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| - Chicken. and. Waffles. The end.
JK.
Walked in on Sunday morning at 10a and snagged a table for 2, no problem. I think the key is to show up before they start serving alcohol, because that's when most people begin brunching.
Don't get me wrong, the place was busy and our server definitely had her hands full. We had to ask for refills on coffee etc, but that sort of stuff doesn't bug me.
Back to the food. The chicken and waffles is one of the best things I have eaten in Toronto ever. The herbed waffle is fluffy, with just enough crust to stand up to the syrup. The chicken is all white meat, the breading has the perfect texture and savoriness. The syrup is sweet and tart, and what really makes this stand out from other chicken and waffle offerings. I would also like to say that the chicken to waffle ratio was spot on. I am not proud of it, but I ate the whole dang plate.
What I loved about this dish is it's ability to hit on so many flavor notes- sweet, salty, savory, tart and be so well balanced. I have to stop, my mouth is watering.
Hubby had the eggs benny and loved them. He offered me a bite, but well...I was busy.
Dear other items on the Drake brunch menu: I'm sorry I will never order you because I will always worry that you won't be as good as the chicken and waffles.
XO, Erica
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