Brunch here on the weekend is great! Food and drinks are delicious and the service is always friendly. They even take reservations! The side patio on a warm day or the lounge by the front window are my favourite places to sit. I find the bistro to be cramped, especially during peak times.
To drink I recommend the rich, spicy and refreshing Drake Caesar. It's thick and lush and a meal on its own. The coffee here is surprisingly delicious as well. A nice foamy cappuccino always hits the spot for me.
My favourite things to eat on the menu are the eggs benedict and the chicken and waffles. Everyone knows that eggs benedict is only as good as it's hollandaise sauce and the Drake doesn't disappoint. The hollandaise adds to the richness of the runny yolk and balances the toasted english muffin and salty smoked pork loin. It's a classic done right.
Chicken and waffles is another scrumptious brunch option. The sweet jam and maple syrup work so well with the savory waffle and crispy seasoned chicken. The Niagara cherry jam really sets this dish apart from other variations I've tried elsewhere. I agree that the sweet and savory combination sounds a bit odd, but I assure you that it totally works and you'll come back to order it again and again.