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It's breakfast! Since we've been married I do not recall a single morning that he has missed this meal. And, when he does cook dinner - it's breakfast. He's excellent at waffles, pancakes, eggs-in-a-basket, and french toast.
In order for my husband and I to travel, we stay on a tidy, little budget. So in an effort to put more money towards adventures, we decided to go out to breakfast every week instead of dinner.
We live in the wonderful city of Tallahassee, FL, and I'm going to share with you three of our favorite breakfast places that you need to visit when you pass through.
1. The Canopy Road Cafe
Open 6:30 AM - 2:15 PM, 7 days a week
Just the other morning I was sitting down to a filling, piping-hot skillet breakfast (The Skeeter) at this cafe. We met some wonderful friends and their sweet baby boys, and we all (of course) had to order a side of sweet potato pancakes. These pancakes are what bring me back to this small cafe over and over again. They are served warm, with a praline sauce and pecans crumbled on top, and (duh) whipped cream. Like pie for breakfast - what could be better?? Just look at this stuff! We get there early because by the brunch hour there are people waiting outside for delicious waffles, omelets, chicken and waffles, pancakes, skillets, and more! You'll leave full, satisfied, and ready for a Saturday nap! Now the Monroe street location is small, but locals say that's all part of the experience. So what if the back of your chair grazes someone else's from time to time?? As long as the coffee is hot and the pancakes look like those, its fine with me to get close to my neighbors!
Photo courtesy of UrbanSpoon: Sweet Potato Pancakes
Open Wednesday - Friday 7 AM - 2:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday 8 AM - 1:30 PM
If you want breakfast with a cajun twist, this is the place to go. The best way to start a breakfast here is with fresh, warm beignets showered in powdered sugar. They are huge and delicious; we usually order them as an appetizer... because I'm not trying to loose weight for that wedding this summer... (sorry Lindsey...). *Anyways* I'm not going to pretend I've tried everything here (yet), but what I have tried was AH-MAZING. The Eggs a la Duane are my favorite, favorite, favorite. It's like eggs Benedict (insert Sherlock pun here...) on steroids! Imagine two toasty grits cakes, topped with split andouille sausage, topped with two over-easy eggs, topped with a creamy, crawfish, cajun sauce. It is all that is right with breakfast in the world. My husband swears by the French toast, which is three large pieces of french bread/cinnamon-y goodness; you can even get a "banana's foster" version that's amazing!
They only take checks or cash, but there is a ATM at the Publix grocery store right next door. Once again, this is a small place. So get there early if you want to beat the brunch crowd.
UPDATE: So sad to say, Angelette's closed :( . They say they may be opening up another business soon! Stay tuned.
Courtesy of UrbanSpoon: Eggs a la Duane
3. The Bada Bean
Open Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
This is Mr. Gingerbread's favorite. They serve local, gourmet coffee and delicious home-style breakfasts and lunches. The Mr. usually gets the classic Bada Breakfast: eggs, meat (their bacon is great!), and your choice of pancakes or french toast (he usually gets the french toast... surprise, surprise.) I've gotten several items here, but my favorites have to be Fillin' Killeen and the cinnamon roll pancakes. Ya you read it, cinnamon roll pancakes. Imagine a regular, fluffy pancake with a swirl of cinnamon and sugar running through it, and then topped with a cream cheese icing! It's sweet deliciousness. The Fillin' Killeen is also very good. Its a corned beef hash served with your choice of toast, topped with two over-easy eggs, then crowned with hollandaise sauce. Basically anything with hollandaise is amazing, and this is no exception. If you want something more daring they have Elvis Toast (french toast with peanut butter, banana, and cinnamon butter), specialty omelets (you can also make your own by choosing from 17 delicious fillings), or fresh baked cinnamon rolls.
Once again, this is a small, local place that gets busy quick; but don't let that deter you. The food, staff, and coffee are well worth it!
Courtesy of UrbanSpoon: The Bada Bean
Now go forth and eat breakfast!!!
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