First impressions are paramount, right? When I arrived I was greeted with the following: "Hey, we're really busy. Either you'll have to put up with slow service as I'm the only person working, or I'll have to turn you away."
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Talk about a first impression! Now I ask you - if you received such a greeting, would it encourage you to stick around? Would you be more lenient and patient with your server or would it annoy you further? Had he not said anything I probably wouldn't have even noticed or remarked on slow service, as Simple Bistro's version of "slow service" was hardly that at all - in fact, service was totally fine - but now my mind was on it. Otherwise, five stars. Worth the trek to Yonge/Eg for sure - the food was outstanding.
We received a basket of freshly baked bread that was still warm, complete with pats of salt-dusted butter, and the bread was delicious to the extreme. Among the best loaves I've tasted and it was a blessing that they didn't keep bringing it out or I'd be the size of a house today.
I ordered the Florentine Benny ($11 - also available in peameal or smoked salmon) and it was served on top of a fresh croissant. Génial! It was served with crispy frites (pre-seasoned and awesome) and greens. An absolutely perfect little meal with everything cooked to perfection and not too much hollandaise.
They also offered a dessert menu (how French!) but I was too stuffed after my brunch and all that bread to even contemplate dessert. Would definitely return for brunch or dinner.