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| - The day I learned I was within walking distance of this constantly name-dropped establishment, I had to prepare myself for the day I actually could get a seat for a weekend brunch.
It was glorious. It was kitsch and greasy and delicious and worth the wait and made me realize that Toronto is just that much more amazing for being home to Aunties and Uncles.
And then I learned that it is open during the week from 9 to 3. And I just can't get enough.
I only order one thing because I can't fathom not ordering it, so when I say that the grilled brie and pear chutney on challah is simply beyond, it is. It's beyond. Why would anyone ever order anything else?
Oh, and always order the hash browns.
I do have experience with ordering a variety of beverages, consisting of juice and coffee. Coffee has free refills, hurray, and the juice is always delicious but expensive for such a small glass. I personally recommend the water.
Anyway, the wait kind of sucks on the weekends, but if you can afford to go another time during the week, go then. But not all of you, because I really don't want to wait outside in December.
Oh, right, and the whole reason you want to go there to begin with is that it has a really awesome vintage kitsch motif. Check it out. It's not pretentious, it's fun. It kind of makes you want to pretend you live in the 70s, are roughly eight years old, have a shaggy bowl cut and a striped sweater tucked into your bell bottoms, in a completely nostalgic way.
And remember: it's cash only.
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