Love love love love love!!!! This cute Scandinavian gem has too many pluses to count, but here are a few.
1) Close to the subway. Meaning it's actually easy to get to.
2) Warm hospitality. I've been several times and the servers have been some of the best I've ever had.
3) The FOOD! Where else in Toronto are you going to get smørgebrød (that's open face sandwiches to the uninitiated)? They are all delicious, but I have a soft spot for the pork loin and the fried fish with lemon remoulade. They hot dishes are wonderful as well. Ice only had the frikadellaer (pork and beef meatballs) with spiced cabbage, cauliflower gratin and gravy. The gratin was had the texture of fine polenta with big cauliflower pieces. It was cheesy, roasty and delicious. But THAT GRAVY. It was out of this world. I don't know what kind of magic they spun in the kitchen, but that alone will bring me back.
4) The desserts, I've never had any because I've always been too full. They are some of the most mouthwatering I've ever seen. Want to just go back to desserts and coffee.
5) The decor is what you'd expect from anything Scandinavian. Clean, smooth lines and pops of bright colour. It just refreshing, an oasis.