I’ve never been a fan of brunch but lately there are some amazing brunch places in Calgary. Last week, I had the opportunity of trying one such restaurant, The Elbow Room, in Britannia. It truly is one of the 10 best breakfast & brunch restaurants in Calgary in my opinion.

Sunday Brunch is becoming a thing or maybe it always was a thing and I’m realizing it now. It’s a time to get together with friends and/or family and catch up; almost replacing mid-week dinners.

So why do I think The Elbow Room has one of the best Sunday brunches in Calgary?

FOOD

The Elbow Room has a great menu for lunch, brunch and dinner along with a happy hour and takeout option too. As we arrived at the restaurant around 2 we opted for the Brunch and lunch menu. The brunch menu is served until 3pm with the last order I believe taken at 2:30. 

There were so many tantalizing options to choose from that my friend and I struggled to make a decision so we decided on sweet and savory. 

We ordered the French toast (mascarpone with triple berry filling, cinnamon Chantilly cream and maple syrup) along with the Tiger Prawns (gochujang ebi mayo, anise soy reduction, scallion sesame) with a side of crispy potato hash. The presentation of each dish was beautiful.  

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Other dishes I would like to try next time are Burrata Rossa Pizza, Steak Frites, Liege Waffle amongst others. 

All the food was so delicious and we finished every last bite. The Chantilly cream was so fresh, light and fluffy. I could have only had that! 

SERVICE

I have nothing but positive things to say about the service at The Elbow Room. Our server made plenty of suggestions and provided her feedback to any questions we had and was very attentive. The food was out within a reasonable amount of time allowing my friend and me to catch up. Our drinks were always topped up and it was ensured that we were comfortable and the food was to our expectations. 

DÉCOR

The Elbow Room has a great ambience. It’s got a leisurely vibe in an upscale-neighborhood. The décor is cool and stylish yet comfy too! There are two floors so I can only imagine how wonderful this place will be in the summer when the second-floor deck opens.  There is lots of free parking too giving it major plus points.  

FINAL THOUGHTS

The Elbow Room is definitely one of Calgary’s Best Brunch restaurants. It is worth a visit; I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.