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| - When it comes to brunch, generous portions really matter to me because my next meal won't be until at least 7pm. This isn't what I was expecting from Lawrence at all, which shows don't judge a book by its cover. Or in Lawrence's case, don't judge a brunch place by the daintiness of its decor. I went with a friend early enough (around 10.30) in the morning on Saturday, advised by the restaurant when I called the night before trying to make a reservation. They only take reservations for groups of 6 or more. We got seated right away and our server did all the right things in terms of serving us water, getting us coffee and the menu in a timely fashion. I was split between ordering the french toasts (which according to a few Yelp reviews, are amazing) and the full English breakfast, since I was rather in the mood for a savoury meal. The server recommended the English breakfast, so I took her advice. It was a lovely looking platter consisting of a huge sausage, two thick slices of bacon, sauteed little whole mushrooms, beans, a thick slab of mashed potatoes with a crispy top, a sunny side up egg on top, and a toast. The way they arranged these items made it look like it wasn't a big meal. But once again, looks deceive and as I worked through it, I realized I would probably have a hell of a time finishing it. So the verdict: it was a very good, satisfying brunch. The mushrooms and the potato slab were fantastic. The bacon was a little particular, seeing that it was a thick cut, so if you like your bacon crispy, you probably won't like it. It was still delicious nevertheless. The one thing I wish they'd given me was jam or something a bit sweet that I could put on my toast. After that very salty meal, it would be a very nice touch in the end. I would certainly go back, but earlier. The restaurant is small and the seats very close to one another so as it filled up, the noise level was quite deafening.
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