Stylish downtown brunch and high tea spot with standout sweets and photogenic plates, good coffee pedigree, occasional service inconsistencies, and moderate prices for the area.
Palate Kitchen delivers reliable brunch appeal through strong food quality anchored by celebrated dishes like French toast and huevos rotos, paired with exceptional design and setting appeal that creates an inviting, photogenic space. However, inconsistent execution across visits—with some dishes arriving bland or poorly portioned—prevents the higher reliability expected of grade A establishments. A worthwhile neighborhood brunch stop that excels on good days but shows occasional lapses.
One caveat: Noise can spike at peak times, making conversation harder