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    The Breakfast Spot

    4.1 (38 reviews)
    InexpensiveBreakfast & Brunch
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    THE BREAKFAST SPOT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    The ladies working were super sweet and attentive. The food was incredible, 10/10. The pancakes were so big and fluffy. Definitely give this place a try, even if you order take-out!

    Eggs Benedict (one with crab cakes, the other with smoked salmon) and the "Eggsellent" breakfast plate.
    Krista R.

    My family and I had a very good experience here. My parents ordered two different kinds of Eggs Benedict (crab cakes and smoked salmon) and enjoyed them. I loved the French toast in particular. The Bloody Marys were tasty and I loved the variety of options (dill pickle, garlic lovers, spicy, etc.) It was very busy and I recommend getting there as early as possible. The only thing I disliked was that the music was so loud, which is really not the vibe I'm looking for at 8am. I would return.

    Pancakes, Pork Sausage and Fried Egg
    Jessica W.

    The Breakfast Spot was a bit of a disappointment after reading the hyped reviews and seeing the long wait for togo orders. This spot has the feel of a classic diner, where you can sit at the counter and watch the cook prepare your food. However I was expecting the food and menu to have more of a unique twist and flavor profile, but instead, I found the food to be prepared with minimal seasoning or added flavor. This simplicity may be appealing to others but I think there needs to be some extra sauce or special ingredient to make the dishes something I couldn't replicate at home. On a side note, the only water they offer is bottled. This took away from the home-y feel of a diner.

    Egg and spicy pork sausage sandwich
    Suzanne H.

    Last time I was here I enjoyed it. This time sat at counter for service, until I didn't want to sit and wait any longer. I had to get to work and I guess they didn't want to serve customers. When I was here last I ordered a breakfast sandwich to go with spicy sausage which was good.

    Fried whiting, 2 eggs over medium and grits with cheese
    Franklin H.

    Yelp helped me find this place. I was going to go somewhere else (a food truck) but that was closed... so I checked Yelp and saw this was nearby and rated well. It did not disappoint. I got the breakfast with 2 eggs (I asked for over medium) with grits and whiting (fried). Pretty much what I expected because I've seen pictures on Yelp and other diners in the place ordering something similar. The whiting was expertly fried and not greasy, with a nice crunch and savory flavor. Grits were good but I am not by any means an expert judge on that. Interesting menu, not like what you would normally see around here (ie. fried whiting for breakfast). It was enjoyable sitting at the counter watching the cook and other staff work their magic and they have a system that works well. Sitting at the counter wasn't all that comfortable for me, I am not much for sitting on a stool. Coffee came in a to-go cup. Fixings for the coffee was on a table behind you, with half and half, flavored creamers on ice, and Splenda, Equal, and sugar. Parking wasn't great as this is downtown street parking with meters. Staff were friendly. Definitely looks like a neighborhood place. They were pretty busy even at 10:30am on a friday. I would come back and trying some other stuff on the menu.

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    Daniel B.

    Oh wow. That was exactly the thought that went through my head when I first bit into a piece of the fried whiting that came on my plate with eggs over easy and cheese grits. Wow. Man, this stuff is good. Now some of you may be scratching your heads at the notion of fried fish with cheese grits and eggs. And I have to admit that this was a brand new combination to me as well. The only reason that I found this place was because my even-more-in-the-know friend Celina was gracious enough to invite me out to breakfast. I looked at the menu, and then I asked her what she was getting. Then I ordered the exact same thing. Because when you have a foodie friend who you trust, and they bring you someplace special, you get what they get. We sat at the far end of the counter, where we could see the magic being worked on the flattop grill. Celina also knows the cook. His name is Pierre. And to watch him make french toast and scramble eggs is mesmerizing. This man has serious skills. However, The Breakfast Spot is a neighborhood place. And it's not a fancy neighborhood. And it's not a big place. So come with your expectations in check. That said, I'm looking forward to getting back. As soon as I can. With or without Celina. Possibly on my own. And while part of me want to try a few other things, I've been thinking about that fried whiting for weeks. Although I also heard good things about the fried shrimp, with eggs and grits. Should you go and try the whiting--and you absolutely should--have a bite on its own. But after that first bite, don't hesitate to bring the hot sauce into play. Because this food was made for that. And when you do have that first bite of whiting, you can thank Celina for letting us in on the secret.

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    Great food. Decent size bar to sit at. Had the sausage omelet with potatoes. Very good. Service was great also.

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    Very good food! We were on a tight schedule and it was Super fast ! The waitress was very nice. Glad we came here.

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    The food has love inside the service was on point and prices were decent. I savored every piece of my meal!!!!

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    Those home fries? So good we ordered another (2!) on the side. Chicken and waffles - must try. Super friendly service.

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    Amazing food, black owned, great location and amazing staff!

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