We had a wonderful breakfast at Monki Breakfastclub & Bistro. Amy was our server and she was fantastic--very friendly, always smiling, and incredibly sweet. She was attentive throughout our meal and helped us with some great menu suggestions. I ordered the beef brisket hash and my husband had the birria beef brisket melt. Both dishes were delicious and very satisfying. The coffee was also really good, which is always a plus in the morning! Great food and wonderful service. Thanks Amy for making our visit so enjoyable! read more

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Awesome as usual, delicious food and great service! The Brisket Benny is to die for!We'll definitely be back again!

The service was excellent; unfortunately, it was the only highlight of our experience. I would not recommend this restaurant. My wife and I ordered eggs benedict with hash browns, English muffins, and two coffees. The meal arrived cold, the portions of ham were minimal, and the hash browns were among the poorest we have had. In recognition of the attentive service, I still left a tip. However, a total of $75 was far too high for the quality of the food we received. read more

Came here for breakfast. Online waitlist didn't work on my phone and was inaccurate anyway. We called to confirm the wait time and it was an hour off. When we called to confirm the waitime they quoted 1 hour (called at 11AM) and were happy to add us to the waitlist over the phone. Parking all around this resturant as it is beside the Farmers Market which is awesome as an after brunch idea. Place is very nice and we loved the atmosphere. Brother tried the Monki Pick Me Up and found it too strong (alcohol). Brisket Bene - pretty cheap with the brisket in my opinion. Boyfriend said it was the BEST hollandaise he has ever had. Potatoes were pretty bland for my liking. I got the Monki Perogies. Not as much bacon and onions as in the picture. 7 perogies given. Didn't fill me. They were tasty but to me not worth the price. read more

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Had the Classic breakfast with pork sausage and bacon. Sausages seemed boiled and the rest was just breakfast. Nothing to brag about. Then table next to us had chicken and waffles and that looked delicious!! Coffee sucked. I have had better for the price. read more

Food is great, service was top notch and the ambience is cozy and very laid back. Amilia was our server and she was always friendly and helpful. read more

First time and will be back often! staff is cordial and friendly and our waiter Miller welcoming and great! food terrific!!

Food was cold. Staff made it right which is positive. Cool little spot. Seemed slightly understaffed.

really good! and great service too. Food was great. though location was a bit small. Great location too

Good food and service, would recommend! Our server Lena was super friendly. Would come back again!

Got the vegan not so classic huevos rancheros. It was tasty. Loved the presentation. Portion size was good. I liked the different textures. The house hot sauce was really tasty too. I would defiantly recommend this place. I just wish they sold their logo on glassware. read more

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Ambiance, fun albeit a little tight Service, mostly good, sometimes average Food, very good, good portion sizes, consistent quality One of our favourite brunch spots to go to, perfect date spot or good small groups read more

Service was great! Our server was very kind with great energy ! The food was delicious! read more

Monki Breakfastclub & Bistro - Great option on a hot summer day - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

All our dishes were really good! While they each have the same/similar components, they each have their own unique flavors which really give each dish its own edge to them. The food was comforting and savory, both critical in a brunch. We came in soon before closing as we didn't check the hours before coming in, however the waiter and everyone else with whom we crossed paths was super nice, smiled, laughed at our jokes and were patient with us while choosing our food. To say the least this is a wonderful place to visit, very much worth it! read more

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Latte and food were lukewarm. Brisket hash was arranged in a cold skillet and the food tasted like cooking oil spray. Totally unacceptable and unimpressive for the price. Service was mediocre. Will not return and will not recommend. Your ambiance is good but you could do better. read more

Is this my go to brunch place? Definitely not. I could think of 10 right off the top of my head I rather go than here. I don't ever get excited to come here but when a friend wants to come here and try it I go with it. It's a super small spot like living room size no privacy for any conversation as I am one foot away from the next table and can hear every detail of their convo. And if I had to wait anymore than 10 minutes I would just go somewhere else to be honest. I've tried their smoked salmon eggs Benedict here and I love it. But only that. Their potatoes? Nope I don't like sugar on my potatoes. Sweet potatoes for breakfast/brunch is a no no. Their salad? No thanks their dressing also super sweet pretty sure it's a balsamic reduction drizzled on and the vegetables were softened and wilted they were not crisp and fresh. I also had their avocado and smoked salmon toast this is not bad a great healthy choice. They were super Stingy on the cream cheese on the toast there was no point in putting anything on there as I couldn't taste the cream cheese so if You want to order this I would tell them a bit more cream cheese. My friend and I also tried their matcha chocolate ball dessert which was $18 (pricey) when you find out what's in it. But we bought it just for photos and Instagram...if you want to know what's inside... some cut up rice crispy, broken cookies, Oreos, and a bunch of whipped cream. Diabetes ball. Overly sweet. We took 4 bites and was over it. read more

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Lena is a welcoming server and the food was served promptly and very well presented. The space itself was so warm.

Took me five+ visits until I finally realized that this is my go-to brunch place! What makes this place special for me is their mix of potatoes and sweet potatoes hash. Their Brisket Poutine is a must try! I'm just sad that they don't serve lattes. read more

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Ordered waffles with candied bacon. Hubs ordered the brisket and the boy ordered the chorizo Benedict. Yum. Everything we ordered was spot on delicious with a great blend of flavours and texture. Each dish was artfully displayed making the meal even more enjoyable. The entry is oddly hard to find. We weren't the only ones to go to the east side of the building when we needed to go to the west side. Probably more intuitive in the summer when the patio is open. Cute relaxed decor. Upbeat music. Decent coffee. Would I return? Yes Would I recommend? Yes read more

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Absolutely my favourite breakfast joint in Calgary. Do not expect to come here without waiting in line but you can always walk by; place your name on the list and go for a brief stroll around the neighbourhood. Monki has the most unique delicious breakfast item which is their stuffed French toast. This brioche loaf comes filled to the brim on the inside with bananas and other delectable goodies and drizzled with chocolate sauce and other sauces which are out of this world. Whether you're a sweet tooth or not; this item is a must have at this breakfast restaurant. You really can't go wrong with whatever else you choose from this menu and I've never ordered something that I didn't like. I make sure that my counterpart diner shares with me or I end up over indulging and order another entree on top of the previously mentioned and always a must French toast. My favourite is their brisket eggs Benedict. The meat is pull apart with a spoon tender and the mushroom make it heartier than it already is. The Benedicts come with hash browns and I choose fruit over salad and a unique touch is that you can have it served a fluffy waffle! The friendly service is a touch on the slower side but that's only because they are jam packed no matter what time of the day or week you go in because Monki is the place to go for breakfast or brunch in Calgary. read more

Awesome brekkie! Will be back the next time I'm in the area. Great food! Excellent service!

Worst brunch experience i had in years ! To say the least. It's like except for the super cool display lf spicy sauces, everything went wrong. My friend chose the place. First of all, the place is packed and you re nearly elbow to elbow with the table next to yours. I ordered the regular breakfast 2eggs ect, just one choice of protein, quite cheap for a 16$ plate, i picked smoked salmon. My friend got the breakfast poutine with a poached egg on top. The coffee is extra. A whopping 3.50 for very forgetable filter coffee. When we got our order, i picked few sauce and asked for mayo, she said yes and didnt told me i will le later charged 1$ for some hellmans mayo The sugared potatoes are bold but ultimately very weird, i had just one tiny slice of salmon as the photo shows, and if you want extra, be prepared to cash 5$ ‍ My friend had to send back his order cos his poached egg was.....well an hard egg, the waiter did not react when he said so and he had to tell her he was not going to keep the plate in this condition Once back he had the bad surprise to see his poutine soaking in cooking oil and melted fat, the ground beef would have likely be thrown in with all the cooking oil in the pan, unbelieviable. After having to ask for coffee refill since she didnt came to see us for it for 20min, i finally got the mayo (halfway thru my plate....) And..... she spilled coffee all over my hoodie. And said sorry and stood there just waiting until i told here she has to clean it, like today. Finally got a cloth and cleaned the coffee a bit. Never had such a bad experience, i wonder how this place is still opened. 41$ for 2 plates and one coffee, offered me no discount or further apology for fuckin up my hoodie. For the first time in years i left no tip. Need deeeeeeep improvement. read more

Monki Breakfastclub & Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

This is my favourite place for breakfast and brunch. They have some good options.. salty like good bennies or sweet like some good fundie. I couldn't try the fundie, but they looked amazing and they smelled good. But the Benny is amazing. I really liked. Don't forget to go there earlier or try to book a table cause the place is smile. By the way, they have so many options of peppers!! The service is really good :) I hope you like this place!!! read more

great service! I had the bacon bene and it was delicious. I usually go for the reverse French toast when I'm feeling something sweet. They also now offer lattes which is great. read more

Wanted to try monki for a while because we live close,finally walked down one afternoon around 1 and was able to get in right away without waiting. I wasn't sure if the French toast would be too sweet it was not, some of the best French toast I've had in my life. Definitely a must try! Check their Waitlist online as last time we tried going unfortunately it was a three hour Waitlist because they are so good! read more

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Not a bad little place! My girlfriend took me here for breakfast a few days ago and I have to say I am impressed. They have an array of options for eggs benny, I settled on the salmon benny because I love capers. It was really good. The chipotle aoli was a nice little add on that I would recommend people ordering! Overall it was a really good meal! I definitely enjoyed the benny! Although I did find a long brown hair in it, which was kind of off-putting, but nothing major. Decor is very interesting. I love the use of the space and the plants. The logo is also awesome. Whoever did the graphic work for it did a great job! Server was friendly and gave good service, she didn't rush us or send the bill to early on. Waters could be filled a bit more frequently! I would definitely return here! It was delicious and the space was small and cozy! I would also recommend to my friends! read more

Monki Breakfastclub & Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Great food great service great atmosphere. I will definitely go again. We really enjoyed the experience.

My only real complaint is that the place is tiny, to be honest. I wouldn't suggest coming here with more than a party of 2. They're using the NoWait app, which makes the wait WAY better because you can just download the app, add yourself to the waitlist and plan accordingly. I had the skillet with brisket & pork sausage hash topped with eggs and hollandaise - yum. Price is what you would expect (around $20 or so per person). I really enjoyed the food here and look forward to returning. read more

Monki Breakfastclub & Bistro - Brisket & Pork Sausage Hash topped with eggs and hollandaise. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Came here Wednesday around 1PM for brunch with my friend and we were seated immediately. We noticed the place was small, offering around 7~ tables and seats available near the chef area I ordered the smoked salmon benedict and my friend ordered the chorizo benedict. Both benedict was topped with alfalfa and fresh dill (which gave it a nice flavour). The hollandaise sauce was amazing; it was rich, creamy and savoury that did not overpower the other ingredients in the benedict. It also came with their potatoes, which was covered and fried with sugar. The sugar made it look brown on the outside, and gave it a nice texture. Adding sugar to the potatoes is a new taste to me, and I quite enjoyed it. However, my friend would have enjoyed it to be more savoury than sweet. Server was attentive, and filled our water right away when she noticed it was half empty. It is a neat brunch place, offering range of hot sauces and fortune cookies at the end of our meal. It is more on the pricier side compared to the portion you get. read more

Monki Breakfastclub & Bistro - Smoked salmon eggs Benedict with their sugar coated potatoes and fruits on the side - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Lena was absolutely phenomenal! The food is fantastic as well! Definitely coming back to this location!

Like their new location beside farmers market across from Canada Olympic Park. Great bowls and bennys. Worth the drive.

I've eaten here twice. There service is always excellent. The food is good too but out of the 3 meals I've tried, two looked better than they tasted and it's a little pricey. Having said that, it's still good and them menu changes a lot so I expect they'll continue to improve with time. But for now, I appreciate what they do! PS- the Brisket Poutine is a go! read more

Ventured this way with a couple of my friends bc we saw the picture of their chocolate dome dessert. Anyways we got there 8pm on a weeknight and it was pretty empty. Service was prompt and very friendly. There are a few vegetarian options. I got perogies without the bacon, another friend got fries and we all shared the dome chocolate dessert. Omg it was so sweet I could only eat 3 bites. It was tooooo sweet filled with brownies and chocolate chip cookies with maple syrup on top. I wish they had ice cream in that mix somewhere too. Anyhow, I thought the perogies were nice and the dome chocolate dessert I wouldn't order again. If you are a chocolate lover you would love it. It was just ok for me as it was too much chocolate for me. I don't know if I would come here again. read more

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Didn't get to go inside because the wait was an hour (no one there) they said they don't accept resos. But luckily it was a nice Fall day as we enjoyed brunch outdoors. Shared the brisket poutine and reversed French toast! Yum! Definitely a must try when you're in YYC. read more

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Went here for brunch over the weekend and there was a really long wait to get in so get the no wait app so it saves you a bit of waiting! The place is small but cozy and the servers were really nice. It was decorated well with a jungle type theme with small monkeys hanging off trees - its super cute! For drinks I got the bottomless coffee so yea unlimited coffee basically haha For food, I got the brisket, mushroom and truffle ricotta Benedict which also came with hash browns and fruits. You could get a salad instead of the fruits as well. I really liked this meal - the hash browns were crispy on the outside but soft on the inside with a perfect amount of spices on top. The hollandaise sauce was also spiced as well which was different that the other Benedict's I've tried. You can't really go wrong with a brisket and mushroom Benedict, like ever, so I would highly recommend it! The hungry monki is basically the same as the Benedict but on a bed of hash browns so more carbs yay! The table beside me were having the earl grey chocolate fondue and it looked so good! There's also a new Instagram pic of their chocolate domes of yellow turmeric, matcha and earl grey chocolate filled with strawberry and brownie and salted caramel for their dinner menu so basically I have to go back here to try all of that out soon! read more

Appalling. Ordered the "bowl" with lemongrass and coconut broth and added 2 poached eggs to it. I was not prepared for a measly few cups of broth and a pinch of sprouts...for $19!?!?!?! Are you kidding me??? It only came with 1 of the 2 eggs requested. The broth was bland and it tasted like someone's first time trying to cook with coconut milk.. My partner ordered the brisket skillet and it came with two poached eggs on top. I informed the waitress not to charge me for the egg I didn't receive and she replied "oh they added it to the other dish instead I guess." She took it off the bill. She didn't offer to fix my meal or get me the egg I requested...Also did not appreciate being asked "would you like fruit?" and not being told that you get 4 tiny slices of fruit for $5. Total rip-off. The bill was over $53 for two coffees and two tiny breakfasts. I have no problem paying for quality but the flavors do not match up to the hype. I still feel dumbstruck how a few cups of broth cost me $20. The only reason this place isn't one star is because the coffee was good. read more

Monki Breakfastclub & Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

This is my first time here. Decided to try it after seeing a post from yelp on Instagram. I ordered the breakfast fondue, and my friend ordered the chocolate waffles. I love the ambiance and it wasn't very busy on a Friday morning around 10, and you have to pay for parking but not too bad! Coffee is great but my friend found it too strong, Service is good, very friendly, place is small, not good for large groups. The fondue was good but too dry, needed something other than chocolate like a sauce, waffles were ok but overload of whipping cream! Still good! Bacon yummy, but if I go again will try something else like skillet or eggs Benedict! Glad I tried it! read more

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I was meeting a friend for weekend brunch...and being a fan of monkeys, I was initially drawn by this restaurant's name. After reading some reviews, I was curious to visit this tiny but eclectic restaurant. Atmosphere: 3.5/5 Definitely very unique space - in total I would say it is only about 800 sq feet. Trendy with very interesting decor including a variety of hot sauces on the bar counter, several monkey-related decorations, an open kitchen, and only a few tables with a narrow hallway. Having read some reviews, I had already signed up 30 min prior on Nowait, however we still had to wait about 15-20 min to be seated at the bar. Unfortunately, because the space is so small, there is really no room for huge bags or jackets. I appreciate what they have done with the space, however I would have still preferred a bigger restaurant. Location is excellent - across the street are several Korean stores as well as a natural food store. I was surprised that parking was not difficult at all for a Sunday morning! Food: 4.5/5 I had the smoked salmon and crispy capers eggs benedict. It was delicious!! Perfect portion size and the eggs were cooked just perfect. I had the hollandaise sauce on the side which was good as I prefer less sauce in general. I was once told that the quality of hash browns is indicative of how good a brunch restaurant is - and I have to say these ones were delicious =) I love the few yam hash browns that were mixed in with the traditional potato ones and the slightly spicy but sweet flavoring. The dish also came with a small fruit cup. Fresh and satisfying breakfast! Price: 3/5 As expected for brunch - maybe a bit on the average to high-average size for quantity Service: 3/5 The wait was longer than expected. There was some confusion / disorganization with the wait list, which was a bit frustrating given that most people had already signed up using Nowait. Also I thought our server was a bit aggressive, but it was also quite busy at the time. Overall average. Overall: 4/5 The space is definitely small but cool and unique. I would say the food was probably stood out most for me as my favorite meal is breakfast. It is a nice location for a weekend walk afterwards especially with the neighboring markets. I would consider returning again but maybe at a quieter time to avoid the long line and packed space! read more

Monki Breakfastclub & Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Great Brunch Spot Super Service Never Disappointed Best Egg Benedicts Avocado Toast ro Die For read more

Monki Breakfastclub & Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I've heard great things about Monki so I went in with high expectations. We waited in line virtually using the NoWait app so luckily we didn't have to wait for our table at all. Service: 2.5/5. The server we had seemed 100% done with her job and it was only 10 am. I was trying to decide between the French toast and another sweet waffle dish and when I asked for her suggestion, she just said "well, do you like sweet stuff? They're both good"... lol not helpful???? Food- 4/5. I got the French toast which was delicious! My friend's got the eggs benny and said it was great as well. Coffee was cold, even the refills. Overall, I'll probably give Monki another try because the food was good and I liked the overall vibe of the restaurant. Hopefully the service was just an off day and not the norm. read more

Monki Breakfastclub & Bistro - Spinach, mushroom and roasted red pepper eggs Benedict and Nutella French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calgary, Alberta