Bennys
$22Peameal, mushroom or smoked salmon.
Brunch in The Annex
A short walk south of Bloor, where the Annex eases into Little Italy.
When the Annex wants something other than its usual spots, the walk south past Harbord opens up. Ace Restaurant sits at the bottom of that walk, on the main floor at 291 Harbord Street and Manning.
It is worth the few extra blocks: brunch with souffle pancakes, proper bennys, mimosas and caesars, plus the full menu when the morning gets away from you.
Bring the whole table. The room is comfortable, the patio is open in season, and the Ace of Spades Lounge at 536 Manning handles evenings and events.
Souffle Pancakes
$18Tall, jiggly, dusted with sugar.
Avocado Toast
$18Guacamole and two poached eggs.
The Caesar
$15Celery-salt rim, the full garnish.
Brunch around the west end
Come on down
Brunch is waiting in The Annex.
Ace Restaurant is a 10-minute walk south of Bloor & Bathurst. Reserve a table or just walk down.