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Bread and Butter: The Breakfast Plate

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Bread and Butter: The Breakfast Plate
Price: 18$ + tax
Location: Mount Pleasant road, TO

Nestled along the charming Mount Pleasant Road, just a stone’s throw from Davisville, lies a breakfast haven that beckons with warmth and simplicity: Bread and Butter. Picture a place where breakfast delights unfold until 4 pm, where the aroma of sizzling bacon tantalizes your senses, and every bite promises to be a celebration of flavor.

A year ago, I stumbled upon this culinary gem and was instantly captivated by its unpretentious charm. If you’re a carb enthusiast like me, the name itself is a beacon, guiding you to a haven of morning delights. Bread and Butter isn’t just a breakfast joint; it’s a symphony of savory goodness that transcends the ordinary.

The memory lingered in my mind for a year, and fate, in the form of a sudden breakfast craving, led me back to this quaint spot while driving along Mount Pleasant Avenue. As if destined, a parking spot appeared, and I knew I had to answer the call of Bread and Butter once again.

Entering the cozy establishment, I could practically taste the nostalgia in the air. My order was a no-brainer – bacon, eggs, toast, crispy hashbrowns, and a cup of robust black coffee. In a mere five minutes, my table was adorned with a breakfast masterpiece. The eggs were perfection, the bacon thick and hearty, the toast a golden delight, and the taters – a crunchy symphony of flavors. This was no ordinary breakfast; it was a culinary crescendo, a harmony of ingredients expertly orchestrated to satisfy the most discerning morning palate.

So, whether you’re a local seeking a new breakfast haunt or a visitor on the hunt for morning ecstasy, Bread and Butter is more than just a name; it’s a promise of an unforgettable breakfast experience that will have you coming back for more.

At the stroke of 10 am, my breakfast cravings peaked, and there I was, seated at Bread and Butter, diving into a hearty morning feast. Eight minutes later, my plate was an empty, a testament to the irresistible allure of their breakfast creations. And, as if orchestrated by a breakfast symphony conductor, my coffee cup received not one, but two refills – a testament to the attentive service that accompanied the delightful flavors. With contentment in my belly, I lingered an extra fifteen minutes, soaking in the sweet ambiance of this breakfast haven. It was an immersive experience, a morning ritual that transcended the act of eating into a sensory celebration.

However, my blissful ignorance met its match as reality hit on my way back to the car. A peculiar scent, a mix of oven grease and savory oils, wafted into my awareness. Suddenly, the enchanting aroma that had surrounded me inside had become an unexpected part of my ensemble. I chuckled at the irony – I now smelled like a walking breakfast menu, a fragrant mix of bacon, taters, and grease. A smell that I cannot endure for the whole day and a smell that will undoubtedly attract a lot of dogs my way. 

Regrettably, my plans for a day outdoors took an unexpected turn. Fate, with a mischievous grin, redirected me home for an unplanned shower. As I reluctantly headed back, I couldn’t help but appreciate the lingering scent of a breakfast well-enjoyed, even if it meant an unforeseen detour on my day’s agenda.

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Location: Mount Pleasant road
Food and Coffee: Five Stars
Ambiance: One Star
The Food is Worth the coin but having the need to shower after is not.
This is regrettably, one of the restaurants i'm not going back again to because of the smell.

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Battle of the LongSiLogs

Fresh Fruit Tea Long-Si-Log
Price: 14$+ taxx

Longsilog, Breakfast plate, Pinoy breakfast, sunny side up eggs, garlic rice, Michelin, Bib Gourmand, BBs Diner
Longsilog, Breakfast plate, Pinoy breakfast, sunny side up eggs, garlic rice, MIchelin, Bib Gourmand

BB’s Diner is a Filipino restaurant in Downtown Toronto that has been named a Bib Gourmand restaurant in 2023. This has given them the opportunity to serve more customers because of the exposure. 

The restaurant which is located in Downtown Toronto is quaint, and has an al fresco dining area when we dined. 

I have ordered the Long-Si-Log because one, this is my favorite out of all the Silog variations and two, no other reason. I just like Longganisa (Filipino sweet sausage). 

And there, I was served my meal and have ordered a cup of coffee with it. The coffee was nothing special, it was coffee. It did it’s job and did not taste bad. I can safely say that I’ve had better but that is not this review is about. 

The Long-Si-Log is served with one home-made Longganisa, two sunny side up eggs, a portion of fried rice and some atchara or pickled carrot and turnip. 

My first thought was that the portion will not be enough for me. This is my first meal of the day, my breakfast and have been saving my calories for this restaurant. We have ordered some other stuff but for me this is the main event. So I dug in, had some of the longganisa and i must say, it is good but there is still room for improvement. A bit dry for my taste and not too flavorful. Eggs were okay as it should taste like sunny side up eggs. I don’t eat atchara so that was left out, the rice is good but having such a small portion did nothing to impress me. 

My thought instantly was that I might have ordered the wrong type of food, as a restaurant that has been named a Bib Gourmand by Michelin, I should have a good experience and should have impeccable food. So I tried the other stuff that we ordered and well… color me unimpressed. 

While finishing my coffee, I was contemplating on the meal that I just had. Am I just a guy that is fresh off the boat that I cannot appreciate this meal? Are my tastebuds still tied to my roots that it is asking for more flavor? Maybe yes, or maybe no. Either way, this restaurant is not for me. I need more flavor in my food and I cannot find it at BBs Diner. 

Fresh Fruit tea is a new restaurant in the middle of Bathurst and Wilson. They serve a majority of Filipino patrons and have specialized in short-orders or quick cook meals. With these quick cook meals are the well known Filipino breakfast platter named Silog. 

The restaurant is a typical restaurant that serves food. So this is not someplace where you will have a first date meal. 

As usual, I have ordered the Long-Si-Log being it my favorite. I was served with three sausage links (longganisa), two overcooked eggs, a generous helping of garlic rice and some pickled garnish (Atchara). 

I have brought my own coffee from Tim’s as the restaurant only serves coffee with cream and sugar. 

I started digging in with very minimal expectations in mind. And boy was I surprised. This is one of the good longganisas that I have ever tried. They are smaller than BB’s but are they juicy, sweet and garlicky (if this is even a word). The generous serving of garlic rice is also a welcome addition. The eggs… well, I’m not impressed with the eggs. How hard is it to cook a perfect sunny side up? I can always make a good batch of eggs if needed be. 

Having finished the meal, I was pleasantly surprised about how it went through. It was enjoyable and I felt like I was back to one of the small restaurants that I frequent back home. 

Nothing more to say on this straightforward restaurant. Good food, average place but then again, who cares about the place as long as it’s clean and can fill your heart with gusto. 

Five star rating

BB's Diner Longsilog

Real Fruit Tea Longsilog

Price: 20$ + tax
Place: Quaint and Cozy
Location: Downtown Toronto
Not Worth my Coin

Price: 14$ + tax
Place: Average at best
Location: Bathurst and Wilson
Worth My Coin