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Vendome

88/100 (2719 ratings)

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"On a busy Sunday morning we were happy with the system that this bustling cafe has in place. You order your food with your party before you get a..."

Jennifer Hayles

"Amazing food and the staff were so wonderful. I had to make a food substitution and called myself the "Avoweirdo". The kitchen staff/chefs did this..."

Jamilee Skoyen

"Great coffee place! Best tuna melt panini! If you like duck confit go for it ! It’s..."

Cristina Mackay

"Everything about Vendome is great except for the line to pay before food system (not alot of room). I adore the decor and..."

Kendra Flora

"Lovely breakfast/brunch place, I had the salmon eggs bene plus side items for my 2 little girls. It all came very quick & was lovely & really tasty...."

Samantha Harvey

"Great food and a really neat atmoshpere. I was especially impressed that one of the servers managed to set up a table of eight during a relatively..."

Adam Filiatreault

"My home away from home dining and meeting place. I love the ambience and character of the old building, and the staff are friendly and warm and..."

Karen Gimbel

"The duck confit is one of the best thing I have tried in my..."

Gabi Conac

"Really enjoyed our Victoria Day Breakfast. Great Coffee too. ..."

Rob Aston

"Love this place! Try the duck, it's soooooo good..."

Terrie Horvath

"Best brunch in Calgary...possibly best brunch period. Mushroom eggs Benny and the bacon breakfast panini are my favorites. The coffee is some of my..."

Ryan Ackers

"Love this place. Have been many times, always bring friends and family here to introduce them to this gem. I also always get a pasty or loaf of bread..."

Logan Chorney

"Hit this spot with a friend. A couple blocks off the beaten path, but when you see a lineup, that’s a clue you found a good coffee shop. ..."

Brad

"This is a nice spot for breakfast has a decent amount of seating and a modern menu. Me and my wife tried the mushroom Benedict and the duck confit..."

Michael Buchanan

"One of the best coffee and breakfast in town. The presentation in the plate was beautiful and the food awesome. I would recommend this place..."

Nicolas Filteau

"Adorable, sunny cafe with tasty, European-inspired fare. Vendome is incredibly cosy, making you feel like you could spend hours sipping coffee and..."

Quince

"Cute cafe with decent selection of pastries and drinks.The duck confit panini I had was a bit dry, but flavours were good. Really enjoyed..."

Snacker

"Nice neighbourhood cafe for some great coffee and matcha latte. They're always busy!! The food is fantastic and I love the option for half or full..."

Marshmellie

"I've been here once for brunch and got the sunny side eggs with bacon and potato hash. It was pretty yummy and not too expensive. My friend and I had..."

Leslie Anne

"A nice decorated cafe with outside terrace . I enjoyed waffle the other day and then I brought my husband back here for brunch. Benedict was quite..."

Catherine

"My first experience at Vendome was a good one! We came for brunch; at 10am on a Sunday it was relatively quiet with plenty of tables to choose from...."

S

"Love the decorations of this cafe, very posh for a coffee shop. Also like that it's tucked away from the main roads. The food selection is okay, my..."

Natasha Beauchamp

"Duck Panini and Salmon Egg Benedict are amazing. I'm sure there are other fabulous options too but we only get these. It is a small place and it was..."

J H

"The café has baked goods inside to purchase and the food is delicious. The café is medium sized and looks nice inside. The portions for the food..."

Diana Phu

"I love this building! And there's a good reason why it's so hard to get a table here. It's quite small and quant. Staff are great and made me one of..."

Leah Marie

"My friend took me to this cozy cafe this morning. We ordered hot chocolate, a banana chocolate chip muffin and biscuits and mushroom gravy. The..."

Bite On This YYC

"Very hipster joint with great sandwhiches! I tried the duck and fell in love with it! The coffee was very aromatic as well. I will definitely be..."

Phil

"I have found myself a new favourite cafe. Vendome delivered on all levels this morning. My brother has loved this spot for a while and finally..."

Tyrell Scott

"Located in a part of Calgary known as Sunnyside, the demeanor of its mixed staff of youthful baristas and clerks fitting that name well, Vendôme..."

Michael U.

"I've been here a few times and it never disappoints! Went here for my anniversary dinner and we were treated with a glass of complimentary champagne!..."

Justess

"Seriously some of the best coffee I've ever had. I work for a coffee roastery at home in South Africa and this coffee beats most any I've had in my..."

Julia Louise Domanski

"I love their waffles!!Pro: waffles!, selection of menuCon:potion, flavorvendome cafe is located in Kensington,..."

Icecreamaddictyyc

"I'm a repeat customer for a reason, they're food is delicious and fairly priced. The carrot cake is the best in the city I've found. It's does get..."

Dana Elizabeth

"Finally got to the Vendome a couple of weeks ago, liked the rustic feel right from the start, however I found the ordering system somewhat screwy,..."

Stew Burner

"Really enjoy this little cafe that is always busy but full of life in a cozy and brunch spot. Whether just there for coffee or actually having a..."

Naomi

"I just had a very public love affair. With my cheesecake. I gazed longingly at it through the glass. Even reached my fingers towards it a little as I..."

Leslie Pringle Wrrldgrrl

"I love eating here, food is always great and the tiramisu is to die for (in my opinion). The only caveat is that at times, the line is out the door..."

ThatCalGuy

"Such a cute breakfast nook in the heart of Kensington. My friend and I really wanted to try something new so we though we'd check it out. Vendome has..."

Carli Van Heerden

"I was pretty excited to finally come here and see what the hype was about. Stood in a pretty long line waiting to order and grabbed a table. Finally..."

ES

"Came here 8:15 am on a Saturday to be greeted by a line up. One is not seated, rather you have to pre-order through the cashier and be assigned a..."

Carmela

"I was finally able to make it to Kensington for breakfast at Vendome Cafe. I’m really not familiar with Kensington, having been there just a..."

TanyaR

"Love the feel of this place. Service was great. Coffee was great. I had the mushroom eggs benedict alongside the cucumber tomato salad, and it was..."

Cdawg

"Heard great things about this place, but left feeling it was only average. The classic eggs Benny was close to great, but the sliced ham was..."

Facebook User

"Good breakfast - creative without pretention. You get the sense this place is a real local hangout. Great coffee, eggs Benny, waffles & sandwiches...."

CharlieJunoDog

"Came here for brunch on Saturday. Got a salmon egg benedict and it was fantastic. The smoked salmon was very fresh with a great portion but a bit..."

Agnes Lee

"Went there for coffee this morning; had the espresso and the recommended eggs benedict with salmon and Vendome hash. The eggs were delicious! Salmon..."

Steamedumpling

"Another restaurant part of the Teatro Group, just that alone is a guarantee for good, quality food. I brought hubby here last week and it was my..."

Peaches

"The food here is just so incredibly yummy!! I always count down the days when I know we're going to Vendome for brunch. My favorite is the Mushroom..."

Arezo Sonuhi

"Love their Americanos. The espresso they use and the traditional espresso machine rather than the modern day push button type brings a richness and..."

M

"Really fancy and cozy! Once it gets busy it can be hard to find a table though. Excellent and prompt service. Lattes are very nice, and food menu is..."

Xtee

"We went there for brunch on Saturday. A lot of people were in the line for ordering or waiting for their food. Luckily, we got a table. The egg..."

Gnocchi

"Food is delicious! Tried the Vendome club, the Italian and a matcha latte. Probably the best sandwich I've ever had in Calgary. A very cozy..."

Tkadventures

"Vendome Cafe is a bustling place with long lines on the weekends, especially in the mornings. The service is fairly fast - we got our orders taken..."

Dawne Law

"Wonderful place for bunch! The multiple times I've gone there I've always ordered the classic Eggs Benedict (it's my favourite)! Everything from the..."

Nav

"I'll give Vendome this: their food is incredibly photogenic and would fit beautifully as an indie flick setting.Other than that, the food..."

Leslie Raj

"Nice place for one that wants something out of the ordinary. A good date venue. Food and ambiance are good, so is their coffee. Live music some..."

-amanvel

"Serves the best quality food in Calgary by far for a cafe. One time they missed an ingredient in my sandwich however they kindly added it later...."

Mehrdad Motiei

"Everything was delicious. Me and my friend managed to find a table right away and placed our order at the counter. We each had a small Mocha to drink..."

Lankanlioness

"Surprisingly, there aren’t a lot of restaurants opened early in the morning on weekends. When I said “early”, I mean 8 am. (Most restaurants in..."

Cathy Lin

"My favourite coffee shop for their food in Calgary. It's on the other side of Kensington in the residential area on the east side of the Sunnyside..."

A. Ku

"Love this little brunch cafe near the Kensington train station! It's super convenient and great on a sunny day. It's quite busy so I would recommend..."

Jonathan Wu

"Very busy place, but it's worth the wait. The way it works is you line up order your food and then find your own seat. We ordered the poutine and..."

Marideth Tiongco

"Amazing ambience and lovely little cafe. Food is delicious! You have to line up to get your food and then find a spot to sit. Which means sometimes..."

Julie Fang

"Great cafe, the food was amazing. It was a great selections to choose from. I really enjoyed the atomsphere in the cafe and their coffee are really..."

Janet

"Rich, savory goodness in every bite - duck confit panini. This is a must try in my books if you come to Vendome - hunks of tender duck meat and..."

Elena Ching

"One of my favourite places in kensington. Quaint atmosphere and the food and pasties are to die for. Just expect to wait 30-40 minutes for your food..."

Jenna LeBlanc

"It was super yummy place but I found the toast was super hard to cut and it was over loaded with mayo. Overall loved the salmon egg bennie!..."

Elaine Lam

"I was dying to try Vendome for a while but I was disappointed with half of my meal. I ordered the mushroom Benedict which was great. It's a delicious..."

Loves2eat

"We decided to give Vendome a try after hearing about how good it was. Vendome did not disappoint! The line was a bit long even though we went on a..."

Andrew Ly

"A nice building with nice staff. Food was delicious and large in size. The only difference from a usual restaurant is that you'd order and pay up..."

Insatiousmarsupial

"Great location. The patio is great for an outside breakfast and coffee, even in the fall! The food and service were excellent! Bread pudding for..."

Tristan

"Autumn has really started to settle over the city of Calgary. The leaves are changing colour and there is a crispness in the air. It’s quite an..."

Scrumptiously Fit Food

"Cute, trendy, and delicious. Mildly expensive... But worth it. It reminds me of the cafes in Europe. I had the full sized eggs benny which was..."

Candace Taylor

"The atmosphere is trendy, intimidatingly so, but one has to appreciate the effort. Service was friendly, but it was obvious they were trying to get..."

Jessica DeWitt

"I am so happy they reopened! This café is one of my favorites in the city. Great food, coffee and delicate atmosphere in the heart of Kensington. If..."

Estee

"I love this little cafe right by Sunnyside station. They have really eggs Benedict. They also have really good sandwiches for lunch. You have to try..."

Cindy

"Finally it has reopened! Unfortunately I've grown lactose intolerant in the time they were under renos. The brunch is a bit challenging for my types..."

Boccincini Babe

"My first time at vendome cafe. I love the interior of this place! Coffee was really good. I think all of the good pastries were sold out by the time..."

YEGirl

"Kev and I each got a full order of eggs benedict. Kev’s classic benedict was served with cured ham, sprinkling with a little smoked paprika and..."

Cathy Lin

"Vendome is one of my top picks for breakfast. The cute cafe in Kensington never fails to satisfy. I had the classic eggs benny with a latte and it..."

Rachel Antony

"This place is AMAZING! I can't wait to go back! The location is great! Close to the train station so it's very convenient and easy to find! The..."

Noor B

"“Vendome’s calm coffee-shop feel is emphasized by high ceilings, oversized black-and-white photo portraits, old wood decor and abundance of..."

Sharon

"My absolute favourite cafe in Calgary. A local gem (and historical site) with great staff and atmosphere. Love their patio too. I HIGHLY recommend..."

Bonfim

"Had breakfast on a Saturday. Arrived at 9am and the place was already swarming with early risers. The eggs benedict ($15 for full order) was pretty..."

Cathy Lin

"This place is delicious! I love the atmosphere, lots of young people and young families and the natural light is beautiful. I really liked the..."

Alexis

"I love this place so much. They have the best eggs benny that I have ever had. The mushroom one is my favorite, closely followed by the salmon one...."

Kay Smith

"I finally got a chance to eat here after reading about it and contemplating it for ages. With a beautify sunny day after the long and dreary week..."

Natalie

"This place is refreshing - from the decor, to the happy servers and the FOOD!! I had their salmon eggs bennie. Cooked to perfect medium, and I could..."

Ela N.

"Came here a few days after renovations, and stood in line for ~30 mins. Wasn't too long of a wait, because we were dying to try vendome again after..."

Shirley Huynh

"Went there during a weekend and this must've been the second weekend after they reopened, so to be expected...we had to wait in line. We waited 40..."

Miso_hangry

"Love this little place! Great breakfast joint, friendly staff, and super cute space. Typically go for the Classic Eggs Benedict, Bacon Breakfast..."

Chelsea R.

"great visit at the newly renovated vendome.best cappuchino in town.we had salmon benny and mushroom benny.so yummy! the space looks great and the..."

Irmgard Dyck

"Vendome is finally reopened! I love this place, and was so sad when it was closed for the last almost 6 months? One of the best coffees in town, and..."

M

"Went with work a while ago- sad to hear that it is closed. The food was great. Only problem is that if you go with a group of people the food will..."

S.W

"Very cute.. Their macarons can be very good on some days, but not so good on others. I had this macaron-obsession a while back in early 2014 to..."

Rachelle

"Good Vibe!. Always seems to be a line, but there's a reason why! Good people, good food! great for..."

900617w

"Really loved this brunch place! My eggs Benedict was amazing. The morning cocktails are not only cute but also good tasting! The coffee was also a..."

Venessa Carloni

"I went for a breakfast with my friends after last minute change in location. It was staggering experience as we dine in and were received in a..."

Shahzaib ur Rahim

"Great restaurant for breakfast and brunch. The food is delicious and the atmosphere feels like vacation. To note, you place your order first at the..."

Ang

"Solid community offerings for breakfast. Everything was fresh and love the crispy potatoes. Coffee was delicious and food portions as expected for..."

Miranda H

"Love this spot! Awesome food!! Nice staff as always :) Avocado toast so fresh with sourdough bread! Also tried the duck confit (newer to the menu)..."

Rachael

"First of all they have this amazing server called Madison, she is so sweet and professional. We had London fog and white chocolate pistachues latte...."

Suzan Harb

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C

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Brad

"Went for breakfast this morning after being disappointed when the restaurant first opened. Had the eggs benedict and it was really good. All the..."

Penreid

"Tried it the first time after a night of driving around the city and I was impressed! The bar is cozy, perfect lighting, the music is not so loud..."

Merlina Almendra

"This was our first time visiting since the reopening and we were disappointed. I had the brisket and it was really lacking flavor, it needed a..."

Lee Mo

"Only been once for lunch but would love to go back again. This place is well decorated, the menu is creative, service was awesome, and the quality of..."

Food Generalist

"I have been here with friends twice in the last week. Myself along with both groups I was with were really impressed. The food was delicious and we..."

Jackie Traynor

"I live nearby so I come here often. I usually sit on the lounge side where it's a bit more casual. The service is always lovely. For food I like the..."

Kromatik K

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RS

"1st time checking out this newly renovated little gem. Very pleased with the updated fresh look and totally impressed with the deliciously prepared..."

Trent

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Tunit

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Office Broccoli

"Fabulous place in an underserved area of NW Calgary (Mt. Pleasant; close-in northwest on 4th St NW by the McDonald's). The menu is small, but I can..."

Cal99

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Office Broccoli

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Elaine Stringer

"First off, the people who work here are very nice and do their job well. I loved the decor and everything in the restaurant, minus the drunk fool in..."

Big_Spoon

"Just Okay. Was here awhile back with some friends. The food was okay but didn't leave a great impression. It wasn't very busy and our server was..."

Juliaandseb

"Overall, good.. Attended a going away party here for my partners co-worker. First impressions were not good - the hostess (or whomever answered the..."

Theo

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BethC

"Had a fantastic meal at the Block Kitchen. Sweet potatoe perogies and cauliflower appy (not like your mamma makes) were delicious and great..."

Suzy Anderes

"Edited Feb 21 2016:Found out from word of mouth that since they reopened it is kid friendly and also serves breakfast. So headed there for..."

Mishanctrl

"AMAZING EXPERIENCE. My fav beau and I dined at The Block on Friday night - Jan 9th. The food was absolutely great! The cauliflower frittes as an..."

Debi.w

"Delicious new place!. I went here recently for a lunch with five. Service was extremely friendly, food was delicious, and it was quite busy for a..."

Bob

"Great place for lunch. Probably the best Steak Sandwich I have ever..."

BBB

"Worth a second look. After visiting several times shortly after their opening, encountering both great and mediocre food and then taking a break, we..."

Theturns

"The Block. Amazing service even better food friendly environment great staff !!!!!..."

Ward1856

"Tuna Melt is amazing. We finally had a chance to organize a group of friends and try out The Block. The first thing that hit me was the..."

Jules

"Really good food, good wine list and enjoy the wait. There were some delays between courses, but the wait was worth it. Great food, friendly service..."

James Sprenger

"I think this place is great. It's a sexy inviting room with a great menu to boot. Dining on a Friday anywhere at a Calgary hot spot will no doubt..."

Foodie Goodie

"Service was good! Strange to have a lounge with tvs and vlts beside the nice dining room. Huge calamari dish was good. Deep fried pickles were a hit..."

Tmoski

"Block Kitchen. Four us.........late lunch. Best caesar drink I've had in a long time. A real twist on my favourite cocktail. All of us enjoyed our..."

Curdean

"North West Delight !. Positives: Décor was pleasing. Food was amazing. We started with appetizers: calamari and cauliflower croquettes which were..."

Andrew Barron

"Place looks way better in there now, food was fresh, well done and well presented. I felt like the calamari needed some more acid notes, maybe just..."

LazyChef

"Impressed in the NW!. As a diner who very rarely leaves the inner city, I was completely impressed with what the Block had to offer. The space is..."

Vassburger

"My husband and I went to the Block last night for our Anniversary. While it was not what we were expecting at first, we had a wonderful experience...."

Lesley

"Went in for lunch today with some friends and honestly, couldn't have been happier with our experience. We shared the salmon grav lax and the..."

Mary

"Great Lunch. I had the tuna melt and soup for lunch. Portions were too large and I could not finish it all. Good service, great atmosphere and very..."

Harrisot

"Delicious appetizers and wonderful atmosphere!. We dined at the Block on Saturday night.We ordered the spinach dip and 'The Block' to start, both..."

FoodE

"You get what you pay for. My wife and I have recently moved from downtown Calgary into the area of this restaurant, love love love the food and..."

Petmd91

"I was not a fan of the previous establishment at this address and was happy to see a change. It took awhile before we ventured in as we were totaly..."

Debbie

"Brunch Menu needs more. Despite having a brunch menus advertised, the Block Kirchen and Lounge needs more than three items to fill out a "brunch"..."

Wbride2635

"I drive by the Block everyday and I finally got a chance to try it out. I hesitated to come here at first because of the previous pub, the name..."

Wilson Wong

"Tuna Melt. A mayonnaise-rich, herbaceous tuna salad with great, gooey cheese dressed with a fennel and hot chili slaw. Inventive yet familiar comfort..."

Kgoepen

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"Yum. We all really enjoyed the food, everything was delicious & very high quality from appetizers to dessert. Service was a little inconsistent, ok..."

Muncher

"Just great. There was nothing our family did not like about this restaurant. Did not have to choose from a menu that offered the same old choices...."

Ddzuba

"This place was amazing! The Arctic char was so Great! Very fresh and delicious! Everyone enjoyed dinner the desserts were fantastic! Finally nice to..."

Kendraholman

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Barbara Buszka

"Finally checked out Block. Delicious! Great wine and beer selection. Great decor. Tasty food. We enjoyed a caesar, blueberry ale, tuna melt and..."

M

"Wow! Delicious food, wonderful staff.. We enjoyed our first visit so much, we have been back 3 times! Unfortunately we have been raving about it to..."

Connie Schwieder

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Elizabeth Bennett

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