Prune

A cute cafe serving elevated brunch food. I'm surprised the cafe has been around for 21 years and how did I just dined here, I don't know. To start, I love the decor of the place, from the subway tiled floor to the cozy table tops. The staff were great and attentive. They are strict about all the parties being present to be able to sit down, which is understandable since the cafe is tiny. My suggestion is to dine as they open for brunch, or to the end of brunch time because outside of those times, you will have to wait. The Bloody Mary menu for brunch was impressive with so many choices. My sister ordered the Danish Bloody Mary, garnished with anchovies and onion. It came with a chaser, which I thought was a bit odd, but when you sip the bloody and topped it off with the chaser, the Bloody was next level. Another plus was the Bloody was not salty. I ordered the fried oyster omelette and shared an order of potatoes rosti. The oysters were fried and breaded, mixed with the remoulade sauce and wrapped by a bright yellow omelette. A unique replay of a brunch staple with a twist. I enjoyed each bite immensely and cleared my plate. The table shared the Dutch styled pancake, which I was expecting a more traditional iteration, unlike what was served, which was similar to a regular fluffy American pancake. A traditional dutch pancake has a crepe like texture, thin in nature and takes in the syrup. The Prune version has a hard exterior texture, fluffy inside and the syrup doesn't absorbed in the pancake. As an American pancake, it was unique since the toppings were pears, but nothing spectacular and 2 pieces of ham, can do without. I would dine here again because other dishes caught my eye.

Prune is a wonderful twist on a traditional Parisian-style bistro. The menu is not extensive, which is fantastic, because you know going in that they are able to focus on a few items and prepare them very well. The fried chik pea amuse bouche was simple and delicious. Rabbit kidneys were rich and delicious. The mussels had a delectable twist with some smoked trout lingering in the white wine broth. The duck breast was cooked perfectly and presented simply, while being a generous portion as well. Prune lived up to, then exceeded, all expectations!

Went for brunch to this adorable spot on the first warm spring Sunday. The wait was about 30 minutes. I am STILL thinking about the Fresh Ricotta (pictured) served with merveille (a beyond delicious variety of donut with a perfectly fried exterior and warm and cakey inside). The ricotta was perfect- creamy and light at the same time with raspberries, figs, honey, and pine nuts. Will go back here to order this again (normally not a creature of habit- but this dish is an exception!). My friend and I also each got a Bloody Mary. It didnt necessarily go with my entree but was also very good, the right amount of spice, and had lots of pickled veggies as garnish. The service we received here was very friendly from start to finish. Overall, can't wait to return!

We came here for a Sunday brunch. They take no reservations (for brunch), but we had no problem to get a nice table for three at around 10:15 am (they open at 10). Friendly and helpful staff. All food was handmade (with love), there is an open kitchen so you can see your food being prepared. Everything is nicely decorated. Relaxed and cozy atmosphere.