This Week's Counter: Slyman's

This time a counter that’s a little bit out of the ordinary – at least as breakfast goes.  While it’s very famous for it’s massive corned beef sandwiches that cause lines out the door during lunch time, Slyman’s down on St. Clair near 30^th is not generally known as a breakfast place.  But it does have a counter, and so we topped in mid-morning to give it a try.

No problem getting seats at the counter, which was not surprising since the lunch corned beef rush was over an hour away.  We were sitting right next to where he cooks getting ready for lunch – endless slabs of corned beef and slicers running non-stop.  It looked great – have to go back for a sandwich again some day (maybe after saving some money – It’s now $12.50 for a basic CB!).

Service was OK, not great – but friendly enough.  food was even better.  Cam chose a bacon and egg sandwich, which he thought was awesome.  Ted had his usual and everything was excellent --- good coffee, potatoes crispy and nothing greasy at all.   Really enjoyable all around and very inexpensive.  Highly recommend going for breakfast if you are in the neighborhood and it’s too early for a pound of corned beef for lunch!

       

Cam says: "Amazing breakfast sandwich, especially the rye. Comfortable counter and OK service.  I give this one 4 frying pans."

                                                       

Ted says: "Surprisingly good considering breakfast is now what they really do.  Next time I'll be adding a 'shot' of corned beef.  Very solid 4 frying pans."