I absolutely love the concept of this restaurant! My expectations were completely blown by both the presentation of food to the service I received. I love the staff as they were so helpful and great to interact with. Keep in mind this place is BUSY, so make sure you have a reservation ahead of time. Now for the food, I was mind blown. The portion sizes are huge, the food is delicious and the presentation was just chefs kiss. I totally recommend you try the Krispy Krunch french toast which comes with this delicious brown sugar butter. I still dream about this meal sometimes. 9/10 recommend! read more

School Restaurant - Krispy Krunchy French Toast - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The flapjacks , bacon and chicken and waffles were phenomenal! I loved everything we ordered! Our service was great, there was a wait (about 25-30 mins) because it's such a busy place. The day we went, the restaurant heat was down so I was pretty cold. If it wasn't for that situation, I would have said our visit was close to perfect. read more

Our go to breakfast spot in the city! Their sweet items are super decadent, rich, and tasty. And their more savoury items like the cheesy French toasted help to balance it out. Make sure to make a reservation on the weekend as this place gets filled up quickly! read more

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Great fast service, friendly staff and delicious food. Big portions. The restaurant was fully booked but i was lucky to get a table someone cancelled last minute. I ordered the fried chicken and waffles, the chicken was still very hot but very tasty, i could have added a side salad or fries too but next time. read more

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After hearing about School for YEARS, I was finally able to come here yesterday. We made reservations before coming, so we didn't need to wait long for a table. I wanted to try their chicken & waffles as it's always been noted as a staple on their menu. However, I saw their hasbrown poutine and could not resist! It is SO GOOD. The flavours remind me of a homey Thanksgiving meal. I would get this again hands down. Definitely recommend! The only reason I'm giving it 4/5 stars is because their menu is quite pricey. read more

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I recently visited this restaurant and while it was a great place to catch up with friends, there were a few things that left me wanting more. The decor inside was interesting - a wall full of clocks set to a specific time (if I remember right, I think it was 3 o'clock?). Anyhow, the tables were set apart far enough that you could comfortably sit and have a conversation without anyone eavesdropping. it was the weekend so we were able to get an item only exclusively available on the weekend. We got the Black n' Blue Flapjacks - basically a stack of pancakes with black and blueberry sauce, maple syrup, brown sugar butter and whip cream. It was crispy on the outside and paired with the fruit, maple syrup and brown sugar butter, was sweet and hit the right spot. It was a bit thin and not as fluffy as compared to Japanese-style pancakes, but still delicious. We also got the Golden Hashbrown Poutine with an extra side of Fried Chicken (3 pieces) - this was the star of the show. The poutine was cheesy and with the fried chicken, gave it that extra kick of protein and saltiness that it needed. I would highly recommend getting this! One downside was that I was seated 20 minutes later than my reservation time, which was a bit disappointing. Even though we were seated late, it felt like we were being "hovered on" - staff were clearly in a rush to clear out tables and we were hurried out towards the end. Overall, the food was solid but it doesn't quite live up to the hype. Perhaps a better time to go would be in an off-hour on the weekends or on a weekday. read more

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The food is absolutely amazing!! It's so flavourful and they have so many vegetarian options! They're also very thoughtful about the ambience - everything in there did justice to the restaurant name. Also, our server was great! She gave us all the great tips to make our experience wonderful! P.S. if you order the French toast, don't add maple syrup before trying it first. It's pretty sweet so you might not even need it. read more

Blueberry flapjack pancakes were a delight and loaded with blueberries that won't leave your taste buds. We got the classic chicken and waffles. Loved the sweet and spicy seasoning on chicken which was juicy and tender but did find bit over salty . Also in house sweet/spicy sauce Reason for 4 star rating because we waited for over 30 minutes to serve food . Service wasn't up to the bar compare to food which we highly recommend. Check our TNEATS Instagram read more

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Food was delicious. Service was very good we were a bit indecisive when ordering server was patient and kind throughout the process offering suggestions and questions to clarify. Portions are large in my opinion got two plates to share and we were both full. Chicken was well seasoned and crispy. If you aren't a fan of sweets I would go with something other than the French toast as it's fairly sweet but not over powering read more

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Stopped by during a trip to Toronto. The service was great and food came out in a timely manner. I had an iced vanilla latte, which was good and did not water down quickly so the flavor was strong (if you are an iced coffee drinker you know). The biscuits were good and had a little kick to them. The chicken and waffles were decent. I was disappointed, however, because while the coating of the chicken had a lot of seasoning, the chicken itself did not have any. read more

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I was very lucky that my friends decided to brave the 30 minute line up before I arrived. The long weekend brunch line has always been a deterrent. Once inside however it was quite cozy with a cute aesthetic. Everything felt classic about this place - including Everybody Love Raymond playing on a TV. Music was loud enough to share Saturday night debauchery amongst friends. I shared the Synonym French Toast with my friend. The actual French Toast was not my favourite, but the toppings were good. The toast was a little too doe-y for me. I also had the hot chocolate - which was delicious :) Servers were really kind. This is not somewhere I'd wait outside for 30 minutes in winter for, but the rest of the year, for sure! read more

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Let's start with the good stuff... Creativity (5/5): they serve you juice in lab beakers, that should tell you enough. Service (4/5): efficient, and the waitress kindly told me not to eat the apple on the table. And end with the not so good stuff... Food (2.5): was very underwhelmed, the chicken and waffles were small and too plain (you can get a more delicious and substantial serving from Cluck Clucks for $10 less). The Synonym Toast was pretty good, though a bit dry in the centre. The drinks we tried (Mango Tangerine and Peach Mint Lemonade) were average. Also be prepared to wait for a good 15+ minutes to be seated (more on weekends). read more

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Finally trying for years to get a seat here, finally made it waited 1 min to get a seat. Be prepared for long line ups for brunch on the weekend. Once inside there's a very small space to line up, the space is open that the kitchen is visible. You can see them cooking right there. The interior is filled with various school related statement pieces like books as lamp shades, apples on each table, letters etc. The menu was one page, you get option for savoury and Sweet. We opted to try crispy French Toast & Golden Hashbrown Poutine. The crispy French Toast was delicious, the peach and raspberry compote is what makes this extra delicious. For sweet lovers. The Hashbrown poutine on the other hand was a bit of a disappointment, the flavours were bland, the consistency of the mashed potatoes with runny eggs wasn't for me unfortunately. The vanilla and maple latte were delicious! The service was great, we were in and out within an hour. read more

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I see so many positive reviews, maybe we just hit a bad day. The restaurant itself is very nice, great decor, and the staff friendly. But we definitely disappointed with the food, especially with how expensive it is ($8 for a cup of coffee). The food was beautifully plated, but that was it. The pancakes were dense and heavy, as if they forgot to add baking powder, and difficult to cut. My wife's eggs were under cooked, and when we asked about them were told that's the way are supposed to be,"lightly scrambled". Wanted to like the place, but won't be back. read more

A good find during our brief trip to Toronto. The wait was not bad for having no reservations and the staff was super friendly. I don't think I've ever experienced such fluffy, huge pancakes. I also recommend getting their bacon on the side! read more

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The food and service at School was 10/10. I enjoyed a delicious brunch and carafe. The cheesy French toast was amazing and other worldly. Everything was super fresh and delicious. read more

School Restaurant - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is a super cute school themed restaurant (as is the name) but they've gone above and beyond with the decor! My boyfriend's mango juice thing was served in a glass beaker. How cute is that?? The spinach dip was bomb, my boyfriend's savory French toast was really good, and my chicken and waffles were super tasty especially with the brown sugar butter and maple syrup they came with! The server was really nice and friendly too. read more

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Super cute restaurant located in the Liberty Village area, came here for lunch with a friend and loved it! They try to mimic a school and thought the theme was super cute. They serve brunch and lunch even on weekdays and all of the food was very generous in portion and so delicious. We were here during lunch and got served food really quickly. Would definitely come back! read more

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Love going to school (no pun intended) for brunch with my girlfriends just to catch up and talk about boys. I always come here for their chicken and waffles and their blueberry pancakes is a must order. Their chicken and waffles come piping hot and the chicken is surprisingly juicy and you can tell the waffles are made fresh to order. Definitely a big fan of their blueberry pancakes. It's fluffy, light, and delicate all at the same time. The blueberry compote is not too sweet itself, but you can always add syrup for a bit of that sweetness to complete the meal. Always a line up on weekends, but wait times can vary 15-30 minutes. read more

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Nice patio. Whole place has a school theme, which was nostalgic. They are part of the Pancake wars (unofficial). I haven't had all of the pancakes around town yet, to judge their rank, but the blueberry pancakes were fantastic. Other dishes were really good too. This is a solid brunch place. read more

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One of my fav brunch spots in the GTA. It gets quite busy on the weekends but the patio is now open for the summer! Food is delicious & great for sharing both sweet & savoury dishes amongst friends. read more

School Restaurant - Chicken & waffles, pancakes, krispy krunchy French toast, poutine - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Went there for a brunch, was always very intrigued by this place because the wait was always hella long and the price is relatively high, such a hyped up place in distillery with cool concept. But turns out it is just a hyped up place. 1. The grapefruit juice: I don't know if serving in a beaker justifies how expensive this tiny glass of grapefruit juice is, I really don't get it, everything is very expensive and I usually pays a lot for good food 2. The sweet brunch items r just all TOO SWEET, they r like knocking ur teeth off kinda sweet, with nothing to balance it, like this blueberry pancake it is just syrup + sweet Jam + more sweet syrup, no one finished nearly half on our table. My crunchy toast was okay, I liked how crunchy it is but it is just WAY TOO SWEET. I literally can't. Can't believe how much I paid for this overrated brunch. Will not come back. read more

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Came here for brunch on a weekday afternoon when my friends and I were in town this past summer. We were excited as the reviews for this place seemed to be quite glowing. We knew we had to order their black & blue flapjack pancakes to share, as well as getting our own individual entrees. I opted for their poutine dish and for a glass of their blood orange juice. The pancakes were fantastic and as every bit as beautiful as all the pictures showed them to be. The juice was good as well, but unfortunately, I thought that the poutine was a little bland. My friends both enjoyed their respective choices, so maybe it was just my dish that was a bit of a let-down. Overall, though, a fun place to come to for brunch. read more

School was an amazing brunch experience for us in Toronto so far. The food and service both were excellent. We do have GreenP parking lot right in front of the restaurant so its pretty convenient. We came here for Sunday brunch, weather was amazing!! They take first come first serve on weekends so be prepared to wait for your turn. We waited for about 30 mins. But it was all worth it! :) We had avacado toast and safe bet with unlimited coffee servings and I had a lemonade too! Everything was delish and I'm sad why we didn't find this earlier. U'll definitely see me here often .. haha! Thank you for amazing experience School. read more

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Stopped by School to meet friends for a weekend brunch. This place is a staple in Liberty Village with its industrial interior and charming greenery patio with red tables. The service was efficient and friendly. We had the Super Cheesy Bacon French Toast and the Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Waffles. The French toast was indeed super cheesy, making it very savoury. The chicken and waffles, mixed with maple syrup, created a delightful sweet and savoury combo. A latte rounded out the meal perfectly. Overall, a great brunch spot in Liberty Village. Highly recommended! read more

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Traveled to Toronto for NYE and was told I must try School! We showed up just before the rush and was quickly seated. 1. The music was A+ and nostalgic for those of us that grew up in the Brittney + Spice Girls era! 2. The overall theme is super cute and love it! 3. Our server Amy was great - she handled me being super picky and questioning everything lol. Thank you Amy for not getting upset and keeping a smile & great service throughout 4. My Vanilla Latte with a shot of baileys= superb 5. The little biscuit was yummy & flakey def delicious 6. Bacon was undercooked and I was unable to order my eggs overhard & specialize them so they came out too watery. 7. You cannot modify any of the meals so i really wanted the avocado toast with eggs on top and was unable to order this. PLEASE ADD THAT FOOD CANNOT BE MODIFIED TO THE WEBSITE Also, became aware while in Toronto that you had to pay for hot sauce I would have given this place 5 stars but being able to modify is HUGE! Overall service was good & my latte was read more

School Restaurant - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My visit here was amazing, we went for breakfast for my son's birthday, the food was great we enjoyed our meal and the fantastic service. That was a while ago, today I had a very urgent personal matter to take care of, I had visited a few places but I was turned down. Someone on the street suggested I ask The School House. After having been turned down several times I didn't have high hopes, Omgoodness they couldn't have been kinder and compassionate to me. Thank you so much to the very kind server, you turned my day around from what could have been a disaster to such a wonderful and feel good experience read more

Solid brunch spot in Liberty Village with a distinctive vibe. We came here on a Sunday afternoon after being told that the wait at two other nearby brunch places would be 2 hours. The wait here was a much more reasonable 25 minutes. The inside is fairly spacious with a distinctive grungy vibe, with loud 2000s music and a variety of art pieces and exposed-brick interior, very different from the more ""classy"" decor of other brunch joints. Service was super friendly and attentive despite how busy it was. I got the blueberry pancakes which were absolutely divine, super soft and pillowy pancakes and sweet and slightly tart blueberries, with a nice touch of maple butter and whipped cream on the side. We also got the mochas, which were great for the cold weather. All in all, highly recommend School for a delicious and unique brunch experience. read more

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School 70 Fraser Ave, Toronto, ON M6K 3E1 Our waistress who is a tall caucasian woman or man with long hair had an ugly attitude that made our whole dining experience such a turn-off. She/He needs to be trained on how to offer proper hospitality to guests dining at School Restaurant. My family and I went here for brunch to celebrate my birthday and were in complete shock at how negatively we were serviced. Our waistress had the audacity to say "ANYWAYS, before he cut me off" referring to my husband when he simply just stated I heard the chicken & waffles are good. Secondly, when our food came out I asked for syrup for my father and our waistress refused to get it because as per her words "I already asked everyone what they wanted when they ordered". Disgusting personality and even worst manners. Absolute trashy vibes. Absolutely no reason to treat anyone this way. Lastly, would it kill you smile? I've never seen anyone so morbidly miserable while working. I would never hire this person for any job let alone the service industry. The food wasn't even all that, especially not worth it for the bad customer experience. NEVER coming back here again and will never recommend this place to anyone. read more

Unfortunately we were let down with this one. The pancakes had 4 pancakes which came out cold. The restaurant was empty when we were there and our food came out cold. There was not enough toppings or syrup for the pancakes and the apple crumble was dry. The chicken was good but the waffle was cold and soggy. Unfortunately we won't be coming back here but hoping it was just an off day for us! read more

School Restaurant - Chicken and waffles and apple pancakes - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Sunday brunch in downtown Toronto is the biggest challenge to find seating. I had called several places and my girlfriend had walked over to Mildred's Temple until we have finally found a spot to seat 7 girls for brunch last minute. Mildred's Temple quoted us 3+ hours wait time so fortunately my girlfriend held the table down here at School. We were seated outside on a very cold windy day inside their tent. The small heating lamp situated above us was not enough to warm us all up so we kept our coats on the entire time. My girlfriend and her boyfriend sat first before I arrived and the rest arrived minutes after. She explained in detail of her unusual conversation and order placement with the server. She said the server was unkind and made her feel very comfortable when she had to explain to her why she wanted to have both milk and cream for her coffee. She felt there was no need for her to explain and should be accommodated regardless if her request was outrageous or not. However my encounter with the server was much different from hers and I was greeted and my drink order (maple oat latte) was taken without questions and the server went over the menu options for my vegan diet. She was friendly and pleasant with me lol. Maybe she just recovered from a bad moment and snapped back As per the server, there were only two options I could have on the menu: the Millennial Toast or the Health 101 Bowl. She sold me on the Millennial Toast with a side of hashbrowns which looked more like mashed bake potato to me. I really enjoyed my toast and kale salad. The kids ordered Golden Russet Fries but it was heavily salted so the staff had replaced it with a new batch. I hope School will come up with more vegan options in the near future. Hence the one less star for this review for the lack of vegan options. read more

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In town for the weekend, so my cousin and I decided to try school. I love the concept and the decor. When we arrived, there was a long line for a wait. Not a problem, it made me feel confident the food would be amazing. Once seated our waitress was great and gave menu suggestions. Everything this suggested was good. The menu items sounded amazing and looked beautiful but the execution could be better. The pancakes were fluffy but almost felt burnt on the bottom. It took so much to cut it all the way through (not the stack, just one pancake). The add on chicken was pretty pricey for only 2 pieces. To me it wasn't worth it. I think they could have given better pieces of chicken. Salad wasn't spectacular, nor was it bad. Just okay, I don't think it's a must. Overall I loved the atmosphere. read more

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Nothing better to welcome the weekend (and the warmer weather!) than a brunch with friends. With a mix of both sweet and savoury brunch items, we had a hard time deciding, but we went with the Chicken and Waffles ($22.5) and Bacon Cheddar Burger ($21.5). The quality and consistency of the food was very impressive, and the burger is one of the best I've had, period. The food was absolutely amazing but quite pricey for what it was, not to mention that we waited nearly 2 hours just to sit outside on the cold patio during the winter. It was a great experience but I likely wouldn't visit again since the wait was not very pleasant and we weren't allowed to stand inside while waiting in the cold weather. Our servers were super nice but the front of house staff was not very considerate to their customers, who wait hours in line and pay good money to eat there. I wish they implemented a reservation system because we ended up eating our first meal of the day well past 3pm due to the wait time. read more

School Restaurant - Chicken and Waffles - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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"I gotta go back... back... back to school again... Whoa! whoa! I gotta go! Back to school again..." Yes, yes I was singing this in my head as we approached one of my favourite breakfast spots in all of Toronto. Line was pretty long but we were standing strong & within 20 minutes were seated. It's such a cute & quirky place. Really feels like everyone working there loves it. Good vibes & good 80s -90s music to calm the hunger dragons. My guy went with his usual Cesar & I did The Fire Drill (Sombra Mezcal, Ginger Beer, Lime + fresh Pineapple Ginger juice). Super tasty & refreshing. For our mains, my guy went with the Golden Hashbrown POUTINE and I did the Millennial Toast (Artisan Sourdough Piled w/ Smashed Avocado, Artichoke & Cannellini Beans, Mushroom Bacon, Fresh Cilantro, Cherry Tomatoes + Served w/ Mixed Greens). Really good, hearty & fresh. Only wish they had added more Mushroom Bacon! We split a side order of Fried Chicken (amazing) and the Krispy Krunchy French Toast (Rolled in Snap, Crackle + Pop w/ Peach-Raspberry Compote, Sugar Dust + Brown Sugar Butter) which was to DIE FOR! Even better than their famous blueberry pancakes. Everything was wonderful & we left in such a good mood with belly's full. Perfect way to spend a Sunday morning! See ya next time, School! read more

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This might be the best breakfast/brunch place in Toronto. I tried the chicken and waffles, the buttermilk pancakes, and their soft-scrambled egg breakfast with hashbrowns, and they were all magnificent. Portion sizes are quite reasonable and will fill you up, so arrive hungry. The patio in the summertime is awesome, and the perfect place to enjoy eating your food. Will definitely be back to try some of the other menu items. Follow @foodpharaoh on Instagram for more food read more

School Restaurant - Buttermilk pancakes - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Came in town for the Beyonce concert. This restaurant was on my 'must try' list and I am so glad I was able to experience School. I came early on a Sunday (before the brunch crowd). I was a single eater and was greeted warmly and seated quickly. The restaurant is on the smaller side but with a very lovely outdoors space. Many had so many yummy options and it was hard for me to choose, I ended up going with the French toast, great if you want a mix of sweet and savory. I would recommend this place to everyone! read more

School Restaurant - Bakeries Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Visited for the first time for their weekend brunch. I went on a Sunday morning at 11, and surprisingly I didn't have to wait for a seat. Although I didn't wait for a seat, they seated us right next to their window-garage doors, the sun was super hot. The patio was open, however my friend preferred sitting inside, that's why we didn't ask to move tables. I tried their Super Cheesy French Toast with Bacon, not my typical order at brunch. It was sweet and savoury, and I enjoyed it. The only down side was that it was pretty expensive and their savoury menu was small, (7 dishes). My friend ordered the berry pancakes, she enjoyed it, and was surprised how many pancakes they gave and it was huge! $19 cheesy French toast $17 black and blue flapjacks Overall, I would come back to try their chicken and waffles. read more

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We came here for brunch, wait was less than 5 min, 2 moderately sized rooms for seating. Easy access to the streetcars. Nightmare before Christmas playing on the background, with the nostalgic school decor in the background. The big clocks that you eagerly stare at till school is over or till recess.. the books, chalkboards.. it is very fun and like I said, nostalgic! The server was very thorough, made sure to ask for our allergies/ diet preference. We opted for the super cheesy instead of the millennial because we don't need the vegan option and decided to change and wowwww. Wait was not too bad. So much cheesy. I'm glad we shared both. We didn't finish all the the pancakes! It was 5 stacked together with butter and shot of syrup on the side (not whiskey!). She made sure to always top up the coffee for us. They had $5 off their cocktails. Would come back again to try their alcoholic beverages next time! read more

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The kinda school you want to go to on a weekend School themed restaurants with old movies playing on the screens & delicious food. I tried the Golden Hashbrown Poutine because that's what you do in Canada duh. For a sweet dish I got the Synonym Toast which is a think Challah with the right amount of dulce de leche & cream cheese frosting topped with Cinnamon Toast Crunch - You know I love me a dish with all textures & of course, coffee The breakfast here is a perfect way to start the day! read more

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This is the first patio I visited after the lockdown. My friends and I went there around 1:20 and waited for an hour which is not too long as compared to other places. (They were only accepting walk -ins) We got the picnic table next to the plants so there were a lot of bees but the woman serving us was super sweet and found a new table near the enterance for us. However, we had to wait almost 45 minutes for our food to arrive. We ordered the passion fruit mimosa flask for 3 people and we all got around 3-4 glasses each. They were super tasty and refreshing. We also ordered the black and blue flapjacks to share and OMG they were probably the best pancakes I have ever had!! I would highly recommend trying these pancakes even if you don't have a sweet tooth. I got the buttermilk fried chicken and waffles and they were great as well. Their portion size is more than sufficient for a single person and the place is pretty as well. A great place to have brunch with your friends! read more

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