Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Calgary

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October 1, 2025
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Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Calgary

The word brunch first appeared in a 1895 issue of "Hunter's Weekly," according to the Smithsonian Magazine. In the article, which was titled "Brunch: A Plea," author Guy Beringer suggested swapping out heavy, post-church meals for lighter spreads served later in the morning.

"Brunch… is cheerful, sociable, and inciting," Beringer wrote. "It is talk-compelling. It puts you in a good temper; it makes you satisfied with yourself and your fellow beings. It sweeps away the worries and cobwebs of the week." As a post-script to the piece, he writes that at brunch, "Beer and whiskey are admitted as substitutes for tea and coffee."

Fast forward 130 years, and brunch is now one of the most popular meals in the U.S. According to a 2025 industry report from Bar & Restaurant News, brunch is the #1 meal for both Gen Zers and parents: 39% of the former go out to eat during that time, and 47% of the latter.

Many brunch locations offer the same type of spread Beringer promoted in his article—pastries and marmalade, coffee and tea (or beer and whiskey), and main courses that include fish or other meats. However, a host of other trends like internationally inspired cuisines, pizza, and mimosa flights have come along to add a little variety.

Whether your preference is for a classic brunch or something with a little more spice, Stacker compiled a ranking of the highest-rated brunch restaurants in Calgary using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a restaurant with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Most chain restaurants were excluded from the ranking. Data is as of Sept. 16, 2025.

Read on to find out if your favorite local spot made our list!

#29. Sidewalk Citizen Bakery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (116 reviews)
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#28. Sky 360

- Rating: 3.7/5 (1134 reviews)
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#27. Local Public Eatery 8th Ave

- Rating: 4.1/5 (203 reviews)
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#26. Pacini Calgary Northeast

- Rating: 3.8/5 (756 reviews)
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#25. Big Fish & Open Range - Renfrew

- Rating: 4.4/5 (202 reviews)
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#24. Holy Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (191 reviews)
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#23. The Nash

- Rating: 4.1/5 (369 reviews)
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#22. Galaxie Diner

- Rating: 4.3/5 (178 reviews)
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#21. OEB Breakfast Co. Downtown

- Rating: 4.4/5 (217 reviews)
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#20. Craft Beer Market - Downtown Calgary

- Rating: 4.1/5 (378 reviews)
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#19. Milestones

- Rating: 3.8/5 (666 reviews)
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#18. Pfanntastic Pannenkoek Haus

- Rating: 4.4/5 (228 reviews)
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#17. Nick's Steak House & Pizza

- Rating: 4.1/5 (490 reviews)
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#16. Hayden Block

- Rating: 4.4/5 (272 reviews)
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#15. Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (313 reviews)
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#14. The Canadian Brewhouse

- Rating: 4.6/5 (188 reviews)
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#13. The Canadian Brewhouse

- Rating: 4.6/5 (252 reviews)
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#12. James Joyce Irish Pub

- Rating: 4.2/5 (627 reviews)
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#11. The Coup

- Rating: 4.4/5 (406 reviews)
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#10. The Canadian Brewhouse

- Rating: 4.4/5 (448 reviews)
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#9. Native Tongues Taqueria

- Rating: 4.3/5 (400 reviews)
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#8. River Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (1226 reviews)
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#7. NOtaBLE - The Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1249 reviews)
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#6. Tonic Kitchen+Bar

- Rating: 4.4/5 (459 reviews)
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#5. Cactus Club Cafe Barlow Trail

- Rating: 4.4/5 (889 reviews)
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#4. Minas Brazilian Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.5/5 (414 reviews)
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#3. Blue Star Diner

- Rating: 4.5/5 (358 reviews)
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#2. OEB Breakfast Co. Bridgeland

- Rating: 4.6/5 (804 reviews)
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#1. Ten Foot Henry

- Rating: 4.6/5 (519 reviews)
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