First off this place is super busy and when you get constant 5 star reviews and mentions in print publications its a reason to go to the Old Port for lunch
They have a wonderful menu but its really grilled panini sandwiches, salads and soups with an excellent pastry/bred offering
I had their take on the Cuban which was excellent. Hats off to the pastry chef in the back because the bread was excellent and the blueberry tart put me in tears. Its all made from scratch
The salad was interesting because there was parsely in it that gave it a unique taste
The interior is done very farmhouse rustic which matches the food offering and is actually what i would expect from a resto on a cobblebrick laneway
Coffee is well done as well and I cant recall ever getting a double espresso the equivalent of a tablespoon. I asked twice about what for an italiano boy is a super small espresso got me a "sorry its too busy look" to bother with this
Oh well maybe its a montreal style doppio.
same goes for their artisan beer served in a wine glass....a very small portion?
I do have one complaint and that is they really seem focused on getting you in and out fast as there are line ups and angry people waiting but knowing this in advance you can choose the experience you wish for the lunch you wish to enjoy
It will be very noisy, very crowded and very hurried and it will cost you more to eat here but the food is well worth it.
On my second visit i chose take out and enjoyed it down by the nearby square while basking in the sunshine