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| - Walked over today to check it out. Only tried the lemon bar but the menu was pretty extensive and varied. It's a little pricey for me but it smelled great, so it would be something to try when I want to treat myself.
It was very busy which is usually a good sign but the ordering process was a little confusing. The menu on the wall listed drinks only and you had to either order the specials on the chalk board (which wasn't very organized and some didn't have prices listed) or grab a paper menu once you got close enough to the counter. They had a fridge with salads, yoghurt and juices. No dishes on the food menu were under $5 from what I saw, even a simple plate of eggs and bread. I guess you pay for the "organic" bit. However, I couldn't tell what was made there and what was fresh - I assume the baked goods are but the bagels were in bags. It probably says on the menu somewhere...
The lemon bar was tasty and very hearty, though it wasn't as flavourful as others I've tried - basically just sweet lemon. I couldn't taste the crust at all.
The staff were all really friendly, and that's always a bonus.
I have plans to go back tomorrow morning to try the breakfast and coffee and will update then.
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UPDATE: Went in this morning for coffee and breakfast. Had an egg Sammie (scrambled eggs w/ your choice of cheese, meat and bread) with provolone and bacon on an English muffin. The eggs were very fluffy with real bacon bits mixed in, topped with the cheese and sandwiched in the muffin, sliced in half. It's a decent portion size - however, since this is something I make at home all the time for myself, I'm not sure if the $7 was worth it, but it was still a really good, filling breakfast. I also got a 12 oz. of the day's house blend and added in low fat milk and sugar myself. The coffee wasn't very strong but that's my fault for not asking for the more bold blend. Mom's slice of quiche (which she said was very good), my Sammie, a mocha and a cup of coffee was nearly $20. A little steep but it's a good environment and doesn't feel snobbish like a lot of Whole Foods-type places.
My assessment of this is not a place for the casual, every day diner still stands. This is more of a place to treat yourself. I'll come back but not as a first choice.
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