Fave brunch place in Toronto.
Also have a great rotating menu. I've had the Howdy Pard'ner but even that dish changes. Mine had roasted eggplant and red pepper with feta on bread. The bread gave it crunch, the veggies were roasted to perfection and the feta added a little saltiness. I had their french toast which was on brioche bread and served with a caramel like sauce. It was sweet but not too sweet, buttery and the brioche was amazing. Their salad which was served with i think sliced turnips had great color and texture. Gilead's fries live up to the reputation of Jamie Kennedy's fries - perfectly crispy. They have fresh squeezed juices and love their americanos.
Sure this place is a bit pricier but stay away from the mimosas (but are they worth it) and it'll be a reasonable bill. This isn't your typical fries, eggs and bacon fare, it's a step above and I think the food is worth the price.
Love the place itself, lots of natural lighting, very casual atmosphere. I loved the mason jar lined walls. You can almost miss this place as it's tucked away from king st.
Service - depends who you get. There is one waitress who is very slow but the rest are great and I notice them trying to pick up the slow one's slack, haha. They are good with any recommendations.