaitlyn today and she is doing a great job!!
Evangeline Eldridge
Evangeline Eldridge
04:03 23 Aug 23
The lemon blueberry french toast was amazing! Sweet but not sickly sweet since some of the topping was yogurt.
Caleb Berberich
Caleb Berberich
19:40 22 Aug 23
Good food, friendly service (James was great!) and gluten free options that didn’t taste like styrofoam.
Trent Leinenweber
Trent Leinenweber
14:35 22 Aug 23
Amazing Breakfast!
A. Christine Slater
A. Christine Slater
21:54 21 Aug 23
No Monkeying around when it comes to gourmet Breakfast, brunch.Hits the spot for the rest of the day
Fatrok
Fatrok
17:32 19 Aug 23
Great service. Thanks Kelsey
Natasha Karcz
Natasha Karcz
16:58 19 Aug 23
Kelsey is THE BEST. She was so professional, sweet kind and timely. Would totally recommend! And the cutest doggy tattoo ever.
Ashley Stavropoulos
Ashley Stavropoulos
15:21 19 Aug 23
Kelsey was so nice and the food was delicious! Will definitely be back again!
js_loader

Find Our Location On