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This is one of my favourite beach side locations in the city (okay, well maybe there's about two to three in the city but I'm a romantic, what can I say?). I was here before the crowds settled in on a Sunday on a sunny day. It was great: without the clutter of people, we could just relax and enjoy the view of the sun glistening on the lake.
If the courtyard in the back got a fresh coat of white paint it would look brand new. Unfortunately, it looks deteriorated. That said, the architecture is fantastic and very photograph-worthy.
Staff: because we were near the entrance, the staff were on attendance and it felt like we were being watched. I hate the hover! That said, our waitress was fantastic - she was nice and friendly; she managed her tables well.
WE ATE
As stated in an article in The Standard, you could classify Sunnyside as a crappio-- great patio but crap food. That said, for what it was the food was decent and yes, it was way overpriced.
We had the fried shrimp which were great and not over battered; the chicken quesadilla which came with guac (yay!) and a greek salad - which wasn't really a greek salad but a spring mix salad from a bag, red onions, feta (at least it wasn't Canadian feta) and kalamata olives. Though the portion was big, for $11, this was ridiculously overpriced. Most salads in Greektown are about $6 to $7.
They make a pretty mean pina colada here.
OBLIGATORY CATCHY REMARK
Sunny side up! I'd still come here just to get some sun. Sunnyside is one of those places that's a discovery and make you happy to escape your own neighbourhood.
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