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| - We've been coming here since they opened on a regular basis since our home is just up the street. At first we were a little nervous as we are neither vegan nor vegetarian, but the dishes delight even meat lovers. They're flavourful and creative, and there's always the option to order a side of bacon or sausage if you just can't do without meat (which we cannot). Even though the dishes are light and healthy (well maybe not the apple cake french toast...), they're also quite filling, leaving us satiated for quite some time afterwards.
The menu changes regularly and is written out on a little chalk board, but there's always a variation of a pancake and an egg dish available. The dishes are creative, expect unusual offerings like coconut bacon (fried coconut meat... to die for!), and mushroom wellington. Familiar favourites make the menu as well, like huevos rancheros. All the produce is always very fresh and breads are fluffy. Everything can be spiced up with their powerful hot sauce. If you're not into hot stuff, you might be pleased to hear that they make their own ketchup! The coffee is delicious, rich without being acidic or bitter. We absolutely love their smoothies, interesting flavour combos that are always well balanced.
The space itself reminds one of a sunny cafe, with tables close together and an option to sit at a bar set inside the window where you can watch the world go by as you eat, our favourite spot. When it's very busy it can get a little loud, but that's because it seems to attract a natural air of vibrancy. The staff is attentive, but this is a small establishment with the owner in the kitchen and friends and family acting as wait staff. Service can be a bit slow when a rush of people show up at once, be patient, they're always doing their best and they're all such lovely people! I personally love the tableware, the plates and glasses are inexpensive vintage pieces you might find at Value Village, charming and homey with no two alike.
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