Am I really on Kerr Street? Did Mark R. (not from Oakville) really snag the FTR?
The signage is beautiful, as is the interior. Mostly booths (my favourite) but a few tables that might work for larger groups. Plus some big U-shaped booths for parties of five (+) and a killer bar in the middle with seating all around.
The lunch menu had so many good options it made it tough to choose. Being a little more upscale, it was surprisingly not too badly priced considering the quality and portion-size. My lobster grilled cheese sandwich came with a choice of side (soup, salad or fries) and was priced at $16. I don't know where their bread comes from but it was deeeelicious. I don't know my grains very well, but there seemed to be quite a variety of them in there. The filling was perfectly gooey and flavoured, not too salty as some seafood can be.
The highlight of my meal was the gingerbread man-shaped puff pastry floating in my soup. You heard me. How personal and creative! The brandied mushroom soup was a nice thickness and well-flavoured (again without being too salty). Perfect for a cold winter day.
My lunchmate ordered the croque à monsieur ($14). It was très fancy! In addition to the cheese inside the sandwich, there was lots of cheese (havarti I think?) melted on top. It's a fork-and-knife situation. The same deliciously fresh bread was used for her sandwich. She ordered a salad with it and it was huge.
The portions are very generous for lunch. I was a pig and finished my entire meal, but my lunchmate had half a sandwich and lots of salad leftover to take home.
No complaints about the service. It wasn't too busy when we went (it was early afternoon) so we didn't have much competition. We didn't feel rushed, yet got in and out of there pretty quickly.
I noticed some interesting cocktails on their menu. I will have to try this place for dinner and drinks to see what they're like in the evening.
Tip: While there's lots of paid parking (coin-operated machines) nearby, just go down the street and park on the residential street for FREE.