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| - I went over to High Park this past week to have breakfast at Grenadier Cafe, and it was enjoyable as always. The food is okay, similar to what you would have at any breakfast place in Toronto, but I also like the atmosphere of the whole place. There is a take-out section in the front, but I normally have a seat to relax in the wait service section. The ceiling has a painting of clouds in the sky, and there is dark wood trim and furniture, with a few booths by the windows. One wall has some old pictures with descriptions of the area from the past. The service is usually friendly, and fairly fast since I generally go after the morning/weekend rush. Overall, it gives a nice quiet nostalgic feel.
As for food, they serve the usual egg breakfasts, omelettes, French toast, as well as general diner fare (salads/sandwiches/burgers). I mostly have breakfast there, and this time chose the eggs benedict with home fries and coffee. The food is good but nothing special, much like a breakfast I would make myself at home. I do enjoy their desserts however, again a nostalgic throwback to old diners, and I had a nice piece of carrot cake to finish this time. The total bill was $22, so about average (considering that I usually don't have dessert elsewhere).
A strong recommendation based on my overall experience, including a separate 5-star review of the park itself on the High Park page!!
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