I wanted to take my daughters out for breakfast/brunch this past Saturday and Stacked, my preferred breakfast spot for this area, had line ups out the door - so we decided on this establishment.
It is definitely a popular place. It was busy when we first arrived. We waited only briefly for a table.
Our waitress was lovely, very kind and pleasant, lots of smiles, despite being busy.
I found the menu prices high. Omlettes are $17.80, if you want one with anything in it. Club sandwhichs are $20.40. Other sandwiches/pitas and wraps are $20 +, with the exception of one. They have a West End salad for $20.80 with ham, turkey, cucumbers, tomatoes and mixed cheese. The presentation of this salad must be outstanding because that sounds blah to me. Breakfast came to over $90, which I think is bullocks, even for 3 people. (Stacked prices are better).
The establishment definitely has an old vibe esthetic....I would say it needs some TLC. I wish I took more pictures. When when we first arrived, I used the bathroom, and you walk by the kitchen and can see in. I was shocked. Scraps of food on the floor, it looked dirty, grimy. I was surprised that it was like this as patrons were eating right by this area and could see in. No one wants to see that. Even the picture I took of all the chairs by the front window. Just looked unkempt. Worn.
And here is the thing, I don't mind a little diner, even if it's an older one - but I expect the prices to match the experience. If it was a more upscale diner, then these prices would be more fitting. I feel like for this place, you're average price for a plate of food should be under $15. If you have to make the portion sizes a little smaller, then 👍.
My one daughter had poutine and it was good, and my other daughter had the bacon and eggs Benny and she liked it. My omlette was just ok re: flavor but definitely a good size.
At the table beside us there was an unruly, approx 6/7 year old child that was being coddeled. Slapping her family members and screaming out, disrupting the experience of everyone in there. The parents were trying to placate the child instead of setting some restaurant boundaries and/or leaving the restaurant briefly with said minon, until they could emotionally regulate her. I believe it was the owner that had to come over and encourage the parents to take the child outside to calm down. She was still having a tantrum outside when we left. *Obviously not the fault of the establishment.
Positives - food portions/sizes, pleasant waitress, variety on menu.
Not so great - cleanliness, food prices, decor/presentation of restaurant.
Posted 9/1/2025