An amazing brunch. There was no one here though - we were the only people seated outside and inside there was only one other table. Why does no one go here? Try it out, Yelpers! It is not on the main drag of the Waterloo area, but it is one minute away in a quiet residential neighborhood. There is street parking right out from of the patio and plenty of it.
The drinks are amazing. I don't normally like Bloody Mary's ($8.50) but the one here is amazing. The bartender told us that just the Sunday morning we were there she had made her own pepper vodka by infusing five types of fresh hot peppers into Vodka. It made the drink amazing. The Fresh Fruit Mojito drink is also amazing - very light and refreshing. The fruit flavor changes. It was elderberry the morning I had it ($8). Many of the drinks, including these two, can be made non-alcoholic too.
For brunch I got the South by Southwest ($13) which comes with a homemade cheddar scallion biscuit topped with one poached egg on each of the two biscuits. You get to pick either chorizo or mushroom gravy (I chose chorizo) to have poured on top that plus a side of fruit, and grits or breakfast potatoes (my choice). The chorizo gravy was amazing! You should get a side of it to go with whatever you order! My friend ordered the chicken and waffles (Fried Chicken and Johnnycakes - $13) and a side of the chorizo gravy after tasting mine. The dish came with braised greens & the johnnycakes were clearly homemade as well. Many of the dishes are also already gluten free or have a gluten free option - same for vegan.
For friendly service, a quiet atmosphere, and amazing - homemade - drinks and food definitely visit Grovewood.