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Croque Madame Sandwich At Kitsilano’s Au Comptoir

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Flanked by a tidy pile of crispy frites and some superfluous leafy bits, this sexy, egg-draped beauty of a Croque Madame sandwich (ham, gruyere, bechamel-washed country bread) is a rewarding way of starting the day. Thank you to Au Comptoir, the new day (and night) darling of Kitsilano.

Au Comptoir | 2278 West 4th Ave | 604-569-2278 | www.aucomptoir.ca

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