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| - I'm finding it challenging to draft a review that will come off subjective and true - I swear none of my friends or family have any connections, nor did the manager slip me a fiver or free iced tea, the food was just incredible. So now the review; Virtually every bite was better than the last. We had strawberry pancakes, blueberry pancakes, bacon and some kind of amazing Mexican omelette and a crepe ordered after we saw a table nearby and couldn't resist. The menu had not one but two European specialties I've had before and love, Dutch oven and their version of an apple cake, and it was tough to decide on the Mexican omelette instead but he server sold me in describing the oven baked melty meaty chili infused taste volcano. It was the sort of omelette type creation that has me writing a review 13 hours later as I eat the nuked leftovers. The crepe was the best I've had at a restaurant, ever, and my only regret is not ordering some to take home and eat right now. The food arrived quick, the atmosphere was busy but not chaotic, and the bill was beyond reasonable for the food we received. I've been eating breakfast a long time, it's nearly an everyday occurrence for me and this mornings experience ranks in easily the top ten best breakfasts I've ever had, only slightly below a Bay Area French soul food breakfast joint with a line around the block. My wife's food was equally good, so good that we basically didn't talk until the bill arrived, just devoured out food. While that silence may have contributed to the otherworldly experience, it was the food, and the service that grants this restaurant five stars. My only wish is that it was closer, really it's given me a reason to visit family who lives in the area more often...and although I'm not really looking forward to that, I am thrilled about the reason to hike to rocky river and smash here again. One last thing, besides kudos to the wait staff and the kitchen and the management who was present and rapping with tables personally--- whoever is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the bathroom has done a fantastic job. Sometimes great non-corporate little breakfast spots seem to have this sort of filthy vibe to them, and a restroom that showcases it. Not the case at all. Only complaint I can come up with is the lack of accompanying beverage selection, a chicory coffee or maybe even a single origin blend or bottled regional soda would have complemented my meal well. Really really great, hope this place thrives in that location, they've certainly earned it as demonstrated today.
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