The Cracked Egg
Coffee
Peach Coffee Cake
Monte Cristo – Turkey, Ham, Swiss
Peanut Butter Stuffed French Toast – Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Filling, Honey, Bananas
Croissant French Toast – Seasonal Berries, Banana, Powdered Sugar
With my mother in town for two more days another weekend of eating and unpacking began at local favorite “The Cracked Egg” and although I have to say the kitsch décor and happy holiday tunes contrasted severely with weary and disinterested service the food itself was quite good. Clearly known for their daily interpretations of classical coffee cake I will admit that I was a tad put off by both the microwaving and obvious use of canned peaches (as well as artificial syrup sitting on the counter) but speaking only to flavor the cake truly is as good as the rumors; light as angel food but topped with sugary streusel and rife with fruit. Moving next to three plates divided and shared the kitchen again proved more than competent with diner classics and although ingredient quality could certainly be better the fried Monte Cristo was a truly faithful rendition of the classic yet not overly greasy while the French toasts were each rich and flavorful, the croissant version compromised by mushy blueberries but loaded with butter while peanut butter was a skilled kissed version of a childhood favorite, the sort of memories immune to ingredient quality or surly service and just plain delicious.
