While it’s easy to take your own city somewhat for granted, I always find that having visitors in town is the best way to appreciate just how much there is to it. This weekend, my friends Melissa, and Melissa (yes, two Melissas, who I refer to as Melissa squared), came down to Toronto from New York. I met both Melissas on my last visit to New York, all thanks to Instagram, where we bonded over our shared love for food and the embarrassment we cause our non-blogger friends when they accompany us for meals. Since they took me to such photogenic restaurants in NY, I thought I’d return the favour and show them the best of Toronto, starting with brunch.
I brought along my friend Anna and Sayed (who was outnumbered by Instagrammers and therefore had no grounds to complain), and we made our way over to School for Saturday brunch. After some heated deliberation (we take brunch seriously), we couldn’t resist getting down and dirty and ordered the lot.
Chicken and Waffles, without doubt the best in the city.
Cheesy Bacon French Toast which received rave reviews from Melissa.
Homeroom Skillet which Sayed, the toughest food critic I know, was delighted with.
Hashbrowns topped off with eggs, pico de gallo, and sour cream. What’s there not to love?
The hash browns which we originally hadn’t ordered but somehow made it onto our table after we stared at it a little too long on our neighbour’s table. I mean it was hash browns topped with jalapeño sour cream, it would be blasphemous not to get it.
By the time we finished each of our meals, we could barely fit in a few sips of water, let alone dessert. But we are not quitters.
I present to you, the showstopper that School is so famous for, Blueberry Pancakes. They deserve a slow clap. Sensational.
School has jumped to one of my favourite brunch spots in the city. The food was truly phenomenal. Needless to say I recommend it highly, but make sure you go early in the morning because otherwise, you’re competing with the city for a spot in this tiny restaurant.
Happy brunching!
First the food looks amazing! And then, I love when you talk about ‘photogenic restaurants’ because It’s for your pictures! Haha! Have a nice week ahead! x
V.
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Haha #BloggerProblems. Thanks Violette, hope you’re enjoying your weekend too! xo
I don’t really know what to say, they all look great, especially the blueberry pancakes, I know they taste great. Their number is a bit too big but they’re great.
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It was all fabulous. We had to share the pancakes because there were just so many of them! xo
Great shots!! The food looks Divine.
Xox, Raysa
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It was all heavenly! xo
Everything looks insanely delicious!!!
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It was insanely delicious! xo
I love the shots you took – they are amazing!
And girl, this post made me so hungry since it’s 1 am and now I’m craving some late night food.
The chicken and waffles looked so yummy 🙂
Lots of love,
Kayla <3 Xx
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Oh I feel the same way. It’s like 7 in the morning and I want to go for brunch haha! xo
Omg, every single dish just looks amazing, making me hungry now haha!
xx Melis
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I get hungry every time I revisit these pictures lol! xo
Haha at first I thought these were all dishes you could get at school, and was thinking what?! crazy! but then realised it was called School which is pretty cool. Have to say the blueberry pancakes and chicken & waffles look so amazing!
Anna xx
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Haha can you imagine? That would be the coolest school ever! Everything was so good – especially the chicken and waffles! xo
Mmmm! Delicious 🙂
Kisses from Ibiza
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It really was! xo
I can see why the blueberry pancakes are the famous menu item! OMG! Seriously, they look scrumptious! All so delicious! 🙂
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They were to die for!! xo
Delicious! I need to visit Toronto ASAP. This food is calling my name (I love carbs and brunch).
xx Yasmin
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You do, it was all to die for! xo
Ok this isn’t fair. This food looks so delicious. I seriously need to go to Toronto just for the food
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Haha you really do, but I constantly feel the same way about Australia when I see your pictures! xo