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| - I still say nothing beats Matt's Big Breakfast downtown, but when one doesn't want to wait an hour plus to get seated, there has to be a contingency plan. U.S. Egg is a great option!
I don't know what's better at this place: the food or the service. We've always been seated within seconds of walking in, and our servers have been prompt to take our drink and food orders without making us feel rushed. Another bonus: order iced tea and they bring a whole pitcher of tea out with your first glass! Order soda and they'll bring two glasses to start, always replacing one when it runs dry. Water glasses and a water pitcher are brought without being asked, which is nice.
Servers seem well-versed in the menu, and are always happy to make a recommendation or chat about the food if asked. The first time I came here, I got a skillet, and our server rightfully warned me that it was a LOT of food. I could barely finish half. It would be a great dish to share if two people were in the mood to eat the same thing. On the second visit I decided to mix it up a bit, and I got a pancake plate with eggs and potatoes.
Eggs and potatoes were pretty basic. They were seasoned well, but certainly not the best I've ever had. The pancakes, however...
Get the protein pancakes. I can't emphasize that enough. Whole wheat pancake batter, granola, almonds, blueberries, cinnamon...these are absolutely divine. Apparently they now make a protein waffle (that will be my next culinary adventure here), which sounds equally as amazing.
Decor is kitschy, but in a good way. It feels like you stepped back in time to the 70s. Honestly, I'm not one to shave points off a rating just because the restaurant is less than aesthetically pleasing, but I don't have the problem with the decor that other reviewers seem to have. Maybe my kitsch tolerance is much higher than theirs.
U.S. Egg also has a lunch menu as they're open until the early afternoon, but it's not as tempting as the breakfast menu. Service staff seems happy to let you sit and chat for a while after you're done with your food, which I've found to be most gratifying. Prices are great, especially for the amount of food that you get. I'm happy to go here again and again.
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