Vendome

We tried this brunch restaurant a few weeks ago and were very impressed with the quality of food, service and atmosphere. The design of the decor is classy elegant and yet inviting to all. The staff is very and helpful. I’m sorry that I forgot to take a picture of the feature French toast hot chocolate for the month of February. It looked great and tasted delicious! We had the blue crab omelette and blue crab eggs Benedict. Very filling and the taste can’t be described… it’s an experience. Flavourful not salty just delicious Thank you to the staff our server Blaise and manager who made our experience a great one.

The decor here is cute and nice. I enjoyed my time here tho I ordered vendome breakfast which was some basic items and I didn’t think it was special. Potatoes were crispy and good tho. I see pictures of a shakshuka similar dish so I wish I got that instead. Overall not bad but not special food.

Thought we would give this a second try. We ordered the BBQ Brisket Hash and the Cured Salmon Eggs Benedict. The speed of service was excellent, presentation was great, poached egg was nearly perfectly done and brisket was tender. Flavour didn’t seem to come through, and the potatoes were bland. Food didn’t strike us to have an enticing aroma, nor did it have any flavours unique to this restaurant. We didn’t immediately jump at the opportunity to box up our food and take it home. Calgary has many good brunch eats, and we would go elsewhere next time.

A really cute brunch space with friendly and accommodating staff. We did not wait very long for a table on a Saturday morning. Unfortunately, the food was very sub par for the price and the rating for this place. I had high expectations that were not met. The eggs Benedict was on crust less toast and the French toast was not something we expected at all. It tasted like deep fried batter, although the peach topping was really good! My friend enjoyed her breakfast bowl but again, for the price it wasn’t amazing. Overall, expensive, small sizes, and average taste.

This was my first time here in several years and it didn't disappoint. It's the second time YYC hot chocolate fest brought me this way and my first time dining it and I can't wait to come back! The espresso martini was the best I've ever had. My best friend and I got the grilled cheese and it was amazing. The French fries and onion rings are off the hook. Service was decently slow but it was really busy so I didn't mind at all. Can't wait to come back and try more of the menu.

Good dinner spot. Nice local ingredients that has been crafted into Mediterranean favourites. Very good vegetarian options and comfortable, cozy and trendy space. I had the mushroom moussaka, and while it was very flavourful, I would say that the portion was too small and too expensive. The geek yogurt lemon cheesecake for dessert was amazing and I would definitely recommend! Overall pretty good spot for a fun, tasty dinner!

The ambience is great, nice and cozy cafe. Menu has some really good choices. We visited during the pandemic, and found the tables were not as clean, and food was average,could have been better. As a person who enjoys the ambience more than the food, I would visit it again.

Honestly I was really disappointed. I came in with standard brunch expectations (I didn't expect to be blown away or anything), but I was just... Disappointed. We came here because I had a gift card (and I'd heard good things), but I definitely would have been pretty upset if I had to pay full price. I got the lamb kofta eggs benny, and my partner got the chorizo scramble. We also shared a chai latte & regular drip coffee. The eggs benny: it felt like they served me one super old benny, and one they made fresh or something? I asked for medium poached, but one of the bennies the egg was hard poached (see pic) and the bread it was on was rock hard. Like I could not cut through it with my knife. And when I did finally break through, it was like a cracker - it snapped apart instead of being cut (and made a super loud sound, I was concerned for the plate). It was also hard to pick up with my fork, like I could not stab it because it was so hard. The other benny was like a night and day difference - actual medium egg and soft(er) bread. The portion of lamb was also really small? Like I get that lamb is expensive (and everything is expensive these days), but it was like the size of half of my thumb for $21? It just didn't feel like good value. The potatoes were also pretty plain. I love potatoes, so I'm happy with some plain fried baby potatoes, but they weren't anything special. The hollandaise was nice - made with Boursin cheese. The chorizo scramble: most parts were good as individual pieces (i.e., scrambled eggs were good, sourdough was good, etc.), but the chorizo, which should be the highlight in a chorizo scramble, was disappointing. My partner said it was "dry and tasted like nothing. Might have just been overcooked ground pork?" Also felt like low value for the price ($21). One slice of bread topped with a bit of meat and scrambled eggs? I legitimately think I could make this one at home for less effort, better value, and better taste. The chai latte was good, but nothing special. Tasted kinda like they used Tazo chai syrup. The drip coffee was coffee. The service was really friendly and on point tho. And the location/space was nice.

Had brunch at Vendome with my husband and SIL and arrived right before they switched over to their dinner menu. Food was good and came out in a timely manner however, we found it a bit overpriced for what you get. Loved the plates they used though -- so pretty. Service was definitely lackluster. The server we got was not engaging and was lacking in rapport. Maybe she just wasn't having the best day or something idk. Also, they don't have a changing table in the washrooms -- we had our baby boy with us.

Vendome is in the Kensington area close to C Train or walking distance from downtown if the weather's nice. Street parking nearby. Comfortable seating and there's a pleasant patio too. The menu features unique creative dishes featuring seafood but it changes regularly. We enjoyed octopus, clams in Malaysian curry, prawns and a tasty salad. Good wine list and drinks choices. Service is friendly and arrival of the dishes was timed nicely. My only negative comment is how pricey it is, possibly because of the fresh seafood. Definitely will go back.

Overpriced. Overrated. Nowhere near enough seating for people just getting coffee. Heard they are closing. No great loss, really.

Although the service was good and the ambiance was okay, the food was not. We went for breakfast here and everything was either bland or sweet when we ordered savoury meals/appetizers (I.e. sweet uncooked hashbrowns). Ultimately, service and ambiance is nothing if the food is bad. I definitely don't recommend coming for breakfast/brunch here at least as it's not worth the price tag.

Delicious! Went here for breakfast. I had a hash bowl and my husband had the Sunnyside breakfast. Both were fresh and delicious. Service was great and attentive. We also really enjoyed the playlist that was on while we ate. I also got the feature Apple Oat Latte afterwards to go and was impressed

A friend sent me lunch from Vendome because #lockdownlife. Maybe I've just been cooking for myself way too much, but the food was super exciting. Our tradition is getting fried chicken sandwiches and this was one of the better ones. It came with fries and I also got poutine, so there was so much fry action, which is the best possible problem to have. I don't see it on their menu now, but I got an ice cream cookiewich where both "cookies" were made of cookie dough and obviously this is genius. While I got delivery and haven't actually eaten on their patio, I've walked by enough to know it's a cute spot.

We made a last minute reservation for this cafe while breakafast hunting. The name reminded of us the "Vendome" subway location in Montreal, Quebec. The food was excellent, the server that finally did serve us was absolutely amazing and a rockstar. Prior to that, we had been siting for about 20-30 minutes without anyone serving us or even offering us water. The meals we had were amazing, and the in house jam is just wow! Maybe I love food a little too much, but uggghh this little hidden gem nestle away in this suburban location is worth the visit! Thankful I got to experience the unique dining dishes they offered. Hopefully on my next visit, the servers don't forget about us as guests.

DISCLAIMER I MESSAGED THEM AND RECEIVED ZERO REPLY Hi Kat, I normally do not take the time to review or leave feedback as I come from the food service as a General Manager and can appreciate the hard efforts we all put in in our industry. I was at Vendome today for brunch with a group of 4 and we all left more than disappointed. I will only speak for myself and my boyfriends dish. They both were more than underwhelming. I ordered the eggs Benedict for $16 and was served a dish of about 12 hash browns and one tiny egg with a even tinier bit of toast. It said it came with avo and halloumi amd was presented with about a thin one inch slice of avo and three tinier pencil thin 1/2 inch length slices of halloumi. My boyfriend ordered the hash brown bowl with chorizo and Benedict that was a 1/4 size bowl of mostly just over cooked hash brown that was super greasy and the vintage plating had marks all over the rim. Our industry has taken such a hit with covid. Service and presentation are key and leaving with a bill of not even half presentable food was disappointing. The kitchen and server both should have frankly been disappointed serving food this poor and half presented. There are so many great places to eat in our city amd the options are competitive. I'm not one to go to social media and definitely would prefer to reach out direct to afford the opportunity for you to be made aware. Please take this as an opportunity to not even step it up - but to provide food that the costing you are asking your guests to pay is fair. Thank you for your time. We unfortunately will not be joining Vendome again. Jaimee Slifka (403) 399-2349 Sent from my iPhone I normally do not take the time to review or leave feedback as I come from the food service as a General Manager and can appreciate the hard efforts we all put in in our industry. I was at Vendome today for brunch with a group of 4 and we all left more than disappointed. I will only speak for myself and my boyfriends dish. They both were more than underwhelming. I ordered the eggs Benedict for $16 and was served a dish of about 12 hash browns and one tiny egg with a even tinier bit of toast. It said it came with avo and halloumi amd was presented with about a thin one inch slice of avo and three tinier pencil thin 1/2 inch length slices of halloumi. My boyfriend ordered the hash brown bowl with chorizo and Benedict that was a 1/4 size bowl of mostly just over cooked hash brown that was super greasy and the vintage plating had marks all over the rim. Our industry has taken such a hit with covid. Service and presentation are key and leaving with a bill of not even half presentable food was disappointing. The kitchen and server both should have frankly been disappointed serving food this poor and half presented. There are so many great places to eat in our city amd the options are competitive. I'm not one to go to social media and definitely would prefer to reach out direct to afford the opportunity for you to be made aware. Please take this as an opportunity to not even step it up - but to provide food that the costing you are asking your guests to pay is fair. Thank you for your time. We unfortunately will not be joining Vendome again. Jaimee Slifka (403) 399-2349 Sent from my iPhone

Great space. Good food. Slowest counter service in the city. Though they renovated a couple of years back, no consideration was put into helping the long lines going through one till. I don't blame the staff by any means, it's just ridiculous to wait 15 min for a coffee just because management doesn't want to add another till or consider the layout of the space.

I visited yesterday for the 2nd time and loved it. This may be the last remaining place in Calgary where one can dress well, sit and enjoy a very good coffee and dessert in such a classy environment. We'll be going back for brunch later this week. The service was superb, the music was great and at the right volume level, the place was clean and beautifully decorated. All in all, my new favorite place. Their patio was lovely in the summer and is pet free! Yes, you don't have to be entertained or entertain anyone's pet while you enjoy your meal and/or beverage. I love dogs and have one but they don't belong in restaurants in my opinion. They disturb clients and servers alike. Thank you Vendome for this policy! I totally enjoyed my visit and there will be many more.

The food at Vendome is always tasty and well done the service is friendly and attentive. The cost is a bit pricey but everything has gone up, especially food, so it's keeping up with costs I suppose. Love the outdoor patio with umbrellas and happy they have an area off the patio for people who want to bring their pups. I've been going to Vendome for years and have never been disappointed in either food or service

I used to love vendome a lot, but once they took down the french toast i really liked from the menu after the renovation, i didn't come that often. And i was surprised the air circulation was still bad and it seemed like more flies flying around than before. I hesitated to drink the water (self serve). I ordered tuna poke and my friend ordered a ham poutine. we both thought those were just okay. But i really like the macaroon,prefect size, sweet but not too sweet & rich flavour.

I'm a bit disappointed as I came here a few years ago and remembered loving this place! Disclaimer: this review is moreso a review of a specific food item and can't say whether it's accurate for a review of the place as a whole. I went again recently and tried their glazed pork belly benny. The pork belly is really underwhelming and was quite tough and overcooked and not fatty at all. (It reminded me of dry char siu). I'm not super familiar with their bennys but it's served on a thin slice of bread (not an english muffin) that was quite tough - so cutting through the pork belly plus bread to try and eat a piece is pretty much impossible. Along with that, I had ordered my eggs soft but they came hard (I know, I should have returned it but don't you ever get too hungry to wait to send food back??). I also wasn't asked whether I wanted hash or salad (didn't even know that was an option). The hash was a healthy portion but it felt overcooked - each piece was fried to the point of being hard and not really crispy. Hollandaise was a nice addition and the poached eggs were poached perfectly to hard - it just wasn't what I ordered. There is a decent amount of pork belly for the egg benny but the overall quality of the dish, while it looks great, doesn't really impress me. I think the other thing that confuses me a bit is that their 8oz drinks feel REALLY small. An 8oz in comparison should be a short at Starbucks but I can't wrap my head around the idea that the cups they serve their 8oz drinks in are the same size. I remember really liking the duck confit sandwich though when I had it ages ago, and my friend that I went with noted that the salmon benny is good too - so I would recommend sticking to those items.

Cute Cafe! The atmosphere was super great. The place was full but we were still able to find a table for four on a Saturday afternoon. We were able to find free parking only a block or two away which was a great thing! Love being able to go somewhere without having to worry about parking mayhem. Loved the decor and the style. The bathrooms were super tiny but at least they were there! They had said all the food was local I believe. We had a cream filled cupcake and the caramel apple crisp. The crisp was so delightful! Drink wise we had the drip coffee, Americano, a vanilla latte, and a cappuccino. The cappuccino was a lot stronger than expected; had a real pow! The drip coffee was locally roasted and we considered it better than average. I really liked that they had a serve yourself water station. I'm excited to go back and try more of their food it looked so wonderful and well-plated! We noticed a sign for live music which sounded so great!

Excellent espresso - the best in Calgary. Why? It's thick and creamy not the brown hot watery kind you get at Starbucks or other so called cafes. Great muffins, expensive but tasty. I would drive miles from my hotel every day for the Americano. They serve a hot breakfast and lunch as well.

Slightly over priced, but the food was pretty good. The chicken and waffles were recommended to me but the sauce was a little weird for my liking. It tasted like sweet gravy which I wasn't a fan of. But the vibe in the restaurant was nice and the service was good!

First time visit here for brunch. Different kind of system than I'm used to where you order and pay first then you get seated. Not a fan of it to be honest, giving a tip before you get your service doesn't make any sense. Also didn't really like it when a staff member asked the people in front of us if they were eating in and size of table needed then skipped our group and asked the ppl behind us the same question. We ordered the mushroom benny, duck confit waffles, "French toast" bread pudding, and lasagna. Reasonable wait time for the food but after it came to our table zero service after that until the staff wanted to clear our plates. Another reason why I don't like paying/tipping up front. Don't expect refills on coffee. Water was self serve. The food was tasty, ambience was ok but it seemed liked there was some poor air circulation in the restaurant. It was busy so the place got hot and stuffy.

One of the best cafes in Kensington! Grab a coffee to go, or stay for a meal (really good breakfast!) - it's all good!

The food was not good. You had to pay extra for hollandaise sauce and it didn't come with that much and was very lean.

Items Selected Apple Oatmeal Muffin Breakfast Poutine with Ham, Hollandaise, Quebec Cheese Curds and Hashbrowns French Toast Bread Pudding with Bananas Foster, Whipped Mascarpone, Nutella Carrot Walnut Cake with Cream Cheese Icing and Spiced Apple Cake with Salted Caramel Icing 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 Café is so-called for the building in which it is situated with a touch of flare imported from the town in Central France, an all-day sort of eatery ready to please patrons whenever they choose to stop by. Filling two adjoining rooms with seating for perhaps sixty, the long bar, coffee counter and kitchen occupying the majority of one half with an overhead menu plus a display of pastries, it was just after 7:30am that I trekked through snow to enter the front doors, a pleasant fellow happy to offer his opinion when asked which led to a five-part order. Taking pastries to the table while items from the kitchen were prepared by another young man, the white walls and bright lights casting off slate and wood with flowers softening the feel, it was with bites of a dense yet moist Oatmeal Muffin chock-full of Apples and Cinnamon that the meal got underway, the Carrot and Apple Cakes tasted later equally well-crafted with each featuring a good bit of added sweetness by way of their respective icings. Covering a wider variety of menu options than one might expect based on kitchen size, each item prepared with great care and expedited speed, it was perhaps ten minutes after sitting down that two substantial plates were presented, the piping-hot porcelain filled with crispy Potatoes, squeaky Curds and creamy Hollandaise pairing well to sliced Ham while the 'French Toast' was decadence defined as day-old Bread soaked in Custard was sliced thick and presented as a leaning tower with layers separated by boozy Bananas and Nutella beneath a snowcap of fluffy Mascarpone Cream.

First the good: As a long time regular of Vendome Cafe, I am quite fond of a number of the lovely staff who have gone above and beyond over the years. The menu has recently undergone a rework and there are some delicious meals and drinks to be had (with some decent vegetarian options - though vegans be warned, not much here for you). Great wifi - and usually the music is quite good, though it can be a bit loud (bring headphones). The bad: With such limited seating and a truly ridiculous ordering setup, the lineups can go out the door. If you are hoping for a relaxing and pleasant experience, generally avoid going here during lunchtimes and weekends. I would also avoid meeting with more than one person unless you are here very early or late in the day. During rush times the pushy staff will give you trouble for holding a seat for a late-running friend. The ugly: Well my patience with the long line ups and snooty service finally snapped today. Unfortunately Vendome is so 'into itself' that they've somehow renovated multiple times with absolutely no consideration of the customer experience. With plenty of other options right down the street, I'm not sure why you would put up with the rush hour chaos?

We visited this small cozy cafe for a quick late lunch and study / post-exam session before an early supper. There was a variety of items including breakfast until 5pm, some between-breads, desserts, lunch and hot meal options, as well as a variety of drinks. Initially there was quite a line up at the ordering counter but we did find some space in the other room and sat ourselves. Atmosphere: 4/5 I really like the Kensington area in Calgary and the cafe had a good nonchalant feel. Customers were free to seat themselves then order at the counter then the food is brought to your table. Great for sitting alone to work or meeting others for a quick coffee or lunch. It was not too loud or quiet. There is some street parking across the street which was handy and the train is close. Food: 4/5 I had the Thai noodle salad bowl with peanut sauce on the side and a house blend herbal tea. It was good overall. Reasonable portion size for what I was looking for and reasonably priced. Service: 3/5 Our orders arrived within a reasonable time and the area was overall kept clean. Price: 3/5 Reasonable Overall I would come back again. I like the overall atmosphere of the cafe, this part of town, and the various food options regardless of time of day; would've loved to try some of their other menu items as well!

So here is my 3rd review... Still no bacon, coffee tastes like water and cost for breakfast was not what I expected! I'm digging in now!! So verdict is waffles good, breakfast panini good, but hash browns not same as before!! So I think I am moving on!! So my second visit now, didn't feel like making breakfast so I searched and searched for best breakfast in Calgary. But I decided to give Vendome a second try, to my surprise my waffles& drench toast have changed!! I order French toast( now bread pudding) with blueberries , salted caramel , and whipped marscapone. With a side of bacon... No bacon???? Maybe they're out but that is a big no no I'm my books!! So French toast is good very filling! Coffee is okay I ordered med blend, and it is organic!! Very retro place, Tuesday at 10am not too busy and a beautiful day to sit on patio! I'd say it's a good place for breakfast, never tried lunch or dinner! They have live bands Thursday evenings, and serve alcohol. So give it a try, nice spot in Kensington check out across the street it is very cool!!

I really love this place and usually I don't like cafés at all. The service is above and beyond the call of duty, sometimes I make a point of asking the waitresses for outrageous outlandish requests that are above and beyond and they always comply with smile. I was lucky enough to try one of their chocolate croissants once and I haven't stopped thinking about it, that was about two years ago. Obviously I am due for a return visit ASAP!

I used to go to Vendome so often when they first opened up in Kensington. The paninis and their soups were and still are my favourite things to order! The tuna melt and duck confit are delicious, especially with the sauces that they come with. I also love the butternut squash soup a lot! Their space is super crowded though, in that it's a small space with a LOT of people every single time I'm in there. As for drinks, their coffee is not bad and their mocha's are alright. Their staff is also usually quite friendly!

We were visiting Calgary and stopped by here for lunch. I would echo the feedback several people have had for Vendome. Their ordering / cashier process is painfully in need of improvement. People shouldn't be standing in a line 7 people deep to just place an order. We ordered the sandwich with avacado and chickpea and were surprised when we got tough thick bread toast which crumbled into bits each time we tried to eat it. We ordered mint lemonade and the server dropped it off at our table without a straw. We had to go back to the cashier to collect a straw. Definitely not a place I would visit again.

Good coffee, cool place. Food was alright. Nice how they have half portions of items on the menu. Easy 2 hour street parking.

Cute cafe situated in in the hip Kensington area. Cozy and modern on the inside and while it seems small when you get in, there is another side of the cafe just around the corner. Like any old cafe, it's self-seating and you order from from the till and are given a number. It wasn't too busy on a Friday afternoon and while there was spots on the bar, we waited a few minutes and some tables became available. I love the marble countertops and fresh flowers that are at every table. They have a selection of pastries, coffee and, of course, a pretty good menu to choose from. I was particularly peck-ish that morning and got half of the turkey brie sandwich as well as the butternut squash soup and side salad. For it being only half a sandwich, it was a pretty decent size! It came with a cherry jam and trust me a little goes a long way. The sandwich itself was alright but it was obvious that it was prepared much earlier in the day. The butternut squash soup was delicious and I could've definitely eaten more of it and the piece of focaccia bread it came with was soft and perfectly toasted. The mixed green salad was standard and had a touch too much dressing, but overall it was fine. My girlfriend got the croque monsieur and butternut squash soup and she also agreed that the soup was delicious. I love the ambiance of the place and seeing people either catching up with work or catching up with friends. The staff are incredibly friendly and efficient and I can definitely see myself returning in the future to grab some coffee and try out some of their tantalizing treats next time (um hello nutella croissant)!

Located just a short walk from nearby Prince's park, Vendome offers up tasty food, good coffee or iced tea, and a great funky environment. They have a very nice outdoor deck/patio as well. My wife and I enjoyed a couple of Panini sandwiches. The portions aren't too large, but are fair sized for the price. The wait staff was both happy and friendly. A great place for breakfast or lunch.

Delicious salmon egg benny for breakfast! It was a nice change that it was on a panini bread versus the traditional English muffin. The salmon was delicious, thick fresh slices of pure goodness. The hollandaise sauce was also tasty. Topped with fresh delicious herbs. My partner and I shared the full order which was around $16 I believe - great portion for sharing! We also tried their tiramisu for breakfast. It was around $6-7. A little overpriced but it was really delicious as well. Maybe just a little bit too sweet. The restaurant had a nice interior design. The service was great too. There's free parking on the streets outside. We will definitely come back to have breakfast/brunch again in the future.

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 first time after their renovation. We arrived just after 10am and it was pretty darn busy, but from waiting in line to finishing our meals, the whole process took just an hour. Since I was craving for something savoury, their duck confit waffles appealed to me right away while hubby got the duck panini, and I also got a side of their house cured gravlax because I wanted to try it. My meal was so good. Waffles were fluffy, duck confit was flavorful and tender, and the creme fraiche plus blackberries just complemented everything together so well! I've never had their duck confit panini before, but after taking a bite out of my husband's it was very hard to put it down - especially with that amazing truffle aioli! He enjoyed it immensely too. The gravlax was a generous portion and wasn't too salty but I wish it was served with the appropriate condiments. Vendome is definitely one of those nice, somewhat upscale yet casual at the same time kind of place. It remains as one of my favorite breakfast places. I highly recommend anyone to give them a try.

I have only ever come here for brunch because they have awesome breakfast poutine and a vegetarian croque-monsieur (they call it the croque vert) that I love. You order at the counter, take your number and sit down, and they will bring your food out to you. They have recently expanded quite substantially and now there is a ton more seating! Don't be intimidated if the line is out the door; it moves quickly and since their renovation it's unlikely you won't find seating! Most of their food also gives you the option of choosing a full portion (if you want to pig out) or if a half portion (if you have some self restraint). The breakfast poutine is super rich. The half portion looks small but it is very filling. The spinach version has soft potatoes drowning in hollandaise (i.e. delicious fat) and cheese curds (i.e. more fat) and spinach - so you don't have to feel bad about all that other stuff. The croque vert is probably one of my favourite sandwiches and I've never seen another place do croque-monsieurs. Also, it's just cute to say. Croque-monsieur! The bread is super crusty and buttery and the roasted vegetables are done perfectly and everything is smothered in some kind of amazing sauce. Their coffee is alright but the food is definitely the main draw for me. Will definitely be back to try more of their menu!

What's up yelpers! Emma and I just returned today from Vendome Café after a big brunch meal and here's how it went! First of all, they have a great covid protocol in place! You give them your phone number and they text you when your table is ready so you don't have to lurk around with everyone else. You can also order a coffee from the cafe while you wait which is a huge plus! After we got seated we were blessed by the most amazing menu (EVERYTHING looked amazing) I got the salmon eggs benny and Emma got the chicken and waffles (our favourite) and it was superb! The food came in a timely fashion and we were sitting outside which was beautiful! Will definitely be going back to our new favourite brunch place

More often than not there's a wait but it's well worth it. I've been here a few times with Mini and each time was better than the last. On our most recent visit we had the breakfast poutine and the berry waffles. I wish I had ordered the full size of the poutine because it was just SO delicious. There's really nothing to recommend because it's all good! Come with a book in case you have to wait!

Have had breakfast here a few times- always seems to be a line up- coffee is great and the place is cozy. Breakfast is decent... it's more of a lit bite kinda breakfast. Still on my mission to find the best breakfast joint in Calgary....

Egg Benedict mushroom and hash brown!!! Delicious Benedict on top of thin an crispy bread but the hash brown was cold and dry!!! Not sure if I will order the hash again ... just left me a bit tad disappointed.

Cute cozy cafe in Kensington. You order what you like and they'll give you a number to put on the side of your table. Once food is ready they'll bring it to you. The matcha was okay, but I suppose you just have to have a taste for this. The waffles were just okay. I felt for one waffle it was overpriced and it wasn't anything special. I was told the sandwich was good, but I didn't try. I'm sure they have better stuff, but I'll have to try again

Yeah the coffee here is pretty good, been a few times, as unique as it is, its still a bit too "cool" for me though, to put it politely. There are a couple other independent places i prefer, but if i'm passing i'll go in, won't make a trip for it though.

A cute, modern cafe for millennials. The French toast was exquisite and went great with an iced vanilla latte. A bit pricey but definitely worth every bit. For anyone with a sweet tooth, I would also recommend the sweet waffles.

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 remembered how much I love, and miss cheesecake. Then I read the sign. Hallelujah, this love would not go unrequited! I could let this gluten-free taste treat enter me. And I did. It had all the texture and flavour of a regular cheesecake with a wonderful pressed crumble for a base then a dense filling, just slightly sour (as it should be) topped with a layer of dark chocolate sweetness. I could not talk and eat at the same time as it deserved all of my attention. In between (love) bites I sipped on my ginger ice-tea and basked in the sunshine on the patio. Like many passionate affairs, it ended too soon. Unlike many passionate affairs I can go back for more. ;-)

We went on a Sunday morning. It was very busy. Very disappointed with the service - we got a table and wanted to change to another available but they won't let us. My friend was not impressed with their attitude when we wanted to change table. The food was good as I like the greens that complemented the breakfast so it wasn't too heavy. It was a bit over priced for a casual setting.

25 min wait and 25 open seats. The staff couldn't care less if they were hipsters debating a band they hadn't heard of. Had the eggs Benny soft...as a rock. Toast damn near broke a tooth. I'm 230lbs and left food on my plate. I can't wait to never come back :)

Flavours right up there, pleasant free vibe, and great homey presentation... Have been there some... Lattes good, food nicely-prepared and somewhat off the map, positively. Cool staff, and quiet neighbourhood where traffic not an issue. Would return more often if lived closer...

The wait to order food was way too long!! The food wasn't anything extraordinary especially after lining up for over an hour just to order!

My hardest review to write so far. Three stars because this is a 2 star & a 4 star cafe in different aspects. A super busy spot on the weekend, they pack too many tables into the space, making it cumbersome for all but the most svelt of eat-in clients. I'd rather they remove a few tables and the line-up was longer. We came because of the much ballyhooed French toast bites. You get seated, then order at the counter, then return to your numbered table with drip coffee in hand if you ordered one. This kind of system can work well, such as at Famoso, where the waitress was very attentive, and there is ample space to move about. At Vendome, our "waitress" brought us the food and my cider (nothing special), but never came back to check on us. No drip coffee refills either. I contorted myself to leave the table and tracked her down to get a glass of water, as there was no self-serve station in sight. I used waitress in quotes because with the given high client to server ratio, she is essentially a busboy who brings food. Not her fault, they should have had more wait staff. It may seem like a small thing, but it's important for the waitress to check how everything is. Served on cream cheese slathered grilled bread, my gravlax was very good, with perfectly cooked deep orange yolks, zippy red onion shards, briny capers, a great hollandaise and a dusting of smoked paprika. Four plus stars. The French toast bites on the other hand were for the most part quite dry on the inside, not moist and custardy. The roof of my wife's mouth was raw from chewing the bread. The caramel sauce was all puddled at the bottom rather than draped over the bites. Inedible? No. Enjoyable? Also no. Two stars at most for spendy bread either inconsistently prepared, or all the other reviewers are crazy. What saved Vendome from a lower rating was the waitress gave us a complimentary lemon tart to go, and an apology for the French toast as we were leaving. Not that the lemon tart was that great (tasted and felt like powdered curd), but it's the thought that counts. Vendome: physically awkward and understaffed when busy, sincere server, some food stellar and some subpar/inconsistent.

I've been waiting for this for a long time. French toast at Vendome. Not just French toast, but French toast for lunch... or lupper? It was 2 pm. I've heard good things, but I wasn't quite sure what made this French toast so great. After all, some batter, some good bread-it's really not that hard. When my plate of fried bread and batter (that could make a great pun for a French toast place... "It's our bread and batter!" the slogan could read) showed up at the table, it was this mound of neatly sliced bread squares, lightly battered, and drizzled in syrup with delicious pockets of cream cheese and whipped cream around the edges. I expected them to be overly sweet, but they were not. Instead, each bite was a delicate balance of lightly crunchy on the outside and soft and warm on the inside. A mouthful of that dipped in a bit of the side dressings had my eyes rolling into the back of my head. It's that wonderful. Beyond the French toast, I'm a fan of Vendome. I love the other room away from the main coffee bar. I just wish I could find room to sit in it! This is one busy little spot just off the beaten track in Kensington.

What's not to love? Just off of the Sunnyside train station, in a charming old brick building. The coffee flows freely and the food is outstanding, from light yogurt parfaits to decadent french toast. There is one hinky thing though. Every time I leave Vendome there's a lingering smell in my clothes. It isn't the pleasant aroma that surrounds you when you're in the cafe, instead it's a weird-not-very-nice-sitting-in-a-hot-car-with-a-box-of-pizza smell. Vendome's awesome enough though that I go back all the time.

I've always tried to limit my five stars ratings. As my college professors always said, "If I give you an A+ how are you to improve for the next time." But I'm all too happy to bring out a 5-star rating when it absolutely deserves it and Vendome definitely does! The best part of this cafe is the service. While most joints under a year old have a rotating stuff of less than grateful baristas, Vendome has been able to maintain an amazing staff that is always courteous, polite and genuinely kind. Saying things like, "Make sure you come back for your free refill" adds that extra piece of customer service all but lost in the service industry. The food is also out of this world delicious. Every meal is made specifically for you and if it isn't, it certainly looks like it. My mouth is watering right now just thinking about their paninis. Is it weird if I go back more than once a day? If you are visiting the Kensington/Sunnyside area, don't go for the obvious choice of Starbucks or even Second Cup. Walk the extra block and check out Vendome. You'll probably see me there.

You must visit this quaint neighbourhood Cafe! Looking for an new place to try we found this recommended on Yelp and the reviews were dead on. Great west sw facing patio. Old wood floors creak as you walk. Pictures of various people are fun and interesting. The display of many pastries and desert options make a return visit a must. I will try their Lemon Tarts next time. On a very busy Saturday we were served in a reasonable amount of time. I ordered the Salmon Eggs Benny. Pause... Hands down the best I have ever had, and I'm 44;) My wife had the Salted Carmel French toast and it was awesome. The bananas were a bit mushy and a side of bacon made up for the missing protein. Fun loud atmosphere in a quaint friendly Cafe. Put it in your calendar.