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| - Not sure why this place doesn't have a higher average rating, but here's to bumping it up!
I've passed by this place a million times, and I tell you, I wouldn't blame anybody else for doing so. It's in a crappy hole in the wall complex that is old and nasty. But don't let that deter you- Muffin is really a diamond in the rough.
The owners are from Ohio, and they like to make here what they call Homestyle Gourmet. What does that mean? Almost everything here is made in house. Their bread is, and their muffins (dur) and their cinnamon rolls (TO DIE FOR) as well. But it's home style, and rather country, so don't come in here expecting contemporary chic decor.
The food is just as described, down home Americana. They have a revolving menu that changes with the seasons, which I appreciate. I remember them setting up a pavilion and having a special menu over Labor Day, almost all of which revolved around elk. That's right, elk. You could choose between an elk burger, elk meatloaf (what I got, and it was fabulous) or elk kabobs. Each plate was ENORMOUS, came with mac and cheese, corn bread, cole slaw, and your own peach cobbler desert complete with ice cream. My stomach's bursting just recalling the meal. And the man that co owns this with his wife was standing outside in 100+ degree heat grilling it all. Now that's love. I did ask if they caught the elk themselves, and the lady boss told me that that's not really feasible due to USDA regulations, though they do hunt their own. They buy the elk in from a ranch in Montana, I think. It's pretty awesome.
And that's just the special. My husband usually gets the reuben when he comes in- they corn their own beef, are incredibly generous with it, and again, the bread is fresh baked in house. Stellar. I usually get some kind of breakfast item- I remember asking for my scrambled eggs soft the first time I came in, and they got it perfect. It was great. Their root beer floats are awesome too.
And their cinnamon rolls. They deserve a paragraph all their own. Please make sure you leave with one. They're not impressive looking things, all wrapped up in their clingwrap, but nuke these babies right before you eat them and it's like that homely ugly duckling morphed into a stunning swan. Melty and gooey and soft and sweet. They've got a great range of flavors too- I've stopped in to buy some of their giant rolls for potlucks at work and they've got maple bacon, orange cinnamon, banana nut and the breast cancer special (which I do hope they bring back) that was cherry and chocolate.
They aren't open past lunch, as they're strictly a brunch and breakfast place, but I love that they open ultra early, as it's allowed me to stop by prior to a potluck to pick some up. Definitely a crowd favorite for work!
And the owners- awesome, and sweet, and their wait staff are great as well. Definitely go check it out, and not just because Chino Bandido's was too full, either. :P
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