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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Monki Breakfast Club & Bistro Inglewood

4.5

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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

20:53 01 Oct 23

LOVE THIS PLACE!! Patrick was amazing, and the place is adorable, thank you!!

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

21:08 30 Sep 23

Amazing food! And great service from Kelsey and Misa!

Robert Adam

20:27 30 Sep 23

Lisa-Marie was an exceptional server and the food was *chefs kiss*.

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

20:22 28 Sep 23

Lisa our server was awesome at helping us decide what to eat!!

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

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

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

19:21 24 Sep 23

Lisa-Marie was absolutely delightful!

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

20:34 23 Sep 23

Liza customer service was excellent and the food there is really good. Recommended.

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)

18:32 23 Sep 23

Lisa-Marie was spectacular, the food was amazing, and the Smokey mimosa was incredible.

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

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

18:20 22 Sep 23

The food was absolutely amazing, Lisa was so kind and great service! Will go again

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

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

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

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

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

19:40 16 Sep 23

Becks was amazing, service was incredible. She was so friendly and fun. I would definitely come.

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

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

18:13 15 Sep 23

Lisa-Marie was amazing! Thanks for the great service 🙂

Nichole Leonardo

17:19 15 Sep 23

Lisa was amazing! Her recommendations were spectacular!

Jasmine Harvey

01:03 14 Sep 23

Great brunch!

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

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

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

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

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

18:21 10 Sep 23

Food and staff Lisa are amazing! *chefs kiss

Jan Rosete

18:21 10 Sep 23

Very good food! Thank you Lisa for your awesome service, you’re a gem 🙂

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

17:41 10 Sep 23

Lisa-Marie was wonderful! Excellent service

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

15:54 10 Sep 23

Fantastic service and food, the staff was friendly and attentive. The coffee was particularly memorable, and strong!

judi tavill

20:42 09 Sep 23

Eloise was the best server!!!!Delicious food too!!!

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

19:05 09 Sep 23

Lisa marie was very good server and food was awesome

Karli Willms

19:04 09 Sep 23

Lisa-Marie was awesome!

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

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

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

20:41 08 Sep 23

Love this spot! Best brunch menu CalgaryLuisa was amazing, so friendly and offered excellent suggestions

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

18:16 08 Sep 23

Very tasty. Kaitlyn was very kind and made for a great brunch.

Dan Hope

16:56 08 Sep 23

Amazing breakfast food experience! Thank you Kaitlyn:)

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! (:

University of Alberta Swim Team and Alumni

01:45 05 Sep 23

Server was so lovely! (Lisa-Marie)

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

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

17:20 04 Sep 23

Food was amazing, would definitely recommend. Service by Lisa was exceptional!

Jaxon Pearce

19:17 03 Sep 23

Lisa was great, and a delicious brisket Benny.

Cooper Hanson

19:17 03 Sep 23

Lisa was amazing

Jennifer Pitoscia

19:05 03 Sep 23

First time here and it was fantastic!! Kelsay was our server and she was awesome!!!

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

18:54 02 Sep 23

Lisa our sever was wonderful! Food was amazing! Brisket poutine was fire!!

Emrick Choquette

17:48 02 Sep 23

Very good food thanks lisa

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

20:04 01 Sep 23

Awesome service! Special thanks to Lisa, very nice and welcoming!