I was joining some friends for sunday brunch in Liberty Village and heard many good things. Maybe it was the hype but I was somewhat disappointed. We had a group of 8 and with walk-ins only, we asked to be split into 2 tables of 4. We ended up waiting close to an hour but saved of the mandatory gratuity of 6+. With such a wait, my expectations were high especially with the long wait in line for the table. The conversation with my friends was great and the staff didn't rush us despite more patrons waiting. It was maybe the other table in our group was still eating. They serve alcohol starting at 11 am but most of us ordered their juice. I wasn't too impressed with the juice considering the price tag. My food order was the smoked salmon salad. They were generous with the portions but lack the taste in the salad. Maybe I should have asked for more dressing. My table mates were happy with the chicken & waffles but I wanted something healthier that day. Although it was raining, I noticed they had a patio and offered a dinner menu for the weekends. I may give one more chance. On Sundays before 1 pm, you can find some free street parking near the restaurant. If not, Lampert stadium had a parking lot. read more

Love the service and food, we had the blueberry pancakes and chicken and waffles, only downside to this breakfast/brunch place is that it's usually really packed. I love the ambience of the place! read more

School Restaurant - Blueberry Pancakes - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Arrived for Saturday Brunch. Music was at a very loud and uncomfortable level. The place was full so we sat at the bar. I had to fight for space with a waiter who was using the spot beside me to fill little cups with Maple Syrup. The Pancakes were pretty blah. They were dense and very dry. Both the regular buttermilk and their "Black and Blue" pancakes were NOT good. We also got a side of Breakfast sausages and they weren't very good. More of a dinner sausage than a Breakfast sausage. ...and it was pretty pricey for such lackluster food. We were quite disappointed. read more

First time in Toronto visiting from NYC. School Restaurant has a wonderful atmosphere, perfect for breakfast/Brunch. The theme is uniquely set up to remind you of school. Pancakes are delicious, Super big, very sweet and full of flavor. The chicken was perfectly seasoned and crispy served with a fluffy waffle. Our waitress was super helpful and personable. We'll definitely visit again when we return to Toronto! Highly recommend! read more

School Restaurant - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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It's really hard to find places open mid-day for food in Liberty Village. After shaking my fist at a closed Chuck & Co. I decided to give School a chance to redeem itself from my last visit two years ago. I was pleasantly surprised with both the menu changes and my cheery attentive waitress. I ordered the Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie which was to die for along with a few sides : Cornmeal battered calamari and manchego fries. The calamari was great but I thought the fries fell flat.... still quite the improvement. My boyfriend ordered the jerk chicken salad and it tasted fantastic. So for now I will bump School up to a three star... read more

When we went, there was a huge line. So i would definitely suggest making reservations or go early. Bf had the chicken and waffles and I had the omelette souffle. Don't think this is a healthy restaurant. It's not. So don't come here if you're looking for a light option. All the food is pretty heavy imo. I love the theme and the ambiance of this restaurant. It's very much like a school. I love when a restaurant sticks to their theme. read more

The heaviest brunch meals are always the most memorable ones - the epic super cheesy bacon French toast ($18) This dish was a heavenly sweet and savory combo. The layers: cheese, bacon, French toast, cheese, bacon, French toast and lastly with a crusted cheese layer at the bottom. The French toast was flavorful and I liked how it was served with the crust ends keeping it's crisp and not soggy. They were really generous with their bacon servings. The salad was a good refreshing side to compliment the heaviness of the French toast. If you ever pass by here for brunch, I highly recommend this dish! read more

School Restaurant - The epic super cheesy bacon french toast ($18) - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I love this place so much I made a trip from NY to Toronto so I could have my birthday brunch here! The atmosphere is just as awesome as the food: all "school" themed, from menus that look like notebook paper to drink/food names (the high school dropout Caesar), and my personal favorite element - they bump strictly hip-hop/rap. In my opinion, the best brunch item is their chicken and waffles. The breading is unlike any I've ever had (even down south) and the hot honey they serve with it is to die for! I've also tried the pecan/mascarpone pancakes, the brunch bowl, and the cheesy bacon French toast. Nothing here ever disappoints and the cocktails are super artsy, you should definitely give it a try if you're looking for a fun way to brunch! read more

The rating is more of a 3.5 rather than 4 but the wait wasn't too bad and the service was quite fast hence they deserve the extra half star. Came here with a friend on a Saturday afternoon. As expected, there was a line up and despite being told that there would be a 15-20 minute wait, we only waited about 10 minutes. When seated, we were promptly informed of their mimosa and caesar specials. The drinks were good and the food arrived quite quickly. I ordered the chicken/waffle and it was quite tasty. It came with a side salad and sweet butter and syrup. The sides were also a very good size. Overall, I would come back and do recommended this place for brunches! read more

School Restaurant - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came for an afternoon dinner. So good! Order the chicken and waffles. Alessia was our server and she was super sweet and very accommodating. Made some great recommendations for us since it's our first time in Toronto. The waffles were a little on the too sweet side but it wasn't anything to take away from the 5 stars. Great decision coming here! read more

School Restaurant - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I remember when School used to be the Warehouse about 4-5 years ago (Wow! I can't believe it's been that long *moment of silence for Warehouse and the BEST potato hash I've ever had). When they switched over to School, a lot of the cooking staff also stayed on, so I decided to stop by for a "walk down memory lane" so to speak. I'm sure some or all of the staff may have changed by now, but I'm a sucker for nostalgia. I've been to School before, but never for a meal. Always for a mid day snack - not sure if they still make the root beer cake, but if so, TRY IT! On this occasion I came with TM for brunch. We both ordered the spiced eggs benni on a cheddar chive biscuit with back bacon, chipotle hollandaise & home fries. First off, their cheddar biscuit is amazing! Definitely a reason to come back. It was soft on the inside and fluffy and delicious! The eggs were poached perfectly, and you can never go wrong with back bacon! The potatoes were good, though nothing special. I was slightly underwhelmed by the chipotle hollandaise. I didn't really taste any heat, and the hollandaise missed that zing/acidity I look forward to. However, it was overall a good meal. The table beside us had the egg white fritata and it looked amazing, so that's what I'll be ordering next time. As others have mentioned, the atmosphere is fun and creative. Their patio area is also wonderful. It is secluded with greenery - a nice little escape. On this particular day, I found the service to be friendly but on the slow side. The restaurant wasn't at capacity and there were plenty of staff on hand, but I found things were delayed. That being said, we didn't have any plans for the day, so it wasn't that big a deal. Who knew that after all these years, I'd want to go back to School... glad this time around, it's in a tastier form! read more

School Restaurant - Brunch! Spiced Benni on a Cheddar Chive Biscuit with Back Bacon, Chipotle Hollandaise & Home Fries - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

3 words - cheesy french toast. I mean, they have other tasty items on their menu, like the chicken n' waffles, black and blue pancakes, fried banana on waffles... but there is just something about that french toast that is culinary perfection. Sweet, salty, savoury, it has it all, and it'll become your new brunch craving. I prefer to go on weekdays since there is generally no wait for a table (when I have a day off from work), and I know that the weekends can get pretty packed. But i'd say it's worth it for the food.... just be prepared for a wait. Bonus, they have delicious baked goods to tide you over. Amazing chocolate chip cookies... read more

School Restaurant - Fried bananas and waffles - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

First I came here on a Saturday at around 2pm but couldn't get in because it was SO packed so if you're planning to go on Saturday go early or make a reservation probably? but I came back during the week and got in with ease. The pancakes are AMAZING. Definitely worth the visit. read more

School Restaurant - Blueberry Pancakes. - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Walking down the street, my boyfriend and I saw a large crowd from afar...unfortunately it was the line for School Bakery & Cafe. We put our name down and braced ourselves for a long wait. There was actually a couple who had arrived just a few minutes before us, and after noticing they were called, we were expecting to be seated right after. However, there were two more sets of twosomes who had arrived after us who were seated. After inquiring with the hostess, she said she already crossed us off - apparently she had already called us and nobody answered, which was odd since we were standing there the whole time listening for our name. Luckily, she was able to seat us immediately after discovering the mix up. This is a really popular (and trendy) brunch destination. The whole time we were there, there was a permanent line of about 20 people waiting for seats. I also noticed everyone here was very well dressed! The restaurant has a small patio facing the street, as well as a larger one out back (which was closed on this visit - likely because the weather forecasted rain). I started off with an iced coffee. The server asked if I wanted it sweetened and I said yes. Big mistake - it ended up tasting like syrup. What a waste... I'd recommend getting it half-sweet. For my meal, I ordered the spiced benni - served on cheddar chive biscuit with back bacon, chipotle hollandaise and home fries ($13), which was delicious! I especially enjoyed the cheddar chive biscuit it was served on. I love it when restaurants replace the boring English muffin with something a bit more interesting. The dish was served on a cast iron skillet and came with some chunky home fries, which were just okay. I prefer my home fries a little smaller and crispier. My boyfriend ordered the Black and blueberry buttermilk pancakes - stacked high with whipped cream & maple syrup ($12). After digging into them, he noted that they were too thin to be pancakes but too thick to be crepes. We prefer our pancakes fluffier... Taste-wise, they were decent, but nothing special. Since we noticed a counter full of fresh baked goods by the entrance, we wanted to get a few pastries to go. I asked the server for some scones to-go, but unfortunately they were all sold out. Maybe next time! read more

School Restaurant - black and blueberry pancakes - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Crazy wait times BUT we got lucky and just asked for the booth / bar seats and skipped the line :) We only had a party of 2. Chicken and waffles had Good taste and Texture. First time eating chicken and waffles. Coffee had refills and the bartender dude gave great service. Friend ordered Extra cheesy bacon french toast which was pretty good too. The decor was very nice and trendy. Open kitchen concept brings a lot of great smells when you are eating. Need to try more before considering upgrading to a 5. It's close even from going there once :) read more

School Restaurant - Chicken and waffles, a must try - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I don't get what the raving is all about this restaurant - and the always-lineups during popular times - the food is average. Yes the 'School' paradigm is interesting, including the 'report' you get as a bill, plus some of the dishes try to be 'inventive' but for the price, one could do better in Toronto. I suspect it is all the hipster-wannabes from Liberty Village who are jamming this place and raising its status. I had brunch here (no wait! I never wait!) with a friend - had the chicken (blah, blah, something hipstery) - it was good, the chicken was moist and tasty, but was it worth $22? - probably not. My friend had some fancy-named french toast - again, good, but not worth $17. The service was good, though the attitude was there. If you want really amazing food and farm-fresh local ingredients - go to Canoe, the prices are not much higher. In liberty village both Caffino and Midred's serve better food for cheaper. If you want to see lots of wannabe hipsters gushing over an average food (after waiting an hour to get in) - please go here. read more

School Restaurant - Cheddar burger with house hot sauce side. - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Very unique and creative restaurant. There are school themed decorations all around, even drinks come in chemical beakers. We ordered chicken waffles and flapjacks for two. The foods are really delicious and servings are generous. We were stuffed by the end. I did not gave 5 stars because the service is extremely slow. We waited about 45 minutes for the food to arrive and it looks like the norm for other ppl as well. For a brunch menu this long wait is very frustrating. read more

School Restaurant - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Very satisfied with their food flavour wise and presentation wise. Will definitely come back if I get the chance. Id give their service was two thumbs up as well. Good job! read more

School Restaurant - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is not a brunch review, but a lunch review. It is clearly a popular lunch spot for those people who work in the area during the week. The restaurant is cavernous, with high ceilings, the tables are very close together, and with the piped music the ambient noise is high. It is the opposite of a quiet intimate spot: it is a clattering efficient come in have a quick lunch leave, sort of place. The food is expensive for what you get. Nevertheless, it is good. We had an mountainous kale salad with Quinoa and walnuts. You would have to be a complete herbivore in order to get through it all. The avocado that came with it was large and delicious, perfectly ripe. They charged an additional two dollars for hot sauce, really? The chicken was covered in herbs and somewhat dry but well grilled. The leak and potato soup which looked rather like brown sludge and arrived cold was taken away because it was cold... And we weren't charged. The service was pleasant and enthusiastic as well as being efficient. read more

Lovely thematic cafe bistro and bakery in the heart of Liberty Village. The theme of school is shown through everything they do so it's got a great atmosphere and awesome patio section. They're known for brunch but have great food and cocktails too. Parking is easy here so don't worry. Also a bakery, you can grab your fav treats to take home with you for 'after school'. Love their unique french toasts which are prepare sweet and savoury and they have a great sangria. read more

School Restaurant - Love the theme - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came here on a Thursday at noon and managed to get a seat for two right after we walked in. The service was good, our cups always had water and they graciously let us know all the daily specials. I ordered the cheesy french toast which was absolutely delicious. The bread they used was especially thick and soft and it was covered with a gratuitous amount of cheddar. Tasted delicious with the maple syrup. I would come back again to maybe try the Chicken and Waffles next time as it looked quite good. read more

School Restaurant - The cheesy french toast! - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

this place was super cool! i ended up here after the first breakfast place i went to was closed. the atmosphere is super nice and of course "school" themed. loved the prickly pear juice which came in a cute little beaker cup. i was torn on what to get but i ended up with the black and blue waffles... they were delicious!!! the berries were super fresh and even tho they didnt need syrup, it was soo good! i couldnt not eat some of it! server was super nice and helped me choose when i couldnt. read more

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I had been researching reviews on Yelp for the best pancakes in Toronto and this place was one of the ones on my top 10 list to try. The presentation was gorgeous and the service was stellar, and maybe it's just me as the lone voice amid all these other positive Yelpers, but I found the dish to be overwhelmingly one-note: sweet. That's all I could taste. I ordered the black-and-blue stack (with blackberries and blueberries); my Mom ordered the apple crumble pancakes. If I could have changed a few things, I would have preferred no confectioners sugar on top of the pancakes, and no sugar in the blackberry and blueberry fruit topping. That way, the brown sugar in the butter, sugar in the dollop of whipped cream, and the shot glass of maple syrup on the side might have been welcome. Instead, everything was sugary and I couldn't discern the taste of blueberries, blackberries or what went into the pancakes. It was too much of that one super sweet note -- no tanginess, freshness or sour. Even the side of bacon I ordered for a change to my palate was coated in maple syrup. Too. Much. Sweet. On the plus side, our server was lovely and she did ask if we had any allergies that the chef should be aware of. In hindsight, I wonder if I could have inquired about changing up the level of sweetness, so I own that perhaps it was me who should have used the menu more carefully and asked if my preferences could be accommodated, but I kinda felt like the chef should know that one-note dishes easily overwhelm a person's palate. Ah well, I really wanted to like it. read more

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I was visiting my son and we decided to try School since it was in his neighbourhood. When we arrived, I was intrigued by the decor, being a retired teacher. However, that's where the magic ended. We were seated and after a quick scan of the menu, we soon found that the only real choices we had were pancakes and French toast.... At inflated prices! I had ordered an Americano which tasted like mediocre drip coffee. I couldn't drink it and told the waiter as much. I was still charged. Unless you are ready to really "carb up", don't waste your time. read more

Been here for brunch a few times and all the dishes I've tried are great - my favourite dish is their golden hashbrown poutine; the jam is an excellent part of the dish as a serves as a bit of tartness to offset the "heaviness" of the dish. They don't take reservations, so the wait can be a bit long - but sometimes they'll hand out baked goods to pacify the hungry brunchers in line. There was one time we had to wait over 1 hour to be served our food - the restaurant wasn't that busy so suffice to say we were less than impressed. read more

School Restaurant - Golden hasbrown poutine - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I went there with my friend and we both tried the pancakes, it was the worst pancakes we had ever. It was very dense and The sugar in the sauce was too much. It looks amazing but it tastes horrible. And it is way tooooooooo expensive. However, the waiter was so nice and the second star is for the service. read more

School Restaurant - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I have been dying to come to the school for brunch since forever. The pictures online always look amazing. Had a 45 minute wait on a Sunday and I have to say that it was EXTREMELY disappointing. I don't understand the hype at all and it was pretty much a waste of time :( I had the famous black and blueberry flapjacks. As beautiful as they looked, the pancakes were less than amazing. They were DRY and NOT fluffy. Maybe I came on a bad day, but I'm really not sure why everyone says they are so good! The pancakes at mildreds temple are 100% better than at the school. Go there instead!! If it wasn't for the whipped cream and maple syrup on the side I would not even be able to cough them down. I also shared the cheesy bacon French toast. I have to admit that this was GREAT! The bread was soft and super cheesy. I'm very particular about my cheese now after coming back from Paris, so I don't think the cheddar jack was the greatest, but it will do for the place, price, and concept. I would come back to eat this again IF there was no wait at all. Also I ordered the "freshly squeezed" apricot and peach juice. I am pretty sure it was mixed with fruit puree. Not worth the $6, though it did come in a really cute glass. I have to note that the service is fantastic once you are seated, but honestly the wait was not worth it the food at all. There's too many better brunch places in Toronto! read more

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I finally got a chance to try this place this weekend and honestly I'm disappointed. It was myself and two other guests, who are both lactose intolerant. I got the chicken and waffles which was good, nothing amazing. For my guests however, we were basically told that the restaurant could not accommodate their allergy as there are no substitutions on the weekend! The odd thing was they had asked if anyone had food allergies upfront!My boyfriend had to have a Kale salad. You can imagine how happy he was with that... Service was also really slow although our waiter was really nice. This place has a cool vibe and the food is good, but with the amount of people with various food allergies these days, restaurants really need to take it into account or at least advertise that they're not allergy friendly so we don't waste our time and money. read more

Enjoyed the chicken and waffles for brunch. Found this to be better then the Drake. Friendly service - make sure to get there early. Parking is easy to find across the street as well. 4/5* read more

For 1 scone, cheesy toast and a blood orange drink, it cost $38. The restaurant floor was very dirty, no place to hang jackets or purses. concept is cute, restaurant décor and detail to the ambiance. Service was slow, and 30min wait time for a table on a Sunday morning. Loud Blaring Hip Hop music, could not conversate without yelling. Wont be coming here again. Many other breakfast spots worth going to before this one. read more

Went on a Sunday morning. Once seated and orders taken the food took 45 minutes to come out. The food itself was mediocre, and for fairly expensive breakfast food (18 dollars for bad French toast) it is not worth the price. Service and venue is good and nice however. But it is hipster paradise. read more

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Came here for its brunch. Ordered the pancakes that it's famous for, the krispy krunch french toast and hash brown. I was really looking forward to the pancakes, which turned out to be a bit disappointing. It was really fluffy but were very dry. The pancakes i tried at mildreds were way better. The krispy krunch french toast is easily the best french toast ive ever had. Its perfectly flavoured with honey and hint of orange, krispy on the outside and the rice krispies just took it to a whole new level. It more than made up for the disappointing pancakes. The hash brown is pretty standard, but it's all mashed up and with sour cream, not what my sister was expecting. The waiting time here was pretty long. Waited for half an hour for the food to arrive. Also the food here was quite expensive. We spent 50 bucks on a brunch here so dont think we will be coming back anytime soon. read more

School Restaurant - Kripsy Krunch French toast - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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BEST Brunch Place I've had so far! The menu items are tastier than Mildred's Temple Kitchen. Wait Time & Service - Although the wait times were long (40 minutes for two when we went on 11:30 am on Sunday in the summer) they took down our number and texted us when the table was ready. We sat down and the server was very attentative. I had mentioned my lactose intolerance, then the manager came over to clarify what the allergy was (e.g. anaphylactic versus GI intolerance) and discussed the potential for cross contamination. I was so impressed that they were concerned about the wellbeing of their customers. Food took long but was well worth the wait. We ordered Black 'n' Blue Flapjacks Stached High (five pancakes!!) with Black and Blueberry Sauce and Brown Sugar Butter. The maple syrup came in a shot glass, and the brown sugar butter was delicious and unique twist. Ambience - They really played to the school theme which I loved! Menus on lined paper, school clocks that I remember from my childhood set to "3:30 pm" (when school is out!) and fun menu items ("Teacher's Pet"). I'd really recommend coming to Liberty Village just for School Restaurant. A bit of a wait, but come prepared by eating something small before you go for the wait! read more

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I do brunch a lot, and School Restaurant is close to being a regular place I go to- but it just falls a little short. Aesthetically, School Restaurant is definitely a place you want on your Instagram, it pictures very well and the place has a cool vibe; themed like a classroom. There's indoor and outdoor seating, and if you on a weekday the wait isn't bad at all- the weekends will have you waiting an hour if not more. I have gone on both- as need be due to the weekend brunch menu change. In my past visits, my table has ordered the following; Smoked Salmon Salad, Spinach and Artichoke Grilled Cheese, Black N Blue Flapjacks, Krispy Krunchy French Toast and the Apple Crumble Pancakes (Weekend Brunch). From the list I found both the Salad and French Toast underwhelming. The salad lacked any real flavour outside of the Salmon, and though the French Toast was delightfully crunchy, the jam was overpowering and throws off the balance of the dish. In addition, The Apple Crumble was significantly better than the Black N Blue Flapjacks, but I've definitely had better pancakes in the city. Unfortunately I never actually tried the grilled cheese, but I was told it was pretty good. We also had a lemonade of the day that was way way too sweet; I do enjoy the whimsical use of the beaker as a drinking cup though! Parking is readily available due to the huge parking lot in front of the restaurant. Lastly, the menu states at the bottom that in order to keep wait times short and preserve meal integrity changes are not generally made to the menu items. This was okay with me, but could be a problem for some if vegan, vegetarian or any dietary restrictions as there isn't a lot on the menu in the first place. read more

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Now the food has been delicious both times I have been. The waffles were amazing the first time. Their bacon served on the side is so large of a portion that I shares with my table. The breakfast poutine is the best to cure any and everything. The only down side s the wait....with no chance to reserve in advance it's frustrating if you are hungry but totally worth the waitm read more

Food was okay but I don't understand how a breakfast could be $80 incl. tip ...? 1 drink and dish each for my bf and I read more

The restaurant is quite popular so if you arrive on the weekend hoping for brunch the only way you won't wait is if you're there before they open. Our group were in the first seating of the morning and by the time we were leaving 90 minutes later the line was out the door and the waiting time was more than 45 minutes. The menu is heavy on sweets, pancakes and waffles, there are few non-bread options. If you're gluten intolerant or celiac I would steer clear, though they do make sure to ask about allergies. I ordered the breakfast poutine option and asked if it was possible to get the egg fully cooked because being pregnant I'm not able to have runny egg yolk. I was told that the restaurant is very busy and they're not able to make any modifications to menu items (like leaving an egg on the flat top for another 10 seconds). When the poutine arrived (two of us at the table had ordered) it was at best lukewarm. The cheese was all stuck together in a clump because it was no longer hot enough to keep the cheese melty. Because we were a large group there was a gratuity added to our bill which is totally fine. That said, when I gave the server cash to pay ($30 for my $22 portion of the bill) he asked if I needed change. Given that the gratuity was included, yes I did need my $8 in change. Frankly this may be a petty detail but it seemed just to be indicative of inattentive servers, of whom there are likely too few at this too busy brunch joint. read more

Horrible service. Seater in the front don't know what he is doing. Only deal with the immediate front. Go in and tell them complete party is there then enjoy the wait. read more

Visited on a week night, and got the kale Caesar, super cheesey French toast, burger and artichoke bites. The French toast is the perfect altitude of sweet and salty with tonnes of melted cheese, the burger was juicy and fresh and the artichoke bites were so good I could hardly tell i was eating vegetables. Amazing service and clever decor. I've never had my ice water filled so rapidly and had such beautiful flower petals in my drink. MJ our server was polite, attentive and was never too close nor too far away. Washrooms that are designed in a way that represents a school as well as the wall of clocks added such a nice touch. Staff seem relaxed, happy and well treated. read more

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