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| - It was an early practice day for me. I was preparing for an upcoming tournament, and by 5:30 AM; I was famished and wanted some breakfast to top off the morning.
So, I went all the way back home and dragged my Beloved wife out of bed and took her to this establishment.
By then, it was 7AM; and I wasn't really expecting a long wait - or so I told my wife. After all it was Saturday morning. Well, I was wrong! The place was packed, and there was at least a 20 minute wait.
There was a Dad and his teenage son playing ping pong, and the Dad asked if I wanted to play his son seems he had trouble beating him. Before I could even say yes, and run to the car to grab my custom made Table Tennis paddle; my wife gave me this look that basically said "Stephen, do you really want to humiliate this teen in front of his dad?"
I was in a quandary, but just in time; the hostess tracked us down and let us know that our table was ready. Situation averted!
We were sat down in a small table, in between two very friendly older couples that just wanted to chat up a storm. My wife was half awake, but I am my normal self and engaged both of them in small talk - nothing serious.
Our server was promptly took our orders, and throughout this experienced; proved to be extremely cheerful, competent and attentive. In spite of the competing demands of various tables that he had to wait upon, he didn't miss a beat.
And then came our meals. My wife had the Drunken Monkey French Toast. She joked that this dish reminded her of the times that I used to compete in Kung Fu competitions in the Southwest. And some of my form styles were the Drunken Monkey and the Monkey staff.
I thought it was cute that she tried to make a joke being only half awake, but she definitely woke up when she tasted her French Toast; because it was simply amazing!
The toast was light, as well prepared. Sweet, but not too sweet. It tasted way better than it looked. This was a home run as far as her selection was concerned.
I had the Snooze Classic, which came with Bacon, Eggs, Toast, and Hash Browns. And for good measure, I add a side of Plain Pancake as well.
The Bacon stood out for me because it not only was of a thick cut, but it was well prepared and not overdone. And that Pancake was so nice and fluffy. I considered ordering on more, but restraint prevailed.
Between the bustling atmosphere, great service, and the friendly patrons; it truly made for a great opening to a wonderful Saturday!
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