Vivek D.
Yelp
I came here with my family for a weekend brunch. Tucked in the heart of the West Village, this vegetarian place suits quite well with the vibes of the neighborhood. Sometimes, it's not about how great the food is, but whether the vibes are right.
As is typical with city brunch spots, this place is PACKED on weekends. You'll need a reservation. We got a reservation that we couldn't even push back. Seating is very tight inside, so good luck bringing more than 4 people here. There is some seating outside, though I have no idea how long that'll stay up in the future.
Because it's busy, service can take a little longer than usual. Ours wasn't that bad.
My sister & I ordered juices while my parents ordered Chai & coffee. I ordered the seasonal Antlers Aglow as it was a seasonal drink. It was something I wouldn't normally order, but it was solid. The ginger can be much for some taste buds, but it didn't bother me.
We ordered the following main course items to share:
1) French Toast Casserole: This was quite good. My dad enjoyed it as it was nice and sweet. It was a large portion too, so we didn't even get to finish it. 5/5
2) Surfer's Breakfast Bowl: It's a solid bowl. Not very heavy. I think the chorizo crumble can feel a bit too dry, especially if you're not used to that type of taste (I definitely am not!). I wonder if it could use a spicy item in there to make it a bit more savory. Maybe, maybe not? We weren't able to finish this in full. 4/5
3) The Best Egg Sandwich: This was pretty good. I'm not the biggest croissant fan, but can see people loving this. The difference to me is the harissa aioli. We ended up finishing this. 5/5
4) Butcher's Burger: This was probably our favorite. Nice and filling burger with the perfect condiments. I think the sweet potato wedges are a good idea in theory, but should have been a bit crispier. It was quite soft. Additionally, cutting the wedges in half would make it a bit easier to eat. 4.5/5
Overall, it's not a bad place if you're not too picky about the taste of certain items.