Eggs Atlantic ($16); Honey matcha latte ($6); Iced mocha ($7.50)!
Wednesday brunch — Eggs Atlantic $16 + honey matcha latte $6 + iced mocha $7.50. Cafe brunch with the proper egg dish + coffees.
Wednesday brunch with BB — Eggs Atlantic $16 + honey matcha latte $6 + iced mocha $7.50. Cafe brunch with the proper egg dish + coffees.
We ordered:
- Eggs Atlantic — $16
- Honey matcha latte — $6
- Iced mocha — $7.50
Total: $29.50 for the brunch spread.
The Eggs Atlantic is the smoked salmon variant of Eggs Benedict. The classic Eggs Benedict family includes:
- Eggs Benedict — original with Canadian bacon/ham
- Eggs Royale / Atlantic — smoked salmon (the seafood variant)
- Eggs Florentine — spinach (the vegetarian variant)
- Eggs Norwegian — gravlax (the Scandinavian variant)
- Eggs Hemingway — smoked salmon + asparagus (the literary-named variant)
The Eggs Atlantic preparation:
- Toasted English muffin (or sourdough at modern cafes) as the base
- Smoked salmon slice
- Poached egg on top (the perfect runny-yolk poach)
- Hollandaise sauce drizzled over
- Garnish: chives, dill, capers, sometimes microgreens
- Side: usually mixed salad or hash brown
The signature Hollandaise sauce is the make-or-break element. Standard Hollandaise:
- Egg yolks + lemon juice + warm clarified butter
- Whisked over double boiler to the proper thick emulsion
- Cayenne or paprika for finishing
- Salt + white pepper seasoning
The proper Hollandaise has:
- Smooth-velvety texture (not broken or grainy)
- Slightly tangy from the lemon juice
- Rich-buttery base without being greasy
- Pale yellow colour (not too thick or pasty)
The poached egg execution is similarly critical. The perfect poached egg has:
- Set white (no jelly-translucent edges)
- Completely runny yolk (the breaking moment is the brunch theatre)
- Round shape (the proper vortex-poach technique)
- No bitter vinegar taste despite the poaching vinegar
The honey matcha latte ($6) was the proper Japanese-coffee-influenced drink. Standard preparation:
- Ceremonial-grade matcha whisked with hot water
- Steamed milk added for the proper latte body
- Honey for the natural sweetness
- Optional matcha powder dusting on top
The matcha + honey + milk combination provides the proper Japanese-influenced specialty cafe drink. Different from the standard matcha latte (which often uses sugar syrup), the honey variant uses the natural honey for the cleaner sweetness profile.
The iced mocha ($7.50) was the chocolate-coffee combination cold drink. Standard preparation:
- Espresso shot pulled over ice
- Chocolate syrup or cocoa powder mixed
- Cold milk added
- Sometimes additional whipped cream + chocolate shavings on top
- The proper chocolate-coffee-milk-and-ice balance
The combination of Eggs Atlantic + two diverse coffees represents the proper specialty cafe brunch experience. Different from the basic cafe brunch (lighter dishes + standard coffees) or the destination hotel brunch buffet (broader spread + champagne), the specialty cafe brunch delivers the proper artisanal execution at accessible pricing.
At ~$30 for the proper brunch with eggs Atlantic + two specialty coffees, this represents the mid-range specialty cafe brunch pricing. Different from the budget cafe brunch (<$20) or the premium destination cafe brunch ($40+), the $30 tier sits in the proper everyday specialty cafe range.
The Wednesday mid-week brunch is the proper weekday treat format. Different from the rushed weekday breakfast (functional fuel-up) or the destination weekend brunch (the leisurely social occasion), the mid-week brunch is the deliberate weekday-elevated dining choice.
Overall: 4.7 / 5. 😋👍🏼 Solid specialty cafe Eggs Atlantic brunch. Would re-visit.
