Holy pow! It has become a habit to check out places to eat in Kensington when I'm here for a cheap haircut--a usual excuse to investigate a new shop bringing a hip twist to indigenous foods. The whole 'Indian tacos' thing is one thing, but visiting on a weekend I sure wasn't expecting brunch grub at the humble Pow Wow Cafe. The poached eggs dish ($15) was big and amazing--along with a salad, smoked salmon, goat cheese and fluffy Ojibway frybread (bannock), it is a well-balanced medley.
There is a small back eating area, though if you can score a table at the front, it's much nicer and you get to see chef Shawn Adler at work in the tiny kitchen. The whole vibe is welcoming and unpretentious, and fits in well with the rest of the Market scene.
Cash only. Also the cedar soda. Definitely try the cedar soda. You wood be surprised at how refreshing it is. Maybe I should bring my college Ojibway friend here someday and see what he thinks..