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Attempt number 1: Monday and they were closed, my fault for not checking to see what days they are open.
Attempt number 2: They were on vacation. I was a bit disappointed that they did not post this on the website. It's quite a let down to show up at the door and find a piece of paper saying they are closed for the next few days. Not the end of the world, but I was then forced to think about where else to go near by before I'd had a morning coffee! Grumpiness ensues. :/
Attempt number 3: I called ahead since it's Good Friday (good job Colin). They are open at 9!! I got my date ready and off we go walking in the wintery Calgary spring weather. We show up right after open and there is already a line. This is promising. The hostess, Theresa, is very polite and greets us with a lovely smile. The vibe is very relaxed which is great. There is no rush here. Side note: if you want a breakfast on the go don't come here. These guys are here to set a nice relaxed tone to start the day.
Liv and I check out the menu and order a chocolate milk for the lady and an Americano for daddy. They come out quickly and our lovely server, Darcy, asks me to let her know if I need any more hot water for my Americano. The service so far is wonderful. I'm happy.
Plates are coming out from the open concept kitchen and they look great. The gents in the kitchen seem to be in a good rhythm and are making this full room look effortless.
The reason I take Liv on review dates is that kids are the wild card. Liv is very good in restaurants, since this is the industry I work in and have trained my little girl to act appropriately. A couple staff have stopped to chat with her, which she loves and impresses me. Good job Monki staff!
We've ordered the Brisket & The Chorizo Benedict since they are popular choices.
HINT: Always order the popular choices when trying a new place. These are the dishes that built the establishment. There is nothing worse as a restauranteur then having someone order food that is one of the fringe, dishes, or a new dish and then writing a review. Try the dishes in their 'wheelhouse', form a baseline opinion and then venture out from there. Eateries and servers love to show off what they do best! EG Don't order a burger at a pizza place and then judge them based on the burger!
Digging into these gorgeous plates! #nomnom. The brisket is tender and beefy. The high quality egg on top with the combination of potato, yam and sweet potato is absolutely delicious.
The Chorizo Benedict, where to begin! Being a type that limits my gluten intake I have tried many gluten free breads and biscuits. Most suck! The gluten free biscuit, I must admit, had me frightened, but it was great. Add the chorizo sausage, the beautiful orange yolk of the poached eggs and the hollandaise and you have one great benny.
I'm definitely going back and then I'll go again and again and again..... You get the picture.
So over all I give 4 stars. This could rise to 5 if the hours are consistently updated. I would love to bring out of town guests to Monki for breakfast, but since I'm 1 for 3 getting in, I'd be a little leery. Are they going to be open or am I going to find a note on the door? Even a note on the website would be helpful. That being said, once inside..... AWESOME. Thank you Monki for starting our day off right.
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