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| - My partner and I have been to Vovomeena three times, and everytime it was great. Full disclosure, though, the second time we went we only got the iced coffee as their kitchen had run out of food! (This was around 12:30 on a Sunday; absolutely forgivable for a restaurant who just opened and is working out the kinks, and if that's the worst thing that will happen when we visit then that's a pretty great sign.)
The space is absolutely gorgeous. You forget that you're in the midst of a glut of chain restaurants and it definitely rivals the Tuck Shop for ambiance. It's wonderful that they're both different yet obviously part of the same family. Another thing those two spots have in common? Gorgeous, uni-sex restrooms. It's a small touch, but it always make a restaurant feel more like home when the washroom is nice and I always appreciate non-gendered restrooms.
Another plus is the counter service; it makes things a little quicker and is smart for the lunch concept. The service itself has been gracious, from the barista to the counterperson to the kitchen staff to the busers, with a special mention to the manager, who has been sincere and nice. This level of service is impressive for a new restaurant. (Stark contrast to the Chipotle 20 feet away, where the staff still acts like it's the first opening day and runs around like chickens with their heads cut off, but that's a whole other review!)
Lastly, the food is fantastic. I had the B.M.O.C. the first time to quench my enormous weekend appetite and the pork chop was remarkable. The waffle got a little lost, but I tried the waffle on its own the last time I was there and I think I'll just get that from now it, as it's really fantastic all by itself. Other items tried and approved, the tortilla espanola and the johnnycakes were really great. (The rice that comes with the johnnycakes was a fantastic complement to the johnnycakes, please don't get rid of it like another review suggests!) The prices are fair, I think ordering a la carte might be the most economical option if I end up going here as often as I want to. Also, the food comes up a little slowly but it's nothing unusual for brunch.
My only critique, although I'm not taking off a star: please get real maple syrup! I saw some fake syrup being walked into the kitchen one day, and the syrup that came with the waffle seemed overly sweet, so I'm guessing that the real stuff isn't being served. I could be wrong, though, as I'm not maple syrup expert, just an enthusiast. All the other ingredients seem top notch, though (thanks for locally sourcing the meat, so this former vegetarian can eat it without much guilt!)
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