An absolutely first rate Carolina breakfast joint.
It looks like Whole Foods.
It has vegan options.
Don't be deceived.
This is a full-fat full-flavor pork-is-the-king-of-meats establishment.
Their home made sausage is simply superlative.
I have had a decent amount of Carolina breakfast meat - and while nearly all of it is good -
@ Dawn's sausage simply takes spiced ground pork to a whole 'nother level.
The bacon itself is just typical Carolina bacon - which is always good stuff.
The bacon cooking here, however, is totally superior.
They accomplish the neat trick of getting a good char on the edge of the bacon, cooking the middle enough to get the grease out but not cooking it so much as to kill the flavor of the bacon fat.
Most kitchens don't do this - so I was quite pleased to see bacon done right.
Grits are creamy.
Greens are bitter.
That means that God is in his kingdom and all is well with the world.
The vegetarian in the party loved her tempeh and pickled vegetable breakfast sandwich.
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One word to the wise about @ Dawn.
Don't let your eyes get bigger than your stomach.
Food here is substantial and rich.
A small plate will fill you up a long way.
Your mouth will be delighted ordering all the options -
but if you do that -
you won't be able to eat again for three days.
If you don't eat for three days,
how are you going to write your next Yelp Review?
But at least you will be happy you wrote this one.