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| - Breakfast is not particularly my favorite meal and I would usually rather grab a few extra winks than wake up early, try to get parking and nab a seat at a popular crowded breakfast joint. Since I was on a forced march this morning to get up early and given the strong Yelp reviews of Shortstack Eatery, I thought I would make the extra effort, fight rush-hour traffic, search for parking, and give them a go. Pretty glad I did.
As the other reviews mentioned, they source local foods and the sign says nothing comes from a box. The food truly tastes that way, too. I had the breakfast trio where you can select three items from a number of breakfast dishes - - short stack, eggs, potatoes, breakfast meats, a salad, etc. I chose the good old old-fashioned short stack, easy over eggs, potatoes and a side of bacon (for $1.99 extra). Pretty solid and good portions, too. Normally I am not a pancake eater but given the name of the place, I needed to try their basic buttermilk pancakes. They were very good and served with a pat of warm butter and real maple syrup.
There is street parking out front with a lot nearby. We were there at about 9:30 AM and found street parking about two blocks away. They are only open Thursday through Sunday but nonstop on those days. The space is bright if not a little cramped. We found a table for three easily. They have a few big tables to handle groups of 12+. Note--I think our mobility challenged Yelp friends may have a little difficulty maneuvering about, particularly in a wheelchair.
You order at the counter and find a seat. The kind waitstaff brings your order by with a smile. All of the staff was very friendly and kind; the space, clean and well-kept.
Prices were fair for the quality and portion sizes.
All told, I pretty well enjoyed my food and experience and see why they have garnered such a following and positive Yelp reviews. Definitely worth a stop if you are in the area.
As for me, it wasn't so outrageously good as to merit hauling my carcass out of bed and losing out on some extra shut eye in the morning. Definitely a possibility if I was well rested and lucked out with parking and seating. But I am a mutant. I am sure every normal person would feel their efforts were well rewarded.
4-Yelp stars. Yelp on!
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