yes this is a review of Cafe ThEATre.

first off, i'm still a bit disappointed that i didn't take any pictures, but i suppose that this new habit of photographing things i want to Blog about will come with time.

so straight of, simply judging from the outside of this place, it is exactly what this neighbourhood has needed. funky decore, interesting artwork, eclectic furniture. the whole place feels like old hollywood meets Tim Burton.
You might be thinking "seriously how many more little trendy cafes does the the concordia ghetto need?" it's true that we are blessed down here, especially if you like asian food. but what we have been missing for a while is somewhere good enough to keep foodies coming back, but cheap enough to allow those foodies to be me and other poor-ass students in the area.
Before ThEATre opened your choices were the classic chains. Burger's and Benedict's (an offshoot Eggspectations) or good old Tutti Fruit, which serves breakfast til 2, and both will run you in the neighbour hood of 8-15$ and plate (BB's is by far the most expensive choice.) you will get the typical giant plate of fat soaked meats, giant dry fluffy pancakes, eggs swimming in benedict sauce, and hit and miss fruit.
There is, of course Moe's, and i would never dare give them a bad review. A landmark, you should still go there is you're feeling like a good old fashioned greasy spoon, especially is it's the middle of the night and you want a grilled cinnamon bun.

BUT

At ThEATre, you won't find the standard greasy breakfast, you can of course have your eggs, but you might have a boiled duck egg instead. other items featured on their breakfast menu, which is served until 3, include gingerbread french toast, homemade vanilla and nutmeg oatmeal with warm milk and molasses, and a banana and Nutella sandwich for those of us who want to have dessert for breakfast (and why not?)

But that is only a start, the cafe also has an excellent lunch menu with mouth-watering sandwiches, and creative gourmet salads, Try the Bombay is is phenomenal, and a stand up dinner menu, with reasonable portion sizes that speak to their quality over quantity philosophy (basically there's no filler, it's all delicious).

If you don't feel like soaking up the rays (or lets face it rain-it will rain eventually) on their outdoor patio, you can sit indoors on a comfy and gorgeous couch, or at the beautiful wood bar and enjoy the decor, or the free wifi.

Furthermore (i cannot say enough good about this place) the staff are friendly and extremely accommodating. they are willing to make any changes you want, as long as it's possible, a great thing if like me you suffer from multiple food intolerances, or are occasionally on crazy diets. Been wondering where to get a good egg-white omelet? this is the place.

So basically i would suggest that if you are in the concordia neighbourhood and you're hungry, try this place out. They are also a venue for live shows and private parties, so the next time you are planning an open mic, a book launch, a gig for your band, or a vernissage, consider sending them an e-mail.

check out their website.
Cafe ThEATre
1832 Ste Catherine West