Ate brunch here today with old friends. Despite the other reviews, I found the service to be friendly and fast. They were crowded and reservations were recommended according to my friends who frequent Ludger on a regular basis.
The table had the French toast, Chicken Sandwich, an egg dish and Mimosas. The sandwich, potatoes and egg dish were average, but the French toast was bland, dry and didn't do anything to wow me. If you order Mimosas make sure to get the large as the small was tiny for only a couple dollars difference.
The plating and presentation of the dishes were excellent. The atmosphere was trendy and comfortable. Sitting at a high top with all the wanna be hipsters made me feel a tad old; I'm only 38. But overall the scene combined with the transitional neighborhood made it fun. I'd like the opportunity to come back and try dinner to give Ludger a second chance on the food. After all it is a restaurant and the food was the only reason the score is three stars.