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Cross-posted from Calgary is Awesome.
I'm going to tell you now this review is only partial - I did not sample Heartland Cafe's coffee (Not having coffee at a café! Terrible.) nor did I have any of their baked goods which are all adorably hand-labelled in the display case. I didn't try any of their soups, salads or sandwiches (which all looked very tempting), but I did sample their weekend brunch choices.
That photo up there is of their Spinach Feta Fritatta, which I added a touch of ketchup to before snapping a photo of my last bite. It was an eggy concoction with thick layers of potato and spinach, topped with an herby layer of crisp, melted cheese. But that's not all - the fritatta also came with toast flecked with flax, as well as a small bunch of grapes and slices of orange (sour) and kiwi (sweet).
B. ordered their breakfast burrito, which on first glance looks like a grilled wrap with lots of egg in it, but if you look more closely, you'll see that there's a thin layer of smoky refried beans and cheese. The salsa, flecked with onions and cilantro and filled with spices, adds to the lovely smokiness of the dish, which comes with a side of hash browns.
Heartland Cafe reminds me of the homey cafés I used to frequent as a student, where the cutlery and condiments are all laid out for you to get yourself, and you are encouraged to clear your own dishes at the end of the meal. I ordered a bottle of water, which prompted a strange look from the cashier, and it was only after that I realized that there was a water cooler with a tray of plastic cups on top! It's certainly a place where I see myself hanging out, sipping a coffee, enjoying a pastry and reading the paper or working on my laptop.
I did ask B. to go back with me over the weekend, but at $8-$10 per dish, I'd have to agree with him that it is a little pricey for a place where you order from a counter and mostly serve yourself. So although you won't find me there everyday, I'm sure I'll be back for the occasional coffee or treat.
Heartland Cafe
825 1 Ave NE
Calgary AB T2E 0C2
(403) 263-4567
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3 comments:
food is really appetizing and delicious. I liked it.
Yumm.. I'm a huge fan of brunch! That frittata looks deelish. I've only gone to Heartland when it was still in its old location in Sunnyside. Have you been to the Vendome cafe that replaced its old location? A bit pricey but their duck confit panini is pretty good.
Jen - No, I haven't been to Vendome but I've heard good things about it!
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