03.08.15 BREAKFAST PROFESSIONALS

For the first several months of our relationship, Mike and I went to Broadways Bar & Grill in Barrhaven every.single.weekend. The home-fries called us. The plates were so full, only twice did I devour the entire meal. The service was super quick, and a few times we were in and out in under a half hour.

But over time, we longed for something different. A change of pace. The homefries got a little too greasy. The crowd became a little too familiar. Everything was just a bit too predictable.

So we started exploring other options. We've made it our mission to try out as many breakfast places as we can, and come up with a list of favourites. We always get the same thing - "the special" - which is usually a variation of 2 eggs, meat (bacon, sausage or ham - I give mine to Mike), homefries and toast. The classic breakfast. Now, who does it best?

We are early on in this process, but I love trying new places, and we're quickly becoming experts in what defines a "good breakfast place".

So far, Mike's favourite is the Royal Oak. He likes the home-fries - they're not greasy and just the right amount of spice. The eggs are also "real" (see our experience below). My favourite is still Broadway, but the location on Riverside is better. It's a little less greasy and you're less likely to run into the "I'm-so-hungover-I-can't-change-out-of-sweats-or-bother-to-shower-before-breakfast" crowd.

Places we will not return to? Heart and Crown. Their eggs were definitely out of a box. They were rubber and not appetizing at all. The home-fries were mediocre. And it was expensive!! Why return? Maybe for an evening beer and to watch the game. That is their specialty anyway.

This week we went to Hard Stone's in Manotick. It was OK. You don't get much food, and it wasn't anything special. We may return one day, but not anytime soon.

Do you enjoy going for breakfast? Are you a "regular" anywhere?

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