Kalendar

546 College Street
Toronto, Ontario
416.923.4138

Type of cuisine: Brunch
Date of Review: October, 2010

Overall Quality Ranking: Good

Cost: Moderate
Gluten-Free Menu Options: Reasonable
Gluten Free Diner Comfort ranking: Comfortable

Description:  Fortunately there was no line-up for this pre-matinee brunch visit.  A seat was available and our server was with us quickly.  The menu was typical for brunch, with omelettes, French toast, and so forth, but also included some salads, wraps and naan bread open sandwiches.  We started with fresh orange juice, a nice sunny start.  This morning three of us had omelettes, with two having the delicious (if a bit salty) smoked salmon.  The chevre and snow pea omelette was also very good.  Each came with delicious, GF-friendly, herbed home fries and fruit (with toast for those so inclined).  The French toast was very good, with good fresh bread, although the side of ham was declared quite tasteless by two diners. 

Service was zippy and friendly.  The restaurant itself is quaint, with lots of wood, old chandeliers, and ornamental flourishes in the plasterwork.  By one popular measure, it has been declared the most romantic place for a first date, and some of that may be attributable to the decor.

This was a tasty bite, and I'm curious to check out dinner when the opportunity presents itself.