There was pretty much nothing that we didn't like at B Restaurant. This sunny, friendly, casual joint serves some really great food. The restaurant hangs over the intersection of Dundas West and Roncesvalles, with bar seats lining the westward-facing windows. Light walls, cacti on all the tables, open-kitchen concept, Feist and the Postal Service, chalkboard menus, thermos refills, communal seating and tables upholstered in comic strips, scones in a pyramid-formation on the counter, happy brunchers and friendly service, the vibe at B was both hip and relaxed.
The food was truly fantastic. B takes classic, and not-so-classic brunch favourites, and gives them creative and sophisticated twists. Karina ordered the Eggs Benny ($12.00). This brunch classic came on a peppery scone, and was layered with fried tomato, grilled corn, cilantro, and jalapenos. The accompanying hashbrowns were crisp, seasoned, fried potatoes, and the green salad was fresh and garnished with a "B" made out of radish. Delicious flavours and great attention to detail.
Leora ordered the Cornbeef Hash ($11.00). The hash involved two poached eggs topped with melted chili-brick cheese, corn beef, sauteed onions, peppers, zucchini, sourkrout and another radish-B. Again - truly delicious. Simple ingredients daringly matched.
Such interesting and complex dishes were almost unexpected at a place where the bill arrived in a tomato-paste can.
The service was super friendly, the vibe was great, and the food was so interesting it left us wanting to return - especially since neither of us tried the omelette with duck, apple sausage and brie. Based on innovation, service, taste, atmosphere, and our desire to go out of our way to return, we gave B Restaurant a 4/5.
Note to brunchers: this place is a cash & debit only.
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