The newly renovated Earls Tin Palace in Mission offers a great patio to enjoy your brunch on.
Broken City
The upstairs at this popular pub in the Beltline is a great spot to enjoy some morning eats outside. Broken City breaks the standard pub-brunch mold serving up dishes like coconut and Cornflake-crusted French toast.
(613 11 Ave. S.W., 403-262-9976, brokencity.ca, @thebrokencity)
Container Bar
Though the brunch menu here is essentially the same as in its cojoined restaurant, Brasserie Kensington, Container Bar is all about the fun, outside experience. Besides, food is a little more exciting when it’s served on a table that’s been constructed out of pallets, right?
(1131 Kensington Rd. N.W., 403-457-4148, @container_bar)
Earls Tin Palace
After massive renovations, this Earls in Mission is looking slicker than ever and the big, two-part patio is no exception. Families, couples or a big group of friends … whoever you’re dining with, this eatery will have a seat for you.
(2401 4 St. S.W., 403-228-4141, earls.ca, @earlstincalgary)
Los Chilitos
Get a plate of the huevos rancheros and a slushy margarita while the sun beams down on what is one of 17th Avenue’s most overlooked patios. There’s hardly ever a wait here either, which is nice.
(1309 17 Ave. S.W., 403-228-5528, loschilitos.ca)
National Westhills
It’s outside of the downtown core, but this National location is great for people that want a comfortable gastropub experience in a space that is still kid-friendly. Kids or no kids, you can never go wrong with sunshine and microbrew beers.
(180 Stewart Green S.W., 403-685-6801, ntnl.ca, @ntnlwesthills)
River Caf
Dining outside doesn’t get much nicer than a table on the patio here in the heart of Prince’s Island Park. Since it’s adjacent to one of the main paths in the park, it’s a great spot for people watching too.
(25 Prince’s Island Park S.W., 403-261-7670, river-cafe.com, @rivercafeyyc)
Vendome Cafe
People often forget that this little cafe (owned by the Teatro Group) in Sunnyside offers up a quality brunch. Whether you choose a breakfast panini, Benny or the signature salted caramel French toast, make sure to enjoy your meal on the quaint patio.
(940 2 Ave. N.W., 403-453-1140, vendomecafe.com, @vendomecafe)
Wurst
Friday nights might be perfect for having a few drinks on the restaurant’s lower level, but weekend morning brunch should be all about the sun on the south-facing patio. Order the wild mushroom Benny – it’s always a winner.
(2437 4 St. S.W., 403-245-2345, wurst.ca, @wurstcalgary)