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| - Figures that once I move from the apparently on-the-cusp-of-not-being-sketchy Blansdowne area, a lovely brunch nook/watering hole opens up.
But geographical bitterness aside, this waffle-centric joint has a lot going for it, from a cool, laid-back atmosphere and interesting but unobtrusive decor to a really, really tasty potato salad and an interesting interpretation of eggs Benny.
Despite that fact that there was no omelette on the menu, my default brunch order, I was mega stoked to discover that they offered avocado as a substitute for bacon on the 'Waffle Benny', for FREE. Stoked to the point where i may have actually let a little squeal of delight escape my lips. Substitutions always cost, if they're even offered at all, so I was rather impressed that they let me know I could go the buttery vegetable (fruit?) angle without penalty right off the bat. I'm a sucker for the details.
My brunch partner took the exact opposite view of bacon and got 'The Hitchhiker' - cheesy scrambled eggs with two mini waffles - and opted to upgrade his caramelized bacon to 'waffle bacon', a completely new concept for me wherein bacon is added to the waffle batter for a marriage of sweet and meat. Despite the fact that I generally stay away from the stuff, curiosity got the best of me, and I went in for a sample of this coated bacon creation. The verdict? The sweetness and texture of the waffle actually offset the sometimes overpowering saltiness of bacon and also helped to eliminate the excess grease factor that usually turns my stomach. Definitely worth a try.
Ok, back to my dish. The Waffle Benny came with two sides, and despite Bart's proclamation to the contrary, Starving Artist did make friends with salad, one leafy and one creamy potato salad, which satisfied my yen for a hash brown like addition to my plate.
The poached eggs were tasty, fluffy and enjoyed a nice smattering of hollandaise sauce and having the creaminess of an avocado was a welcome addition. Although I think I prefer an English muffin to a waffle as a the little bed for my eggs Benny to rest on, I enjoyed the subtly saccharine quality the waffle brought to the brunch table, even though I usually go for strictly salty.
The coffee, while a little on the strong side for me, was still plenty good and was promptly replenished and our waitress was capable, kind and refreshingly available while not being overbearing. Being able to balance those two qualities is sometimes the difference between good and great service and I'd say she nailed it.
I will definitely be hitting up this cozy and cool brunch joint/bar again and am curious to see what it's like after dark, which will probably happen sooner than later since they have a Nacho Night. This girl likes her cheese.
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