Critic's Review
The first time I came here, I'd just started this site, and I didn't like it very much. One mistake was that I sat at the counter, and I've since learned that I never enjoy breakfast when I sit at the counter. I got a table this time. They have a new sign outside, and they now call themselves the Bayview Diner, but the inside looks pretty much the same; a counter and 2 rows of tables with wooden chairs.
The waitress was eating when I got there, and at the same time another couple entered, so gathered up here stuff and got into server mode. I contemplated ordering something adventurous, but I caved to my usual. They use extra large eggs here, which makes perfect sense to me. Coffee comes in the usual industrial cups, and refills are continuous, so keep a creamer and the sugar handy. Still no blue or yellow sweeteners available.
The eggs came out pretty quickly.
Aside from a modest portion of home fries, everything was fine. Good but not the really good sausage, properly prepared eggs, just enough butter on the toast. And the potatoes were not too well done.
For $7.68 before tip, this is an inexpensive place for breakfast any time of day.
Review 3/25/2010
Im not sure if they have luncheonettes in Florida, but thats what this place is. Its a Coffee Shop ala Seinfeld; just not as nice as the one where Jerry and Friends hung out.
Its a modest place with a pink and formica theme; they serve breakfast all day so if youre on Oakland Park its about your only choice in the are to get some eggs. The food is ok at best. I had a cheese and sausage omelet and while the portion was adequate, it was a bit short on cheese. The home fries were unseasoned potatoes, made crusty from sitting on a grill; they could use some onions or paprika. Also 2 slices of Rye toast with butter. I dont think it was butter but it wasnt too bad. You can opt for grits instead of the home fries and a bagel instead of the toast.
And last but not least, no blue or yellow for the coffee. All in all, a pretty pedestrian experience.
