Whatever time of day it is, at least a third of the diners at NAC will be tucking into its famous crushed milk chocolate cookies with Frosties soft serve. The downstairs dining room of the French-style bistro in Mayfair is where you want to be. It's filled with green velvet sofas that are perfect for groups and has pretty pink walls. The street-level room feels more like an in-and-out brunch situation, with couples sharing truffle mac and cheese, and a view of the outdoor terrace that stays relatively packed out even in the winter. The food is from all over the place—you’ll find veal schnitzel and ahi tuna poke bowls on the all-day menu. While it may not blow you away, the dishes are consistently pretty decent. The best time to come is on the weekend for brunch, when you should absolutely get involved with the excellent ricotta pancakes and the speculoos french toast. Just make sure you book as lots of other people want a bite of those pancakes too.

photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch

photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch