Welcome to PIKNIC CAFE (In BRIO)
PIKNIC CAFE (In BRIO) is a delightful café nestled in Calgary’s Brentwood, right across from the Kilkenny Irish Pub. This vibrant spot is celebrated for its artistic desserts, unique beverages like pistachio foam lattes, and a diverse menu featuring standout items like Korean sandwiches and creative salads. Diners rave about the stunning presentation and authentic flavors, with favorites including the airy blueberry dessert and the refreshing strawberry matcha. With a cozy atmosphere and friendly service, PIKNIC CAFE is not just a dining destination, but a community hub where food lovers can indulge in both taste and visual delight.
- Facing Kilkenny Irish Pub, 255 Brentwood Pl NW, Calgary, AB T2L 2M4, Canada Hotline: +1 403-999-5530
Welcome to PIKNIC CAFE (In BRIO), a delightful oasis nestled in the bustling heart of Calgary, strategically located just across from the renowned Kilkenny Irish Pub. At 255 Brentwood Pl NW, Calgary, AB T2L 2M4, PIKNIC CAFE offers a vibrant atmosphere, stellar service, and an impressive array of fresh and creative dishes that consistently impress both locals and visitors alike. With a phone number of +1 403-999-5530, they are ready to welcome you for a delightful culinary experience.
PIKNIC CAFE excels in crafting unique flavor combinations that elevate simple ingredients to extraordinary heights. These carefully curated dishes reflect a fusion of traditional and contemporary tastes. Customers rave about the cafe’s exquisite desserts—from the visually stunning latte topped with pistachio foam to the light and airy blueberry dessert that melts in your mouth. Each dessert serves as a reminder that you don’t just eat with your mouth; you eat with your eyes first.
Among the standout offerings, the iced strawberry matcha and the daquoise are frequently highlighted as must-tries. Patrons like Krista R cherish these selections so much that they’ve made PIKNIC CAFE their go-to spot. The use of seasonally inspired ingredients shines through in every dish, such as the piknic salad featuring spicy crab, and the savory Korean-style breakfast wraps that keep customers coming back for more.
For those seeking comfort in cuisine, the sandwiches here—like the Harvest Delight and the Savory Sunrise—have garnered enthusiastic approval for their bold flavors and fresh ingredients. Daria Berezhnova described the latte with pistachio foam as “smooth and creamy,” evoking a rich nutty flavor complemented by a backdrop of aesthetic appeal from crushed nuts. Each element of the food experience—the textures, the colors, and the flavors—contributes to a truly satisfying meal.
Piknic Cafe places great emphasis on the dining experience itself, with a cozy ambiance enhanced by tasteful decor and natural lighting that creates the perfect backdrop for your culinary adventure. The unique drink selections—including a hazelnut latte packed with actual hazelnut bits—are a testimony to their innovative spirit. The cafe maintains a commitment to freshness and creativity, as echoed in reviews by satisfied customers who appreciate the artful presentation and the inviting atmosphere.
Visiting PIKNIC CAFE is more than just a meal—it’s an experience. Whether you're savoring a decadent dessert or diving into a savory sandwich, every dish envelops you in a sense of culinary joy. With a reputation for excellence and a passionate team dedicated to delighting guests, it’s no surprise that you’ll find yourself wanting to return to explore more flavors and specialties that this charming cafe has to offer.

Tried some incredibly beautiful and delicious desserts. The latte with pistachio foam was smooth and creamy, with a rich nutty flavor. The foam was topped with crushed pistachios — both tasty and visually appealing. The matcha with a strawberry base offered an interesting combination of the fresh bitterness of matcha and the sweet tang of strawberries. The crunchy strawberry crumbs on top added a nice texture. The blueberry dessert was light and airy, melting in the mouth with a bright berry flavor. I was pleasantly surprised to find whole berries and soft sponge cake inside. The atmosphere is cozy, and the presentation is very stylish — everything looks photo-worthy. I’ll definitely be coming back to try more flavors.

Most amazing sandwiches I’ve had and I wish they will have another locations in Calgary. Definitely come back for sure.

Taste the love! Super fresh. Too busy to take a space pics, every single seat was taken! Strawberry Matcha is a must-order. Basque cheesecake was not too sweet. Food was great value & creative.

I am a regular here as I live right next door. But I am a regular for not only that reason. The iced strawberry matcha is 10/10 as well as the daquoise! It’s my favourite dessert and very hard to find in Calgary. All the flavours are great but I especially love the butter cream and strawberry! They also have a great pistachio coffee! The staff are so extremely friendly. My only comment is I wish this place was bigger as it can get full quite fast. Tried showing my parents this place but the place was packed so we had to order out and the hot coffee take out cups aren’t the greatest. Nonetheless a great place. Definitely recommend.

Beautiful coffee shop in Brentwood. Great decors, service and selection. There are special drinks like a hazelnut latte that was really good and I could feel all the bits of actual hazelnut. We also got a Madeline which was good.

Ordered the piknic salad (I think 11.5) with added spicy crab meat (4) and for a drink had the black sesame cloud foam (7). My friend had the bulgogi breakfast wrap and ocean salad. We both liked our meals and I liked that my drink wasn’t too sweet. Overall it was a bit pricey mostly due to the drink. I’d come back again to try a sandwich and some of the baked goods.

First visit and I'm in Food was fresh & fantastic; service was friendly & fast. Had the Harvest Delight sandwich - DELISH and my sister had the Savory Sunrise - SUPERB. So many other sandwiches and salads yet to try. Next time will be checking out the drinks as they look amazing!

I love this cute cafe so so much! Korean sandwiches are just SO good, the sauce is always amazing. Their drink selection is also fun and unique and I love that they have several different matcha options. I got the matcha strawberry with soy milk. The vibes of this cafe are so lovely, I love how they have plants decorating it here and there and the natural lighting that just comes in through the window. Absolutely love this place and can't wait to come back to try a different sandwich!