It’s the last brunch of 2017, so Yue and I decided to treat ourselves a little. Normally for breakfast on the weekends, I’ll scramble some eggs and make toast, but it was the last day of the year, and that called for something a little more than our usual fare (we were also out of eggs).
Brothers is in Coolidge Corner, not far from my front door. The brunch fare is solid, and pretty much what you would expect. There are pancakes, challah french toast, eggs benedict, omlettes, and various sandwiches and lunch specials. The specials are inventive and change fairly often, and they do dinner service as well, though I’ve never been in for anything later than brunch. I should probably change that, but that’s a different story for a different day.
Today I ordered one of their breakfast specials, french toast with caramelized blueberries and bananas. I hardly ever have french toast anymore, and the fruit made it just sweet enough to add some color and texture without being overpowering. Yue was in the mood for something a little more salty, so she ordered the fish and chips. I’ll admit that I’m not a huge fan of fish, so I can’t comment on the taste, but it looked good enough.
The atmosphere is laid back and casual, but the food is hearty and filling. For a cold day in midwinter like this, it’s just the right thing to give you the boost you need to face the chill (and make some resolutions for the year ahead).
Brothers is pretty popular within the neighborhood, especially on the weekends. People leaving the temple a few doors down who don’t want to deal with the hustle and bustle of nearby Zatfigs can find a quieter place to eat some hearty breakfast fare here. For all that, it doesn’t seem to have a lot of appeal outside of Coolidge Corner, but if you’re getting hunger pangs while doing your grocery shopping at Trader Joe’s or perusing the stacks at Brookline Booksmith, it’s worth coming in for a bite.
-Connor
Table For Two 