Sunday, 6 March 2016

Brunch at Granite in downtown St. John's

Today, I met up with my niece and her friend Michelle, who is in the city from Goose Bay.  
We went downtown to attend a pottery exhibit and grab some brunch.  Deciding where to 
eat in downtown St. John's is very difficult.  There are so many great options, 
but boy did we hit it lucky today!!!!!


We went to Granite by Portobello's on Duckworth Street.  My niece had read that they 
were now doing brunch/breakfast.  They actually just started doing breakfast yesterday.

Granite has a nice atmosphere -- airy, but quite welcoming.  
The interior is gorgeous, with a whole wall of windows  overlooking St. John's harbor.  
We grabbed three pub chairs at the window bar in the corner.  

When seated, we were actually looking out at the awesome view of St. John's harbor.
(Notice how this view is the same one depicted in the top photo) 
I chose the Traditional Newfoundland breakfast--
consisting of baked beans, bologna, fish cake, egg, fried potatoes and toast.   
The coffee was freshly brewed, hot and plentiful.    
 I couldn't finish my plate, but really enjoyed trying....Yumm!! 

The other two choices in our group were the Stuffed Touton, which was
 a huge pan-fried touton, stuffed with scrambled egg, sausage, bacon and cheese, 
with a generous dollop of hollandaise sauce over top.....


...and Steak and Eggs.....


The food was delicious and the prices were awesome. 
Our server showed us the main menu, and we are definitely going back for a nice supper......soon!!

Cheers
:)

9 comments:

  1. What a beautiful view of the harbor you enjoyed! I always like to see ships. Gorgeous breakfast with a steak!Looks delicious...unfortunately I do not have eggs though.
    Have a good day.

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  2. It will soon be time for a visit home. I love views of the harbour, especially from The Rooms. This place may have to be on the list to visit.

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  3. Not sure I could eat something like that early in the day. I might have to wait until later.

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  4. Hello from the rock on the other side of the country. That meal and that view - well, they look fantastic!

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  5. They all look like great breakfast. The potatoes looks nice and crispy just the way I like it! I sure would love to eat there. The view of the ocean is absolutely beautiful!

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  6. They all look like great breakfast. The potatoes looks nice and crispy just the way I like it! I sure would love to eat there. The view of the ocean is absolutely beautiful!

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  7. Sounds yummy. Do try to never take Granite for granted. :)

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  8. Food looks simple and delicious at the same time. It feels like ancient time :)

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  9. Oh now you are making me homesick for St Johns.... even though it's not actually my home, but I've spent so much time there it seems like it could be! I haven't actually eaten there but I know where it is. Ches's is more my style.... but no view of the harbour from there!

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