Worth the Trip to Brooklyn for the French Toast Alone!…read more
My friends and I (party of 4) stopped by Sal & Cookie's Ultra Fine Diner, and from the moment we walked in, we knew this place had a vibe. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and full of Southern charm. We later found out that several of the staff are actually from the South, which made perfect sense.
We were lucky enough to sit at the Charles Oakley table, and as a lifelong Knicks fan, that was a really cool surprise.
I ordered the 2 eggs with cheese, cheese grits, toast, and a side of buttermilk pancakes. The scrambled eggs with cheese were fluffy and flavorful, and even the toast was delicious (yes, I notice good toast!).
Now let's talk about the star of the show...
The Crispy French Toast
One of my friends ordered it, and thankfully we planned to share. Let me tell you...
Chef's kiss.
It's rolled in Corn Flakes, giving it the perfect crispy crunch on the outside while staying soft inside. Here's my little secret: I judge pancakes, waffles, and French toast by whether they're good without syrup.
This French toast passed with flying colors.
It honestly didn't need syrup at all. It was that good.
I'd seriously make another trip to Brooklyn just for this French toast.
The buttermilk pancakes were fluffy and tasty, although I preferred them with syrup. Still very good.
The cheese grits themselves were creamy and delicious. They use mozzarella, but honestly, the cheese wasn't very noticeable. I'd love just a little more cheese flavor because the grits themselves were excellent.
Another person at our table ordered the Masa Pancakes with spicy honey butter. I didn't taste the pancakes, but everyone said they were delicious--even without syrup--and that spicy honey butter was outstanding.
We also shared an order of the fried beef bologna. It was tasty, although it wasn't my favorite item on the table.
One person loved the coffee, especially the praline sweetener they serve with it. I had the lemonade, and it was incredibly refreshing on a 95-degree, hot and humid Brooklyn day.
Our server, Hope, was fantastic. She's from Tennessee, and her Southern hospitality absolutely shined. She was friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home.
Service was quick, the food came out fast, and everything was fresh.
Even better? I had leftovers, and they were still delicious...even cold!
If you're anywhere near Brooklyn, do yourself a favor and stop by Sal & Cookie's Ultra Fine Diner.
Just don't skip the Crispy French Toast.
Trust me.
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Must Order: Crispy French Toast, Masa Pancakes with Spicy Honey Butter, Buttermilk Pancakes, Cheese Grits
Final Verdict: I'll definitely be back. The French toast alone is worth crossing boroughs for.