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| - Having just opened in December 2016, I can easily see The Green Wood becoming a favourite for the Leslieville brunching crowd. Tucked along a relatively quiet stretch of Queen St E (just east of Greenwood Ave), you might just accidentally walk past this spot if not for the bright green signage and large glass windows facing the street.
The menu is relatively condensed and seems to serve a variety of different cuisines - there are Mediterranean inspired dishes, pasta, salads, and some sandwiches. I had a latte ($4) and tried some fries off the TGWB (the Green Wood Burger - $15). The latte was solid - the espresso flavour shone through despite this being a very creamy drink. If I were to really nitpick, I would criticize the lack of latte art (but this isn't really a huge deal, it just seems to be the standard of brunch places now). The fries were thickly cut and crispy, sprinkled with coarse salt. While the fries were fine, the homemade ketchup was pretty tasty! Although I didn't try the burger, my boyfriend said that it was nice and juicy - although nothing super special flavour wise.
Service was good, and just attentive enough. The waiter informed me that they're looking to open their patio in the warmer months - looking forward to this!
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