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| - I hadn't been to Eggspectation in Toronto in a while (they have locations in Montreal as well), but the other day, after a horrible experience at Fran's, we decided to head over to somewhere tried and true.
The place may be filled with tourists, but you shouldn't judge them based on that. They just happen to have a great central location, and therefore a lot of traffic.
Things that are awesome about this place:
1) Eggs! I love eggs. There is a book full of options for egg-lovers and haters alike, and the food is delicious. I was a fan of the Eggs Benedict, and I have that EVERYWHERE, so I'd like to think I've become a bit of an expert on Hollandaise sauce. Lots of options for people who want to make their meals a little bit healthier, like the option to have salad instead of home fries, and freshly squeezed juice. Yum.
2) FASTEST SERVICE EVER. This place knows how to deal with a crowd. Our waiter was friendly and efficient -- he didn't bullshit us with small talk, he got down to business, cracked a joke, and brought us our food before I was even half-done my orange juice!
3) An open kitchen. So you can see the cooks at work, and you can see when the line is busy if your food is going to be a while. Not that that was the case at all, but it's nice to be aware of these things.
4) Great management and owners who are on the floor and involved in everything that goes on.
5) Lots of seating, and great people watching spots close to the window.
So if you're around the Eaton Centre and you're wary of Eggspectation because it might be a tourist trap, think again. It's one of the few great chains in this country, and definitely worth checking out.
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