I had brunch at Bier Markt on a Sunday afternoon during the long weekend. I've grown very tired of the brunch options at Yonge and Eglinton and consider Shops at Don Mills my first alternative location. My girlfriend had been raving about the Bier Markt brunch she had, so I thought I would give it a shot.
The place was very empty when we arrived at 2:30. The patio is nice and spacious. What really impressed me was the quality of the food. I've been to the Bier Markt on the Esplanade and never tried eating there. I didn't know what to expect. I had the Belgian Breakfast for $12. You get a large plate with fries, two slices of bacon, a sausage, beans, eggs and toast. At first I thought it was pretty small, but by the end I definitely felt like I got my money's worth. You'll definitely feel full if you have a beer with your meal (I had two). They have lighter beers, called radlers, that you can have so you won't feel like an alcoholic by drinking beer with a breakfast meal.
The service was very friendly and attentive. They weren't busy so it's tough to give it a true rating.
As a brunch spot, the Bier Markt has won me over. Their prices aren't rock bottom, but you get what you pay for. There is nothing in my neighbourhood that has great beer offerings with quality food like the Bier Markt.
I've only given it four stars because I haven't visited during dinner hours (and also because I was mercilessly attacked by a bee during my meal).