Breakfast Places
This entry was posted on 6/4/2006 4:01 PM and is filed under Breakfast - Brunch.
Breakfast Klub - Warning: do not visit if you are not willing to be gluttonous. Hands down the best breakfast around. This family run restaurant, which is now operated by the original owner's son, Marcus, continues to produce a great breakfast rich with flavor. Even a regular plate of scrambled eggs and bacon melt in your mouth. The biscuits and gravy are a must try. The gravy is what gravy was intended to be -- a thick and well seasoned sauce with a good amount of sausage bits. Another good choice is the chicken wings and waffle. I know, I know, it may not sound appealing, but don't knock it until you try it. The wings are nicely fried with a just slight kick to them. Don't worry, they are not the type of wings that try to substitute "hotness" for flavor. Don't be intimidated by the long line outside the building, as it tends to go quickly and they only take your order once they ensure that a table is open for you.
Spanish Flower - A great place to eat after a night of drinking or on a Sunday morning. The breakfast fare is traditional Mexican. The chilaquiles are nicely done; they don't overcook the tortilla strips and are genorous with the cheese on top. The coffee is great and the salsa even better. A server is also on hand to periodically pass by your table to offer you fresh flour tortillas, made in-house. Also, make a stop by their restrooms, they've been written about in numerous articles, which are on display.
Avalon Diner - Good ol' homestyle cooking. The name reflects exactly the set up inside, a 50's style restaurant (with the exception of the color TV). Definitely has some of the best wait staff in Houston, very friendly and outgoing. Although not quite as good as Breakfast Klub, the biscuits are better than everywhere else.
Buffalo Grille - A West U. institution. They offer very good, create-it-yourself omelets and specials, such as the pork chops and eggs (you'll skip lunch after that one). Although the Mexican breakfasts are popular, we aren't as enamored with them. The hazelnut coffee is a nice touch. The restaurant offers inside and covered patio seating, and it does tend to get quite a line, which for some unknown reason to us tends to move more slowly than it should. Try to go on the early side on Sunday to avoid the church crowd. If you are in the church crowd, then just be patient. Do not try to hold a table while you wait in line -- that's very bad form.
Le Peep - Think IHOP only a notch above. They offer the regular fare of omelets, pancakes, various other egg dishes, etc., but the whole wheat pancakes are a real treat (add pecans and bananas and they're really special). They also have a great selection of healthy, egg white based dishes. There are several locations around town.
