Monki - Calgary

We decided to check this place out this place out for lunch and we were glad we did. read more We decided to check this place out this place out for lunch and we were glad we did.

I've heard great things about Monki so I went in with high expectations. read more I've heard great things about Monki so I went in with high expectations.

AppallingOrdered the "bowl" with lemongrass and coconut broth and added 2 poached eggs to it. read more AppallingOrdered the "bowl" with lemongrass and coconut broth and added 2 poached eggs to it.

The menu is so good, other restaurants will definitely steal their ideas. The duck confit waffles were so tasty, especially with the truffle mushroom sauce. Pir... read more The menu is so good, other restaurants will definitely steal their ideas. The duck confit waffles were so tasty, especially with the truffle mushroom sauce. Pirogies were also a very tasty brunch item. Good coffee and friendly service. Small quaint restaurant, with limited number of tables. This takes brunch to another level! Unfortunately we didn't have enough room for the great looking sweet dishes, next time.

Ordered the Elvis French Toast. • ¼ slice of banana • 0 strawberry (as per picture) • 1 slice of bacon cut into four pieces which was burnt • 1 slice of French... read more Ordered the Elvis French Toast. • ¼ slice of banana • 0 strawberry (as per picture) • 1 slice of bacon cut into four pieces which was burnt • 1 slice of French toast, that was cold and soggy from being filled with the cream cheese well in advance of being served. • Never did taste any white chocolate • No Icing sugar sprinkled on it (as per picture). After I had one bite, the server came back and she told to me how much she loved the Elvis and asked me if it is the best I’ve ever had. I replied, no it isn’t the best I have ever had. Her facial expression changed, and she promptly walked away. I only ate about 1/3 of it. I tried several times to get the servers attention. I was being ignored. There was only one other table with a couple sitting there. So it certainly wasn't because she was busy. When four ladies came in and sat beside me, I asked them to help me get the attention of the server if they notice her ignoring me. Which she did; one of the ladies said to me “I’ll call her over and then tell her you require assistance”. It worked, the server could not ignore me any longer. I asked for my bill. Fifteen minutes goes by before she brings me the invoice. I already calculated out how much my meal cost. I verified it with the bill paid in cash and left. I thanked the ladies sitting beside me for their assistance. One lady asked what it was I ordered. I told her it was the Elvis. She thanked me as she was considering ordering it and since I wasn’t eating mine, she will order something else instead.