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Rustic Cosmo Cafe
Rustic Cosmos Cafe, at 1278 Queen St W, is the kind of place you really want to like. It has warm welcoming decor, friendly staff, and bustles with cheerful patrons.
Unfortunately, after my visit the overwhelming feeling was actually one of 'just average'. There was nothing wrong with the food, it wasn't bad, it just wasn't great either. The brunch entree prices ranged from $7 - $10, which isn't particularly expensive, but also isn't cheap.
As for the service, admittedly I was there with a fairly large group of people and the server was friendly, but nonetheless, the service was inattentive at best. It was a series of little things, like not being updated on the status of our food (which took about an hour to arrive), or the fact that we were told we could have separate bills, then were presented with a bill that not only had everyone on a single bill, but was not itemized, making it difficult to figure out how much each person owed.
As for the food: The pancakes thick and fluffy, the eggs benny nice and runny (although, a bit light on the hollandaise for my tastes), the omelettes thick and full of chunky vegetables, the cowboy plate plentiful. But nothing stood out, it was all average.
The bottom line is, if I lived nearby it might be neat to be a regular because the staff really are a nice friendly bunch. But, since I don't live particularly nearby, I can't see myself going back.
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GO RUSTIC COSMO!!!! Megan doesn't know what she is talking about.
The cafe is comfy, the place has one chef, what are you expecting Spago's? The restaurant is packed most times, and I usually feel sorry for the chef who has 40 different meals going at the same time. So chill out, be nice. This blog seems personal rather than really trying to critique for change.
The cafe is comfy, the place has one chef, what are you expecting Spago's? The restaurant is packed most times, and I usually feel sorry for the chef who has 40 different meals going at the same time. So chill out, be nice. This blog seems personal rather than really trying to critique for change. I would rather eat Rustics Breakfast than the stuff I make anyhoo, and I'm not a bad cook at all.
great latte tho!
However something is to be said about bad customers too.
Restaurant reviews are everywhere and anyone thinks they can review a meal. The truth is though that if you haven't worked at a resto you have no idea what you're talking about.
Where are the customer reviews?
You say you came with a large group? How large? Strike one.
Split bills, trying to itemize and make sure everyone doesn't overpay? Strike two and three. People who need to itemize every little thing are often the people who tip poorly.
Food: Average. Customer: Poor.
I love this place and can't believe this crap rating.
the food makes you feel all warm inside and the folks who work there are friendly, attitude-free and care about our neighbourhood.
my faves: the portabello/asiago/roasted red pepper sandwich & making my own kind of grilled cheese
While I usually frequent the Cosmic Cafe for a caffeinated beverage this morningI made the HUGE MISTAKE of staying for breakfast. It is simply outrageous to charge extra for raw yellow onion, and mushroom on a grill cheese which looked like it barely reached room temperature. I really don't care how relaxed the environment is in a restaurant is if the food is sub par and over priced I will feel jaded about the experience and reconsider returning or even speaking well of the establishment. I think the owners or management at the Cosmic Cafe should seriously look into revamping their menu, its the one thing holding this cozy restaurant back from being great.
the placed wasn't busy either.
This is what is reminded of with their "pay an extra dollar for jam".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sy8xc_-VB5c&;feature=related
Next there will be an added charge on the ketchup packets, then an extra dollar for using the washroom. word.
I eat their bagel sandwiches regularly, and the staff is always friendly.
Places have off days, so do customers. This is a decent place to eat. It's that simple.