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Maven

4.4 (127 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Singapore crab fried rice, Kaya French toast, London Fog, n Cafe mocha- - all delish!!
CaVa Foodie C.

One of the best brunch we've ever had!! Such a cute place! I was tickled to read the menu and loved seeing such diverse selection of entrees. Everything g sounded so delectable that we had such a hard time narrowing down to two dishes. We had Kaya French toast and crab fried rice. Sweet and savory...perfect combination! They were so tasty and presentation was equally delicious to the eyes! Someone on the review said be sure to order the London Fog tea as it will be a treat and boy, it sure was!! Didn't even leave a drip! My hubby ordered Cafe Mocha and that tasted like what we had in Europe. Rich and delish!! Our waitress was the sweetest and she really helped to complete our whole food experience at Maven. We are sad that we cannot return to this place as we are just visiting Calgary, but we will remember this lovely brunch place for a long time!

Violets in the back entry for sale.

The Maven has such a sweet mix of energy inside! Unique atmosphere with hanging and potted houseplants uniquely hung for table privacy to kitschy vintage decor, Maven's menu is reflective of that same vibe! Part of our group started off with mimosas from the bar while others enjoyed coffee and house made London Fog tea (a must have indulgence if you visit). We tried everything from scrambled eggs, hazelnut and peanut butter filled french toast ("Victoria Peak French Toast": this thick cut French Toast is like a grown up peanut butter and hazelnut sandwich), and lastly a Tokyo inspired breakfast dish ("My Breakfast in Tokyo":miso sake salmon gravlax, poached eggs, and miso soup). Whether you play it safe or take on global inspired bites, you can't go wrong with breakfast, brunch, or lunch at Maven. Just a short walk from the tower too!

a glass of orange juice and a cup of coffee
Vanessa M.

We came here as they were one of the featured restaurants for yyc hotchocolatefest. Needless to say, I had the orange/chocolate, which was delicious, with a shot of espresso! They were incredibly busy so the server took awhile to take our order. I had candied, bacon eggs Benedict, with oven roasted potatoes and sour cherry jam. My boyfriend had a mimosa and the bannock funghi eggs Benedict Both dishes were delicious Cute hipster place

Spicy fried rice Dungeness crab egg

I was looking for a great brunch place n wow! It's like asian fusion (didn't know till I was there ). Was thinking of having sweet French toast but spicy fried rice with Dungeness crab eggs . Highly recommended . My bf had make your own breakfast, his sausage was over cooked (too dry) so one star off. Service was ok nothing crazy. Lots of young crowds.

Duck Benedict
Caili C.

Cute spot to stop by for brunch! We came by after landing in Calgary for our first meal. There's a good amount of street parking and we didn't have any trouble finding a spot. There's two spaces - the more restaurant section in the front and the cafe in the back that's the plant space. We were seated in the plant cafe and loved the decor. For food we split the hoisin duck benedict and braised beef cheeks. Both had good flavors - the duck benedict came with a big salad and thin slices of duck. It was a bit odd that it was served on a slice of sourdough bread rather than english muffins but the flavors worked well together. The braised beef was also super flavorful but had a good amount of fat that was inedible. It came with spaetzle which was an interesting twist but I found the pasta to be too heavy with the braised beef and it didn't have a ton of flavor. Overall a cute spot for brunch and would recommend to stop by!

Maven Classic and Bacon Benny soooo good!!
Eric M.

Five stars for brunch. If you are heading back from a holiday in Banff, you should treat yourself and go to this Gem in Calgary. Unique style as the plates were decorative, cute small garden out front, and quaint small brunch spot. Service was good and received great recommendations on the menu. Bring your appetite because as you can see from the photo the portion sizes are more than adequate. Use the Yelp App to join the waitlist made getting in a breeze and I can't wait to come back to Banff and make my brunch stop at Maven again. You won't be disappointed!

Truffle Mushroom Benedict
Marilyn J.

We loved trying Maven and would definitely go back again. The decor was beautiful with all of the greenery and a had a homey atmosphere. To start we got a cappuccino and a latte which were both great. We ordered the truffle mushroom Benedict which was absolutely delicious. Perfect amount of truffle, poached egg and the fried bread was not heavy at all. We also ordered the Kaya French toast that had coconut pandam custard that was amazing. Not overly sweet, fresh with the fruit and no need for syrup. The service was great! Our waiter had great recommendations. We would definitely come back on our next trip. This is a great place for vegetarian options.

Panna Cotta with Sans Rival
Justine R.

Service was amazing! The new menu is delicious - I loved the corned beef Pan de Sal breakfast sandwich - the Pan de Sal was fluffy and warm, and the corned beef was so tender. Panna cotta is one of my favourite desserts so I'm happy to still see it on the menu.

Charity T.

We've been to maven twice now the food has not disappointed yet! Very unique fusion dishes that are not offered anywhere else. Service is always quick and the staff friendly. And the plants! Love the cozy interior of this place!

Tokyo Breakfast
Em G.

I loved my Tokyo breakfast. Not sure what my friend got -- so I'll only review my dish. Serving proportions looks small but is actually quite filling. Quality was good. Nothing amazing tho. I found this to be a creative breakfast selection. I enjoyed Service was great! They check your coats for you which I was happy about. Ambiance is cute and is a vibe. Clean and well maintained. Enjoyed my brunch. Will go again.

Charges

Used to love this place, but now have had an awful experience. Because they recently changed their menu, my partner could not find anything that they would like to order. We felt bad about that, so we ordered some drinks. I was overcharged by three dollars for a mimosa that was supposed to be on special and on the menu the price of sparkling water is not listed. Their suggested 22% tip rate would have put us at $32 for a cup of coffee, a water, and a discounted cocktail. Very disappointing to someone who has been coming there since 2021.

Love everything about Maven, food, service and ambiance! Also make it a breakfast stop when we are in Calgary !

Food was ok, very cool Ambiance, service was just ok as well. Probably will be back once more to try my second choice dish.

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Egg beni were perfect the server attentive ambience is like eating in a garden. Great value for the money. Highly recommend

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Always a 5 star rating love this place!! My boyfriend always gets the special and loves it everytime.

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Amazing food, great atmosphere, it's like a hidden gem on 17th ave. The service was fantastic.

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A great place to have brunch with reasonable prices , clean premises and a friendly staff !

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The food is amazing. The best brunch I've been in Canada. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, and the service is amazing and friendly.

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Took my brother here for his birthday. It was my first time here but I have always wanted to try…read moreit. There was plenty of parking as it's in a strip mall. We were seated right away. The menu had good breakfast options. I opted for the Seoul-wich with an Arnold Palmer to drink. My bro had the Bro's breakfast with a Bro'kin coffee blend to drink. Both dishes looked great. The Seol-wich was really tasty and a good size. My bro said he enjoyed his meal. Our server Rachel was friendly and attentive. All staff were great. I definitely will come back and try other menu items.

I ordered a late breakfast through Uber and it took them an hour and a half just to get to the…read morerestaurant, which meant my food clearly sat there the entire time. By the time it arrived, everything was stone cold. The cheese was literally hard from melting and then going cold, the potatoes were undercooked and raw, and the entire meal was completely inedible. Spending $35 on food that went straight in the garbage is beyond frustrating, it's infuriating. And the $5 "seasonal fruit bowl" looked like someone's picked-over leftovers. A couple random pieces tossed in a container and sent out like that's acceptable? It's honestly disgusting and shows a complete lack of quality control. At this point, I would've been better off ordering McDonald's for a third of the price, because at least it would've shown up hot and edible. This is careless, overpriced, and completely unacceptable. 1STAR. Complete fail.

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