🇨🇦 Saskatoon’s Sunrise Savior

🇨🇦 Saskatoon’s Sunrise Savior: OEB Breakfast Co. – Where Egg Puns & Instagram Bowls Rule When a North American brunch chain plants its flag in Saskatoon with 7:30am openings and menu items named like bad dad jokes (Holy Crab!), you brace for mediocrity – but OEB Breakfast Co. in the Riversdale district delivers solid morning fuel with enough flair to justify the hype. After sampling their egg-centric creations (and debating whether "breakfast poutine" counts as a vegetable), here’s why this spot shines for early risers and late brunch stragglers alike. First Impressions: Millennial Brunch Central OEB’s aesthetic screams "designed for Instagram first, eating second": The Vibe: • Decor: Pastel murals + hanging egg baskets + neon "SUNNY SIDE UP" signs • Seating: 60% cozy booths, 40% patio (heated in winter) • Crowd: 7-9am = gym rats & nurses, 10am-2pm = hangover crews Service Notes: • Speed: Food arrives in under 15 mins (military efficiency) • Coffee Policy: Bottomless if you flag staff down fast enough • Kid Tolerance: High chairs + "make-your-own pancake art" kits Pro Tip: The patio corner table gets golden hour light for food pics. The Menu: Eggs 100 Ways + Punny Names 1. Holy Crab! ($18) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A seafood Benedict remix: • Base: Crispy potato rosti (like a giant hash brown) • Protein: Snow crab clusters (real meat, not imitation) • Eggs: 63°C poached – jammy yolks guaranteed • Sauce: "Crabby hollandaise" (old bay + lemon zest) • Garnish: Microgreens + trout roe (for the 'gram) Reality Check: The crab gets overwhelmed by sauce – ask for it on the side. 2. Soul in a Bowl ($16) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Breakfast poutine gone luxe: • Fries: Skin-on, duck fat fried • Gravy: Black pepper cream with maple sausage chunks • Cheese Curds: Local from Sunnyside Creamery • Crowning Glory: Soft egg + truffle oil drizzle Best Consumed: After a -30°C morning (instant warmth). 3. Chasing Chickens ($15) ⭐️⭐️⭐️½ For protein-packed types: • Components: • Sous vide chicken breast (slightly dry) • Sweet potato hash (crispy edges) • Avocado mash (needs lime) • Sauce: "Green goddess" = herby yogurt Hack: Swap chicken for blackened shrimp (+$4). 4. French Toast Prohibition ($14) ⭐️⭐️⭐️ A boozy brunch letdown: • Bread: Brioche soggy under custard • Toppings: Blueberry compote + lemon mascarpone • Missing Element: Needed candied pecans for crunch Why OEB Wins the AM Crowd 1. The Early Bird Advantage Few Saskatoon spots offer: • Full menu at 7:30am (vs. others opening at 9am) • Pre-8am Coffee Deal: $1 refills 2. Ingredient Upgrades They don’t cheap out on: • Eggs: Free-run organic (visible orange yolks) • Bacon: Double-smoked maple glaze • Hash Browns: Hand-grated daily (no frozen shreds) 3. Punny Menu Joy Dish names like: • "Yolk Around the Clock" (breakfast sandwich) • "The Scrambalorian" (scrambled egg bowl) The Verdict: Style Over Substance? Rating (10-point scale): Category Score Notes Egg Execution 9 Perfect poaches Creativity 8 Crab poutine = wild Value 7 $15+ for eggs hurts Speed 10 Faster than Starbucks Perfect For: • Early work meetings (quiet pre-8am) • Tourists wanting photogenic prairie brunch • Hangover cures (that poutine saves lives) Skip If: • You hate crowds (weekend waits hit 90 mins) • You want healthy options (it’s carbs + cheese heaven) Pro Tips: 1. Secret Menu: Ask for "The Hangover" – chili-cheese tots + fried eggs 2. Parking: Free on 11th St before 9am 3. Leftovers: Poutines reheat surprisingly well 📍 Location: 602 11th St E (Riversdale) ⏰ Hours: 7:30am-2:30pm (weekend until 3pm) 📱 Waitlist: Join via Yelp app before arriving #BrunchGoals #EggLovers #ChainWithCharm