Our four-week calendar of events, Business is Blooming, has officially begun, and we’re ringing in week one with all things ‘Eat’! From patio beers to brunch, there’s never a shortage of amazing restaurants, eateries and more to check out on 17th Ave. Below, we’ve rounded up some of the best breakfast and brunch spots on the ave you can check out this month!
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Porch
What better spot for a weekend brunch than Porch, where the laid-back summer vibesare plenty and the menu is complete with delicious dishes like Eggs benedict, Shakshuka or Steak and Eggs. And of course, no visit to this 17th Ave hot spot is complete without one of their feature cocktails – go the mimosa flight or their kimchi Caesar to spice things up.
730 17th Ave SW, porchyyc.com
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The Coup
Known for its exceptional and locally sourced vegetarian fare, The Coup also serves a stellar brunch available from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. In addition to their long list of hot beverages such as Lavender matcha hot chocolate or Coconut chai latte, they also serve an eggs benedict – also available in a vegan version – a soft scramble and treehouse sandwich topped with harissa, cheese, vedge and eggs or a plant-based egg.
924 17 Ave SW, thecoup.ca
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Maven
17th Ave is home to Calgary’s hottest new brunch joint, Maven – a homey spot featuring a globally-inspired menu and a plant and coffee shop in the back. Go for their signature item, the Kaya French toast, inspired by the head chef’s childhood in Singapore, or five varieties of eggs benedict. Comfort food items such as their spicy crab fried rice and Singapore-style pork Congee are also not to be missed.
1006 17th Avenue SW, mavenyyc.ca
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Pigeonhole
Menu standouts at this highly-lauded 17th Ave spot include their croque madame, made with brioche, pickles, mortadella, cheddar cream and fried eggs; or the drool-worthy souffle pancakes, topped with brown sugar cream and orange syrup. They only serve brunch on Saturday and Sunday, so plan your week accordingly!
306 17 Ave SW, pigeonholeyyc.ca
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National
The only thing better than a weekend brunch at this Red Mile favourite is when you can eat it on their expansive patio, looking out onto 17th Ave over a spicy caesar and their famous ricotta pancakes. Craving something savoury? They’ve got a breakfast sandwich or ‘big breakfast’ complete with three eggs, mesquite bacon, sausage, hash and rye toast to fill you up. Not to mention their extensive list of Alberta beers to wash it all down.
550 17 Ave SW, ntnl.ca
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Ship and Anchor
From vegetarian options like their smavo toast and the Ship skillet to meat-lovers’ options like steak and eggs or their brioche benny, along with a kids menu and continuously rotating Alberta taps, there is something for everyone at the Ship and Anchor. Join them on their 17th Ave patio for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
534 17 Ave SW, shipandanchor.com
Find more ‘Eat’ events and the rest of the ‘Business is Blooming’ calendar at www.17thave.ca/bloom
