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| - For my girlfriends and I, Insomnia is our alternative to 7 West Cafe (Bay and Bloor area) for our catch up sessions. I've been 5+ times, which I think says a lot when you live in a city with so many great restaurants and bars. I've actually only been in the evening for drinks and the occasional snack, so I can't speak to this place as a brunch option - although judging from the brunch photos, I think I will give it a go. Below is a recollection from my visit this past Friday.
THE GOOD:
- Service is top notch. Finding a table downtown for three wine-thirsty ladies with no reso is usually a struggle - particularly on a Friday night - but the hostess took my name down and texted me within 15 minutes with a table ready.
- The ambience inside is perfect for a date or catching up with friends: cozy, dim, and intimate. At the same time, it's a chill vibe - I felt so comfortable, I could've been sitting in my own living room.
- The food is fantastic! We shared the $12 nachos, which were SO worth it - a great portion size with a more-than-generous helping of guac, cheese, and sour cream. My favourite part is that rather than give you a tiny plastic container of guac or sour cream on the side - which is usually not enough and not conducive to sharing - they just pile it on top. I ordered these nachos after seeing someone else with them en route to the washroom - I honed in on that guac-y/creamy/cheesy goodness and went, "I need that."
- Lastly (and to some, most importantly), they have an awesome selection of wines, cocktails, and other drinks. While I stuck to a glass of Riesling, my friends had nothing but good things to say about the lemondrop martini.
THE BAD:
- I've got nothing!
All in all, this is a favourite of mine in the Bloor/Bathurst area that I will continue to visit. I look forward to reporting back on brunch!
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