This Week's Counter: PJ's Luncheonette

Today we ventured downtown to the old Colonial Arcade to visit a little-known counter called PJ's Luncheonette.  This place is tucked inside a small space in the middle of the arcade and is very old-school.  A bunch of simple tables and a small counter directly facing the grill where you can see the short-order cook preparing the food.

Being a Saturday, there were some people around but it wasn't too crowded -- we got a couple seats at the counter right away.  The menu is simple -- nothing elaborate here, just classic diner breakfast food.  Cam chose French toast and bacon, and Ted had his standard (eggs, potatoes, bacon and toast).  Everything was good -- not outstanding, but solid.  The bacon was good enough that Cam had to add a second order.  And you can't beat this place on price -- full breakfast for two for $12!

It was also fun walking around the arcade afterward -- a bunch of interesting stores in there for browsing.  We'd recommend a visit to PJs if you need a simple place for breakfast downtown. Classic greasy-spoon diner in an interesting location.  

[Note: With this blog entry, we are revising our rating system to allow a little more detail and differentiation among counters.  It's now 1-10 frying pans!]

Cam says: "Cramped counter, but with great service, delicious bacon and tasty French toast.  I give this counter 7 pans."

  

Ted says: "A fun place to go because of the location. Decent food at ridiculously low prices. Old-school greasy spoon, with emphasis on greasy. 5 frying pans from me. "