.Local Fix #2.

Good morning Foodies!  

Welcome to my Local Fix, brunch edition.  Foodies should be familiar with Dominion Road, this popular stretch is well known for its Asian cuisine but there are also plenty of bakeries and cafes to go to for a wake-me-up weekend brunch.  

.La Voie Francaise.

875 Dominion Rd

Literally up the road from our place, this little French Patisserie offers a wide selection of French pastries and sweets.  The Patissier of this bakery is from Japan and have worked alongside Pierre Herme.  So with its strong French connection it is no wonder this humble local was awarded Best Bread by Metro.  It's so popular that their counter is almost cleared out by the lunchtime crowd so make sure you pop in early.

.Vinyl.

218 Dominion Rd

This funky cafe serves up Coffee Supreme coffees and their brunch menu is very different from your usual in that they cater for mexican food lovers, vegans, dairy and gluten free foodies.  I love Vinyl's version of porridge, it's made from brown rice with poached plums and cinnamon.  The taste & texture is unique while it's also a healthy substitute to the oaty kind and not to mention how great you'd feel after eating it.  Vinyl oozes an eclectic vibe, from their alternative house rock to their mix of clientele from young hipsters and bikers to families and elderlies.  It's worth the visit especially if you feel like veering from your same old and with a bunch of friendly staff, affordable prices and most importantly, really really good espresso coffees, why wouldn't you?

.Cereal Killa.

360H Dominion Rd

This place is so popular on the weekends that if you go any later than mid-morning, getting a table is near impossible.  Cereal Killa puts their own twist on standard cafe cuisine like french toast with poached nectarines & coconut passionfruit custard; a bacon omelette with tomato, pesto, parmesan served with a bloody good chutney.  The highlight for me is their signature porridge, a coconut base with pear, ginger, rhubarb and a drizzle of caramel sauce around the edge of the bowl.  Even if you're not a porridge lover, I guarantee you will be by the end of it.  Their barista Lili took out the outstanding coffee establishment/barista award for 2013, which explains why they always deliver topnotch coffees  even when they are super busy plus their take away coffees are served with a little java on top, now that's a nice touch.  So ensure you come early for a table but if you do have to wait why not visit the vintage shop across the road for some home inspiration while you do.

Now enough of me talking, be sure to try it out when you're in the hood.

VL