I rolled in here on a fresh sunday morning, a winter day where it gets pleasantly warmer after a long spell of sub zero days. I was a bit late for a *cough* but before I could send an apologetic text, she beats me to the punch with "I'll be 10 mins late...sorry", so I naturally played it off like I was there on time all along :P
Dairy Lane Cafe is one of those brunch joints you know you're going to have to wait and despite the recommendations I've received from people, they say the wait is always worth it. The waiting itself provided a great experience. You can stand around with a coffee cup in hand and a blanket (to maybe share with) in case its too cold.
The dining room is surprisingly small but all the more active and vibrant, encouraging conversation for people who harbour the "low Sunday energy vibe". Their staff was very friendly and offered not only great suggestions, but humour and conversation. We shared an elk burger w/ fries, and a pan scrambler with sausages. Everything was delicious but I wasn't as inspired by other brunch cafes. The prices were quite fair.
Oddly enough I heard from a friend that this place went wayyyy back to when it was really a diner dive joint and breakfast could be bought with the change in your pocket. Is this true?