It was a Sunday afternoon at about 10:30 AM (as I call it, the breakfasting hour...er...half hour). I had 12...TWELVE...hungry family members visiting me from out of town. Half wanted to cook breakfast at my house. The rest were ambivalent. After whiffing on lunch the previous day (see my scathing review of Harold's Corral), I needed a place to come through.
Enter U.S. Egg.
I'd long been a fan of their Tempe location, but service can vary greatly from one branch to the next. I called and got the owner. He said it was his busiest time of day but once we arrived he could seat us in approximately 10 minutes. He kept his word.
The service was fast and efficient, if not overly friendly (hence the 4 stars instead of 5). My Texan omelette was hearty and satisfying. The rest of my family raved about the protein pancakes, and they were very accommodating to my gluten-free sister. All 12 of us left in a wonderful food coma.
Having failed spectacularly the previous day to find a decent brunch spot, I needed to find a place to deliver me from the harsh judgement of my siblings regarding my ability to pick local restaurants. U.S. Egg saved my ass. Bravo.