For some reason I feel like my brunch standards are significantly lower than my dinner -- heck, even lunch -- standards. The spirit of brunch is embodied by apathetic servers, mediocre coffee, and average food, no?
After shivering mercilessly standing in the lengthy brunch line over at Aunties and Uncles, my friend and I decided to ditch the wait and headed over to Nirvana instead. We were greeted warmly, seated in a booth, and granted a blessed reprieve from the biting cold outside. I ordered a hot water with lemon and a Spanish omelette, which came on a plate loaded with toast, sweet potato fries, and a cup of fresh fruit. Portions are generous, prices are reasonable (a meal for two came to around $21 with tax and tip), and service is actually quite friendly and attentive.
For a "greasy spoon" type brunch spot, Nirvana met my expectations completely. Maybe not the greatest place for a nice sit-down dinner, but I wouldn't mind coming back to feast on breakfast foods while the suckers outside Aunties and Uncles stand in line!