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| - For my first brunch in Toronto this year, I decided to try Bar Buca. My friend in Vancouver highly recommended coming here, and after checking out the pictures online, I was sold.
We called ahead to ask if there was a line up, since it was a Saturday and just after 12 PM. There was none so off we went! We were immediately seated. The front part of the restaurant has an area where people line up for coffee and baked goods. Inside there are high tables for those who want a sit-down meal. There are also bar seats with a view into the kitchen.
Uova Strapazzate ($14): mixed variety farm egg, burrata, truffle, basil. My favourite of the two dishes. The fresh basil complements the egg and burrata perfectly. Comes with some bread to balance it out.
Uova Rossa: duck egg yolk, bay scallop, pine nuts, crisp prosciutto, scallion. Also very delicious. Scallops were a bit small, but there were plenty.
Nutella buffalo milk latte ($7ish): one of the best coffees I've ever had. So smooth and creamy. For the price point, it better be amazing!
The stuffed foccacias looked delicious and filling too, for only $8 or so. I'd be able to eat half of it only. I would get that next time, along with their bombolone (cream-filled donut!).
Service was excellent. The servers were always available and those who were not serving us were still eager to help. On two occasions, the waitress overheard us wondering what dish had just been placed on a nearby table, and she proactively came over and explained the dish for us.
I hope I get the chance to come back and try their dinner, or their brunch again!
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