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| - I don't think I've EVER been so excited to write a review before. This cafe was breath-taking - from outside on the streets looking in, the cafe has a very minimalistic yet open design. Glass doors and open kitchen allows the cafe to appear as though it's more spacious, the *real* plant wall on one side of the cafe makes the place look a lot more alive (lol). The decor is simple yet everything is so meticulously designed. Me being a girl who loves pretty things, I fell in love with the cafe before I even got to sit down and try anything.
Saw a BlogTo post a few days ago about this cafe and HAD to come for a visit. Dragged my best friend here on a Saturday afternoon (around 4 PM) with no reservations thinking that we probably came at a more low-traffic time but nope, there was a lineup crowding the entrance and we were told upon arrival that the wait would be approximately 30-50 minutes. With that being said, we didn't come all the way here just to turn around and leave so we decided to just wait it out. The wait took about 30 minutes which wasn't so bad as the place was packed.
Upon sitting down, we were given this adorable newspaper-themed menu. At first glance, you can tell they prepare every single one of their dishes and desserts diligently. Everything just looks so good and you just have the urge to try every single item. They had a large selection of desserts and drinks which made it so hard to decide on what to order. In the end my friend and I both ordered the lobster bisque combo, a strawberry waffle, and a charcoal waffle. What I DIDN'T like about the service was that it seemed like they were a bit under-staffed. It looked like only two servers were on the floor and the food prep was longer than I had expected. After ordering I remember thinking that I had forgotten to ask for the soups to be served first, then the dessert. But I didn't bother mentioning it to them after because it was so hard to wave them down and I figured they probably knew that anyways. However they gave me the strawberry waffle first, then the two lobster bisques, then the charcoal waffle which in my case was exactly what I didn't want. Bad on my part for assuming that they would serve food first like other restaurants and cafes. My strawberry waffle ended up melting by the time I finished my soup and the waffle part wasn't very warm or crunchy as I had hoped for. The lobster bisque was so good - one of the best I've ever had, and the salad it came with was fantastic too. Still very pleased with the food and desserts nevertheless.
Apart from the long wait times and slow service, I loved my experience here and this place definitely has a spot on my list of Toronto go-to cafes now. Although the prices are a bit steep, I'm willing to splurge when they put this much effort into making their food look good. Everything from the food, the desserts, the drinks, and the decor of this place is so aesthetically pleasing. I will definitely be back soon (with a reservation) to try the rest of the menu.
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