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| - Matriarch owner Maggie is exactly the kind of person I want to see first thing in the morning. I love how she calls me (and everyone else) baby, honey, sweetiepie, booboo, etc. (Who knew I'd enjoy basking in the affection of a woman so much?) This eatery is as vibrant, fun, and full of personality as she is!
The basic breakfast platter is an amazing deal. It comes with eggs, bacon or sausage (one of the few items on their menu that's not vegetarian), toast, fresh fruit, and your choice of fries (or garlic fries) or salad - all for $5! The Special is largely the same but you can choose smoked salmon instead of meat, and it comes with either vegan pancakes or vegan French toast ($12, I think). Teas and coffees are $1, and they always have an amazing fruit-infused water available.
I have to be honest - vegan pancakes and French toast are not my jam. I tried it once and couldn't get past the strong flavour of soy, and how dense the pancakes were. But everything else is delicious! I love how they lay tablecloths on the seats around them and put flowers on the table to make the space more welcoming. I like that they don't use styrofoam - everything comes in dishes and is served with real cutlery that you're supposed to clear after you eat.
The fruit juices are delicious (even if they're pricey at about $4/cup). Their produce is always super fresh and I don't know how they do it, but the fruit they serve is always super sweet!
I like to go back just to see Maggie! :D
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