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| - Okay, I feel the need to redeem my friendly neighborhood breakfast stop. Other reviews have been quite scathing, and although I don't think this is the end-all, be-all of breakfast venues, I do rather enjoy it. My 2-year-old and I go about every other week for a weekend breakfast, and we love it.
Things I like:
-It's corporate, but it feels "small business"
-Free coffee while you wait for a seat, with flavored creamer if you like
-Short wait times even when it looks crowded
-Flavored coffee at no charge (over regular), flavored creamers, and herbal iced tea (as well as traditional)
-Giant to-go cups for your beverage when you leave (if it's not offered, ask)
-A GIANT menu with myriad possibilities; obviously some will be better than others (check it out online at www.goodeggrestaurants.com)
***The best home fries I've ever had; perfectly cooked and seasoned
***HEALTHY options, many at no additional charge; for example, you can sub fresh fruit or black beans for home fries at no charge
***A good (and vegetarian-friendly) kid's menu, which, although pricier than some places at $4.99, is a VERY generous portion; additionally, you can make healthy substitutions for kids' meals very easily, such as whole wheat pancakes instead of regular, or fruit instead of bacon at no charge
***Don't be discouraged by the $3.95 single pancake - it's HUGE, and you can add anything from mandarin oranges to candied pecans to butterscotch chips (for 50 cents each); also whole wheat batter doesn't cost extra like many places
***The $2.95 fresh cinnamon roll is hot and gooey with icing and gigantic, perfect for sharing
-Seriously kid-friendly: Good kid's menu, crayons, a "treasure chest" in the lobby with small treats for on your way out the door (if you choose), plenty of high chairs, and friendly servers who not only offer to bring your child's meal first, but also (usually) will bring out free Cheerios and sliced bananas if your child is really hungry and can't wait to eat
***You can get 100% pure Vermont maple syrup; sure, it's $1.50 for a small bottle, but it's plenty for sharing and worth every drop
-Really generous portions on everything, and tasty stuff at that
-A frequent diner program that gives you a free meal once you've bought 5
Things I think could improve:
-People are right about the hollandaise; there's something not quite right about it. It's oddly tangy, and seemed a little gelatinous when I tried it. Get it on the side if you absolutely must try something that comes with it.
-The low-carb tortillas were a little doughy for my liking, but that may be because I'm not used to them
-You have to pay at the front counter, which for a single mom with a 2-year-old can be a pain, but I have to say that our server today offered to stay at the table and entertain him while I went up to pay...
-Service can be hit-or-miss. There are some servers who just don't quite have their sh*t together. Ask for Diane if you can; she's fantastic!
My food has always arrived quickly, been hot, and tasty. Everyone is friendly and helpful, and I think it's worth giving a shot.
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