The Place To Be

I decided on THE PLACE TO BE - because Google Maps identified as a good match for my preferences and tastes in a breakfast experience.

The algorithms were right. 

I really enjoyed my experience.

It’s worth mentioning that the start that my dining experience was delayed because I’m accustomed to paying with my Apple Pay or if need be my “plastic”. THE PLACE TO BE will only accept cash (maybe personal checks, but that wouldn’t fly for me as I no longer carry them). This meant that I had to hustle around the corner and find an ATM, but I can appreciate the small business values that leads a restaurant like to hold this particular line.

When I finally entered, I was delighted to see: 1. The place was full (that’s a good sign on a Thursday morning, and 2.) the place was full of a crowd who we might infer (based on age) that they possess more wisdom and discretion than their younger counterparts — who may well be more swayed by advertising, fashion, or trends. This crowd had been coming for a while. Which to me is another good sign.

The classic breakfast I ordered (two eggs over easy, home fries, meat and toast — came out quickly and were delicious. I opted for the gyro meat because it was a favorite — and while I’ve never tried this combination before (gyro meat for breakfast) I’m glad I did.

The wait staff was attentive, friendly and the conversation of the regulars spilled over from table to table and even I got caught up in some of the conversational public deliberations (and me, an out of town, stranger).

I’ll visit again if the time and place is right. It is, after all, THE PLACE TO BE.