Egghead: Breakfast Sandwiches at Proper Eats Las Vegas

The Midtown, Egghead, Las Vegas, Nevada

Egghead is a breakfast sandwich spot located within the Proper Eats Food Hall at ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Though the menu is small, it offers a good selection of creative egg-centric sandwiches, hash browns, and drinks. Though Egghead opened in 2022, it took me years to finally try it. That’s because …

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The Templeton: Historic Diner on Vancouver’s Granville Street

Pulled Pork Benny, The Templeton, Vancouver, Canada

The Templeton is a retro-style diner in Vancouver, Canada, known for its vintage décor and dishes made with locally sourced ingredients. The diner sits on Granville Street, nestled between thrift stores, smoke shops, bars, restaurants, and a few seedier spots. The building dates back to 1908. Adele’s Cafe opened here in 1934, changed its name …

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Siegel’s Bagelmania: Local Jewish Deli in Las Vegas, Nevada

The Goodman with curly fries, macaroni salad, and pickle, Bagelmania, Las Vegas, Nevada

Siegel’s Bagelmania, a popular local Jewish deli, has been on my list of must-try restaurants in Las Vegas for as long as I can remember. It wasn’t until my recent trip that I finally made it to this popular deli and bakery. Although located in the shadows of the mega-resorts on the Las Vegas Strip, …

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Cafe on the Mound: Breakfast in Old Town Edinburgh

The Full Breakfast, Cafe On The Mound, Edinburgh, Scotland

It was my first day in Edinburgh. Tired and hungry, I was in the mood for Scottish breakfast. That’s when I discovered Cafe on the Mound. Founded in 2012, Cafe on the Mound is a small, local restaurant on Bank Street that offers affordable breakfast and lunch options. Another great thing about its location is …

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Kam Wah Cafe: My favorite pineapple bun in Hong Kong

This could be the best pineapple bun in Hong Kong, Kam Wah Cafe

Kam Wah Cafe is a no-frills, old-school Hong Kong-style breakfast spot, or cha chaan teng, famous for its pineapple bun (ba lo bao). Since 1973, this institution in Hong Kong has been serving what some consider the best pineapple bun in Hong Kong. A pineapple bun is a sweet bun popular in Hong Kong and …

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Siegel’s 1941: A Taste of Old Las Vegas at El Cortez

Country Fried Steak, Siegel's 1941, Las Vegas, Nevada

Siegel’s 1941 is an old-school style restaurant located within the El Cortez Hotel & Casino in downtown Las Vegas near Fremont Street. The name “Siegel’s” acknowledges the historical connections to infamous mob figures, while “1941” pays tribute to the year the resort was established. In 1945, mobsters and organized crime figures Bugsy Siegel, Meyer Lansky, …

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Sweet Maple: Bacon and Brunch in San Francisco

Savory Soufflegg Skillet, Sweet Maple, San Francisco, California

Sweet Maple is a casual and inviting restaurant, coffeehouse, and gathering spot nestled in San Francisco’s Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood. After opening in 2010, Sweet Maple quickly gained popularity as a top brunch spot in San Francisco. Over the years, the spot has gained a following with locals, tourists, and culinary enthusiasts. At Sweet Maple, …

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Cookie Beacon: Brunch in Budapest, Hungary

Eggs Benedict on Biscuit & Avocado with a side of bacon, Cookie Beacon in Budapest, Hungary

Cookie Beacon is a popular brunch spot located between the Hungarian Parliament Building and St. Stephen’s Basilica in Budapest, Hungary. This spot is always busy and popular for its menu featuring brunch items and fresh-baked cookies. Lines often form at any hour of the day. The idea for Cookie Beacon dates back to 2003 when …

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No 9: Breakfast and lunch in Bratislava, Slovakia

Honest Bratislava’s Sausages and Scrambled Eggs, No 9, Bratislava, Slovakia

No 9 od raňajok po olovrant is a small brunch restaurant located on the outskirts of the Old Town of Bratislava, Slovakia. “Od raňajok po olovrant” is a Slovak phrase that translates to “from breakfast to lunch.” And, as its name implies, the café serves an assortment of scratch-made breakfast and lunch items on their …

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Atlanta Breakfast Club: Southern brunch in Atlanta, Georgia

Biscuits & Shrimp Gravy with a side of Over Medium Eggs, Atlanta Breakfast Club, Atlanta, Georgia

Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. And, if there is one thing I love about traveling to new cities, it’s eating at local breakfast restaurants. No matter the city, I will find something unique and delicious, and this was no different in Atlanta, a city that has some of the best southern food …

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