I've been hearing about Regine Cafe's infamous brunches for many years now, but have never gotten around to trying it because it always seemed out of the way. Well on a recent freezing day, I finally took the leap and made my way into Regine's cozy cafe.
I'll have to admit that I was worried about the lineup that's mentioned in virtually every Yelp review. I ended up arriving around 2:30 pm and didn't have to wait at all, so that may be a good time to go if you want to skip the line.
Upon seating, we were promptly greeted with 2 complimentary shots of their homemade smoothie. It tasted fresh and delicious. We ordered the duck confit grilled cheese, the Champi and a side of Scotch egg. The grilled cheese was delicious and rich, served in perfectly toasted pistachio and nut bread. The Champi consisted of two poached eggs alongside pan-fried mushrooms tossed in sage and butter. It was good, but for some reason I expected more. The Scotch egg was nice though; the egg was wrapped in a spiced sausage and its yolk had a custard-like texture. The whole thing was fried to crispy perfection.
The place was very stylish; there are two rooms and both had a vintage look. Think glossy Damask wallpaper, Louis XIV style sofas and antique frames on a black wall. Just a beautiful space to linger over coffee on a Sunday afternoon.
Their desserts looked delicious, but unfortunately I didn't have any space left. I loved my brunch experience here and look forward to coming back to sample more of the menu!