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| - My main thought:
If you go here, get the french toast.
I run past this restaurant frequently and I always see people eating thick, decadent pieces of french toast, draped sugary toppings and topped with a mountain of whipped cream. I love whipped cream, if socially acceptable, I would use it as salad dressing. So, in retrospect, I should have ordered what I knew would come with whipped cream, and therefore, be fantastic.
But, I was an hour away from attending my daughter's preschool graduation, where I knew there would be cupcakes and cookies and ice cream (and maybe even whipped cream), so I wanted something semi-light and semi-healthy.
I was pleased to see an eggwhite omelet on the menu (it makes for easy ordering) and it sounded tasty - paired with avocado, tomato and cilantro, three foods that I adore.
We sat outside on a beautiful day. As far as environment goes, I give this place 5 stars. It is great for people watching and you can SIT AT A BAR! for breakfast. We opted for an outside table, right next to a girl who was eating breakfast with a baby pig sitting in her lap. I must say, I have never ate my bacon while sitting next to a pig before - that scored a point for ambience.
Anyway, my omelette arrived and it was very mediocre. There was literally half an avocado embedded in my omelette, and while I do appreciate the fact that they are not stingy with the delightful green fruits, it was barely chopped and I like my avocados in manageable, bit size pieces or slices.
I ended up giving the massive chunk to my husband, who devoured it one bite.
I splurged and got potatoes (instead of fruit or cottage cheese) but they were sub par. They were not browned and crispy, but rather yellow and soggy.
Don't get me wrong -- the food was not bad -- I just would not order that omelette again. But really, shame on me for not ordering what I knew would be awesome: the french toast.
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