We were looking for a casual Breakfast spot, and found a new location of Sunset Grill that only opened last year.

We arrived around 9:30 a.m. on a weekend, so there was no lineup.  I know restaurants tend to get busy, and they would rather sit two people at a two-top, rather than a table for four.  We were glad our server gave us a choice of where to sit.

We were pleasantly surprised at how super clean, bright and airy the place is.  H said he loved the décor, and the ambience was very cozy and inviting.  He said it felt like we were having breakfast at home, minus the floor to ceiling windows, the cooking and cleanup.  They have an open kitchen concept, and it was nice to see the cooks wearing white chef’s coats.

We ordered the All Day Breakfast with bacon and Sunset Super with sausages and pancakes.

Our server, Rachel, was very friendly, efficient and observant.  She topped up H’s coffee several times, and even added a lemon wedge to my hot water.  The coffee is a medium roast and being a bit of a coffee snob, H said it was okay.  Raw brown sugar was available – bonus!

The mugs are definitely on the smaller side.  Larger mugs would be great and H said if the coffee were kept in stainless steel thermoses, it would be hotter.

While waiting for our food, I read the boards on the wall and was quite impressed.  All their menu items are cooked to order, using healthy methods; nothing is deep-fried; bacon is patted dry; eggs are from Ontario, meats are from Canada; potatoes are from New Brunswick; take-out containers are made using natural and recyclable materials; and they will be switching to paper straws soon.  Amazing!

The food was fresh and hot.  Our eggs were perfectly cooked over-easy, and the sausages were my favorite, not too salty or overly browned.  H was happy the bacon was thick-sliced.  The pancakes were fluffy, but I personally don’t like pancake syrup.  You can however add pure maple syrup for an extra charge. I would have preferred the home fries more browned, so we’ll have to request that next time.

We received our bill and paid on our way out.  A gentleman at the front asked how everything was, and we told him it was our first time.  He thanked us for making our way to this location.  He asked for our names, shook our hands, and said his name was Rico.

I told him I took some pictures to share; however, I don’t post pictures of others out of respect and privacy.  If I happen to get a shot with people, I blur them out.  He was very appreciative and understood, since you do require permission to post pictures of others!

It wasn’t until we were home and took a look at the business cards that we realized Rico (Enrico) is the owner.  He never mentioned it, and acted like a team member.  We thought he was the cashier or manager …lol

It was a great breakfast experience and we will definitely return.

All Day Breakfast – $9.49
Sunset Super – $11.49
Coffee – $ 2.25

Sunset Grill
8630 Woodbine Avenue, Unit A1
Markham, ON L3R 4X8