Every Saturday that we visit our cottage we head out in a different direction looking for someplace interesting to have breakfast. On this particular morning we headed southwest. We made a particularly lucky find in the Cabin Café. We have even broken our own rule and returned more than once before we have exhausted all the choices.
The restaurant itself actually does look like a cabin with log walls and a large stone fireplace. The tables are all wood and no two are the same. As you walk in the door you are greeted by a large case filled with pastries on one half and penny candies in the other half. The restaurant was quite full but we had only a short wait to be seated at our table. The tablecloths are all either vintage tablecloths or vintage material. It makes a very attractive setting. The tables are also set with an eclectic mix of salt and pepper shakers, ours were pigs. The coffee mugs also look like ones you might find in your own home.
There was a large specials board on the wall and today’s offerings were banana pancakes, 3-cheese omelet, Southern Bell Benedict and Breakfast Burritos. On the regular menu there was Eggs Benedict, Veggie Benedict, Irish Benedict (with corn beef), Sourdough bread pudding with vanilla caramel sauce and more.
Al decided to have the 3-cheese omelet and it was absolutely perfect. It was cooked all the way through and not browned (which I hate). Actually that omelet it what brought us back, I wanted it too. It was served with home fries, which are sliced fried potatoes and this was the only week point in the breakfast. They just aren’t crispy enough.
I had the cinnamon raisin french toast, which were served with a pitcher of warm syrup. They were wonderful, thick slices redolent with raisins and cinnamon.
The coffee was gourmet and our cups were kept very full. Al thought the food took a little long to be delivered but certainly it was well worth waiting for.
The clientele on this particular day was very mixed. A combination of vacationers, locals, a couple in Harley tee shirts and several families. Everyone looked comfortable being there. It is certainly child friendly and even the restrooms are delightful and ultra clean. This is breakfast at its best with modern nuances and good old-fashioned atmosphere.
Open Tuesday–Sunday, 7-3.
update 2007 A change in ownership had us worried but it was needless. The food just keeps getting better and better. A new favorite of mine is the fruit bowl with yogurt and granola. It has whatever fruits are in season with plain vanilla yogust and delicious crunchy granola.
In the colder months I often opt for their warm granola bowl which is a chunkier oatmeal with the choice of honey or raspberry sauce and the addition of bananas makes it just perfect.
This has been our favorite for breakfast for 5 years.