BOOM Breakfast & Co
Over the past few months I've watched a fading strip of St Clair West between Westmount & Oakwood Ave undergo some brilliant changes. New hip cafes, family-run eateries, shops and even a modern art gallery now inhabit a strip that 6 months ago was littered with sad empty storefronts.
One such vacant lot now glows in bright blue and gold (coincidentally the school colours of Oakwood C.I. across the street) and has brought the locals out, rain or shine -- to line up around the corner if necessary -- for a chance to have a great midtown breakfast.
BOOM Breakfast & Co opened a couple weeks ago, and still the crowds haven't thinned a bit. Saturday brunch was about a 20 minute wait but definitely worth it. Settling into a comfy new booth, my friends and I are presented with the menu which boasts a long list of breakfast dishes as well as all kinds of lunch options on the flipside.
We debate eggs vs burgers, pancakes vs waffles and salad vs home fries... it all just looks so good.
Our waiter is friendly, despite his hectic morning, and gives us plenty of time, while pouring fresh cups of bottomless coffee to aid in our decision-making.
From the breakfast menu, I go for BOOM's Tuscan Eggs. Two poached eggs over roasted tomatoes and rye bread, served alongside 'frites' and fresh fruit. A healthy pick that still hits the spot.
The tomatos are a pleasantly warm and flavourful, eggs poached perfectly, and the fries too good to hang on to. As others reached into my plate, I waved to the waiter...
"We'll be needing a side of these."
Across the table, a friend orders up the scandalously named, Three Some (pictured at the top). Suitable for minors this included a pancake, two eggs, and choice of double-smoked bacon, ham or sausage. Classic and quickly devoured.
And next to me, the rebel of the group plucks a standard vegetarian choice from the lunch menu: the Veggie Burger.
The patty was notably tasty (even our sausage fan across the table asked for a second bite) and matched up well with an onion bun, and side of fresh greens.
Portions are generous but not ridiculous, leaving us full but able to walk home (always a bonus).
If waiting for your bacon doesn't fit into your breakfast schedule, try BOOM out during weekdays. I returned on Tuesday morning and enjoyed quieter atmosphere, no wait, and the same great service.
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BOOM Breakfast & Co
1036 St Clair Avenue West
at Glenholme (map)
Open til approx. 3-4pm every day.
(Flagship location on College St West.)
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I used to live in this hood, and I'm very happy to hear that it's starting to thrive. Because, DAMN, was it sketchy before. Of course, it's proximity to Oakwood/Vaughan will have that effect. I remember coming out of my Watford ave apartment to go to work and OH, dead body in the middle of my street, great....
There is a Boom on Bloor also...
Where on Bloor, Christian? Their website makes no reference to a third location.
I am now picturing the giggles as a say to the server "I'd like a threesome please"
Bar none, the best breakfast place in town. Beeker and I are frequent guests.
Went here today for the first time after driving by it on many occasions. It was packed and we had to wait 15 minutes, but they come around with muffin samples while you wait which was nice. Food was good and fast and the prices are pretty reasonable. I'll definitely come back.
sucks alot!
I'd never go back Wow they disrespected my family on my 2nd time back im never gonna go
We went for brunch on Saturday, It was ok at best. I had scrambled eggs, toast, frites. I still felt hungry after. It was just ok, nothing special...I would not go as far as saying it was the best brunch place in town, not even close.
FYI TANJA-
The contact phone number you have there for the St.Clair location is Wrong.
The actual number for that location is, 416 657 3447.
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Great place to eat at!:)
That second post by "Melody Soul" is not me. Whoever wrote that is a fake and for whatever reason is trying to impersonate other people and give bad reviews.
I've been back since the first visit and never had a problem. Try the iced cappuccino, it's delicious!
BOOM! This place is awesome. Eggs benny with a side order of sausages are a must.
Definitely not the best brunch place in town, but quite good. There's a reason why people line up on weekends...it's reasonable, reliable and consistent. And, who doesn't love a busy diner atmosphere to wake you up ;-)
A warning to Benny lovers, BOOM does not make their own hollandaise!
Not great, barely good. I ordered the breakfast burrito and it was bland and boring. I wouldn't go back.