Back at the Lafayette Hotel & Club in the North Park hood of San Diego; this time it’s for breakfast. Mar Mar and I read the weather reports (and looked outside to confirm) and decided to brave Hurricane Hilary. The storm had already been downgraded from a 4 to a 1, and the weather map showed that it was not touching down near our area. Full steam ahead.
This time I tried the Chocolate Hazelnut Boozy Milkshake; it slightly edged out my previous choice, the Banana Coconut version. Mar Mar got the coffee in the branded mug (nice touch!).
I got the Banana Bread Pudding French Toast and Mar Mar got the Buckwheat Pancakes with blueberries lemon whip. For decadence, get the French Toast; if you want to feel like you’re being semi-healthy with more fiber, you’ll enjoy the pancakes. The bacon (not pictured) was typical of a diner; a little greasy and limp, but still serviceable. The Chateau doesn’t need to worry about my allegiance on that one.
The biscuits and gravy were just the way I like them; lots of sausage pieces and a good thick hearty gravy. None of that cheap runny crap.
Each time I visit (and there have been a lot of visits) I notice more details, like the monogram on the booths:
The detailing on the edge of the overhead lights:
There are no photos of the staff, but so far every experience has been positive. The waitresses have been fantastic. Still more to report from the Lafayette, but now I need to head to work!
See more Lafayette Hotel and Club photos at my main website.
It's also possible if those overhead lights are original, what appears to be glass could very well be just that - and damn heavy, too-!
ReplyDelete"Serviceable Bacon" would be a good Puritan name.
ReplyDeleteNanook - I believe the lights are new, but still wouldn't want one to fall on top of me!
ReplyDeleteMelissa - I have missed your commentary! ;)