Brunswick Cafe
“Brunswick is by far the best addition to Windsor Terrace/South Slope in a very long time.”
“This is such a lovely space, with friendly Aussie service, creamy milky coffees, and the best avocado toast I've ever had.”
“The belgian waffle with mascarpone and berries is super tasty; as is the cheddar chive biscuit sandwich with bacon.”
Brunswick Cafe
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Accepts Apple Pay: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
4 reviews
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I want to give this place 4 stars, but somehow just can't. I give it a fair 3, which the trusty Yelpz states as an "A-OK." And that Brunswick is.
I strolled in on Friday, 9am for some breakfast. Service was totally fine, ordered myself an avocado toast with all the fixins and enjoyed myself some wifi and drip coffee.
Somehow an avocado toast + egg on top + bacon came out to a whopping $16. Just for the toast. Slightly preposterous, but hey, I get it. Also, the coffee wasn't really refilled as much as I would have enjoyed, but I do recognize that this place isn't a true diner, so I get that as well. The grilled haloumi cheese on top of the toast was thin and overdried, which makes me think they fried it off in the morning and it sat waiting for me. Sad haloumi times. The coffee was delicious.
Full disclosure: I've tried to eat here twice before, both times when it was busy-ish, and didn't even get a menu for over 10 minutes. Both times I politely left (not cuz I'm a bitch, but cuz of time constraints). Promised myself to return when it's slower for a true review, so here it is.
This was a cute find after a sweaty 5k run through Prospect Park. We made our way to the back into a nicely spaced and designed enclosed patio. I ordered the Veggie Eggs (2 poached eggs, grape tomatoes, and Swiss on two slices of toasted sourdough garnished with chives). It was tasty although I did have to add salt because the Swiss was, well Swiss. My friend changed the Swiss out for cheddar and I think that would've went better (I'm a poet in case you didn't know it) I peeped a Kale salad from across the room which looked full of character.
I also ordered a ceylo iced tea which after Googling apparently is a Sri Lankan tea. It's a rich almost creamy black tea and is the same hue as the Arnold Palmer, which was also tasty.
Still feeling to munch after, I ordered an almond croissant. Their pastries near on the dense, buttery side as opposed to light and flaky. Not quite what I expected and a little sweet (sugar crusted top), but it was still a decent end to breakfast and activated nap mode accordingly.
How lovely. Friendly folks and generally pretty awesome food and coffee. Would recommend the veggie sandwich and the lox + eggs on a bagel (with creme fraiche – which is the magic ingredient). There is seating out back. A welcomed addition to the somewhat quiet food "scene" in Windsor Terrace.
Stopped by here for brunch. They have like a table or two (i forgot) in the front and additional seatings in the back.
The staff were really nice, made eye contact and checked on me frequently, refilling my water, etc.
The menu was tough cos everything sounded so good. Too bad i only have one stomach
I did notice some small crawlers near the back of the seating room where the plants were located. And i did also smell this strong scent when i first entered to the back to take a seat.. The front didnt have that smell. It smelled almost like a dogs been there or lives there? The smell kind of subsided after awhile.. Or maybe i got used to it.. Not sure but hopefully it was jus a bad day i went and the smell isnt a normal thing!