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| - As a fan of weekend brunch, I'm surprised I haven't heard of or visited this place earlier. And it's been there for years! It's located across the street from AGO, near Chinatown, away from the trendiest brunch neighbourhoods, and perhaps somewhat confusingly paired up with an art gallery. You might not expect great food in an art gallery, but here you'll be pleasantly surprised.
The menu consists mostly of a variety of savoury and sweet crepes (your choice of wheat or buckwheat). The crepes are soft, unlike those you'd find on any corner in Paris. (The owners are Turkish, I believe.) The savoury crepes are covered in a thin layer of red, green or spicy chocolate sauce before being folded and topped with the main ingredient. The smoked salmon and goat cheese crepe, for example, comes with the green, herb-flavoured filling and is accompanied by a nice salad. If you don't feel like a crepe, ask for zucchini pancakes, served with a cucumber-yogurt dipping sauce. Flavourful, but on a soft side, without crispness you'd expect from fried vegetable pancakes. I heartily recommend a very refreshing mint-and-lime drink. They also offer a large selection of teas, including yerba mate and other caffeine-free options. One day, I'll have to try a shot of authentic Turkish raki (a strong anise-flavoured liquor).
For dessert, in addition to big portions of tiramisu, the cafe offers a selection of delicious home-made chocolate truffles and Turkish delight.
It's worth mentioning that the place has the most adorable and coziest patio I've seen in Toronto. Surrounded by tall brick walls on all sides, it's a little sanctuary of calm. It can accommodate three tables only, and you need luck to find one that's free.
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