It's about time Markham got a joint like this.
I was very impressed by all the pictures of the food here, definitely ig-worthy but the true test was if the taste could stand up to some of the top brunch places you typically find downtown. I can say with confidence that you will not be disappointed.
Don't let the self-seating, ordering/paying at the counter, and menu on the wall fool you, this place is legit. I enjoyed quality ingredients used for classic dishes with the chef's own creative concoctions. The smoked salmon egg benny was perfectly paired with portobello mushroom, kale and of course hollandaise sauce. I hear the braised pork belly open faced omelette skillet and chicken n waffles are also a must-try (damn this belly for not being able to fit more food). But the champ of the morning was the blueberry & cereal buttermilk pancakes served with a milk sauce dressing (i'm drooling as I'm typing this). The coffee is not your run of the mill brew either. They use pilot coffee beans and the cortado was a nice compliment to the matcha white chocolate cookie (ask for it to be warmed up).
The place is small, and seats are close together but who cares. It's worth the lineup during peak hours as table become available quickly. The service is top notch too. My friend has a lot of dietary restrictions which weren't a problem for them, they were able to customize the order. 4.5 'nom nom' stars.