Fast Breaking
Deliciousness
In the last couple weeks, I’ve broke my fasting relatively
early to try two different places on the Plaza for a real breakfast. Not just coffee but a true breakfast with
eggs and bacon and carbs and all my favorites which I never do at home. There are really only two choices right in
the heart of the Plaza for that and of course, that’s the iconic Classic Cup Café and then the new – to
the area – Rye Restaurant, which
maybe isn’t necessarily thought of as a breakfast place.
The Classic Cup is frequently touted for its long-term
status, its people watching, its patios, its wine events, and its famous
buttermilk pancakes. Though I have long
wanted to try their bread pudding and just call it a day, I typically opt for
one of three benedicts or one of five omelets – though three eggs do make for a
hefty breakfast. Their French omelet is
especially tasty – smoked bacon, spinach, apple and brie. I’m going to either
get the nine hour pork and eggs or the migas next time. They
have a pretty large menu and you can take pancake mix with you. I’ve made them just once; if someone would
just cook and serve me, I’d certainly have these cakes more often.
Even more decadent, at Rye I started with one of Megan
Garrelts’ amazing cinnamon rolls. They
aren’t those huge doughy ones; each is about
the size of an apple; light, airy, and
its creamy drizzled frosting is not an afterthought. Splitting it with my friend was just about
perfect since I knew I had a full meal coming.
Said friend ordered the eggs benedict whose eggs were perfectly done and
he loved the hollandaise. I opted for
the Rye breakfast with extra crispy hash browns – loved that flat ½ cell phone
size and ate every smidgeon, determined to think those potatoes done that way
are healthy. The number one item there
is biscuits and gravy, and given the large and very fluffy biscuit that came
with my meal, that has to be great, too.
The B&G expert I know needs to come here. Fast.
One other very cool thing about Rye I’ve not taken advantage
of yet is that they have a small case of to- go items – from those rolls to
muffins to a ham and cheese handpie.
Even small and delicious looking cakes.
Oh, and pies. Pies.
Though both places are open at seven during the week, it did
occur to me that by going later, I could shop after eating. A full morning of indulging. Nothing better.
Classic Cup Plaza
301 West 47th StreetKansas City, MO 64112
Ph. 816-753-1840
Rye Plaza
4646 JC Nichols ParkwayKansas City, MO 64112
Ph. 816-541-3382
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