Avenue Diner
Order the whole grain pancakes with flax seed and organic maple syrup topped with homemade four berry compote. Or indulge in one of the Avenue's signature Eggs Benedicts made with citrus-based Hollandaise. Soups, salads and sandwiches are made from fresh, seasonal ingredients from local farmers. Sunday hours are from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Avenue Diner
105 8th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, AB T2P 1B4
(403) 263-2673
avenuediner.com
Diner Deluxe
Take a trip back to the 1950s in this family-operated diner done up in retro decor. Healthy brunch menu items include warm organic barley and vanilla bean cereal, veggie burgers with pea shoots and roasted red bell peppers, and buckwheat muesli pancakes. Brunch is served from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on weekends and holidays.
Diner Deluxe
804 Edmonton Trail N.E.
Calgary, AB T2E 3J6
(403) 276-5499
dinerdeluxe.com
De Dutch
Sample the house specialty, a 12-inch Pannekoeken Dutch pancake. Vegetarian, trail mix and indulgent salmon/cheese/sauce versions are available, or pick your own savory and sweet toppings. For lighter fare, De Dutch offers wraps, sandwiches, seasonal fresh fruit and a granola yogurt breakfast parfait.
De Dutch
Unit 234, 4916 130th Ave. S.E.
Calgary, AB T2Z 0G4
(403) 257-9303
dedutch.com
Artisan Bistro
Dig into the comfort food served up by two sisters who combine their Chilean roots with Canadian sensibilities. Sunday brunch is served from 9:00 a.m. until the kitchen closes at 2:30 p.m. The menu ranges from made-to-order omelettes to Spanish tapas, and includes their own special granola recipe.
Artisan Bistro
809 First Avenue N.E.
Calgary, AB T2E 0C2
(403) 263-3727
artisanbistro.com
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