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!

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Reviews

Monki Breakfast Club & Bistro Inglewood

4.6

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Casey

21:37 24 Apr 24

Great brekky/brunch food, and attentive service.

Adam Castle

18:59 24 Apr 24

The food is the best breakfast food I’ve had at any restaurant, health and taste. Me and my gal go to many breakfast places, and this one takes the cake! Service was impeccable, extremely nice servers that don’t bother you while you eat. The atmosphere was amazing with an amazing soundtrack and a really aesthetically pleasing interior.

Just Okay

20:40 21 Apr 24

The brisket poutine was awesome, and Edris was the best will be back

Arshdeep Singh (Jattfromtoronto)

17:41 21 Apr 24

Well, let me tell you, it was an absolute flavour explosion! The caramel latte ☕️ was rich and creamy, with just the right amount of sweetness. And the kimchi mash? Oh my goodness, it was a perfect blend of tangy and savoury flavours . Overall, it was a delightful culinary experience that I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a tasty adventure! 🍽️😋Edris provided outstanding service during my visit. He was attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to ensure I had a wonderful dining experience. His positive attitude and excellent customer service truly made my time at the restaurant memorable. 🌟😊Also, From the moment I walked in, they greeted me with a warm smile and provided attentive service throughout my meal. Kudos to the restaurant for their exceptional customer service! 👏😊

Jonathan Dunn

17:26 20 Apr 24

Great food and service from Edris - we had the Huevos Rancheros and Kimchi Hash which were exceptional.

Christina Lundgren

16:52 20 Apr 24

Good service. Food came quick. Servers are extremely friendly and happy to serve you.

Petrina Carter

17:58 19 Apr 24

This is an excellent place to go for brunch, but it is very busy and good to know. There is a waiting list that you can get on before you head that direction as it is extremely packed on Saturday and Sunday Friday is a better day not quite so busy. The food is excellent and feels and looks like it is home-cooked.

Laura Patko

20:57 18 Apr 24

Great experience!

Rylee Robson

23:08 16 Apr 24

My absolute favorite breakfast/brunch location in Calgary ❤️

Arianna Hansen

20:00 16 Apr 24

Very delicious brunch spot. Tried the chorizo poutine and it was so tasty! Service was great. Coffee was strong but tasty. Also tried the chocolate fondue and it was delicious. The earl grey chocolate is very flavourful. Will be back again soon!

Steven Robineau

00:21 15 Apr 24

Great breakfast place. Some simple options or some pretty eclectic ones if you’re feeling adventurous.

Madelyn Judd

17:46 14 Apr 24

Our server Ruby was amazing! She was very friendly and super quick with the service!!

Jim Ngo

15:34 11 Apr 24

For was great, kitchen was very accommodating, hostess was super friendly.

Amy- Jane Lawley

18:57 10 Apr 24

Super cute place with a great spring vibe.Loving the aesthetic & plants!Food was delicious & chef accommodating to my want for a side of veggies!Will be back 🙂

Kush M Erda

21:26 07 Apr 24

Patrick was amazing host. Suggested right combinations of poutine as I am vegetarian. Highly recommended for French toast and poutine.

Christine Al-Rachid

19:52 07 Apr 24

Ruby was absolutely wonderful!!! The food was awesome and every one of the staff was so attentive.

Monica C

19:11 07 Apr 24

Amazing food and service but a tad loud.

Daniel Walker-Jones

18:59 07 Apr 24

Ruby was great, great service great food. Fav brunch spot

Madeline Perkins

18:26 07 Apr 24

Breakfast and the service was fantastic! Our server Ruby was super friendly

Pierce Clarke

16:10 07 Apr 24

Edris was super attentive and friendly. Food was delicious. I will definitely be back

Lee Christie

22:54 06 Apr 24

Everything is mindblowing - can’t wait to come back!

Jordan Veenstra

21:57 06 Apr 24

Great experience and fantastic food!!

LEE

19:42 05 Apr 24

Stopped in for brunch while driving through Calgary on vacation. The food was fantastic, highly recommended. Friendly staff, and nice upscale atmosphere.

Mike Charman

16:12 03 Apr 24

Came in for the fancy breakfast. I got the chorizo breakfast sausages and with candied bacon. I am in love. Great place great service great food. 10/10 recommend!!!!

Sara Townsend

16:55 01 Apr 24

Great place! Great food! Our first time here and we will be back!

Alazar Hiyabu

20:34 31 Mar 24

Eddie took well care of us , thank you see you soon

Harugu Harugu

20:33 31 Mar 24

EDRIS WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!Customer service and recommendation was 10/10!Thank you for the memorable experience we shall be returning.

Gabrielle Boyce

18:07 31 Mar 24

First time at Monki had a great experience! Ruby was our server and she had great service, the food was so yummy!!!

Bobbie-Jo Gahan

16:05 31 Mar 24

The food was on point, Edris was a great server. We enjoyed our experience.

Taryn Cowling

19:08 30 Mar 24

Edits was a great help. Also best Caesar I’ve had in a long time, will be back.

Jessica Friesen

20:34 29 Mar 24

Always love this place! Delicious food, always so friendly, and fun place to be

Ariana Catamo

16:34 29 Mar 24

Delicious food and friendly staff.

Lyndsay Boutilier

16:24 29 Mar 24

Tasty food, great mimosa! Love the atmosphere, and the service was too notch.

Fatrok

16:24 29 Mar 24

Edris rocks!

Emily Tatulis

16:56 27 Mar 24

Monki in Inglewood is our go to for brunch. The service is fantastic and the food is delicious. James and team offer a pleasant atmosphere and recommend their favourite dishes. Today my family enjoyed the Brisket, Bacon and Salmon Eggs Benedict. If you are looking for a cozy spot to brunch in a hip little neighbourhood in Calgary I would recommend Monki!

Inna Milevskaya

06:54 27 Mar 24

Excellent service, delicious food and fast delivery of the order. The cafe is clean and cozy. But when we were leaving, we heard a song played by a children's Ukrainian group, then we put 5 stars without question 😛🥰

Kelsey Shoults

19:12 26 Mar 24

Incredible food and service.

Terry

06:01 26 Mar 24

It's a type of restaurant that you can recommend to everyone with confidence.

Cassandra Guillaumin

04:54 26 Mar 24

Living only blocks away, my boyfriend and I have been here multiple times now. The food and service have always been impeccable. I highly reccomend you get on the waiting list before you arrive as it is a small place and it gets packed easily, which I dont mind, the best places are often like this 😉 Food wise, I typically like sweet stuff, but here, I prefer the savory dishes. My go-to is the avocado toast with smoked salmon, and my boyfriend's is the brisket poutine. Both delicious!

Ashley Stevenson

19:46 24 Mar 24

The mini egg French toast and the Candied Bacon & Chorizo breakfast tacos were phenomenal. Great service by Edris too 🙂

Zoe Meindersma

19:46 24 Mar 24

Had Edris as our server, he was great. Food was also great especially the mini egg French toast.

Jodie Luddu

18:53 24 Mar 24

Edris was an amazing server and the salmon avocado toast was unreal!

Bailey Kordikowski

18:35 24 Mar 24

Amazing place !!

Christine Dolfo

21:04 23 Mar 24

-Food was delicious. 😋-The staff were very friendly and professional-Would come back to try other dishes..

Lisa Katola

18:29 23 Mar 24

Joined the waitlist and the table was ready in no time on a Saturday around noon. Staff immediately offered us a high chair and got our little settled with pancakes straight away. Pancake tacos (3) for me and salted caramel latte with brisket hash for hubby. No complaints whatsoever. Great people watching spot along the window, fabulous service and super flavourful food! You can’t go wrong.

Mike Radke

17:44 23 Mar 24

Awesome food and great atmosphere!

Kara Rutley

17:28 23 Mar 24

The only breakfast place I go to in Calgary because it’s the best! Awesome food and service!

Theresa M

17:59 19 Mar 24

Great food huge portions. Very cute spot

Winter Wilson

16:50 17 Mar 24

If you want sweet and delicious new takes on French toast, look no furtherGreat little locationMany different items on the menuAnd dang good coffeeDefinitely recommend and will return soon

Ethan Martin

17:44 16 Mar 24

Brisket poutine was exceptional 👌

Heather McDonald

18:54 15 Mar 24

Hands down, the best Bacon Benedict!

Mariana Garcia

19:51 13 Mar 24

Super happy to be there!The experience was amazing, our waiter is friendly and kind.I love the French toast and monki pick me up.

Sarah Elphick

17:48 13 Mar 24

James is so wonderful. I’d come back for him anytime ❤️

City Girl

20:02 12 Mar 24

Loved it! Will be back on the Dog Patio in the Spring.

Leigh Taylor

20:45 11 Mar 24

Came here on a Monday, 2pm-ish. Lovely vibes, very chill atmosphere. I'm a huge plant nerd so all the plants were a gorgeous and calming addition!The server Patrick was super welcoming and friendly. He made sure we had everything we needed - 10/10.The food - absolutely frickin delicious. Grilled cheese with pesto and a side of the Monki hashbrowns? I could eat it seven more times. 😋Thank you so much for today!

Tai Thai

20:35 11 Mar 24

Went here yesterday super packed house so waited today and let me say amazing with great service from the guy with the flower shirt - loved it! By the way, noticed that they're quite kind to accept customers whom came late!! Very good. Never say no to your customers always try your best and accommodate I say 🙂

YYC Calgary - K B

17:39 10 Mar 24

Excellent service. The host and waiter were both friendly and the food was fantastic as always.

17:46 07 Mar 24

The experience was delightful! Food was DELICIOUS! I was blown away by the unique options of food! Loved the fusion of cultures on a dish! You don’t want to miss this spot!

Rob Brown

19:10 04 Mar 24

Dope food for dope people.

Dissery Kyle Dawal

01:49 04 Mar 24

We’re travelling from Manitoba and would come back to Calgary for this. Everything was great. Excellence service! the food is to die for. All the food in their menu looks and sounds amazing. I tried the Salmon Bene is this one didn’t disappoint.

Christy Swanberg

20:57 03 Mar 24

This is one of Calgary’s local gems! Their breakfast is curated to perfection and make your tastebuds dance. Their staff are helpful and friendly. If you love peanut butter, try the Elvis French toast !!! You won’t be disappointed.

Vincent Lee

20:27 03 Mar 24

Love this place. Always great service and great food. This time I tried the brisket benny. So good!Evan was our server. He's chill with great service.

Hannah King

19:41 03 Mar 24

We had James as our server and he was amazing. Love the vibe of the place and the food was so yummy! Highly recommend coming here for some brunch!