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| - Intense yoga followed by brunch on Queen West is my weekend ritual and I've been working my way through all the various brunch spots on this strip. This week, I decided to try the Drake Corner Cafe. The side patio is lovely on a sunny day with lots of umbrellas for those who prefer the shade. We arrived at 11:30 and were seated right away.
I started with some fresh mango juice - refreshing and sugary sweet. Then my DC and I shared a plate of those famous blueberry scones. Believe the hype. They were divine -- everything a scone should be: warm, soft, a bit of crispness on the outside, granulated sugar sprinkled on top, dense but not dough-y, and triangular. The 4 mini scones were served with strawberry jam, butter, and clotted cream. It felt like going for high tea. I also had the yogurt and homemade granola with honey and fruit to round out the meal. The yogurt was plain yogurt (I would've preferred vanilla), but the granola was surprisingly crisp and flavourful with a variety of nuts.
Service was smooth and swift, no complaints. I would come back to try the rest of the menu. The breakfast burrito, especially, sounds really good. I was also intrigued by the make-your-own mimosas and caesars on the menu.
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