Starving Artist (Mount Pleasant)

If you love French toast, this is a delightful take on the classic with cinnamon raisin waffles dipped in egg wash and fried. A drizzle of maple syrup is really all you need to complement the yumminess.
Every order of waffles at “Starving Artist” comes with fresh salad plus a side of either maple baked beans, potato salad or fruit salad. They are all really decent, so it just depends on what you are in the mood for.

One of the most popular items here, the ”Waffle Benny” was my pick.
It comprises of poached eggs and caramelised bacon stacked on mini waffles and smothered with hollandaise sauce. I swopped one of the waffles (it’s made with batter) for a potato waffle for $1 more. In case you are wondering, it tasted like mashed potato with a lightly crisped finish. I thought it tasted very good and paired deliciously with all the toppings.

“Starving Artists” is an established brand of waffles-centric restaurant with five outlets around Toronto. It is especially suitable for families and groups of friends as they offer a wide selection of savoury and sweet creations on their menu, including gluten-free/vegan options. My family and I had breakfast at the one located at Mount Pleasant this morning and enjoyed our meal.
If you like omelettes, the “Hitchhiker” is a good choice. A signature of theirs, it is a hearty combo of two mini waffles, a cheese omelette and four pieces of bacon. A salad plus a side of your choice (maple baked beans, potato salad or fruit salad are available) complete the meal.