CLEMENTINE CAFÉ
Neighbourhood ........ Exchange Address ........... 123 Princess St Phone .............. 204-942-9497 Entrées ...................... $ 7- $ 16
Brunch offers the best of both worlds , a time to enjoy a mix of breakfast and lunch staples and a good excuse to imbibe a little earlier than usual . If you are looking for a spot that shakes up the brunch scene , Clementine delivers . Its industrial-chic subterranean Exchange District space has been winning downtown lunchers and cool kid brunchers since 2016 with global-inflected dishes nodding to the city ’ s diverse culinary leanings .
Over the buzz of chatter from
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filled tables , anticipation sets in from the first step down the flight of stairs . The scene is as electric as the neon script cajoling from the wall “ eat this it will help .” Clearly , this is no secret ; wait lists are legendary at peak times .
Comfort food is the post pandemic buzz word du jour , and while the kitchen is more than willing to oblige with classics like eggs benedict topped with thick cut maple bacon and glossy hollandaise , it ’ s when the menu branches out that creativity truly shines . Bold Mexican flavours are delivered on a chorizo tostada , topped with avocado cream , cotija , pickled pineapple and tangy curtido , a slightly fermented cabbage slaw , and an egg . Each bite , both hot and cold , awakens taste buds with sweet , sour and umami notes .
Smoked arctic char is go-to for regulars . A slab of the mild , flaky fish
perches atop batons of crisp-fried potato cakes , with cukes , dollops of crème fraîche , horseradish and pearly salmon roe lending bite and pop . Ringing in at a mere $ 16 , this is the most expensive item on the menu .
Sweet treats are equally elevated with exciting ingredients . A thick Brussels-style waffle is brightened with hibiscus syrup , lemon imbued curd and poppyseed crumble for spectacular crispy bites .
Through a grid of windows into the open kitchen , diners see the action , head chef Chris Gama leading a full brigade , frying , chopping , saucing and simmering marvelous creations .
A range of side dishes make for a light breakfast or a sharable addition to an indulgent brunch . In every sweet treat or savoury dish , main or side , the food at Clementine clinches the most important meal of the day .
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For intimate dining , business meetings or group events in one of our signature rooms , count on our culinary expertise to create a fine dining experience in an atmosphere rich with history .
Easy social distancing in our grand building .
Prime patio seating with a view of Portage & Main
Call us to book a reservation . 185 Lombard Ave . 204-944-1180 baileysprimedining . com
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