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| - This place is dangerously good. Like, I have to forget I live round the corner from it, it's so good. They do dinner as well, but I've never experienced it so I'll stick to the many brunches I've had there for this review.
If it's your first time, you MUST try the deep-fried Challah French toast with fried chicken. It is what dreams (and heart attacks) are made of! Ask for an order of sugar bacon on the side, BECAUSE YOU CAN.
Little-known fact for locals: They will do take away orders if you have a hungover group of friends needing deep-fried French Toast and you live close by... #JustSaying
Other highlights, that hardly ever eclipse the French toast for me but are delicious nonetheless:
- Bulgarian Benedict: if you feel like something savoury and love garlic, this creamy take on eggs benedict is pretty cool and a healthier option on the menu. The garlicky yoghurt and eggs combo is surprisingly satisfying. Great option for anyone avoiding carbs or bread (gluten-free or paleo peeps) - although it comes with a couple of toasted baguette slices you could ask them to skip them and the meal is wheat-free and satisfying.
- Blueberry lemon-ricotta pancakes: These are lovely, and come with awesome sugar bacon (which as I mentioned above you can add as a side to anything because YES!!!). They will never trump the French Toast for the sweet-toothed though, which is a little sad.
In general I've never been impressed with any of the bagels or sandwiches here, I just feel like other breakfast/brunch joints do them better. The breakfast poutine was pretty good, but not a standout for me. The Shakshouka (sp?) is a fun more spicy and flavourful dish to try, but I've made better at home (if you never try or cook this kind of cuisine though, it's worth giving this dish a go!)
Their cocktails are nice and so are the scones.
Really awesome spot, with lots going for it, a Monkland Village gem!
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