House of Commons

I really wanted to like this place. I really did. Cos the guy running it is really nice. Very warm and all round nice guy.
Décor is welcoming and not so hipster it makes your teeth ache. The vibe is cosy and relaxed.
We sat down and ordered breakfast. We were the only ones in the café.
Dude running the place recommended the breakfast set — $ 12 for coffee and kaya toast with scrambled eggs. Sounded good so I ordered that. The BF went for hot dog.
So we waited. And waited.
6 mins later the coffee came.
We waited and waited.
Dude went out to chat with cabbie friend.
20 minutes later, my kaya toast came. 2 slices of mass produced bread. Scant kaya on one slice. Scrambled eggs was fluffy and moist. But I can make this at home with better toast and more kaya.
The hot dog took another 10 minutes. Probably cos he had to chop cabbage for the salad.
Verdict: coffee is ok but the food is overpriced and meh.
Can hang out for coffee. But the area has better food elsewhere. Sleepy neighbourhood joint is fine and good but this is too sleepy for my taste.