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| - Just a note - the address may say 993 Queen, but when you get to that location, you'll realize that the restaurant is yet to be found.... it is because it is on the other side of the street, 100 metres EAST. you will seee a sign with a slice of toast outside ... so not to worry - this place DOES exist. The decor was very cute with a variety of toasters, some signed by people. The place seemed rustic and home-style.
After walked around and around, we walked in just before 1pm on a Sunday to a whiff of HOT HOT heat! There was one ceiling fan and a large open window and door,, but don't expect any type of air conditioning. You wish it was windy outside because every bit of breeze was a gift. Expect to sweat it out here!
Drinks were brought out quickly - fresh orange juice with pulp always makes me happy. I was told by our friends that their coffee was pretty good as well. Their menu has both brunch and lunch selections and a few specials on their chalkboard. Despite always going for pancakes and french toast (it still looked delicious), their special benny spiked my interest when bechamel sauce was brought up. I have always wanted to try it so this montreal benny which had leek, asparagus and mushroom on a baguette was a must-try.
and then the waiting began... and waited and waited and waited and waited.... honestly felt like 45 minutes at least. The owner (nice little lady) was nice enough to come by to tell us our food was coming out next and the kitchen was making fresh hollandaise, so we were excited (and hungry).... but that took probably another 10 minutes, which was an additional let down.
Once the food finally came out, there was little talking as everyone was starving. The bechamel sauce tasted like a mushroom cream sauce - I'm not sure if that's how it supposed to taste but it was delicious. The baguette was soft and the mushroom leek and asparagus was a nice change to the usual bennies I've had. The poached eggs were way too soft,... it was really close to raw in my opinion, which is not my preference. But when you're that hungry and waiting that long.... you just forget about the rest.
My consensus is that if you get seated but have to wait this long, I would rather stand in line at a place that will deliver in a more timely manner. It's just the difference of sitting in a chair or standing - I'm still dealing with 30 degree heat inside or out.
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