The last couple of weeks have been hectic, and that has included busy weekends. This was the first time in about a month that I haven’t had any plans for either Saturday or Sunday. Last night was game night with the fam, and today I caught up with my friend Nina for a leisurely brunch at The Cornelia Cafe.
This was my first brunch here, and I didn’t have any expectations. As it turns out the cafe is a well-know hang out space that boasts many activities. The downstairs area hosts live music, readings and other fun events. Going here for brunch was such a treat. The staff was warm and inviting, and because we arrive on the early side (11:15) we were seated immediately. Arriving later practically guarantees a wait in line.
The Cornelia Cafe has a variety of food and drink options that are reasonably priced, but when you take into account that a mimosa is $9, the brunch prix fixe make sense and it’s pretty wonderful. To start there was a choice of bread which included blueberry muffin and pumpkin bread, followed by breakfast entree which included the staples of buttermilk pancakes, french toast, omelettes and eggs any style, as well as some breakfast specials. Also included were coffee or tea and an adult beverage. I had a greyhound made with pink grapefruit juice and it was very tasty. They also offer screwdrivers, bloody marys, mimosas, and sangria. I was tempted to get eggs, because it was hard to think about getting pancakes after the bread course, but I saved my pumpkin bread for later and yielded to the temptation of buttermilk pancakes.
If you are looking for a cute place to grab a bite to eat and catch up with a friend, I would recommend The Cornelia Cafe. In addition to having a warm and friendly atmosphere, great service and good food, it’s also conveniently located around the corner from public transportation. It’s in the Village, so it’s a great starting point for a day of shopping and sightseeing.
I had hoped to get a bunch of reading done today, but when I say lazy day, I really mean lazy day. I ate and watched tv, all day.
Another great place I went.
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