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| - My luck with finding cash-only establishments recently has become more of an annoyance than a welcomed change of pace. I'm not intentionally seeking these places out! But, as long as what you're offering is worth me having cash and loose change in my pocket, I'll curb my attitude. Mickies Dairy Bar - the place that will serve you a scrambler that you can't finish in just one sitting. Or at least that is what I was told - and to my friend, after I stopped laughing at his tale, I told him there could be no such place.
I was wrong.
I ordered the scrambler for breakfast, with a large milk and a side of toast (though, I think the toast came with it - but that's neither here nor there). That scrambler of potatoes, eggs, cheese and meat (I know there was bacon in there!) filled my entire plate - and it was not a small plate! I didn't waste time admiring the portion of food I was served, I dug right in. It was just as tasty as it smelled! Bite after bite, I continued to enjoy it, after about two-thirds I realized that if I chose to finish it, I was likely going to feel sick for the rest of the day. I still had enough to make it a nice lunch later, so I threw in the towel and gave in to the hearty meal.
So my friend was right, you can't finish it in one sitting (assuming that you add the idea of leaving comfortably to the end of his sentence). Believe me, if there was a wall of shame, I would have made it up there - but there was no point in doing it if all I'd leave with was an aching stomach.
The actual venue itself was pretty retro, you could eat at a booth or table, but if you didn't want to wait, you could just belly up to the bar - as I did. Though, if you're 6'4" like myself, waiting for a table or booth with the necessary leg room should be something to consider. Needless to say, I won't be sitting up at the bar again, it was a bit uncomfortable.
Look around at the walls while you're there. They still have their original signs up that advertise a time where meals were down right cheap! Don't forget to bring some cash and use some of it to tip your waitress.
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