Rustic Cosmo Café, Toronto, ON

I had lunch today at Rustic Cosmo Café in Parkdale (on Queen Street W, just west of Dufferin Street), which isn't far from my 'hood.

I've walked by it about a million times over the years but have never stopped in.  For some reason, I thought it was just a coffee shop and I don't drink coffee.

I popped my head in today and discovered that they also serve food.

I ordered a BLT bagel (without lettuce) with homefries and a glass of milk.  The bagel was good.  It was toasted just right and was soft with a bit of crunch.  The homefries were really good.  They are apparently a family recipe and I could taste a fair amount of garlic (which I like).  I'd get this again.

I chatted with Nicole, the owner and also my server, as I was paying.  She and her mom started the café about 25 years ago when she was 17.  She was friendly and took good care of me.