Best Brunch in Calgary (2026): 20+ Spots Worth Waking Up For
Last updated: October 2026
Calgary takes brunch seriously, and with new spots opening alongside longtime institutions, there is a lot to choose from on any given weekend. This guide covers 21 spots across the city, from downtown hotel buffets and retro diners to a Dutch pancake house and Korean-inspired brunch cafes, with hours, prices, and what to order at each one.
Compare the spots
| Spot | Area | Known For | Weekend Hours | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEB Breakfast Co. | Downtown, Mission, Bridgeland | Soul in a Bowl poutine, French Toast Trifle, duck fat herb potatoes | Sat-Sun 8 AM-2:45 PM | $$ |
| The Beltliner | Beltline | Salmon benny, shakshuka, potato pave, brown butter waffles | Sat-Sun 8 AM-3 PM | $$ |
| Namo Cafe Bistro | Edmonton Trail, Beltline, Southside | Brunch poutine, Alberta lamb eggs Benedict, ricotta and orange pancakes | Call to confirm | $$ |
| Maven | 17 Ave SW | Kaya French toast, Cowboy Brisket Polenta, pork congee, Bannock Funghi Eggs Benedict | Sat-Sun 8 AM-3 PM | $$ |
| Queens Breakfast Cocktails | Bridgeland | Croissant eggs Benedict, lemon ricotta pancakes | Sat-Sun 8 AM-2 PM | $$ |
| Bro’kin Yolk | Mahogany, Symons Valley, Signal Hill | Bro’s Breakfast (pork belly adobo), chicken and waffles, duck fat hash | Sat-Sun 8 AM-2 PM | $$ |
| Monki Breakfastclub & Bistro | Inglewood, Beltline, Seton, Greenwich, Crowfoot | Reverse French Toast, Beef Brisket Hash, Waffocado Toast | Sat-Sun 8 AM-2:30 PM | $$ |
| Red’s Diner | Ramsay, Mission, Kensington, 58 Ave | Traditional Benny, Bacon & Brie Benny, Montreal Smoked Meat Hash & Eggs | Sat 7 AM-3 PM, Sun 7 AM-3 PM | $$ |
| Brouhaha | Hillhurst | Soft shell crab benny, omurice, smoked salmon scramble | Sat-Sun 8 AM-3 PM | $$ |
| Sammie Cafe | Marda Loop | Bombay fried chicken benny, miso maple bacon bennie, cereal milk French toast | Sat-Sun 8 AM-3 PM | $$ |
| Dairy Lane Cafe | Hillhurst | Eggs Benedict variations, breakfast burrito, milkshakes | Sat 8 AM-9 PM, Sun 8 AM-2 PM | $$ |
| Blue Star Diner | Bridgeland | Breakfast poutine, huevos rancheros, chilaquiles bowl | Sat 8 AM-9 PM, Sun 8 AM-3 PM | $$ |
| Diner Deluxe | Aspen Landing, Mahogany | Maple Fried Oatmeal, Maple Bacon Eggs Benedict, Potato Rosti with Sausage | Sat 8 AM-9 PM, Sun 8 AM-3 PM | $$ |
| Pfanntastic Pannenkoek Haus | SW | Dutch pannenkoeken, savoury and sweet (Black Forest, potato bacon cheese) | Sat-Sun 8 AM-3 PM | $$ |
| Madison’s 12|12 | Inglewood | Eggs Benedict, craft nachos, poke bowls, heated patio | Sat-Sun 10 AM-2 PM brunch | $$ |
| CHIX Eggshop | East Village | Chicken and waffles, Bella Benny, French Toast Pie | Sat-Sun 6:30 AM-2 PM | $$ |
| Thomsons Kitchen & Bar | Downtown | Sunday brunch buffet | Sun, call to confirm hours | $$$ |
| Flower & Wolf | Eau Claire | All-you-can-eat weekend brunch, brisket hash, chicken and waffles | Sat-Sun 11 AM-2 PM | $$ |
| Lazy Loaf & Kettle | Parkdale | Eggs Benedict, Lazy French Toast, giant carrot cake, build-your-own sandwiches | Call to confirm | $$ |
| Galaxie Diner | Beltline | Montreal Smoked Meat Hash, Galaxie French Toast, bottomless hashbrowns | Sat-Sun 8 AM-3 PM | $$ |
| ZCREW Cafe | Victoria Park | Korean fried chicken & waffles, Korean fried chicken benny, Monster bao burger | Sat-Sun 8 AM-3 PM | $$ |
Contents
- OEB Breakfast Co.
- The Beltliner
- Namo Cafe Bistro
- Maven
- Queens Breakfast Cocktails
- Bro’kin Yolk
- Monki Breakfastclub & Bistro
- Red’s Diner
- Brouhaha
- Sammie Cafe
- Dairy Lane Cafe
- Blue Star Diner
- Diner Deluxe
- Pfanntastic Pannenkoek Haus
- Madison’s 12|12
- CHIX Eggshop
- Thomsons Kitchen & Bar
- Flower & Wolf
- Lazy Loaf & Kettle
- Galaxie Diner
- ZCREW Cafe
OEB Breakfast Co.
Address: 222 5 Ave SW (downtown), 2207 4 St SW (Mission), 825 1 Ave NE (Bridgeland)
What to order: Soul in a Bowl poutine, French Toast Trifle, duck fat herb potatoes
Hours: Downtown: Mon-Fri 6:30 AM-2 PM, Sat-Sun 8 AM-2:45 PM. Mission and Bridgeland: daily 7:30 AM-2:45 PM
Price: $$
Born in Calgary in 2009 and now in 20 locations across Canada, OEB is the brunch heavyweight. Expect a wait on weekends, it is that popular.
The Beltliner
Address: 243 12 Ave SW (Beltline)
What to order: Salmon benny, shakshuka, potato pave, brown butter waffles
Hours: Mon-Fri 7 AM-3 PM, Sat-Sun 8 AM-3 PM (the restaurant’s own site also shows a 4 PM close in its embedded hours data on some pages, call to confirm)
Price: $$
A modern diner named after the streetcar that used to run down 12 Ave, with local and seasonal ingredients. There is a small coffee counter for grab-and-go breakfast sandwiches and house pastries.
Namo Cafe Bistro
Address: Three Calgary locations: Edmonton Trail, Beltline, and Southside (see official site for addresses)
What to order: Brunch poutine, Alberta lamb eggs Benedict, ricotta and orange pancakes, tiramisu waffles
Hours: Call to confirm (hours vary by location)
Price: $$
Avenue Calgary’s Best Restaurants 2026 brunch winner. Creative, generous plates with Indian-inspired flavours, and limited seating means reservations are a smart move.
Maven
Address: 1006 17 Ave SW
What to order: Kaya French toast (coconut pandan jam), Cowboy Brisket Polenta, pork congee, Bannock Funghi Eggs Benedict
Hours: Daily 8 AM-3 PM
Price: $$
Avenue Calgary’s 2026 brunch runner-up, serving Filipino and Asian-inspired comfort food in a plant-filled room. Reservations are open Monday to Friday; weekends run on a virtual waitlist.
Queens Breakfast Cocktails
Address: 3927 Edmonton Trail, Calgary, AB T2E 6T1 (Bridgeland)
What to order: Croissant eggs Benedict, Queens breakfast with lemon ricotta pancakes
Hours: Daily 8 AM-2 PM
Price: $$
Avenue Calgary’s 2026 brunch runner-up. An intimate room with generous, honest plates, tucked among the breweries and distilleries. Reservations and the waitlist run through Yelp.
Bro’kin Yolk
Address: 7 Mahogany Plaza SE #1410; 12580 Symons Valley Rd NW #130; 5691 Signal Hill Cntr SW
What to order: Bro’s Breakfast (pork belly adobo), chicken and waffles, duck fat hash, Upstream Benny
Hours: Daily 8 AM-2 PM (Google shows a 7:30 AM weekend open, call to confirm)
Price: $$
Suburban brunch done right, with farm-to-table sourcing and big Filipino-inspired flavours. The lineups on weekends tell you everything.
Monki Breakfastclub & Bistro
Address: Inglewood (1420 9 Ave SE #4), Beltline (1301 10 Ave SW), plus Seton, Greenwich, and Crowfoot locations
What to order: Reverse French Toast, Beef Brisket Hash, Waffocado Toast, chorizo poutine
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM-2 PM, Sat-Sun 8 AM-2:30 PM
Price: $$
A local favourite for creative twists on breakfast classics, now in five locations across the city. The hollandaise gets rave reviews from regulars.
Red’s Diner
Address: Ramsay (1101 8 St SE), 4th St (1415 4 St SW), Kensington (286 10 St NW), plus a 58 Ave location
What to order: Traditional Benny, Bacon & Brie Benny, Montreal Smoked Meat Hash & Eggs
Hours: Sun 7 AM-3 PM, Mon-Thu 7 AM-2 PM, Fri-Sat 7 AM-3 PM (Ramsay and Kensington; call to confirm for other locations)
Price: $$
A Calgary classic with big portions, rustic rooms, and a dog-friendly covered patio at the Ramsay spot. Walk-in only, so arrive early on weekends.
Brouhaha
Address: 609 14 St NW (Hillhurst)
What to order: So Soft-Shell Crab Benny ($23), Omurice ($22), Smoked Salmon Scramble ($23), Kimchi Omurice
Hours: Mon-Fri 7 AM-3 PM, Sat-Sun 8 AM-3 PM (last kitchen call 2:45 PM)
Price: $$ (mains CA$20-30)
Family-owned since 2022, serving playful Asian-inspired brunch in Hillhurst. The soft shell crab benny is the signature.
Sammie Cafe
Address: 2205 33 Avenue SW (Marda Loop)
What to order: Bombay fried chicken benny ($23), miso maple bacon bennie ($21), cereal milk French toast, sesame beef benedict
Hours: Daily 8 AM-3 PM
Price: $$
A tiny Marda Loop gem with just 10 tables that fill up fast. Join the virtual waitlist from home and they text you when to come.
Dairy Lane Cafe
Address: 319 19 St NW (Hillhurst)
What to order: Eggs Benedict variations, breakfast burrito, milkshakes
Hours: Mon and Sun 8 AM-2 PM, Tue-Sat 8 AM-9 PM (per the restaurant’s own site)
Price: $$
Calgary’s oldest restaurant, pouring milkshakes since the 1950s when it was the Milk Bar. A true neighbourhood institution.
Blue Star Diner
Address: 809 1 Ave NE (Bridgeland)
What to order: Breakfast poutine, huevos rancheros, chilaquiles bowl
Hours: Mon 8 AM-3 PM, Tue-Fri 8 AM-9 PM, Sat 8 AM-9 PM (some sources show an 8 PM Saturday close, call to confirm), Sun 8 AM-3 PM
Price: $$
Fresh, local ingredients and classic diner comfort with vegan dishes that surprise. A Bridgeland staple that stays open late most days.
Diner Deluxe
Address: Aspen Landing (104-350 Aspen Glen Landing SW) and Mahogany (106 Mahogany Centre SE). Note: the Bridgeland location is permanently closed.
What to order: Maple Fried Oatmeal, Maple Bacon Eggs Benedict, Potato Rosti with Sausage, chicken and waffle
Hours: Aspen: Mon-Wed 8 AM-3 PM, Thu-Sat 8 AM-9 PM, Sun 8 AM-3 PM
Price: $$
A Calgary brunch destination for over 25 years. One of the few popular brunch spots that takes reservations, which makes weekend planning easy.
Pfanntastic Pannenkoek Haus
Address: 2439 54 Ave SW
What to order: Dutch pannenkoeken, savoury (potato, onion, bacon and cheese) or sweet (Black Forest, apple and cinnamon). Try the Uitsmijter with Gouda and ham.
Hours: Mon-Tue closed, Wed-Fri 9 AM-3 PM, Sat-Sun 8 AM-3 PM
Price: $$
Calgary’s only authentic Dutch pancake house, a family-friendly spot where you can build your own pannenkoeken from the menu suggestions or your imagination.
Madison’s 12|12
Address: 1212 9 Ave SE (Inglewood)
What to order: Eggs Benedict, craft nachos, build-your-own poke bowls
Hours: Mon-Thu 11 AM-10 PM, Fri 11 AM-11 PM, Sat 10 AM-11 PM, Sun 10 AM-10 PM (weekend brunch served from 10 AM; exact brunch window, call to confirm)
Price: $$
Calgary’s first community-funded restaurant, known for craft nachos, poke bowls, and weekend brunch on a heated enclosed patio. The $1.99 mimosas keep people talking.
CHIX Eggshop
Address: 624 6 Ave SE (in the ALT Hotel, East Village)
What to order: Chicken and waffles ($22.50), Bella Benny, French Toast Pie
Hours: Daily 6:30 AM-2 PM
Price: $$
A friendly neighbourhood diner from the chefs behind Charcut and Charbar, open earlier than almost anyone else in the city. Great downtown option before work or an event.
Thomsons Kitchen & Bar
Address: 112 8 Ave SE (in the Hyatt Regency, downtown)
What to order: Sunday brunch buffet (endless breakfast classics and pub favourites)
Hours: Sunday brunch buffet; call to confirm hours
Price: $$$
Iconic for its Sunday brunch buffet, recognized as one of the best brunch buffets in the city. The go-to for a celebration brunch or a special occasion.
Flower & Wolf
Address: 255 Barclay Parade SW (in the Sheraton Suites, Eau Claire)
What to order: Brisket hash, chicken and waffles, avocado and hashbrown
Hours: Brunch Sat-Sun 11 AM-2 PM; an all-you-can-eat weekend brunch (Sat, Sun, and stat holidays 11:30 AM-2 PM, $44 per adult) has been reported, call to confirm current pricing
Price: $$
A riverside gastro restaurant and bar in the Sheraton Suites with a made-from-scratch menu, a spacious patio in summer, and dog-friendly seating. Reservations available on OpenTable.
Lazy Loaf & Kettle
Address: 8 Parkdale Crescent NW (Parkdale)
What to order: Eggs Benedict ($22.95), Lazy French Toast ($17.25), Rocky Mountain Pancakes ($20.15), massive carrot cake ($11.45)
Hours: Call to confirm (hours vary across listings)
Price: $$
A cozy Parkdale bakery cafe known for house-made bread, huge portions, and dinner-plate sized cookies. The cookie butter latte has a loyal following.
Galaxie Diner
Address: 1413 11 St SW (Beltline)
What to order: Montreal Smoked Meat Hash ($19.50), Galaxie French Toast ($17.50), Traditional Breakfast ($9.50)
Hours: Mon-Fri 7 AM-3 PM, Sat-Sun and holidays 8 AM-3 PM
Price: $$
Serving all-day breakfast since 1996 in a classic 1940s-style diner with an open kitchen and vintage booths. Every plate comes with bottomless hashbrowns and endless toast, and the Traditional Breakfast is one of the best values in town.
ZCREW Cafe
Address: 401 11 Ave SE (Victoria Park, under the Guardian North Tower)
What to order: Korean fried chicken and waffles, Korean fried chicken benny, Monster bao burger, matcha pancakes
Hours: Daily 8 AM-3 PM
Price: $$
A small Korean-inspired brunch cafe with a big following, built on handcrafted, free-range ingredients from local suppliers like Spragg’s Farm and the Calgary Farmers’ Market. The space is tiny, so reservations are recommended.
Brunch in Calgary: FAQ
Do Calgary brunch spots take reservations?
Some do, and many of the busiest do not. OEB, Diner Deluxe, Madison’s 12|12, and Flower & Wolf take reservations, Queens runs reservations and a waitlist through Yelp, Maven takes reservations Monday to Friday with a virtual waitlist on weekends, and Sammie Cafe has a 10-table virtual waitlist you can join from home. Classic diners like Galaxie, Red’s, and Bro’kin Yolk are walk-in only, so go early on weekends.
Where can I find brunch with a patio?
Madison’s 12|12 has a heated enclosed patio in Inglewood, Flower & Wolf has a spacious riverside patio in Eau Claire (dog friendly too), and Lazy Loaf & Kettle has outdoor seating in Parkdale in the warmer months. Maven’s plant-filled interior is a good rainy-day alternative.
Which brunch spots open earliest?
CHIX Eggshop opens at 6:30 AM daily, OEB’s downtown location opens at 6:30 AM on weekdays, and Galaxie Diner and Red’s Diner both open at 7 AM. Flower & Wolf serves breakfast from 6:30 AM on weekdays if you are downtown.
What is the best brunch for a big group or celebration?
Thomsons Kitchen & Bar’s Sunday brunch buffet is the classic special-occasion pick, and Flower & Wolf’s all-you-can-eat weekend brunch works well for groups too. Diner Deluxe and Madison’s 12|12 both take reservations and handle group bookings, which takes the stress out of planning.
Are there good budget-friendly brunch options?
Yes. Galaxie Diner’s Traditional Breakfast is $9.50 with bottomless hashbrowns and endless toast, Brouhaha’s mains run $22 to $23, and Pfanntastic’s Dutch pancakes are generous for the price. Madison’s 12|12 is known for $1.99 mimosas.
Which spots serve brunch on weekdays?
Almost all of them. OEB, Maven, Brouhaha, CHIX, ZCREW, Sammie Cafe, Galaxie Diner, and Bro’kin Yolk serve their brunch menus daily. Queens is open daily from 8 AM to 2 PM. Pfanntastic is the exception, closed Monday and Tuesday.