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I really wanted to try this place. In the fall, we went there one Monday morning, only to find it locked up with no signs of life stirring. This was a big disappointment and I haven't bothered to try again. Restaurants should honour their posted hours, or make sure their posted hours are correct.
I see that the website currently says the restaurant's closed on Mondays, but at the time I went, in October, it most definitely said open Mondays.
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Dr. John
Feb 7, 2012 09:24 AM
Just went for brunch this weekend.
The duck plate - duck egg, confit hash - was excellent. The scones were also delicious - both the chocolate and the apple. The bacon omelette with salad was also nicely done.
The staff were also nicely accommodating of a not-quite-two year-old, providing some sliced apple and scrambled egg on request.
The main downside was the price. Three adults plus a toddler came to $84 with tip and taxes. Seems a bit steep, even given the quality ingredients. Will likely go back, but not when the budget is tight.
-John
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re: Dr. John
foodyDudey
Feb 7, 2012 09:50 AM
Don't order confit hash next time and it should be cheaper! :-)
That is steep for a brunch, but seems like something that can be prepared at home for a fraction of the price.
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I hate to rain on any parades but we tried this place when it opened and were disappointed We met the owner while walking by the night before and he showed us around and was very pleasant. We had such high hopes. I realize they had just opened but...the portions were small, even the toast. Our kids wanted more toast. My daughter's over easy eggs were cooked solid, my omelette was small and definitely inferior to omelettes at our usual places, the coffee was not great, the sausages expensive and unbelievably dry, bland and overcooked. The best part of the meal was the lemonade. All in all, we felt that $60 for two adults and two kids to eat breakfast and still be hungry was just too steep. We will stick with our favourite places: Vi Vetha, Buffet at Whitlock's, New York Cafe, Tulip, Leslieville Diner...
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re: greenwoodgerrard
foodyDudey
Jan 24, 2012 01:37 PM
Is your review of a visit sometime in June or July of 2011? Quite a few people like it, did you see the other threads? http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/799580
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re: foodyDudey
I did see them and was surprised because I am not THAT picky. Yes it was July 2011. And I left out the part about how hot and smelly/greasy it was because it is not their fault they did not have A/C yet. I am sure they have added many things to the menu (there was no press coffee when we were there). It is never good to judge a place when they are really new but the prices and my kids' disappointment will prevent us from returning for a family breakfast or brunch.
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I've been there twice, highly recommend it. Menu is limited to a few breakfast items - omelettes, sausages (chicken and pork), bacon hash, steak and eggs, breakfast pastries, and perhaps a sandwich. However, everything tastes homemade, cooked to order and is extremely tasty. If they have the strawberry lemonade, definitely go for it. Great addition to that neighbourhood.
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re: millygirl
Had a lovely little brunch there this morning. Mushroom omelette and really nice greens on the side. Hubby had the bacon and eggs. Great coffee too! Sadly, no strawberry lemonade.
The couple are very nice and the place is clean. I hope they succeed which I think they will. It was non stop busy while we were there.Def will return.
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