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| - BSBC is a lively, fun spot to have brunch in Madison, especially if it happens to include one of their summery brunch cocktails. Putting juice in a cocktail automatically makes It acceptable to drink at 9:00 a.m., I say.
There's a lot more to love than just delicious watermelon mojitos, bloody marys, strawberry bellinis or frozen screwdrivers. How about fantastic donuts, made in house daily, with a great selection of rotating flavors?
But wait, there's more.
Whether you fancy a breakfast on the sweet side or something more savory, you'll be sure and find something to whet your whistle. I opted for the savory french toast, which had a parmesan-herb batter and a sunny-side up egg. It was a welcome change from the usual french toast. Other menu items that I found intriguing (and will definitely encourage me to go back and try) were the chilaquiles, farmer's hash, shrimp and grits, and the lox box.
And I must mention the highlight of breakfast: the oatmeal creme brulee. If a dessert and a breakfast cereal knocked boots, this would be the beautiful product of their love. Creamy custard with a crackly skating rink of sugar atop steel-cut toothsome oatmeal, served with fresh berries. We were all fighting over every last spoonful.
Service is energetic, even at what's considered the ungodly early hour (at least in a college town) of 9 a.m. Coffee is refilled promptly, and great recommendations were made on food and drinks.
Despite its name, Bassett Street serves more than just brunch. Come for dinner, an appetizer, lunch, or just a drink. The menu is eclectic enough to not be boring, but traditional enough that it doesn't offend a more vanilla palate.
Oh, and be sure and take advantage of the Donut Drive-Up!
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