As usual for us, we fell into this place driving around, as we didn't want to do breakfast in the hotel that morning. We spotted a patron eating outside with her dog attached to a tree, and she lingered, which was a good sign. Either the food was excellent or the newspaper was hard to put down.

There were signs in the window which spoke to Korean burgers and other ethnic foods, but another sign said breakfast, so we braved the elements and walked in.

Very few people were actually there, as the hour was young. We found some booklets on apartment rentals and settled comfortably in the first booth by the window, where we could benefit from the sun's rays.

The Monterey Jack omelette which I ordered was nothing less than perfect together with black tea. As a matter of fact, you can build your own omelette here; $5.95 for 2 ingredients and $6.35 for 3, choosing from ham, bacon, american cheese, swiss cheese, pepper jack cheese, caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms or sautéed bell peppers. There is also a Spanish Omelette on the menu which incorporates avocado.

Chuck had the pancake short stack with fruit compote which I tasted and rated A. The service was attentive and friendly. Refills offered on coffee and tea.

Owner Kee Duck Lee had a chance to chat with Chuck and was exremely excited to find that we were going to review his restaurant. The atmosphere is very family and friendly and the place is quite clean, down to its restroom for which I can personally vouch.

Burger Brasserie is not just breakfast; they offer their classic "Mannalia" burger, and more sophisticated varieties such as the Paris burger which sports Brie Cheese and mushrooms, the Western burger with aged cheddar cheese and homemade barbecue sauce, the California burger with avocado, Jack cheese and sprouts and 4 more combinations.

For the vegetarian, another impressive roster of choices which mirror the meat burgers with their additives. They also do chicken a few different ways, including Teriyaki and Cajun and offer 7 different salads including Chinese Chicken which is made with grilled chicken, jicama, red peppers, sprouts, crispy noodles and peanuts.

As if this were not enough, the menu serves up deli sandwiches with choices of sourdough bread, multi grain, white, rye or French baguette. They are happy to fax you a menu if you call them, and if you're thinking of catering, they can help.

Warm, cozy, friendly and great food. A super place for the first meal of the day!