Another trip to the West side -- back to Lakewood to visit The Coffee Pot on Madison Ave. This one comes highly recommended by lots of on-line reviews, where it's touted as one of the best breakfast spots in the area.
The Coffee Pot occupies a small storefront and looks pretty basic. It has maybe 10 tables plus a counter -- nothing fancy at all, a pretty typical diner atmosphere. When we got there it was jammed with the Saturday morning breakfast crowd, but people were kind enough to move over and make 2 spots for us at the counter.
Service was very friendly and the menu had many different breakfast options -- from the basics to omelettes to various kinds of pancakes and French toast. A handwritten sign on the wall described "The Hangover Special" -- a combination of eggs, meat, potatoes and toast. Since it was too early for lunch and we didn't see chicken tenders on the list, Cam picked French toast, eggs and bacon. Ted had the usual, eggs, potatoes and toast, plus bacon.
We waited maybe a half-hour or more for the food -- surprising as the crowd was slowing down post-breakfast time. This got to be really frustrating, but turned out to be well worth it -- everything was cooked perfectly and was delicious. Some of the best breakfast food we've had. The critical pieces -- potatoes and bacon -- were prepared exactly as ordered and outstanding.
The Coffee Pot gets a strong recommendation from us -- must-try place, and worth the drive West for any East-siders looking to visit a different part of town.
Cam says: "A small place with a comfortable counter. Amazing food and great service! I give it 8 frying pans."
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