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| - I'm shocked that given the kind of service, price and very low standards of cleanliness that anyone would have given this more than 2 stars. I tend to trust reviewers who've got a lot of reviews under their belt, and, granted most of the reviews thus far (except one) were first time reviews (which always make me skeptical because, of course, no photos of reviewers which leads me to think it's written by the owner/chef/staff). So, here it goes - 1. First thing we see on a hot day Sloppy writing on the chalk board out front.We walk in, it's a hot morning, doors and windows closed, no a/c, room is stuffy. No one greets us, all of the staff are standing around at the cash, so we figure that there's no table service. We stand at the door for a few minutes - still nothing. I go up to the cash and ask and we're told there is table service. We seat ourselves (extremely uncomfortable chairs). Our server is friendly but the water glasses are half of a standard sized water glass in any other food establishment in the city - so, even more dependance on the slowish servers and more waiting for water refills. We were given menus - because of the cavernous ceilings, and irritating hipster electronica (better suited for an after hours bar than a neighbourhood/family friendly breakfast/brunch place) we can barely make out what's being said (to be clear - none of us have hearing issues). Unfortunately the menu doesn't offer information that would be useful when deciphering ingredients (for the average meal-goer) such has explanations of what harisa and chimi churri are. There are typos ("poach eggs"), which for such a small, ingredient specific (and overpriced) menu are really unacceptable (I tend to overlook this in many restaurants where English is not a first language, however, this doesn't appear to be the case here, just laziness). No drinks (coffee/tea/juices) are listed? Nothing to indicate if they're licensed or not. Lame-o common table in the centre - hell, if I'm paying that much money for a meal then I'm not sharing a table, unless it's with my group of friends/family. We both ordered the exact same dish and one was brought out and the second came 5 (!) minutes later. Really?? It wasn't busy or crowded, so what gives? Portions are RIDICULOUSLY small. The english muffins on which the eggs benny come (they must also be house made because no self-respecting baker would sell these) are more akin to slider size and the salad (I asked) was said to have a 'light dressing'. And by 'light' it was completely non-existent. Never in my life (amongst many continents and multiple countries) have I walked away hungry from a breakfast/brunch - until now. I paid $11 for a miniscule (below average tasting) eggs benny with a tiny amount of salad (not free range eggs, not organic greens, nothing notable except the disappointing portion size. The servers are friendly but clearly inexperienced and unseasoned. I feel like the chef here just watched too many cooking shows on tv and through osmosis decided he was actually a chef. Oh, and while you're eating? You get the distinct smell of dirty mop water wafting across the open kitchen, cash and onto the restaurant floor. Why is that? The dishwasher is doing dishes directly beside where the food is being prepared and cooked. Our dirty dishes sit untouched until we finally just get up to go pay the bill. The bathrooms are filthy. Paper towel dispenser completely empty first thing in the morning. The steps leading down to them are steep and unsafe (God help anyone with a toddler or over the age of 20 trying to navigate them. Or anywhere else for that matter. I feel utterly ripped off, taken advantage of and disappointed. Pity the poor souls who think this is the next manna from heaven. This place feels like they're just trying to take advantage of people, over charge,under deliver and get away with it. It incenses me that establishments like this exist. They've been open long enough to have ironed out any initial problems, so no sympathy here. Ashdale Brunch & Espresso, I'm sad to say that you truly disappoint. Go anywhere else but here - please!. Frankly (and anyone who knows my tastes can tell you I'm not a supporter of corporate/chemical/GMO foods), you're better off going across the street to the (conveniently located) McDonald's. You'll get your own table, better service, and a better portion size - all at a more reasonable price.
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