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| - I've been meaning to try this brunch place for months now, so when my friend suggested it I was ecstatic!
We set up our brunch time for Sunday around 1pm. I got there before my DC's and waited in line (there is no waiting list, just wait in line and first come first serve) - unfortunately they don't seat you until all your party has arrived (that lost a star - I'd prefer a waiting list!) The wait was about 25
min for a table of four (way less for a table of two).
The restaurant is a small space, with odd mismatched tables and chairs. Not shabby-chic...just shabby old cottage decor. So if you're looking for a fancy sit down ambiance - this isn't the place. There's no patio, but large windows that let the sun in.
The menu doesn't have a ridiculous amount of brunch selection, but just good enough to play with your head - I couldn't decide between the eggs bennies, the spinach waffle and the frenchtoast - all sounded SO GOOD! vegetarian-friendly place with substitutes for meat items.
I ordered the lady marmalade bennies with roasted veggies and aged white cheddar ($12.50) - the egg's were poached perfectly, the veggies and potatoes were roasted well - the salad (??) I didn't touch, I don't understand the concept of salad at breakfast/brunch! Rest of our table ordered huevos migas, spinach waffle and crepe croque monsieuer - tried a bit of everything - all good, esp the spinach waffle!
the service was nothing out of the ordinary, just swift and polite. our server suggested some items on the menu which was helpful.
the lemonade ($3) I ordered was literally water with lemon squeezed in and tons of ice - it was disappointing and not worth it - I wish I stuck to water.
overall I had a lovely brunch experience - the space/shabbiness was a bit off-putting, esp since the table we got was smack in the middle of the room and just seemed out of place and the waiting in line was slightly annoying, I prefer waiting lists instead so I don't feel like I'm going to lose my place if I step away. the food's really good and that's why they're always busy.
around $12-14 average per person for brunch items.
must try: eggs bennies and spinach waffles!
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