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| - Open to all sorts of deliciousness and recently trying on vegan pants, my friend suggested I check out "Live" with her for weekend brunch. Initially I found the prices to be on the higher side but for 100% organic smoothies, juice and food, it is actually quite reasonable. The juices are mostly $10/glass but they have other drink specials that sound divine and are a lower price point (coconut water, lime leaves, coriander, sparkling water - or something along those lines at $6.50).
The menu is extensive making the choice difficult - the vegan waffles with cashew cream, maple syrup and fresh strawberries? Or the black bean burrito with guac and all the fixings (my friend ordered this and enjoyed it)? In the end I went for the "Full English" - tofu scramble, beans, "bacon" (tempeh - was hoping this would be crispy/blacked and with a smokey flavour but it was literally just slices of unmarinated/seasoned tempeh - rather disappointing), grilled tomato, roast potatoes (bland - could have used a squeeze of lemon and more sea salt/crispiness). Not the best vegan brunch I've had (still a fan of the crispy polenta brunch at Aux Vivres in Mtl) but a solid plate of delicious organic food overall. And while there were many coffee alternatives it would have been nice to have the option of pairing the "Full English" with a cup of strong fair trade joe.
For dessert we shared the Tiramisu and it was pretty divine. Raw, coconut based with a hint of espresso.
I will most likely return to try one of their salads or possibly just another hit of that Tiramisu...
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