So, why is this place called Boom? I came here about a month or so ago for breakfast, friend's choice. I thought it was cute when I arrived and we sat in the front window so we had plenty of space (or as much as you can get in a small restaurant). It has a diner vibe but isn't quite gritty enough to be one. I know this place is a small chain and the menu reminded me of Cora's a bit - laminated with the funny names, all that was missing was the crazy fruit concoctions.
The server wasn't my favourite. She was a little abrupt with my gluten free companion when she tried to discuss toast options and generally not very warm. I ordered a vegetarian omelette and she did let me substitute a few things. Sadly, this has to have been one of the worst omelettes I've ever eaten. I don't know what they did to it but it did not taste good. Even copious amounts of ketchup couldn't revive it. I was really quite hungry but I couldn't stomach it. The most enjoyable part of my meal was the potatoes - they were actually quite good. I picked at the fruit (melon which wasn't quite ripe), ate my friend's potatoes (she ordered extra and couldn't finish them) and thus it turned out to be quite a carby, ketchup breakfast.
Place was clean, washrooms fine, they bring you the bill and you have to pay at the counter. But hey, it's all about the food and since I really disliked mine I doubt I'll be back.