By: Derrick Gravener
Edited by: Peter Milobar
Hi, my name is Derrick and I am a brunch addict. Chocolate Chip Pancakes, orange waffles, Nutella crêpes, artisan frittatas, corned beef hash — it has become a real problem. With university upon us, I say that a treat is in order after all that dedication of going to classes and what better treat than the most important meal of the day?! Here are a couple of my favourites, in no particular order.
Medina Café
(780 Richards St.) (M-F: 8AM-3PM // Sa/Su: 9-3PM)
Medina is open 7 days a week(!) for brunch(!!) so obviously it has to be something that I highlight. The décor is sleek, modern, teal, but (let’s be real) the best thing to look at is the rack of waffles when you walk in.
Things you gotta try: lavender latté (trust me, it will change your life), Fricassée, Liege-Style Waffle (with Pistachio Rosewater topping), even the granola is on point here!
həm’ləsəm’ House Advisor, Mary Koehle, said: “Trying to incorporate a flower into a caffeinated beverage seems wrong to me somehow.” She declined to comment further after I told her she was wrong. Reps for Koehle still haven’t returned my e-mails.
(photo: medinacafe.com)
The Wallflower Modern Diner
(2420 Main Street) (Brunch every day from: 9AM-4PM)
This little gem is hidden just below the intersection of W Broadway and Main, and beholds brunch until 4PM, seven days a week! Although nothing fancy, it’s exactly what you expect in the Main Street neighbourhood. Bonus points: lots of vegan, gluten-free options! Activities in this restaurant include: hipster watching and decoding the eclectic décor.
Things you gotta try: $10 omelette with 3 fillings of your choice (get it with avocado, goat cheese, and chorizo), Bumbleberry waffles, Super Breakfast (everything you could ever want.)
Nootka House Advisor, Alex Cole, said: “I have not [been there], why?” She declined to comment further, but clearly she’s missing out. Cole has seen been spotted trying to look incognito in a car2go on campus.
(photo: Pinterest)
Upstairs at Campagnolo
(1020 Main Street) (Brunch: Sa/Su/Long Weekends: 10:30AM-2PM)
Campagnolo calms down on weekends for Brunch and puts you… upstairs! Still somewhat dimly lit like it’s downstairs sibling, Upstairs is a quiet space that beholds big portions and quality service.
Things you gotta try: Free Range Fried Chicken and Biscuits (omg these are amazing.gov), Bacon Pancakes (I’ll let that sink in.), donuts!
Haida House Advisor, Emma Bucks, said: “[I haven’t] really [eaten bacon pancakes].” but clearly she’s missing a major food group. She apologized and declined to comment further. Bucks has since been spotted in a giraffe onesie in the Walter Gage Commonsblock.
(photo: Upstairs at Campagnolo’s Facebook Page)
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