The place is called Leaf Kitchen. It has a very rustic, homey, retro feel to it. When you walk in, the decor, color, and mismatched chairs, tables, etc. reminds you of being in your grandmother's kitchen. Heck, it feels almost comfortable enough to walk in in your pajamas and fuzzy slippers!
But then, there's a food. The menu changes, but there's always a few things that remains the same. Top of the list is what I think is their own invention, the Moroccan eggs. Good lord, order this already! It is eggs, smothered with a slightly spicy tomato sauce that has onions and Moroccan spices, served with hummus and pita bread. This is easily THE best breakfast egg dish I've had anywhere.
The plate was wiped cleaned at the end.
The second item is a more pedestrian, but extremely well-cooked stack of blueberry pancakes. There are blueberries inside the pancakes, which were very light and fluffy, served with whipped cream and real maple syrup. It shows that they can do the regular item, and do it exceedingly well.
They also have very rich but smooth coffee. They serve it in a cup with one free refill. And unlike other places, they place quite a significant importance to teas, and will serve it in a small Asian teapot. And no, not a Lipton in sight. The hot teas are done with loose-leaf teas.
They have afternoon tea service, which is by reservations only. We have not had the opportunity to do this yet, but intend to soon.
This place is a real winner. Clearly, it shows someone who has not only the imagination, but also the passion, to run this place and serve the kind of food that is just outstanding. I always feel happy and comfortable in this place.
Can't wait to go back.
Zz.
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