Hair of the Dog...a venue I had walked past literally hundreds of times but never stepped foot into, until a brunch with friends this past Sunday!
I must say, I was quite pleased and only wish I had given the pub a chance sooner!
LOCATION - Hair of the Dog is right at the foot of the Church Wellesley village, just after the intersection of Church and Carlton. If you are heading down the "strip" it's easy to miss since there are a number of other options you'll run into first.
AMBIANCE - I had somehow never noticed, but the patio here is BIG! There is plenty of shade and a lovely small fountain. A very nice outdoor brunch experience.
SERVICE - Although our waiter was friendly and attentive without being too obtrusive, there was nothing especially memorable about our service. I do also realize the restaurant was likely quite busy around noon on a Sunday. Overall I was satisfied with the level of service provided.
FOOD - While waiting for our meals the waiter brought out some banana bread, which was quite good. My pulled pork Eggs Benedict was also very enjoyable, as were the side of homefries.
PRICE/VALUE - I believe my brunch was $14 before taxes and tip, right on par with any of the other dining options in the neighbourhood.
I will be back!