We had high hopes that this restaurant replacing Bloordale Pantry would pull up its socks and tighten its belt, but the opposite happened.
Granted, they're still in their first few weeks, but details matter.
- Dirty coffee cups: old residue from previous customers likely hot washed (even on the replacement cup), but not scrubbed since the Dale years.
- Eggs drenched in olive oil (which made the potatoes and bacon also taste like olive oil)
- Large, and extremely starchy potatoes - these 'crispy' potatoes would be much better served in smaller bites
- Hot water and a tea bag served after the food, but first on the order
- $2 substitution from potatoes to regular salad
- 20% default tip prompt when paying the bill
Don't get me wrong, the BLT was a lovely buttery crunchy fatty delicious sandwich, even at a steep $12.50. The service, as it was with Bloordale, is always pretty great - with big smiles and quick response. And now, the atmosphere is more comfortable with the better bar and decor.
However, as a Bloor/Lansdowne resident, I'm sad that I can't love this place.
Things that would make me love you, Whippoorwill:
* FRUIT
* LOSE THE $1 Tea vs. $2 Herbal Tea Price - what's up with that? Set TEA at $1.50 - the difference in price of your PC Tea bags are unnecessary.
* Don't cook eggs in olive oil. Use butter, for the love of god.
* Flexible options - potatoes for salad brings happiness.
* FRUIT