This Week's Counter: Sunrise III (Oregon, IL)

This week's post is special because we took advantage of some travel to stop at a counter way outside our local area -- 300+ miles away in Oregon, IL to be specific.  While visiting family in this small town, about 2 hours West of Chicago, we noticed the Sunrise III restaurant.  So on Saturday morning we stopped in for breakfast.  This place looks like it's right out of the 1970's, both outside and inside. Mostly tables and a small but comfortable counter. We were probably the only non-locals/regulars in the place, but the staff was extremely friendly regardless.  Apparently there is a Sunrise and a Sunrise II in towns nearby -- so this is sort of like one location of a chain. Cam had a chocolate chip waffle (which was more like an order of whipped cream and chocolate with a side of waffle) and some bacon.  Ted had eggs, toast and hash browns (extra crispy).  We enjoyed the meal a lot, and it was very fun to take Eat At The Counter on the road!

Cam says: "Amazing waffles as well as amazing service. Nice family eatery atmosphere.  I will give this counter 5 frying pans."

Ted says: "Great small town atmosphere, very friendly service. Some of the best hash browns I've had -- rest of the meal was pretty good, but not outstanding. I'm going with 4 frying pans for this one."