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| - Brunch is a dud, just meh to say the least. I gave it a second chance, but won't do a third.
I live one block away and it is my second time here for brunch. Both times I am very unimpressed. I have had the eggs benny, standard eggs plus bacon & toast and cinnamon roll. The price points are all $11 plus and for the presentation, quality and quantity they do no measure up at all.
Nothing special about their brunch at all for a "gourmet" pub. Small diners in this area do far better on all counts. The egg benny was super dissapointing, especially at $13. Edible yes. Anything beyond that - no way. The two giant melon slices take up the space on my plate that should be filled with at the very least more tater tots or a small salad or coleslaw. They do not even use peameal bacon, just plain ham, which was dry and they give very little benny sauce. The cinnamon roll my friend and I shared was very dry...but they are supposedly baked in-house?
What is good: to go for or drinks on weekends or after work -- great! They have some great daily specials including Wine Wednesdays and daily pours. The newly reno'd atmosphere, live music, large patio, selection of drinks and some of the food is great. The crispy chicken sandwich, burgers, tuna are delish to be specific.
Although, I have to point out their food "daily special" price points all over the map. There are $5 burgers on Monday night and the rest of the week $14, $18, $24 price points. How are those prices specials?? They also need a better selection of shareable apps. Other than the nachos, the selection involves avocado toast and lettuce wraps. This the food I get to share with my friends for with post work drinks? Major room for improvement here.
Again, skip the brunch. There are many places in the 'hood to go for a FAR superior meal and the same or a lower price point. For example, Figs on Parliament & Queen - Dominion can learn a lot from this small diner; or if you want booze with your meal - Prohibition at Broadview and Queen.... they do far better on the food anyday.
Other than the decor and drink selection, this place is very inconsistent.
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