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Lindsay Sheehan
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 ormerly of College and Bathurst, KOS has taken up a new abode where Bellevue Diner once loomed majestic. With the move comes a much-needed makeover; gone are the grungy crowd, sparse picnic tables, and spillover from Bistro 422. The space is partitioned by a pub at the entrance, a brighter diner at the rear, and one of the largest patios in Kensington at the side. Some things don’t change, however, like KOS’ greasy spoon credentials. Take the edge off with a beer-tomato juice hybrid, aptly entitled the Red Eye. -L.S.
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 AT A GLANCE
KOS
61 Bellevue, Toronto, ON
416-597-6912
Comfort Food
Kensington Market
Venue:
Diner
Hours:
Daily: 9:00pm-9:00pm
Price Range:
$$
Payment:
Cash
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THE BUZZ
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4 Reader Reviews | I've had some questionable brunches in my life, but KOS was possibly the worst. For nearly $10 my eggs benedict came topped with fluorescent green hollandaise sauce which was obviously the product of equal parts water and sauce mix. My girlfriend's "veggie" eggs platter was described as coming with "beans, tomato, sliced cheese or salad". At $9 we'd never have guessed this meant "pick one".
You're probably used to salad with brunch. It's typically a pile of fresh mesclun topped with a vinaigrette. This isn't that. It's a plate of chopped iceberg lettuce, onion and tomatoes slathered in gelatinous clumps of white goo (sorry, just a sec -- I almost puked just thinking about it).
There were other problems -- no tobasco for the caesar, for example; air-conditioner-esque indoor temperatures when it's 6 outside; decor that smacks of 1980s suburban basements -- but the one total shocker has to be that the place was full of people. If it was a $4 breakfast, sure, but at $40 for the two of us I wonder if it wasn't everyone else's first time there too.
Absolutely terrible. Check nearby garbage cans first.
0 out of 10.
1. Anonymous's Review :: April 13, 2008 |
I've had some questionable brunches in my life, but KOS was possibly the worst. For nearly $10 my eggs benedict came topped with fluorescent green hollandaise sauce which was obviously the product of equal parts water and sauce mix. My girlfriend's "veggie" eggs platter was described as coming with "beans, tomato, sliced cheese or salad". At $9 we'd never have guessed this meant "pick one".
You're probably used to salad with brunch. It's typically a pile of fresh mesclun topped with a vinaigrette. This isn't that. It's a plate of chopped iceberg lettuce, onion and tomatoes slathered in gelatinous clumps of white goo (sorry, just a sec -- I almost puked just thinking about it).
There were other problems -- no tobasco for the caesar, for example; air-conditioner-esque indoor temperatures when it's 6 outside; decor that smacks of 1980s suburban basements -- but the one total shocker has to be that the place was full of people. If it was a $4 breakfast, sure, but at $40 for the two of us I wonder if it wasn't everyone else's first time there too.
Absolutely terrible. Check nearby garbage cans first.
0 out of 10.
2. Eggs Benedict Arnold's Review :: April 13, 2008 Eggs Benedict Arnold's Rating: 1 Stars |
Michelle, a great new waitrss, friendly and very helpful with drinks and menu selection. We enjoyed the new decor and atmosphere and will definitely go back.
3. Anonymous's Review :: October 18, 2007 |
Michelle, a great new waitrss, friendly and very helpful with drinks and menu selection. We enjoyed the new decor and atmosphere and will definitely go back.
4. M. Penman's Review :: October 18, 2007 M. Penman's Rating: 4 Stars |
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