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| - Though I live in the Annex, I don't eat in the area very often, however Insomnia is one exception. My sister and I enjoy going here for brunch and dinner, as both menus have some simple but tasty items.
As is the case with many Annex restaurants, Insomnia caters to the university crowd with it's loungey decor: A few couches, chairs and low tables in the back, a couple high tables with bar chairs and then your basic seating and a bar. Art by local painters, photographers, mixed media peeps adorn the walls and are available for purchase. Swirly tube lights are suspended on the ceiling. The restaurant features different "themed DJ nights" every night at 10 PM but before that, your typical indie and alternative bands can be heard through the speakers- Radiohead, Franz Ferdinand, The Dears, pretty much anything I listened to when I was in grade 11. Which is good. It makes me happy and nostalgic.
Now down to the food. I find the prices quite reasonable for what you get. My faves are the Spinach salad ($9) which comes with sundried cranberries, pumpkin seeds and a raspberry vinaigrette.
The grilled chicken or vegetable sandwich (both $9, all bread is baked fresh from Cobs) are great, and come with baby greens, fries and their delicious aioli for dippin'. One suggestion for the veggie sandwich is to ask for the vegetables to be warmed up, as they usually come cool.
Cool!
I've never tried the pizzas, but their names are just adorable. Depending on the topping, each pizza has a complementary name that's a different Toronto neighbourhood, such as the Danforth- tomato sauce, roasted garlic, grilled chicken, kalamata olives, roasted red peppers and feta cheese, or the Little Italy- olive oil, roasted garlic, prosciutto and asiago cheese. Pizzas are $14-$15.
For dessert I recommend the Climax Cake, which is a flour-less cake, so it's a bit on the heavy side, paired with a cup of their delicious hint-of-cinnamon coffee.
Omigoodness there's still brunch! I'll be quick, so here are my top choices:
The Traditional ($10)
The General's Special ($11) (Both of these have eggs/come with eggs, which I don't like, so these are usually my sister's choices)
The PLT ($10) Like a BLT but with peameal bacon! Even better!
Huevos Racheros ($10) I've actually never had it but it sounds really good. I'll keep it in mind for next time!
Note: Their homefries are not your typical potatoes or tater-tots, they come with this type of red barbequey sauce. Not my favourite, but my sister loves them. If you order a side sausage, it's a full-sized sausage on a plate. Hence why they are $3.50.
And if you have room for dessert, how about another slice of that Climax Cake? Mmmmm!
Daily drink specials.
Free wifi.
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