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Boom Breakfast & Company
Category: Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch Breakfast & Brunch [Edit]
808 College StToronto, ON M6G 1C8
Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Bickford Park
(416) 534-3447
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Breakfast, Brunch
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
32 reviews for Boom Breakfast & Company
Review Highlights
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"They have AWESOME home fries and tomatoe sides." In 7 reviews -
"I got the eggs benny and it was very good and perfectly..." In 4 reviews -
"...many weekdays as well), so be prepared to line up and wait." In 8 reviews
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32 reviews in English
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Review from Termina F.
Toronto, ON
2/6/2012
The "boom frites" are so good.
I am a picky pancake eater, but mine was actually delicious; not too soggy or too cakey.
Coffee was good.
I think the decor is really attractive.
Service was quick and attentive, and one of the guys in the kitchen noticed me hopelessly groping around for a lost earring on the floor. He pulled out his phone to use as a light and helped me look for a few minutes (to no avail) but it was a very nice gesture. -
Review from Natalie T.
East York, ON
5/12/2012
VIBE
Bright and "Breakfasty," Boom Breakfast & Company welcomes you in quickly and proceeds to get you a seat. I was surprised because at 11 a.m. on a Saturday most brunch places would have a line up so it was nice not to wait.
I quite like the yellow egg murals they have in the back area. Service is friendly and brief.
WE ATE
The Boom Benny. Salmon and spinach are the accessories on this Benny. It's not the best benny I've had but it satiated the hunger. The homefries have this seasoning that make them addictive. On top of that, the dish is served with pineapple, an orange and melon.
The freshly squeezed orange juice is overpriced at $4 for the glass. It would be nice to have a small or large option.
OBLIGATORY CATCHY REMARK
Not the biggest BOOM but a small hum to get the day going. It's a good option with the lack of breakfast places in the College/Ossington area.Listed in: Top O' The Morning, College Street
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Review from Reynold P.
Toronto, ON
1/27/2012
What do you think of when you hear the word BOOM?
Something loud, explosive, bold and big? When you relate the word with food you perhaps expect new flavors, new preparations, or big portions.
You don't really get any of that. You get a pretty standard breakfast.Granted, the ingredients they use are fresh and they do have a few minor twists on a few dishes. On average, it's standard fare but done well and properly.
Something different that they offer is a chicken Eggs Benedict, which uses a grilled chicken breast instead of the typical smoked salmon or ham.
Overall, Boom makes good breakfast/brunch. Selection, preparation,and proportions are decent. The location is homey and comfortable. That being said, Boom offers your typical meal and meets expectations but didn't surpass mine by any stretch. -
Review from Maheen M.
10/9/2011
I stopped by Boom for brunch based on my date's recommendation. My date describes this place as less 'yellow' [1] than most breakfast/brunch joints, I was sold and we had to check it out.
Food
Farmer Gianni - yummy veggie omelet, the home fries were awesome, not too greasy with the right crispness and seasoning. I really liked the fruit that accompanied the dish
Eggs Florentine - got to split my breakfast with his and I tried his eggs Florentine. The egg was perfectly poached and the hollandaise sauce was just right. I preferred the eggs Florentine to my omelet.
Coffee was above average and I got several refills while we dined
Service
Quick and attentive. I was surprised how quickly our dishes came out shortly after we ordered. The only downside is that you have to pay at the cash before you leave. Not sure if this is a downside, but I like the full service payment when I dine out.
If you are in the Italy area, this place is definitely worth checking out! They have smoothies on the menu too!
[1] Yellow scale is the level of oiliness, Denny's would be high on the oiliness scaleListed in: 30-Day Yelp Challenge, Breakfast/Brunch Spots, Little Italy
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Review from Kent P.
Updated - 11/8/2011
I was out of food so I thought I'd give Boom another shot....I had heard they did breakfast sandwich take-out orders. I went in looking for a fried egg on toasted bread.
I saw combos for 4.99 with coffee and Westerns, BLTs, Ham and Cheese, but I just wanted a fried egg on toast and no coffee. Waitress said it was still $4.99.
Wtf?
I asked how much toast and fried egg would cost on the menu if ordered in non-sandwich form and she said "oh, like $8".
Wtf x 2.
What a stupid restaurant!Listed in: Worst Experiences @…
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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6/9/2010
This place is great for people who don't like good food / value.
If you want a chain breakfast place,… Read more »
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Review from Vivek S.
4/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
Meh is a pretty amazing word. It's almost describes itself in terms of its brevity and simplicity to pronounce. You can't accidentally say "trichinosis" but "meh" pretty much falls out of your mouth with not much effort, remarkability or circumstance.
I'd say almost the same thing about Boom except instead of 'meh' coming out of your mouth, it's going in. I thought the service was fair and the cock-laden decor was clean, bright and inoffensive (if not terribly corporate). But my traditional eggs Benedict was boooooring. Perhaps I have been spoilt by other options in the city (no perhaps about it, actually), but this isn't anything special. Not to mention that a basic breakfast starts around $7 and everything else goes up from there.
Unless someone talks me into coming back, I probably won't return on my own volition.
Obligatory Title Pun: BOOM goes the dynamite.
Menu Readability: Super corporate. Or should I say, Cora-porate? Zing.
Need to mention: At least they take debit and credit.
What this place teaches me about myself: I'm a breakfast snob and I don't care.Listed in: Uno Dos
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Review from Vivian W.
2/22/2011
Excellent service! We went there today around 12:30pm (busiest time) and there was a wait. It was not too bad, because there's only two of us, waited for about 10 minutes. This a very small place, so plan ahead, if you are going with a bigger party, go earlier. While we were waiting, the host came out a couple times. First she took down how many people in your group and ask if you want a coffee while waiting (free!) and then second round, she came with a plate of banana bran muffin and cranberry muffin in sample size (very delicious); third round, she came over with fresh waffles in sample size again with some icing sugar! if the wait was longer, we'd be done LOL. This kind of service is really rare in town, makes your wait a lot less painful.
we tried the egg benny that everyone recommended and the white tuna sandwich. I felt that the egg benny is just alright... there are places that make better egg benedicts... my sandwich is nice, because it is not as heavy as the egg benny. We also ordered a juice and the straw-nana smoothies.
I might go back and try some other dishes... I'm guessing the quality may have dropped a bit today because of the business. I would go back for the service and their waffle that I only get to try while I was waiting in line. -
Review from David M.
Toronto, ON
2/9/2011
Geez, I shouldn't have let this go 3 days before reviewing...memory...fading.
Met 3 friends here, we all enjoyed it. I had the omelet with spinach, roasted red peppers and some kind of cheese. It was very good. The "frites" were somewhere between french and home fries. Tasty. The multi-grain toast was top shelf.
Would have gotten 3.5 stars, but for the FRESH GROUND PEPPER. Of the 40 or so breakfast places I've reviewed (see list below), this was a first.Listed in: Breakfast places, Diners, Greasy Spoons and…
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Review from Monica F.
9/3/2010
I don't know why this place is so popular.
Went in yesterday for Breakfast with the BF (he picked the place, and paid). He ordered the Honey Bee smoothie to start ($3.89), which was delicious. Blueberries, banana, yogurt, and honey! So good. Feeling a bit queasy from the night before, I opted for plain water.
To eat, I ordered the "Boom Power Breakfast" ($7.29) with 2 over-easy eggs, home fries, 1 single piece of toast, and 3 pieces of bacon (on the side, for my boyfriend.) Oh, also, my plate came with a "tomato garnish" which they actually felt the need to advertise as a part of the dish, even though it was a joke. I didn't even touch it. Everything was good, I just couldn't believe that they only give 1 piece of toast! Like, seriously?!? Most restaurants serve bread for FREE. I was amazed. The home fries were good, but I drown it all in ketchup anyways, so they didn't score too big on those with me. Also, my boyfriend pointed out that they never gave me my free coffee that was supposed to come with my breakfast. I didn't know I was supposed to get one, or I would have asked them for it.
My boyfriend got the blueberry pancakes which were good, but $8.29 for 2 chintzy pancakes just makes me mad.
I won't come back here again. It was decent food, but too expensive. And 1 piece of fucking toast, like come on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Listed in: College Street
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Review from Noel D.
10/15/2010 1 Check-in Here
I've been here a few times and thought it was pretty alright. There's been a couple of times where I felt like the waitress had better things to do than serve me food. I always hate that feeling -- Like I am some sort of burden.
The food is decent, but I feel like it's overpriced. Something like eggs and sausage with some toast shouldn't be 7-8 dollars in my opinion. When the food arrives the quality looks about as decent as Golden Griddle or Denny's. Maybe I'm just ordering the wrong thing. Would be nice if there was just that one-more-thing to add a little zest to the plate.
The atmosphere is kind of nice. I like sitting in a booth and having some breakfast food. Location is also good as it's close to my hood and there's not really many options for breakfast or brunch in the area. They just need to either drop the prices a little or spruce up the orders because what you pay for isn't quite worth it. -
Review from Cindy C.
Toronto, ON
7/19/2010
One of my favourite brunch places...
It's little, quaint, filled with friendly staff, great food at even better prices - really, what more can you ask for??
I've tried almost everything on the menu. Huevo Rancheros (YUM), 2 egg breakfast, Eggs Benny, smoothies - it's all good. Once my Huevo Ranchero was a bit runny but they made a new one for me, no biggie!
They have AWESOME home fries and tomatoe sides.
It's like a hearty home cooked meal at a restaurant, no fancy bells and whistles, but just good and hearty.
Tip:
- If you go on a weekend, you may want to plan on waiting for a bit, the line up does get pretty long but they do get em in and out pretty fast. -
Review from Marie F.
7/30/2010 1 Check-in Here
Tik tik... fizzle! Sorry kids but this place is really nothing special.
I ordered the Caprese Light which is an omelet stuffed with bocconcini, tomatoes and pesto... sounds good right? Wrong. It was a greasy gross mess. I spent more time digging my precious bocconcini out of a greasy war zone than eating anything else.
The coffee was weak, the milk (which was sitting on the tables in the sun) was warm and I was missing a knife. Really the best part of my meal was the Boom fries which were actually tasty.Listed in: Breakfast and Brunch
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Review from Joanne S.
Toronto, ON
2/15/2011
Late breakfast around 12pm (can't remember exact time) on a Sunday. 3 guests (including myself).
Service: It was my friend's birthday and I told the waiter that as I ordered the Morning Glory and during the entire meal he was so nice. And not in a saccharine way, he sweetly asked her what her plans were for her big day. I thought it was cute. Food took a little while to come but it was really busy.
Food: I didn't try the other two's meals but mine was really really good. I got the California Spa-melette. The menu said it was egg whites and I was all ready for it to be that yellow died sort of egg white, but much to my surprise it wasn't! It looked and tasted like egg white - which is my favourite part of the egg. The multigrain toast is seriously good, I don't know what it is but it's not like the usual stuff you get. Both the guac and the salsa were super spicy, just the way I like it. The fruit, however, had no flavour.
I think the omelette was over-priced but good. I'd definitely come back for a special occasion breakfast/brunch, but I'm not going to be a regular. -
Review from Nicole A.
Etobicoke, ON
7/21/2010
There was nothing good to say. There I said it . Wait the waitress and owners were nice. But thats it.
I have eaten here a few times, its expensive for what you get , the quality of food is very low , bacon and sausages sit in a grill pan till they are warmed up on the grill when you order them . Bacon is thin and Hollandaise sauce is for sure from a package.
I really did try to give it a chance, but its a no go for me. I enjoy the eggs benny with Prosciutto from Il Gusto next door, they have a huge patio and fantastic menu options. -
Review from Tara A.
5/27/2010
Boom.... I wouldn't have guessed this little hole in the wall would have been all the rage but alas, I was wrong. I was fortunate enough to sit in one of the booths (children in the back half that looked all to enthusiastic may have made me miserable). It looked so clean and sleek in this joint from front to back, top to bottom.
While the server didn't seem all that thrilled to be well, serving, the food was incredible and the smoothies even better. I am so happy that Auntie's and Uncles were closed on Sunday so I could try out this "new to me" place.
I highly recommend the Kiss a dillas and the Honey Smoothie.
The price is right and the food is delish.
Boom Boom. ( that's breakfast language for thumbs up) -
Review from Melissa J.
Toronto, ON
1/8/2009
I love breakfast, I love Boom for breakfast, but I really don't go here often anymore for a couple reasons.
I'm going to have to agree with Alejandro when he says that there is CONSTANTLY a line-up. Especially on weekends. I stopped trying to go for weekend brunch here because when I wake up on Sunday morning, I'm hungry and I don't want to have to wait for an hour to get a seat. They try to be nice about you waiting in line, they'll give you menus so you can start deciding what you want, and they'll offer you snacks and drinks, but I just feel bad waiting in the already-cramped restaurant when all the servers are trying to serve people who are on both sides of you.
THEN, when you get seated, you have to deal with slow service, too. I'm not sure if they're under-staffed, or just too swamped, but I find slow service bothers me even more than waiting, so generally when I leave Boom, I'm not too happy, even if the food was delicious.
I'd say try this place once -- they have a really good breakfast menu, with healthy options (I remember the Spa-melette, with egg whites that you don't have to pay a fortune to substitute) and lots of delicious Eggs Benedict options for Eggs Benedict lovers like myself. But if you're impatient like me, choose a day when you've got time to spare and when there is less of a chance of a line-up -- weekdays. -
Review from Dean L.
Toronto, ON
5/20/2009
Guacamole and Home Fries....mmmmmmm Do it.
The food is excellent here. They have the best home fries, and surprisingly they are even better if you dip them in Guacamole. I would also go as far as to say, that I've never tasted a better eggs benedict anywhere. Yes, it was really that good.
I recommend Boom. Don't be deterred by the potential line up. You will line up anywhere you go..Golden Griddle, Cora's, Over Easy, even Tim Horton's. They all have line ups.
The food is well executed, and the service very pleasant. Gives you a kinda Mom and Pop shop feel. Thats all that should really matter.
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Review from Susan M.
Toronto, ON
11/8/2009
BOOM BOOM POW
OOH how I luv thee BOOM, the food is amazing and I have absolutely nothing to complain about. I don't mind waiting in the line-up at all on weekends because I know I will be totally satisfied by my food choice.
Job Well Done Boom and I will carry on coming back for more -
Review from Sharin B.
Toronto, ON
7/21/2009
Love the name, love this little oasis of great service and food.
This has a varied menu to make every one happy.
The innerds are fun and it is all pristine and clean.
You should not miss this one :o)Listed in: Restaurants I love to eat @
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Review from Dardana M.
ON
12/1/2008
Boom! Helped me re-discover the joy of breakfast. I am the type of person who almost always chooses a sandwich over eggs- I meet my friends for "breakfast" and I almost always buy "lunch". I used to always feel that buying breakfast foods when I'm at a restaurant is essentially wasting a meal out, much to the chagrin of my brekky-loving friends (who have confronted me about it).
Maybe it's a getting-older thing, but the allure of sleeping past the most important meal of the day is not quite the same as it used to be, and the idea of getting up early (yes, now sometimes I have to, but sometimes I even *choose* to) and meeting someone for eggs and toast and coffee so early in the day is strangely exciting. I even go there by myself sometimes. Seriously, it's like, crazy fun.
I don't do the poached thing, so the whole "Benny Sent Me" section of the menu is out, but I do favour the basic breakfast with free refills of coffee (tread carefully...), toast, eggs, bacon and that little piece of roasted tomato that just makes it perfect. A frills-less variation is- wait for it- $3.99(!?!) before 9 am, and there are also the more desserty dishes that involve chocolate and whipped cream and the like.
I love the atmosphere of this place, and its bright blue and yellow interior is as lovely as a clear and sunny morning. The weekends always find them lined up outside the door, but I'd say it's worth the wait if your belly can handle it. Oh, and don't order the burger (I did once and was a little disappointed), you're here for breakfast, okay? -
Review from Anita S.
Toronto, ON
7/16/2011
Just ok - not great, but passes muster. I used to go to Boom all the time because I live in the neighbourhood, they're open early, it's fresh and clean, and it's one of the few places to get a relatively quick bite to eat that's not fast food.
The food is fine - but just fine. I'm not a big eater but I find the breakfast small - just one piece of toast and you can't sub the frites for toast. The coffee's often cold - esp. if you order decaf. The smoothies are very good.
My main complaint is that the service is so variable - sometimes friendly, but mostly indifferent and sometimes uncomfortable - like they don't want you to be there - so I've stopped going recently. -
Review from Alejandro A.
Toronto, ON
11/21/2008
This place is so popular that you are almost guaranteed to wait in line for breakfast. Already, that sorta sucks, but the people at Boom know how much waiting sucks, and they make up for it by every so often coming around with samples of muffins. At least you don't have to starve while you wait.
When you finally get to take a seat, I must say that I've often been annoyed by how slow the service is. I mean, sure, it could be much worse, but when you sit there for 15 minutes before someone comes to take your order, you quickly realize why there's always a line.
And finally, the food. It's good. I can't deny it. I've come back here because the food is really worth it. Granted, not the best eggs I've had, but their potatoes on the side are easily the best I've had with breakfast.
If it weren't for the wait, I'd probably be here more often. -
Review from Erin B.
6/17/2010
Once upon a time, when I lived in little Italy, I ate at Boom at least once a month. Not because I thought it was amazing, but because it was nearby and I wanted brunch. The food's pretty good, with nice portion sizes and lots of variety - you can find standard greasy breakfast fare and something a bit healthier all in one place. The smoothies are excellent.
It's a bit more money than I'd like to spend on breakfast. I think that I'm a gal who's totally happy with a $5 standard eggs and bacon kind of deal.
It's always busy on the weekends (and many weekdays as well), so be prepared to line up and wait. I don't recall ever waiting more than 10 or 15 minutes for a table, which is not all that long, but can certainly feel like 100 years when you're peering through a cloud of last night's drinks and desperate to get some food in your system. -
Review from Todd V.
Toronto, ON
11/28/2008 1 photo
God bless friends that move into new neighbourhoods. You get to go visit, bring a housewarming house plant, and then hit up places to eat and drink that you've not been to. A day or night of exploring commences. Thankfully we showed up at my pal's new place just in time for brunch, and off we went to Boom. Which was awesome. As I'd never heard of the place.
The décor is that of a brightly designed café, with counter service available as well as booths and tables at the rear of the restaurant. You know you're hitting a decent brunch place in Toronto when you're greeted with a line-up out the door. It's a pain in the arse, but hey, it's a sad sign of quality. We did our part, formed the orderly queue, and waited for our table. Fret not, they tend to get people through there pretty quickly. It is also equipped with one of the more interesting menus for brunch that I've seen in Toronto. The usual staples of egg, bacon, sausage, peameal, are all there for the taking. There's also other egg and non-egg based breakies to fill you and get your weekend started.
Oh, and they don't just do weekends. This place is open for breakfast seven days a week, so slide by for a full on feedbag, or just a quick breakfast sandwich to go on your way to work. Who says your only breakie sandwich option is a McMuffin. Sod that. Go Boom. -
Review from Laura C.
Toronto, ON
3/18/2010
I really liked it. It's nice to have something local that's not Cora's or Fran's.
I got the eggs benny and it was very good and perfectly cooked egg. Their home fries are amazing. I'm goign back at some point to try the crispy french toast.
we had a bit of a wait at 1pm on a saturday for 2 people, but it wasn't long.
It's a small place, but they manage.
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Review from Danielle B.
9/16/2009
I was pleasantly surprised this morning when my friend and I ventured to Boom for breakfast. There was no wait, most likely because it's Wednesday and most people have jobs but not us....Anyway, there was a sign outside welcoming the Miss Teen Canada contestants so we obviously had to check it out. Unfortunately there were no underage beauty queens to be seen. Alas, we both has delicious breakfasts with fresh fruit and double smoked bacon. YUM! The coffee (or tea) was included which was nice and the service was fast and friendly. No doubt this place is an absolute zoo on the weekends so I recommend it for mid week petit dejeuner if possible. The portions are also the perfect size, leaving you completely satisfied without being overwhelming or leaving anything on your plate. Ch-Ch-Ch-Check It Out!
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Review from Alik K.
10/11/2011
Very good food!!! Very friendly waitress! we really are happy chose to eat here!
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Review from Victoria S.
Toronto, ON
1/29/2011
this place was love at first sight and love at first bite. i was initally impressed by the retro tables and chairs and the general busy-ness. the staff were moving quickly and with purpose. we were seated almost right away and whenl i had a look at the menu there were so many benedict's to choose from! (i have been on the hunt for the perfect benedict since moving back to toronto, but i'm not a huge fan of ham so i like variety) i believe i settled on a more traditional option (and my persosnal favourite) - florentine. i was impressed. the eggs were cooked perfectly. the english muffing was not soggy. the hollandaise was delicious and the portion waas good. the "home fries" were more like potato wedges but still delicious. if i was close by i would go more often.
Listed in: brunch
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Review from Jenny T.
Toronto, ON
7/19/2009
They have a wide selection which makes it easier when you are eating with a group. Their eggs benny are served with a slice of melon, which is cute. A lot of places within the same price range seem to keep it as simple as possible to minimize cost. As others have pointed out, there tends to be a line up (I've never had to wait more than 5 minutes) but that's the thing about Boom or any other small restaurant. If you have a group of more than 4, you should find a larger restaurant to dine at or arrive earlier. When you travel in 2's, it's always easier for my daughter and I to be seated. I've enjoyed everything I tried here. It's the basic breakfast/brunch choices. Nothing rare but the draw of the place is knowing you will get a hearty meal cooked up on the traditional flat diner grills.
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Review from Sahra G.
6/16/2010
I took my boyfriend here yesterday for a birthday brunch. I don't get down to this spot often because on weekends the line up is crazy but it was a Tuesday. We enjoyed a lovely brunch, I had the canadian eggs bennedict and my boyfriend had an omlette. Eggs were cooked perfectly and the hollandaise was delicious. I also really like their homefries. Service was excellent. I love this place, except on the weekend when the line is out the door.
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Review from Shelly M.
5/27/2010
So not worth it
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Review from JM L.
Toronto, ON
4/9/2011
Brunch is a weekly event and visits here are oh-so-good. The service is friendly and the menu offers a variety of breakfast fare. It can get busy but I've seen the servers go down the line and provide waiting customers with coffee...a nice gesture. California Spa-Omelette was good..Oprah, not so much which was disappointing...really wanted to love the Oprah! For sure, will be back for more though.
