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| - We tried Ricky's about a week ago because I really needed a good breakfast, and it's disappointing at other places in town. A rash of bad service or uninspired food pretty much ruins a guy's day, ya know? Thankfully, Ricky's was a pleasant surprise, enough that we went back again this week.
Ricky's is a western Canadian restaurant chain, so I've been to other before, with varying degrees of happiness, and Airdrie's seems to be a good one. We've tried a few breakfast items over a two occasions, and so far, so good. My top choice on the menu is the Waffle Big Breakfast, where you get half of a waffle, 3 strips of bacon, 3 sausage links, 3 eggs, and the "Stuffed Hashbrowns". Stuffed Hashbrowns are basically the thing I would keep going back for - simply shredded hashrbrowns that have cheese, green onion, and sour cream mixed in to make a rich, delicious, calorie-filled treat. We've also tried the eggs benedict and the breakfast bowls, and both have been great - the Blackstone Bowl is definitely worth trying if you're trying to decide on what to order.
The atmosphere at the Airdrie location is great - more of a restaurant and lounge feel than the typical breakfast place, with staggered high-walled booths so you're not tripping over other people's morning conversations. The staff is very attentive and friendly, and the coffee doesn't really get a chance to run dry, which is exactly what I need in the morning. Meals haven't taken long to get, either, and it's comfortable enough that you don't mind sitting around for one last cup of coffee before you take off after getting the bill.
If I had to point out one flaw, it was that the waffles I've had on both occasions weren't' served as hot as I'd like them to be - the whipped butter on top stayed pretty firm without melting ... I could have sent it back, but honestly, the rest of the dish was more than enough food, so I wasn't overly worried if my waffle was a bit cold. Everything else about the plate was great though - hot eggs, crispy bacon, and melty cheese in the hashbrowns.
Overall, I'm very pleased with Ricky's, and I think this will be my new go-to for Airdrie breakfasts.
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