smbc :: twelve :: victor's 1959 café

what did we have
ek :: cuban hash
et :: half eggs havana with yuca frita & tortillas + half mango pancake + coffee
st :: half eggs havana with yuca frita & tortillas + half mango pancake
rm :: cuban hash + coffee
ja :: bistec criollo with yuca frita & rice + coffee
lk :: eggs havana with yuca frita & toast + coffee
sr :: grand avenute #1 + coffee
sa :: bistec criollo with yuca frita + coffee
all :: wild rice pancake + corn pancake

ratings (out of ten)
food :: seven
atmosphere :: eight
service :: nine
price point/value :: nine
quality of coffee :: nine
overall :: eight

shining star :: corn pancake
pros :: atmosphere; music; coffee refills; yuca frita
cons :: sloppy joes for breakfast (in reference to the cuban hash); hard for large groups


memories :: we all made it!

url :: http://www.victors1959cafe.com

photo credit :: ja

smbc :: eleven :: kings wine bar

 

what did we have

ek ::  french toast – sauteed apple, maple syrup and whipped cream
st ::  breakfast sandwich – crisp bacon, fried egg, gruyere, aioli & house mustard + hash browns
rm :: eggs benedict with grilled artic char + hash browns + coffee
et :: omelette – gruyere, spinach, mushroom & red pepper + toast + coffee
ja, lk, sr, sa :: somewhere else

ratings (out of ten)
food :: six
atmosphere :: nine
service :: five  – slow, but friendly
price point (value) :: six
quality of coffee :: seven
overall :: seven

shining star :: bread  – we all had some form of bread product & enjoyed it immensely
pros :: atmosphere; neighborhood; server looks like and reminded us of zach galifianakis
cons :: omelette; waitstaff was slow (funny & friendly, but slow); no salt & pepper; no paper towels in bathroom; slow on coffee refills

url :: http://kingswinebar.com/

photo credit :: et

smbc :: ten :: the sones'

the sones (aka :: sr) set a standard never to be reached by another smbc-er. she was an amazing chef and hostess.

(slow clap) sones. sones. sones. sones. sones.

smbc :: nine :: café twenty eight

what did we have
ek ::  french toast with back mssion figs and apples in a brandied pan caramel sauce
ja ::  fireman's breakfast - two larry schultz’s organic eggs + fisher farm’s bacon + home fries + sourdough toast
st ::  breakfast burrito + mimosa
sr ::  fireman's breakfast - two larry schultz’s organic eggs + fisher farm’s bacon + home fries + sourdough toast +  coffee
rm :: coffee (had a pre-breakfast with the 'rents)
et :: do i need to even say it?



ratings (out of ten)
food:: seven
atmosphere :: eight
service :: five
price point (value) :: nine
quality of coffee :: nine
overall :: eight

shining star :: french toast -  figs, apples, and caramel sauce
pros :: great food; outdoor seating; cute neighborhood
cons :: bacon wasn't great; reservations needed for indoor seating
memories :: ek's bat impression; woman washing windows; man ringing ek's bike bell



url :: http://cafetwentyeight.com/menu/brunch

photo credit :: ja

smbc :: eight :: colossal café

what did we have
ja :: eggs + toast + hash browns + homemade sausage
rm :: weekly special – spicy summer bacon + succotash scramble
lk :: breakfast sandwich on homemade biscuit – egg and cheese
st :: roasted seasonal veggies + feta omelet
sr ::  breakfast sandwich on homemade biscuit – egg and cheese
sa ::  weekly special – spicy summer bacon + succotash scramble
all:  cinnamon roll
et :: once again, absent (the only reason she even gets mentioned is because she is posting this blog)


ratings (out of ten)
food :: six
atmosphere :: six
service :: three
price point (value) :: seven
quality of coffee :: five
overall :: six

shining star :: fresh corn in the weekly special; homemade biscuits
pros :: homemade menu items; neighborhood diner atmosphere; outdoor seating options
cons :: hard for large groups; only accepts cash; minimal service
memories :: sa “assaulted” by server; ja doing the twist

url :: http://www.colossalcafe.com/

photo credit :: ja

smbc :: seven :: common roots cafe

what did we have

ek :: hash = roasted potatoes, peppers, onions, turkey sausage, two eggs
ja ::  hash = roasted potatoes, peppers, onions, turkey sausage, two eggs + lemon ricotta pancake

rm :: mushroom and chevre omelette with smokey tomato compote + lemon ricotta pancake + coffee
sr :: half bagel egg and cheese sandwich + lemon ricotta pancake + coffee
st :: half bagel egg and cheese sandwich + lemon ricotta pancake
et :: not present -hometown visit



ratings (out of ten)
food :: eight
atmosphere :: nine
service :: five
price point (value) :: six (however, fresh ingredients make up for price)

quality of coffee :: eight

overall :: eight

shining star :: turkey sausage
pros :: fresh and local ingredients; friendly staff; great patio
cons :: coffee refills extra; order timing off with large groups
memories :: vegas talk; smbc gives back; ek’s SINK comment



url :: http://www.commonrootscafe.com/

photo credit :: ja

smbc :: six :: sunnyside up café

what did we have
ek :: sante fe railroad french toast
ja ::  am special - 2 pancakes, eggs, bacon + cactus paddles + coffee
rm :: am special - 2 pancakes, eggs, bacon +  toast + coffee
lk :: no. two - eggs, toast, hash browns + coffee

st :: am special - 2 pancakes, eggs, bacon
sr :: not present - family time
et :: not present - "tri"ing



ratings (out of ten)
food :: five
atmosphere :: six
service :: four

price point (value) :: eight

quality of coffee :: four
overall :: five



shining star :: the wall mural

pros :: low cost

cons :: food was cold and forgettable; they only take cash; no website
memories :: rm’s atm fiasco

url :: none

photo credit :: ja