Sunday Brunch at Avenues Bistro in Brookside

It was a sunny, early spring morning; a perfect day for Sunday Brunch at Avenues Bistro in Brookside. We arrived just after 10am, the restaurant was about half full and we were seated immediately.

The service was casual and a bit laid back which seemed appropriate for the morning brunch atmosphere. Our server was attentive and friendly. The brunch was laid out in a large oval serving area in the center of the bistro. The selection was good for the price. Along with the standard fare of pastries, fruits and salads a few of Avenues special dishes were available in heated serving trays. Also included was a made to order breakfast dish; or if you preferred for an addition charge a more unique entrée could be added.

I started the morning with a Bloody Mary and then switched to coffee as I began the standard brunch. I also had a Swiss cheese, spinach, and tomato omelet that was cooked to order. Everything I had was very good and certainly worth the price. I especially enjoyed several of the salads and the hot dishes that were available. I was a bit disappointed in the sweets, which is okay because I am not a big sugar fan. The pasties were good, but most Sunday brunches have a few desserts that stand out. Not today. Also the fruit was lack luster, nothing to get excited about. And good fruit is one thing I do enjoy. Also my omelet was slight over cooked, but then I am very particular about eggs.

Despite these small setbacks, when you take the total experience, the service, atmosphere, price and overall quality of the food I certainly would recommend the Sunday Brunch at Avenues Bistro and will be happy to return again. However, in the mean time I will keep looking for a Sunday Brunch that provides that little extra something that can make it a truly special experience.