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| - One of my favourite occasional vices is to treat myself to a good breakfast out when I'm off from work. There's nothing quite like starting an entire day to oneself with a homecooked, sumptuous, solid meal.
Which is exactly what you'll get out of the Lunch Box. A bright, cheerful eatery on the edge of the park, Lunch Box offers all-day breakfast with special entrees (such as eggs benedict or florentine) on weekends. Their muffins are packed with fruity goodness and served straight from the baking tin. Your tea or coffee is served in real crockery, and the photo of the dog at the fixings table reminds you that soy milk is available. Their fresh pies, cookies, and "the best banana bread in High Park" will taunt you into submission.
Add to the diverse and excellent menu a relaxed and soothing vibe. Works from local artists adorn the bright, cheerful walls and smooth jazz sifts from the Sirius radio receiver. The stack of newspapers includes local dailies, NOW, and the New York Times. Neighbourhood locals are bound to crowd the charming wooden tables during peak mealtimes, so arrive early and be willing to enjoy a little elbow-rubbing from trendy strangers and their families.
Yeah, ok, sometimes the portions could be larger. But if you're someone who prefers quality over quantity, especially if it's made in-house and by free spirited folk, you've come to the right place.
Bring your lover for that sublime morning-after breakfast, enjoy the sun in the park, and return later for a slice of pumpkin pie and hot tea. Do it.
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