I love Early Bird and it’s not only because I am an early bird myself, but because it’s probably the best breakfast food I’ve ever had.
Before I begin to make your mouth drool, I want to let you know that Early Bird is extra special because it’s a hot commodity. Frankly, it’s not easy to get a table. Starting every weekend morning at 8am, the line is long and your wait will likely be around two hours. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but this is certainly something I have learned the hard way. However, the Yelp app will become your best friend. You can put your name in remotely through the app and it will approximate the time your table is ready as well as tell you your spot in line. The wait will still be long, but at least it can happen from the comfort of your bed.
Now for the food. Early Bird has a long menu, so I often sit contemplating for as long as possible what to order. Luckily, I have had my fair share of experiences so I have found my go-to menu items.
My two favorites on the menu are the breakfast tacos and the Blackstone reuben. The breakfast tacos come with two double-layered white corn tortillas stuffed with scrambled eggs, chorizo, cheese, pico de gallo, and avocado. I always order tater tots as my side. These are pretty classic breakfast tacos but I think the simplicity is what I like. They are juicy, filling, salty, fresh, a bit spicy and oh so wonderful!
The Blackstone reuben is a force to be reckoned with. I am a huge Reuben girl, it’s probably my favorite sandwich. I typically order this when it presents itself to me on a menu. The Reuben at Early Bird is pretty standard but I think one of the best I’ve ever had. It comes on grilled rye and is filled with the classics: corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese and thousand island dressing. I always do my dressing on the side. I love the combination of salt, sour and tang. Early Bird seriously does it right.
I’ve also tried some of the more traditional breakfasts like the #16 which comes with 3 blueberry pancakes, lemon glaze and cream cheese topping, bacon and eggs. This is great because I often find myself craving salty and sweet. This happens at every meal, but especially at breakfast.
My most recent new try was the Blackstone blood. This is their classic bloody mary and I know I say this a lot, but the best one I’ve ever had. A bloody mary is something that always sounds so delicious to me but I end up drinking half and leaving it on the table. This one I was able to enjoy with my meal and finish, it was exactly what I needed. The Blackstone blood is made with peppercorn, bacon and garlic infused vodka and house mary mix. It has the best bit of spice and the right amount of salt. It comes garnished with a pickle, pepperoncini, olives and a lime. Would drink again!
If you can’t tell, Early Bird is the best. They have classic and they have funk and it’s all really tasty. Pasted on their website and displayed in neon letters in their restaurant is the slogan “This was a good idea.” I always feel that way, too.
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