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| - I wanted to like this place; but the experience was disappointing, at best, if I try to get myself excited about this place.
Circumstances : I booked this place for a belated Father's Day celebration. Reservation process was very easy and I liked that they called a few days in advance to confirm the reservation, in addition to confirming any special request/needs (eg - High chair required)
Tip to parents: Colette Grand Cafe does not offer any booster seats, only high chairs.
The space is quite nice and decorated nicely, and they did want they could to give the place enough light; despite being surrounding by Holt Renfrew - Yorkdale retail space. Seating is comfortable, although washrooms are not located within the space and you would need to leave the restaurant to use the Holt's general restrooms.
Food is pretty much the major stumbling factor here.
The menu is ok and while I am disappointed to learn that the Brunch menu was available on Saturday mornings with no regular menu being offered. I ,also,found the menu a little bit limiting and not very inspiring.
What food was prepared, we found was under-seasoned, bland. My party ordered the following: Seafood Omelette, Roast Chicken, Baked Eggs and their burger.
The Roast Chicken was under-cooked; while we had sent it back to the kitchen for more cooking; it looks like they merely reheated it in a microwave and re-plated.
The Baked Eggs was ok, if a little bland.
The Seafood Omelette and burger was ok - just not really noteworthy in any way.
Pricing is moderate, but on the higher end of the lunch pricing spectrum.
Service is good, our server was occasionally hard to find; but overall she wasn't too bad. She did give us a petite four plate as compensation for the disappointing chicken.
Overall, this place is ok; but the question of whether or not I would make a return visit. This place isn't on the the top of my places to return to and enjoy, at least, for a Saturday Occasion meal.
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