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| - Walking into the restaurant for the early brunch seating revealed a whole other experience than supper. The front half of the restaurant was flooded with natural Spring sunlight and young hipster fams, adding new character to the cozy yet modern tavern charm. Connective the bistro-style seating near the front, and a substantial dining room near the kitchen at the back is a long sexy zinc bar, luxurious curved black booths, and subway tiles lining the walls. I loved the vibe at brunch as much as at night- a perfect space for a range of occasions, including Mother's Day brunch.
Service was efficient, friendly and warm. It was exactly the kind of pace you'd seek at brunch. No one's waiting around for simple bacon and eggs, but you don't feel rushed out, either. Our server also made sure our coffees were topped up, and our water glasses were refilled as needed.
While The Saint didn't have any special prefixes or Mother's Day themed offerings that day, their regular brunch menu was enough to draw me in. For brunch, the options are divided into Starters (with TWO different types of bacon), Mains, Sides and a Brunch Mixed Grill to serve four. They also do six delicious morning-appropriate cocktails including classics like Bloody Caesars, Maries, and Bellinis and a few unique sippers like the Red Rooster with Tomato Juice, Beer and a Raw Egg. Now I know my mom likes tomato juice, beer and eggs, but together, at 10 AM, would have been a questionable choice- especially for me who had just endured a bachelorette party the night before. Thankfully, there were plenty of ways to help pep me up for the day- here's a peak at what Ma and the girls tasted.
Cappuccino
Definitely did the trick, especially after a long night of girlish-debauchery the night before.
Maple Bacon Doughnuts ($6)
When doughnuts also have a bacon theme, I obviously can't pass them up. These ones were insanely good. Served warm and fluffy, packed with a sweet maple custard and dusted in a bacon scented sugar that just added a little savoury edge to balance the sweet. Yum.
Breakfast Corn Dog ($9)
Sausage Wrapped in Pancake Batter with Maple Syrup
Love this idea. Deliciously juicy sausage in a moist fluffy pancake. Obviously all pancakes should be eaten with pork like this.
Classic Verscht with Housemade Mustard and Pickled Shallots
An off-the-menu treat, this may have been one of the tastiest things I've eaten in a while. In my mom's words, "Wow! It's incredible how something so simple can have so much flavour?" Yep. Mom gets it.
Eggs Any Style ($10)
Poached, Maple Bourbon Bacon, Mushrooms, Roasted Tomato, Lyonnaise Potatoes, Toast
Great value for $10! Eggs were cooked perfectly as requested, the potatoes were crispy and nicely seasoned and that bacon did not disappoint.
Duck Egg St. Benedict ($13)
Smoked ham, Cheddar Biscuit, Bearnaise, Lyonnaise Potatoes
I loved the buttery moist biscuit beneath the luscious smooth béarnaise and salty ham. Really, why would anyone want an English muffin when you can have these biscuits?
French Toast ($14)
Nutella Mousse, Blueberries, Rice Krispies
This was crazy good. The bread was fluffy inside with a beautifully caramelized crust that just soaked up the sweet tangy blueberries on top. But the star was really the satiny sweet mousse with the little crackle of the rice krispies garnish. Everything is better with nutella, but this was just crazy good.
The Saint proved itself once again a stellar spot for any time or day of the year- including a special event like celebrating the most important women in our lives! They are open at 227 Ossington Ave. daily for dinner, and weekend brunch. For more information, or to make a reservation, check out their website or follow them on twitter.
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