Avenue Diner
The Avenue Diner strives to nurture people with delicious home cooking, and it more than succeeds with its brunch fare. Try the egg dishes, such as the omelet with spinach and exotic mushrooms, or the flame-grilled steak and eggs. Or indulge in one of the eggs Benedict---for instance, the Avenue Florentine with smoked bacon, wilted spinach and roasted shallots. From the griddle, enjoy whole-grain pancakes with Quebec maple syrup, or the carrot-cake waffle with maple whipped cream.
If you like sandwiches for brunch, try the spicy chicken with blue cheese aioli; the beef-and-pork meatloaf with red pepper jelly; or the grilled salmon club. Vegetarians will enjoy the homemade white-cheddar mac and cheese, or the grilled cheese sandwich featuring Danish fontina, aged cheddar and double-cream brie.
Avenue Diner
105 Eighth Ave. SW
Calgary, AB T2P 1B4 Canada
(403) 263-2673
avenuediner.com
Galaxie Diner
You can have Sunday brunch all day at the Galaxie Diner. Pick a booth or a stool at the counter, and enjoy dishes such as breakfast burritos---tortillas with eggs, cheese, mushrooms, bacon and beef sausage. Another crowd pleaser is the Cody Scramble, which includes scrambled eggs, cheese, and sauteed mushrooms, tomatoes and onions.
Many patrons like to pick their favorite ingredients to create a luscious omelet. (You can choose as many items as you want for the same price.) Meaty options are bacon, ham and beef sausage; vegetarian choices include cheese, mushrooms, green peppers, banana peppers, onions, tomatoes, salsa and sour cream.
Galaxie Diner
1413 11th St. SW
Calgary, AB T2R 1G7 Canada
(403) 228-0001
galaxiediner.com
Fairmont Palliser Hotel
For a fancier brunch buffet, head to the Rimrock Cafe at the Fairmont Palliser Hotel. The restaurant features a handsome setting with a fireplace and leather pillars. Service is attentive, and the brunch foods are tasty and varied.
Savory choices include dishes such as prime rib, eggs Benedict, scallop ceviche and curry potatoes. On the sweeter side, try the Belgian waffles and the passion-fruit creme brulee. Many patrons consider the desserts so delicious they save room for more than one selection.
Rimrock Cafe
Fairmont Palliser Hotel
133 Ninth Ave. SW
Calgary, AB T2P 2M3 Canada
(866) 540-4477
fairmont.com/palliser
About The Author
Barbara Dunlap is a freelance writer in Oregon. She was a garden editor at "The San Francisco Chronicle," and she currently specializes in travel and active lifestyle topics like golf and fitness. She received a master's degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia and has been a Knight Foundation Fellow.
