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| - It's hard to give an objective rating to Bonjour Brioche. There are many pros and cons about this place - perhaps the most popular brunch in up-and-coming Leslieville.
In the end, it's probably most realistic to settle with 3 stars, no more or less. Too bad, since it's probably my first choice for brunch in the whole city.
Let's start with the bad:
- VERY bad service. Up to the point that some of the servers are even rude. Coffee is brought to your table without any cream or milk, no cutlery (standard for the Toronto brunch places, who needs a fork and knife for breakfast these days?)
- Umm, back to the coffee, when you ask for some milk, of course they never bring it. At least the cappuccino is ok...
- Place is too small, tables are awkwardly positioned/ too near to each other and it's always packed. The whole atmosphere is somehow frantic (not at all what you would expect from a small French-style cafe/bakery/brunch), servers are running around nervously...
- Prepare cash!!! NO card is accepted (real 21st century style), and the cash machine downstairs is charging the most expensive fee you've ever seen for an ATM
However, the food is really good. Sandwiches are always fresh (try the beef!), salad is not bad at all, Croque Madam is amazing, brioche royale is a perfect dessert (arrive early for this one, always gets sold out!)... Omelets are perhaps one of the best in the city, pastry is baked fresh at premises, etc. You get the idea.
Another plus is that it's relatively inexpensive as well, so for food you get really good value for the $$.
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