Brunch at Broadview
Can anyone tell me how the brunch is these days at the Old Nick and Allen's? The Old Nick used to get good reviews, but I haven't read anything on it recently. Would love your help!
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Old Nick
123 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K1N2, CA
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Although I am a fan of Allen's generally I find Brunch there to be pretty weak, their version of potato "fadge" is often disappointing and of all the times I've experienced service hiccups it's almost always been at brunch.
In that hood stick to Globe
Frankly if I was hungry in midmorning I'd skip the formalized brunches and either go to Mocha Mocha or greasy spoon it up at New York
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Mocha Mocha
489 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K1P5, CA›8 Replies-
re: bytepusher
Every time I've eaten eggs at Mocha Mocha I've left depressed. I won't go back for breakfast. Their omelets in particular and boring and flavourless--and I can spend the same amount of money elsewhere for a proper meal.
I would like to try Globe. So far the only place on the danforth that seems to serve decent brunch is Three's Company, but that's at Pape. They are accommodating and loyal to their customers, and they have creative specials each week. It isn't expensive and you get real food, non-greasy eggs, and sizeable portions. Nothing else along the danforth matches it.
I also tried Il Fornello's for brunch once and it was fine but nothing to get excited about.
Wish we had some of the options appearing on Queen on this strip too. Loved Lady Marmalade when I tried it. We need some more creative cooking in this area. I heard Aravind was going to start doing brunch this year which could be interesting, but don't know when that will happen.
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Three's Company
673 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4J, CAMocha Mocha
489 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K1P5, CA-
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re: millygirl
I find a lot of things at Mocha Mocha a little on the bland side. I've even had bland Ethiopian food there! It's quality fresh food for sure but just not exactly to my taste. I'd love the tuna cakes, for example, if they were served with some kind of spicy mayo/aioli, but plain sour cream is not a dip in my mind. Except with latkes :)
I can't say I love Three's Company either. I've commented favourably in the past, but as I work my way through the menu, I find they are using commercial salsas and BBQ sauce (for the tex mex breakfasts, pulled pork and chicken salad) that are not great quality. The Only, when they were still serving brunch (they've finally been shut down for not having a proper kitchen) made a decent Tex Mex-style breakfast because they made their fresh cut salsa and guacomole. Three's Company gives you bottled salsa and a slice of avocado with some eggs and chips and charges $8 - that really does not do it for me.-----
Three's Company
673 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4J, CAMocha Mocha
489 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K1P5, CA
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Herb
Feb 6, 2011 08:48 AM
The Old Nick got it's great reviews for a chef that worked there for three months about five years ago. They've been coasting on those reviews ever since. Nothing special now. The Globe has a far better brunch, but a bit more expensive.
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re: Herb
foodyDudey
Feb 6, 2011 09:29 AM
Herb,
you are exactly right about the Old Nick. It was the female chef they had 5 years back who was very good, we would go there then because the food was great. I don't remember her name but I don't think it was Michelle Bellerose. This chef was of Caribbean or Indian ancestry. When she left, it took a big nosedive. It didn't help that when we told them the food was not as good, (we thought we were giving them useful feedback) they basically said it was just as good and don't come back if we thought it was not!
Yes Globe has a far better brunch and since it's only a bit more xost, it's a much better deal and more enjoyable experience.
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Old Nick
123 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K1N2, CA-
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re: JennaBean
foodyDudey
Feb 7, 2011 08:15 AM
That's correct. I've seen people wearing just about anything, even at dinner.
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re: julesrules
foodyDudey
Feb 10, 2011 01:11 PM
Sure you can take your baby to Globe for brunch, just tell the kid not to make too much noise while it's there! I've seen other young children there. And if you are not sure, just call and ask about the stroller.
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re: foodyDudey
prima
Feb 11, 2011 05:32 AM
What do you recommend on the brunch menu at the Globe? I've only visited once for brunch, but I didn't like the Swine and Dine. I didn't like the texture or taste of the sausage or bacon. I prefer ordinary breakfast sausage and bacon to this high fallutin' locally sourced product. That being said, I do like the atmosphere and the service at the Globe. Has anyone tried the vegetarian omelette at the Globe?
For breakfast/brunch on the Danforth (east of Broadview, though), I like Detroit Eatery's Greek omelettes, western sandwiches (hold the ham) and home fries. Second favourite spot for a greasy breakfast is Motorama, even further east.
Another nearby option for brunch is Euro Crepe cafe. Not a destination place, but decent if you're in the neighbourhood, and in the mood for a sweet crepe. I've only tried the nutella crepe.
I've been underwhelmed by everything I've ordered at Mocha Mocha. It reminds me of a higher-priced, indie take on Cultures. I don't understand the line-ups, or why it takes their staff so long to prepare a plate of food, that usually ends up tasting underseasoned. One more reason that I should always carry Tabasco and Balsamic in my purse.
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Globe
124 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, ON M4K1N1, CAMocha Mocha
489 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K1P5, CAEuro Crepe Cafe
582 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K1R1, CADetroit Eatery
389 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K1P1, CAMotorama Restaurant
862 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4J1L7, CA
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