Not sure what more can be said about this place that hasn't been said already other than wow! I rarely line up for my meals but since we came all the way from Richmond Hill to try this place, we decided to stay. We waiting for over an hour and I have to admit it was worth the wait!!!
It was a perfect weather day and were lucky to get a seat on the tiny patio. A carafe of water with fresh mint was waiting for us. Our server was a young lovely girl but she seemed flustered and overwhelmed. If you adjust your expectations about the service, you will enjoy the experience more.
We ordered the pharaoh po boy, the beet salad and the mind-blowing chicken sandwich. None of them disappointed. The beet salad was amazing - it had just the right amount of fresh herbs and acidity. I could eat it every day. The Po Boy was good but the chicken sandwich was truly the star of the meal and is a "must have". Apparently they don't offer it for take out so wait in line you must.
The cardamom honey latte is worth the hefty price tag ($4.75 for a small). Next time I'm getting my own and it will be the large size (for $5.50). I was worried that it would be too sweet but it was perfect.
We also ordered the Egyptian black tea with mint which turned out to be delicious and a wonderful palate cleanser.
My bf and I shared all of the food and felt comfortably full but not stuffed when we were done.
I only wish they had another location closer to home.