The Sweatered Hen

4.6

67 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Breakfast

About this restaurant

Great for brunch
Charming
Neighborhood gem

**For reservations: please call the restaurant at (587)-387-7272 or book through Yelp. Thank you!**

The Sweatered Hen is a cozy brunch spot, with a focus on warm comforting breakfast/lunch dishes complete with espresso and cocktails. Brought into this world in April of 2024, by Culinary genius Chef Andrea Harling who has pulled all her family secrets to bring you an unforgettable brunch experience. Whether you're in the mood for a quick pastry, classic brunch dishes, or if you're looking for something new we have you covered.
Try the Shakshuka, thank me later.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Breakfast, Comfort Food, Café
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed, Sun 8:00 am–4:00 pm Thu–Sat 8:00 am–8:00 pm
Phone number
(587) 387-7272
Website
http://www.thesweateredhen.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
819 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 0A1
Neighborhood
Calgary
Parking details
None
Additional
Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

Rooster Breakfast
2 eggs any style, maple sausage, rooster potatoes, multigrain toast
Henny Benny
Poached eggs, english muffin, shaved ham, house made hollandaise, pecorino, rooster potatoes
Salmon Benny
Poached eggs, english muffin, smoked salmon, house made hollandaise, pickled onions, everything bagel seasoning, rooster potatoes
Carne Asada Bowl
Poached eggs, rooster potatoes, seared flank steak, salsa verde, avocado, house made hollandaise, cilantro, lime
Breakfast Poutine
Poached eggs, rooster potatoes, cheese curds, bacon, house made hollandaise, maple syrup
BBQ Brisket Bowl
Poached eggs, rooster potatoes, roasted onions & peppers, brisket burnt ends, Kansas City BBQ sauce, house made hollandaise
Buttermilk Pancakes
Fresh berries, lemon curd, oat crumb, Quebec maple syrup
Roasted Strawberry French Toast
Roasted strawberries, pistachio crumble, chantilly cream, Quebec maple syrup
Belgian Waffles
Powdered sugar, butter, Quebec maple syrup
Coconut Shakshuka
Poached eggs, tomato coconut chickpea strew, herbed tahini, greek yogurt, herbs, pressed multigrain toast
Huevos Rancheros
Poached eggs, tortilla, cheddar, refried black beans, salsa verde, pickled onions & jalapeños, rooster potatoes, house made hollandaise, cilantro

For the Littles

Plant-Based and Gluten Free options available, please call or inquire in store.

Lil' Rooster Breakfast
Scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage, rooster potatoes, toast, fruit
French Toast
French toast sticks, fruit, whipped cream
Chicken Fingers
Crispy chicken, french fries, cucumber slices, ketchup
Egg in a Nest
Egg cooked in a piece of toast fried golden brown, fruit, rooster potatoes
Pancakes
2 pancakes, bacon, fruit, Quebec maple syrup
Cheeseburger
Smash patty, cheddar, ketchup, brioche bun, french fries, cucumber slices

Between the Bread

All sandwiches are served with rooster potatoes, fries or mixed greens salad. Plant-Based and Gluten Free options available, please call or inquire in store.

The Best Breakfast Sandwich
Fried egg, aged cheddar, bacon, pickled onions, tomato, lettuce, garlic aioli on a brioche bun
Croque Madame
Thick sliced sourdough, mornay sauce, shaved ham, cheddar, tomato chutney, sunny side egg
Rooster BLT
Smoked bacon, aged cheddar, pickled onions, tomato, lettuce, garlic aioli on multigrain
Breakfast Burger
Smashed patty, aged cheddar, shaved mortadella, fried egg, lettuce, smoked tomato chutney, garlic aioli on a brioche bun
Brisket Sandwich
Braised brisket, Kansas City BBQ sauce, house pickles, garlic aioli on a brioche bun
Spicy Fried Chicken
Crispy chicken, dry rub, cheddar, red pepper spread, garlic aioli, tomato, shredded lettuce on a warm hoagie
Italian Job
Mortadella, capicolla, salami, red pepper spread, garlic aioli, cheddar, hot peppers, tomato, lettuce on a hoagie
Tuna Melt
Confit Albacore tuna, aged cheddar, preserved lemon aioli, lettuce, pickled onions, cucumbers on multigrain bread

Sides & Salads

Plant-Based and Gluten Free options available, please call or inquire in store.

Roasted Tomato Cheddar Soup
Croutons, cheese, herbs
Rooster Potatoes or French Fries
Served with ketchup
Maple Sausage or Bacon
Choice of pork or chicken sausage
Mixed Greens Salad
Tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled onions, cider vinaigrette
Tuna Confit Salad
Confit Albacore tuna, poached egg, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled onions, heritage greens, croutons, feta, preserved lemon vinaigrette
Roasted Cauliflower Salad
Roasted cauliflower, crispy chickpeas, avocado, cucumber, arugula, feta, fresh herbs, maple mustard vinaigrette

Espresso Bar

Choice of whole, oat or almond milk

Rooster Coffee
Bottomless
Cafe Latte
Available Flavour Options: Caramel, Matcha, Chai, Mocha, Vanilla
Espresso
Cappuccino
Hot Chocolate
Assorted Smith Full Leaf Tea
Masala Chai, Portland Breakfast, Peppermint, Meadow, Green, Earl Grey

Beverages

Orange or Grapefruit Juice
Milk or Chocolate Milk
Annex Ale Sodas
Rootbeer, Saskatoon Lemonade, Gingerbeer, Cola, Rotating Seasonal
Milkshakes
Chocolate, Strawberry, Cookies & Cream, Vanilla. Available Plant-Based.

What 67 people are saying

The Sweatered Hen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Sweatered Hen is a chic and welcoming brunch spot on 17th Ave, praised for its "amazing food and great service." Highlights include the "best Eggs Benedict," "delicious sourdough," and "unique Poutine." Guests appreciate the "friendly staff" and "well-decorated" atmosphere. Despite occasional noise, it's a "great new breakfast/brunch spot in Calgary."

67 Reviews

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Celeina
Edmonton1 review
5.0
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every time I come here it’s a great experience. The staff are attentive and friendly. Food is always incredible.
The Sweatered HenResponded on November 25, 2024
Hi Celeina, Thank you for the lovely review! We really appreciate it and can't wait to see you again. Love, The Sweatered Hen
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JaneM VIP
Edmonton8 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We really enjoyed our breakfast. Cheese biscuits were amazing. Server was very pleasant as well.
The Sweatered HenResponded on November 18, 2024
Hi Jane, Thank you for the great review! We really appreciate it and hope to see you again. Love, The Sweatered Hen
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Joyce
Calgary61 reviews
3.0
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
My third visit today wasn’t quite on par with visits 1&2, partly because they were busy. New server had to check with someone on every question. You do not get a choice of bread with your entree, like many other cafés offer. Sourdough is one of the breads offered but only with specific entrees or as a side order. They will not make substitutions. It’s good sourdough from Begonia Bakehouse, but a side order of plain sourdough here costs $8.50 - more than a full specialty loaf at Begonia.
The Sweatered HenResponded on November 12, 2024
Hi Joyce, Thank you for your review, we appreciate it. We're sorry to hear that this visit fell short in expectations, compared to previous visits. We hope to see you again despite this, and give a better service experience. Thank you, The Sweatered Hen
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Joyce
Calgary61 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This is my second visit this month. A great place for breakfast and lunch. Fresh, sustainable products, sourced from local farms and merchants. Many specialty items are crafted in house (sauces, pastries, etc.) and they partner with Begonia Bakehouse and others for sourdough and other breads. Their in-house cinnamon roll is unique and delicious. And I'm a sucker for bacon - theirs is terrific. Our server, Erica, was friendly and efficient, very knowledgable about the restaurant and the menu. The coffee was always hot and fresh brewed, even my decaf drip. They have nice decor, along with intentionally mis-matched cute vintage dishes. Washrooms were modern and clean. In fact, they had a recent renovation, converting their delivery and pick up business, V-Burger into a roomy, airy and light dining space for the Sweatered Hen. Zero complaints. Highly recommend!
The Sweatered HenResponded on November 11, 2024
Hi Joyce, Thank you for the lovely review! We are so happy you enjoyed your dining experience with us so much and can't wait to serve you again! Love, The Sweatered Hen
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OpenTable Diner
Calgary1 review
5.0
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s still the best brunch spot in town, but now that I’ve had dinner there, holy cow. The menu isn’t big but it’s fantastic. The cacio e pepe was the best I’ve had. Just go. Thursday to Saturday. Not open late but who cares?
The Sweatered HenResponded on November 4, 2024
Hi, Thank you for the great review! We really appreciate it and hope to see you again for dinner! Love, The Sweatered Hen
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Heather VIP
Calgary1 review
5.0
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So good! Thank you for taking care of my Dad and I!
The Sweatered HenResponded on November 4, 2024
Hi Heather, Thank you for the great review! We really appreciate it and hope to see you again. Love, The Sweatered Hen
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Richard VIP
Calgary51 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an excellent dining at this wonderful location.
The Sweatered HenResponded on November 4, 2024
Hi Richard, Thank you for the great review! We really appreciate it. Love, The Sweatered Hen
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Jennifer VIP
Calgary10 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
It was not busy (seven people including ourselves of two), at all and it took forever to get our food and the waitress didn’t even come around to see if we wanted our coffee refilled until we were done our meal. The fried sourdough on the avocado toast was tough to cut, it would have been better to just toast the sourdough and the fried English muffin was tough too to cut. The taste for both was good though. I did however take one of my eggs Benedict home and asked for extra hollandaise sauce which I was fine to pay for, when I went to use it the next day, they gave me half and inch in a small container for $2.00. I don’t mind paying extra for certain add on’s but I was disgusted with the amount given and the price I paid for the wee bit. And don’t tell me that the cost has gone up that much for a coin size container and the sauce that $2.00 should be charged. I will give the place one more try and if it’s the same I won’t be going back.
The Sweatered HenResponded on November 4, 2024
Hi Jennifer, Thank you for your honest review, we appreciate it. We will improve our portion sizing for to-go hollandaise and have better quality control when toasting our bread products. We hope to see you again despite this, and that you have a much better experience. Thank you, The Sweatered Hen
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Janice
Calgary5 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service were superb…best Eggs Benedict I have had….Hollandaise was prepared perfectly….my husband’s Poutine was delicious and unique and I will probably order it next time…..good coffee…..only issue was noise level, but it was Saturday brunch and a full house…..this won’t deter me from enjoying another meal at this restaurant
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Richard VIP
Calgary51 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My granddaughters and I had an excellent meal, superb service, and extremely reasonable pricing. We love that establishment.
The Sweatered HenResponded on October 21, 2024
Hi Richard, Thank you for the lovely review! We really appreciate it and look forward to see you again. Love, The Sweatered Hen
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819 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 0A1

Additional information

Neighborhood
Calgary
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed, Sun 8:00 am–4:00 pm Thu–Sat 8:00 am–8:00 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Breakfast, Comfort Food, Café
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Additional
Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.thesweateredhen.com/
Phone number
(587) 387-7272

The Sweatered Hen

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From the Counter

Cheese Biscuits

Warm Cinnamon Bun

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Freshly Baked Muffin

Latte & Baked Good

Simple Starts

Yogurt & Granola

Avocado Toast

Begonia Bakehouse Sourdough

Breakfast Favourites

Rooster Breakfast

Henny Benny

Salmon Benny

Carne Asada Bowl

Breakfast Poutine

BBQ Brisket Bowl

Buttermilk Pancakes

Roasted Strawberry French Toast

Belgian Waffles

Coconut Shakshuka

Huevos Rancheros

For the Littles

Lil' Rooster Breakfast

French Toast

Chicken Fingers

Egg in a Nest

Pancakes

Cheeseburger

Between the Bread

The Best Breakfast Sandwich

Croque Madame

Rooster BLT

Breakfast Burger

Brisket Sandwich

Spicy Fried Chicken

Italian Job

Tuna Melt

Sides & Salads

Roasted Tomato Cheddar Soup

Rooster Potatoes or French Fries

Maple Sausage or Bacon

Mixed Greens Salad

Tuna Confit Salad

Roasted Cauliflower Salad

Espresso Bar

Rooster Coffee

Cafe Latte

Espresso

Cappuccino

Hot Chocolate

Assorted Smith Full Leaf Tea

Beverages

Orange or Grapefruit Juice

Milk or Chocolate Milk

Annex Ale Sodas

Milkshakes

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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