"4"^^ . . "13"^^ . "BSBC is a lively, fun spot to have brunch in Madison, especially if it happens to include one of their summery brunch cocktails. Putting juice in a cocktail automatically makes It acceptable to drink at 9:00 a.m., I say. \n\nThere's a lot more to love than just delicious watermelon mojitos, bloody marys, strawberry bellinis or frozen screwdrivers. How about fantastic donuts, made in house daily, with a great selection of rotating flavors? \n\nBut wait, there's more.\n\nWhether you fancy a breakfast on the sweet side or something more savory, you'll be sure and find something to whet your whistle. I opted for the savory french toast, which had a parmesan-herb batter and a sunny-side up egg. It was a welcome change from the usual french toast. Other menu items that I found intriguing (and will definitely encourage me to go back and try) were the chilaquiles, farmer's hash, shrimp and grits, and the lox box.\n\nAnd I must mention the highlight of breakfast: the oatmeal creme brulee. If a dessert and a breakfast cereal knocked boots, this would be the beautiful product of their love. Creamy custard with a crackly skating rink of sugar atop steel-cut toothsome oatmeal, served with fresh berries. We were all fighting over every last spoonful.\n\nService is energetic, even at what's considered the ungodly early hour (at least in a college town) of 9 a.m. Coffee is refilled promptly, and great recommendations were made on food and drinks.\n\nDespite its name, Bassett Street serves more than just brunch. Come for dinner, an appetizer, lunch, or just a drink. The menu is eclectic enough to not be boring, but traditional enough that it doesn't offend a more vanilla palate.\n\nOh, and be sure and take advantage of the Donut Drive-Up!"^^ . "13"^^ . "9"^^ . . "2014-07-25T00:00:00"^^ . .