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Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives -
"Best of Breakfast"

   (10 restaurants)    
Aired on: December 23, 2014 
Aired on: December 23, 2014 
Restaurant Restaurants in ascending order What to Get Show / Episode /
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Rating		 Restaurant Notes
Al's BreakfastSee Al's Breakfast Video ($)
(582 ratings)

413 14th Ave SE Map It!
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 331-9991
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "American Cookin'"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Best of Breakfast"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "You Found 'Em"
 4.0 out of 5
582 ratings		 "we're sort of a dump aspiring to be a dive" (owner); long lines; crazy (fun) cook; James Beard-award-winning; recommended by fans
Grampa's Bakery & Restaurant [CLOSED]See Grampa's Bakery & Restaurant Video ($$)
(639 ratings)

17 SW 1st St Map It!
Dania Beach, FL 33004
(954) 923-2163
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Best of Breakfast"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Comfort Food"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Triple D Nation: Smothered and Covered"
  • Pancakes
    homemade; plate-sized
  • Lamb Shank
    a popular special; roasted for 2.5 hrs; fall-off-the-bone tender; looks good
  • Biscuits & Gravy
    family recipe buttermilk biscuits topped w/ gravy made from breakfast sausage & seasonings; served w/ home fries, hash browns, grits or oatmeal
  • Braised Short Ribs
    special menu item; ribs cooked 2+ hrs in stock, onions, carrots, garlic & spices; served w/ mashed potatoes & string beans
 3.5 out of 5
639 ratings		 [CLOSED]; est. in 1957; started as a bakery then added the restaurant in the 1980s
Lake Effect Diner ($$)
(451 ratings)

3165 Main St Map It!
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 833-1952
www.curtinrestaurants.com...
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Best of Breakfast"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Legacies"
  • Smoked Ham w/ Red Eye Gravy
    house cured with local maple syrup and smoked over mesquite wood charcoal with apple wood smoke
  • Fresh Haddock
    house specialty; served w/ choice of two sides, coleslaw -- and can be prepared in one of the following techniques: Italian, lemon butter, Budweiser-battered or cajun (Guy had it Italian-style...pan-seared and topped w/ fresh tomato, basil, romano cheese, olive oil and white wine over marinara sauce)
 3.5 out of 5
451 ratings		 1950's car-style diner saved from demolition & moved from Wayne Pennsylvania to Buffalo in 2001; they cure their own ham, corn their own beef & smoke their own bacon
Louie & The Redhead Lady [CLOSED]See Louie & The Redhead Lady Video ($$)
(7 ratings)

2820 E Causeway Approach Map It!
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 626-6044
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Best of Breakfast"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Quirky Classics"
  • Grits & Grillades
    sauteed veal, served with grits & topped with Louie's gravy; looks good
  • Fried Green Tomatoes
    topped with boiled shrimp & remoulade
  • Fried Oyster Platter
    in garlic and butter sauce served on half-shell; oysters from nearby Louisiana waters (fresh)
 2.5 out of 5
7 ratings		 [CLOSED]; opened in 2005; "red-head lady" is owner's/chef's wife, Ginger; moved from on-air location (1851 Florida St)
Matt's Big BreakfastSee Matt's Big Breakfast Video ($$)
(2613 ratings)

825 N 1st St Map It!
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 254-1074
www.mattsbigbreakfast.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Wake-Up Call"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Best of Breakfast"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Big Breakfast"
  • The Chop & Chick
  • Pork chop in Pesto
  • Waffles
  • Salami Scrambled
 4.0 out of 5
2613 ratings		 "fancy hands"; only use cage-free eggs from humanely-raised chickens, grain-fed natural Iowa pork and Angus beef; long wait on weekends; moved from 801 N 1st St location (shown at airing)
Mustache Bill's DinerSee Mustache Bill's Diner Video ($$)
(160 ratings)

704 Broadway Map It!
Barnegat Light, NJ 08006
(609) 494-0155
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Best of Breakfast"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "New Jersey Diner Tour"
  • Chipped Beef in Gravy
    poured on toast (variation of biscuits & gravy); looks good
  • Pancakes
    can get shaped freehand...made pancake that looked like Guy Fieri (pretty good too)
  • Cyclops
    pancake sprinkled w/ blueberries w/ egg (sunny-side up) in the middle
 4.0 out of 5
160 ratings		 classic diner decor; Mustache Bill (owner Bill Smith) has cooked w/ paper towel headband since he bought it in 1972
Nickel Diner [CLOSED]See Nickel Diner Video ($$)
(2541 ratings)

524 S Main St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 623-8301
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Best of Breakfast"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Blast From The Past"
  • Bacon Donuts
    glazed donut w/ one side dipped w/ chopped bacon; looks good
  • Catfish w/ Corn Cakes & Pecan Sauce
    seasoned & pan-fried; served w/ hashed bacon brussel sprouts; "that is fantastic...you gotta come try this!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
2541 ratings		 [CLOSED]; in 1940's-style dining setting; Other Recipes: Chicken Pozole
Ruth's Diner ($$)
(1022 ratings)

4160 Emigration Canyon Rd Map It!
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 582-5807
www.ruthsdiner.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Best of Breakfast"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Places You Sent Me"
  • Biscuits and Gravy
    cook has made biscuits for 16 years and made them blind-folded on show; looks good
  • Grama Claire's Baked Mac and Cheese
    "better than mama used to make" (on its menu); looks good
  • Pork Tenderloin
    marinated in orange juice, olive oil and seasoning
 4.0 out of 5
1022 ratings		 local legend; opened in 1930; recommended by viewers
Schooner or Later ($$)
(2032 ratings)

241 N Marina Dr Map It!
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 430-3495
schoonerorlater.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Best of Breakfast"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Off the Hook Specials"
  • Belgian Waffles
    topped w/ seasonal berries, banana, nuts, or apple cinnamon and whipped cream upon request
  • Schultzie's Mess
    blend of chopped ham, onion & bell pepper grilled w/ hash browns & eggs and topped with melted Cheddar cheese; served w/ sourdough toast; looks good
  • Club Sandwich
    triple decker sandwich w/ turkey, bacon, lettuce and tomatoes on sourdough
 3.5 out of 5
2032 ratings		 est. 1985; large outdoor seating available by the dock (great atmosphere) w/ dock parking for boats; serve "schooner" portion of beer (a large chalise-sized portion); local hangout; long lines
Worth Our Weight [CLOSED]See Worth Our Weight Video ($$)
(247 ratings)

1021 Hahman Dr Map It!
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 544-1200
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Best of Breakfast"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Funky Finds"
  • Huevos Rancheros
    Mexican breakfast dish w/ tortillas, beans, eggs and pulled pork on side; looks good
  • Nectarine Scones
 4.5 out of 5
247 ratings		 [CLOSED]; honorable culinary apprenticeship program for 16-24 year olds who have faced major challenges in their lives; everyone is a volunteer; Guy's foundation donated a WOW food cart to the program...very classy!
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives -
"Best of Breakfast"		   (10 restaurants)    
Aired on: December 23, 2014 
Aired on: December 23, 2014