With kitschy, cobbled together decor that appears somewhat rickety and worn, one could be forgiven for thinking Maggie's is on the cusp of closure. It's not, and thank your stars for that because this wee little cafe serves up an honest-to-goodness brekkie that's about too-good by half when compared to the price you'll pay. This place is the very definition of good value!
Its simple menu is home cooking done well, with the little things that elevate it beyond most greasy spoons: generous sides of fruit, fresh herbs for seasonings, presentation beyond just plunking stuff down on a plate. Their sausages are fantastic, and I really should find out where they source them (or if they make them in-house).
Coffee is good, maaaaaybe a bit on the insipid side but I like my java STRONG, so I'm a bad judge. It has good flavour, though, so I doubt most drinkers will be disappointed. They served real cream -- or at least I'm pretty certain it was real -- not the cheapie half 'n' half or that crap that's got thickeners in it to trick you into thinking it's 100% dairy cream. It sounds small, but it's one of the corners that's usually cut when it comes to a "cheap breakfast".
Finally, gotta mention its location -- steps from Kensington, which is always a plus. Have a great breakfast in a quaint cafe, then hit up the hippies for some wicked shopping and people watching.
Maggie's serves as a great start to a beautiful Toronto day!