When you’re hung over and hungry, a big platter of food from
a diner is oh so satisfying. The Patrician Grill has been satiating appetites
since the 1960s; their retro sign and dining room surely makes you feel like
you’ve stepped back in time. Maybe it’s me, but the fact that there’s no lines
and they serve big portions for low prices – sometimes it’s great to be old
fashioned.
The dining area isn’t fancy but comfortable, the well-padded
vinyl banquettes overlooks the kitchen and if you really want to be where the
action is, there’s a row of stools for couples and single diners.
What makes the kitchen’s proximity great is everything
arrives fresh and hot. The fluffy vegetarian omelette ($11.75) was packed with diced
tomatoes, onion, green pepper and enough cheese to give it that signature gooey
pull. With a choice of home fries, French fries, or mashed potatoes (yes, it
can be a hearty breakfast), we’re advised the home fries are cut in house and
then the diced pieces are slowly cooked over the flat top developing a golden
crust without feeling greasy. I ate every single piece.
Interestingly, breakfasts also come arrive with a small cup
of coleslaw, the vinaigrette based greens adding a nice refreshing crunch and
splash of acid against the heavier breakfast.
As a table, we decided to forgo the toast that comes with
breakfast and shared an ordered of cinnamon French toast ($10.50) for dessert.
It was an amazing idea as a slice of the custardy hot toast was an ideal sweet
ending. They’re also thin enough that it wasn’t too filling. If only it was
served with maple syrup, instead of the thick artificial corn syrup variety, it
would be even better.
Toronto has a great variety of brunch spots: from fancy
affairs with bottomless bubbles to simple eggs and bacon. I’m glad we stumbled
upon The Patrician Grill when another spot down King Street had a queue. In
less time than we would have had to wait, we were warm and deliciously fed.
How To Find Them
Location: Toronto, Canada
Address: 219 King Street East
Address: 219 King Street East
Website: http://patriciangrill.com/
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Gastro World's Grading System
- Anything under 5 - I really disliked and will never go back
- 6 - decent restaurant but I likely won't return
- 7 - decent restaurant and I will likely return
- 8 - great restaurant that I'd be happy to recommend
- 9 - fantastic restaurant that I would love to visit regularly and highly recommend
- 10 - absolute perfection!
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