The Curious Chef — Restaurant in Burlington

I attempted to order off the Children's menu due to my personal dietary restrictions. Smaller portion for a smaller price of $8.00. There was no al a cart items available. Senior menu was offered to my father (after inquiry) at a smaller senior portion with only $1.00 off regular price. 🤣 Breakfast plates are approx. $14.00 - $16.00. Quality of food is higher at this establishment from past experience. They would NOT allow me to order a child's meal. I was NOT asking for anything but the portion of their childrens menu, at the price they had put on that menu. THEY said NO. Instead they offered me a whopping 10% off the regular size menu plate (approx. 1.40 to 1.60 off) and a somewhat smaller portion for it. Um no. If they had put the needs of a customer first our bill would have been $28.00 plus tax and tip for the 2 meals and 1 beverage. $4.00 juice, $16.00 breakfast and a $8.00 breakfast. Which to me is better than nothing at all. It would have come with a good recommendation and review to my network of friends/family. Now, I will never show patronage to them again, I will tell everyone I know to NOT as well. When they fed the community during covid I praised their efforts, but when a paying customer simply wants to purchase a smaller meal to not be wasteful and am not allowed to do so SHAME on them. Freedom of choice? You bet. You can choose to not serve your customers a child's meal and I can choose to not be a customer. Zero stars. Won't ever be back. I went down the road and was served a children's meal with a smile, they got a $20 tip for an $18.00 meal cause this is NOT...

What a find! We entered this gem at midday hoping at best for a diner with standard diner fare, but when we left, completely sated, we knew we'd be recommending it to family and friends. And that we'd go out of our way to return. My wife had their avocado burger (with bacon - yum)and loved how perfectly it was grilled. I had the seafood omelet, and while I try to refrain from extreme superlatives, I have to say that this was as good an omelet as I have ever eaten, anywhere. The balance of seafood (salmon, cod, and prawn chunks), mushrooms, zucchini (so tasty), herb and spices, blanketed in 3 eggs and finished with just the right amount of hollandaise (neither gummy nor runny nor too thick) was perfect. While the other items on the menu are tempting, when we return, I will be reluctant to not repeat my seafood omelet order. Each bite was a gift. My hat is off to the chef and their fine touch. Service was friendly, thoughtful, and timed well.

Even without tablecloths and candles, atmosphere was perfect for the level of dining: pleasant, not noisy or too bright, and if the food hadn't held my focus so, I might have noticed the decor more.

Their breakfast menu is extensive, a zillion breakfast combos (omelets, Benedict, scrambles, griddle options, Mimosas (!)..., and lunch offerings are equally tempting (menu found easily on their Facebook site).

I love this place, Bring your appetite, bring your friends. Support excellent food and service. You taste buds will thank you.

(first-time diner here, no...

I was ecstatic when I saw they offered a Turkey dinner on their menu here at the Curious Chef. My meal started off with a choice of soup or salad, I chose a salad with ranch dressing and I’m so glad I did, the bowl was chilled and came with garlic bread. Our server Jasmine said they are currently making it in-house and on my gosh it was mouth watering. My meal was brought out shortly and let me say it was most eye appealing. It was going to be much more than I could eat so I planned on taking home my leftovers before I even started. My plate was full of delicious moist white and dark meat, garlic mashed potatoes & gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce and veggies. This was just like a full Thanksgiving meal. I ate to my hearts content and took half of my meal home in addition to 2 pieces of garlic bread. The next morning all I could think about was warming up my yummy leftover Turkey Dinner. I just finished and let me tell you it was as delicious as the day before when the wonderful server Jasmine sat it on the table. I look forward to returning and trying more items on the menu, they will be well worth the drive up from...