Buzz

I took a risk and planned a surprise birthday breakfast at Buzz without having been there before. But I needed a place on the West side to accommodate the available timeframe for some of the guests, and the menu on Buzz’s website had me at «ricotta pancakes with candied bacon ice cream».
I called ahead, and the lovely phone-​answerer recommended making a reservation for the weekends, as they do get quite busy. We booked for 8:30 on a Saturday, and while it wasn’t overly full when we arrived, a steady crowd did go through in our time there.
The space is breezy and open, and our friends were able to wheel their pram up next to the table. The staff were all so kind and helpful. Our server was happy to fill a cup with hot water to warm a bottle, and they really put the mum at ease. There were several other families with children in high chairs, and it’s nice to know there’s a place I can bring my mum friends.
Even though I had spent days looking over the menu, I panicked upon ordering, because there really were so many things I wanted to try. I opted for the build-​your-​own breakfast plate. I was a little disappointed with the corn fritters I chose, but having lived in the American south, I have really high fritter standards. I did get a nibble of that bacon ice cream, and I know what I’m ordering next time!
The portion sizes are quite large, and it really felt like good value for money.
We weren’t entirely sure where to park, because it is in the ground level of some units, but there is a nearby parking lot for visitor parking with a short sidewalk around to the restaurant. There may be another lot closer, but it looks under construction at the time of this writing.