Egg & Spoon — Restaurant in Calgary

Egg-cellent Breakfast Spot!

I recently had the pleasure of dining at the Egg and Spoon on McLeod Trail, and let me tell you, it was a truly egg-cellent experience! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm smile and a friendly atmosphere. The service was top-notch, and the food was absolutely delicious.

I started with a cup of their freshly brewed coffee, which was rich and flavorful. Then, I couldn't resist ordering their signature dish, the Eggs Benedict. The eggs were perfectly poached, the hollandaise sauce was creamy and rich, and the Canadian smoked pork belly bacon was crispy and savory. It was a symphony of flavors that left me wanting more. I was also intrigued by the crispy homemade potato chips that accompanied the breakfast.. they were crisp and delicious.

The atmosphere at the Egg and Spoon is bright and inviting, and it's the perfect place to enjoy a breakfast or brunch with friends and family. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a delicious and satisfying meal.

Here are some of the things that make the Egg and Spoon stand out:

Delicious food: The menu features a wide variety of breakfast and brunch options, all made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Friendly service: The staff is always friendly, attentive, and eager to please. Great atmosphere: The restaurant is relaxed and inviting, with a casual vibe. Perfect for groups: The Egg and Spoon is a great place to gather with friends and family for a meal.

If you're looking for a great breakfast or brunch spot in Calgary, I highly recommend the Egg and Spoon on McLeod Trail. You won't be disappointed! Be sure to scan the QR code for parking. It's free but you'll definitely want to register your vehicle to avoid...

Breakfast was just OK. We had the Eggs Benny and the Breakfast Bowl. We were really optimistic based on the exceptional reviews, but we'll chalk it up to new business growing pains, and try them again in a few months.

The good: interior is very nice, very friendly greeting, seated quickly, and service overall very prompt and friendly. Eggs were poached very well, runny yolk without undercooked whites. The bacon (different than the house-smoked pork belly) was tasty. The sauteed kale was surprisingly good. Sourdough toast was great and the homemade jam was really interesting (in a good way).

Areas for improvement: Breakfast Bowl in general was a bit underwhelming, the potatoes were cooked through but no real color/crisp on them and minimal seasoning. Eggs Benny is advertised on a biscuit, they brought it on an untoasted english muffin which was inedibly soggy before the first bite, asked about the biscuit and they don't have biscuits, probably won't ever have biscuits, our server acknowledged they should change the menu description. The house smoked pork belly was lacking flavor and seasoning compared to the bacon. The no-warning substitution for an English muffin, and to not even toast it, was definitely the low point for us.

We ordered Americanos for takeout at the end of breakfast, extended delay as they realized they were short on lids for the takeaway cups, disappointed to see they were charging $7 (no joke) for one Americano, and the flavor was OK but definitely on the weaker side. The delay resulted in them refunding us for the coffee which was...

For your 2025 checklist, having breakfast at Egg and Spoon should be at the top. This quiet and lovely location is a hidden gem for Calgary's ever-growing foodie scene regarding culinary flare and has some of the friendliest staff I have seen in 5 years. I never came into Egg and Spoon looking to review it but after what I experienced they earned it!

Both their eggs benedict and chicken and waffles taste fabulous. The in-house hollandaise sauce has a rich flavor that is missed in most eggs benedict combined with a pork belly and seasoning that leaves you wanting more. The house fries are also a treat with great seasoning, cactus fries, and bread and butter pickles that are very tasty. The chicken and lemon-infused waffles with espresso maple is a combination I didn't know I needed!

I also want to shout out our server Rosie who was a magnificent host and enhanced our dining experience. She was able to give us some recommendations for the ongoing hot chocolate fest in February which was very pleasant. Rosie was also able to help other tables find their orders with some excellent details on what was available that day, what was trending, and what she had tried. All while making sure my coffee cup was never empty.

Egg and Spoon is located on Macleod Trail, north of the train overpass near Heritage Road. If you do come in and see Rosie please let her know you read...