Homestretch Brunch Club: Where to find the best eats in Calgary

This summerThe Homestretchis doing brunch.On alternating Thursdays throughout July and August,Calgary bloggers Jen Li and Bonnie Huang will join Doug Dirks on CBC Radio Calgarywith a report on Cowtown's brunch scene.

Week 2:Monki Breakfast Club & Bistro

1301 10 Avenue S.W.

Jen Li says Monki is one of the best brunch spots in Calgary, and it's one of her personal favourites.

It's a cozy 24-seat restaurant with a small patio built into a heritage building in Calgary's Beltline.

Monki specializes in dishes that takecreative licence with many of your favourite brunchclassics. Jen'spersonal favourite issmoked salmon benny with asparagus, topped withprosecco hollandaise and crispy fried capers. Jen says it's served on top of gluten-free biscuits, which is great for those with sensitivities.

Monki is also open for lunchwithpaninis, salads and burgers on the menu. Itdoesn't take reservations and the lineup can get crazy on weekends, but Jen says it's worth the wait.

Listen to Jen'sfull report here:

• On mobile: Listen to Bonnie's full reviewhere

Read Jen'sfull review and see more of her photos on her blog:Chocolate & Ginger