Each year, we ask Avenue readers to vote for their favourite restaurants in Calgary in our Best Restaurants readers’ choice ballot. These are some of their favourite places in the city.
Winner
OEB Breakfast Co.
With a large menu that offers everything from breakfast poutines, to eggs Benedict, to savoury crêpes, the options are endless at this local chain. OEB also accommodates diverse dietary needs — you can find gluten-free, vegetarian or vegan options. The atmosphere is casual and fun, which makes this a great place for brunch with friends.
Multiple locations, eatoeb.com, @oeb_breakfast
Runners-up
Queens Breakfast Cocktails
Queens’ intimate and rustic space is ideal for cozy breakfast dates. Start your day on a luxurious note with a croissant Benedict — the smoked wild salmon and Montreal smoked brisket are both great options. Or if you have a big appetite, consider the signature Queens breakfast, which, along with eggs, sausage and bacon, comes with delectable lemon ricotta pancakes.
3927 Edmonton Tr., 403-764-0878, queensyyc.ca, @queensyyc
The Bro’Kin Yolk
Brothers Jeff and Gil Carlos are the duo behind this farm-to-table concept that has locations in Calgary, Edmonton and Canmore. On the menu, you’ll find breakfast classics like the Farmers Breakfast with eggs, bacon, sausage and hashbrowns, and other tempting creations like apple and cinnamon waffles, the Fili breakfast bowl with longanisa sausage, baked egg frittatas and more.
Three Calgary locations, brokinyolk.ca, @brokinyolk
Maven
Maven is decorated with whimsical decor and an abundance of plants — in fact, just past the kitchen galley, you’ll find the plant store and café, Maven Plants. On the menu, guests can expect a mix of beloved favourites like the thick-cut kaya French toast featuring a house-made coconut pandan jam and newer additions like the seafood yakisoba with handmade squid ink noodles from the restaurant’s new chef, Leroy Borrega.
1006 17 Ave. S.W., 403-457-7898, maven-hospitality.com, @maven_yyc
Red’s Diner
With four locations to its name, Red’s Diner has been a Calgary staple for years and is a great place to get an all-day breakfast. From classic breakfast platters to six kinds of eggs Benedict, not to mention waffles, pancakes, soups, sandwiches and more, you can’t go wrong at Red’s.
Multiple locations, redsdiner.com, @redsdineryyc