Little Donkey Brunch
by Annie
Little Donkey is an eclectic tapas restaurant in Central Square in Cambridge, from James Beard award-winners Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonnette. The restaurant is globally-inspired, which is to say, there’s really no rhyme nor reason to this brunch menu. There’s truly something for every palate. You’ll want to order what looks most interesting, which trust me, is most of it.
The chilaquiles are stellar, served with salsa roja, cotija cheese, over easy eggs, avocado, and crema. The chips weren’t too soggy, and high on flavor. These were some of the best we’ve had in awhile.
For entrees, the Bitches say skip the breakfast torta and kimchi quesadillas. The lamb bacon sandwich is thick on breads and thin on fillings, with over easy eggs, cheddar, harissa, and cilantro. The flavors are good but don’t shine when every bite is pure carbs. Likewise, the sunnyside egg on top of a quesadilla feels a bit too basic. The tomatillo Hollandaise has a nice bite to it, but ends up tasting like ranch dressing on a cheesy tortilla.
We weren’t wild about the carnitas hash either. With avocado, a sunnyside egg and black bean toast, it’s a super hearty dish that lacks the standout seasoning we expect from carnitas.
