A plate of crisp-edged hash browns, thick-cut bacon and a steak cooked to order makes a persuasive case for breakfast taking its time. At this lively Orem restaurant, the menu runs from familiar eggs-and-potatoes combinations to Dutch pancakes, Nutella crepes, chicken-fried steak and breakfast burritos that arrive with serious heft.
The setting has the roomy, welcoming character of an old-fashioned diner, though it occupies a converted historic building rather than a standard roadside box. Booths, indoor tables, bar seating and a patio or terrace give the dining room several different rhythms: a quick solo breakfast at the bar, a couple settling in with coffee, or a family taking over a larger table.
Start With the Sweet Side
The sweet breakfast list is not an afterthought for the person who reluctantly orders pancakes while everyone else gets eggs. Oversized pancakes, French toast, crepes and waffles make up a large portion of the appeal, with enough variations to keep a return visit from feeling like a repeat.
Butter Pecan & Banana pancakes turn a familiar stack into a richer, more dessert-leaning choice. The mixed-berry Dutch pancake brings fruit into the picture, while a Nutella crepe offers the straightforward pleasure of warm chocolate-hazelnut filling wrapped in a tender crepe.
Strawberry Liege waffles provide another memorable option. Their pearl-sugar style gives a waffle a different character from the usual soft diner version, and the strawberry addition keeps the order firmly in breakfast territory even as it edges toward a treat.
Stuffed French toast is a good choice for the table’s decisive sweet tooth, especially when the rest of the group is splitting its attention between pancakes, steak and burritos. This is a menu built for people who regard choosing one lane as an unnecessary limitation.
Hash Browns Worth Ordering on Purpose
The hash browns have their own following, and it is easy to see why the format works here: buttery, golden and crisp on the outside, but still light and fluffy within. They are more than a default side pushed to the rim of the plate.
Bacon also gets more attention than the average breakfast strip. The thick-cut style gives it enough substance to stand up beside larger plates, rather than disappearing under an omelet or a stack of toast.
Drinks arrive in notably large cups, a small convenience that matters during an unhurried breakfast. It means less time flagging down a refill when the conversation has started rolling or when a big party is comparing plates.
The Savory Plates Have Steakhouse Ambitions
The savory side of the menu is unusually substantial for a place that also does crepes and Dutch pancakes. Steak plates are a major reason people come, with tender, juicy cuts cooked to order. Both a 7-ounce steak and a larger 10-ounce cut have appeared on tables as breakfast-worthy choices.
Chicken-fried steak is another strong order when a plain egg breakfast sounds too restrained. The portion is generous, the breading comes crisp, and the tender meat is covered with gravy without losing the crust that makes the dish satisfying in the first place.
Country steak with gravy, biscuits and gravy, and the hearty hobo breakfast continue the comfort-food direction. These are the plates to consider when the day ahead is long, or when a late breakfast is doing the work of lunch as well.
Burritos, Eggs and a Few Less Predictable Choices
The breakfast burrito is described as large and loaded, the sort of order that can account for tomorrow’s lunch as well as today’s breakfast. Red and green sauces are both worth considering if you want to give the burrito a little extra range.
Huevos rancheros add a fresher, egg-centered option to a menu that can otherwise seem determined to outsize itself. Well-cooked eggs and fresh-tasting ingredients keep the plate appealing for diners who want spice and substance without a slab of steak.
Omelets have plenty of company on the menu, including a specifically popular Mediterranean version. The Baja Ben "Addiction" and the Moab Sandwich add names with a little personality to the savory roster, useful when the familiar breakfast choices have begun to blur together.
Chicken and waffles provide the obvious bridge between the menu’s two instincts. The chicken’s flavor and texture have made the pairing a reliable pick for diners who want a little sweetness but are not prepared to call French toast a meal.
Hot Cocoa With a Little Drama
Breakfast beverages need not stop at coffee and juice. Strawberry lemonade is a refreshing choice alongside a rich plate, particularly if the table has ordered gravy, bacon and hash browns in abundance.
For something more playful, the hot cocoa menu includes S'more What?! hot cocoa and a habanero hot cocoa. The latter brings noticeable chile heat into the chocolate, a fun detour for anyone who likes a sweet drink with a small jolt of spice.
A Good Table for a Crowd
The broad menu helps with mixed groups. One person can get a steak and eggs plate, another can go all in on berries and pancakes, and someone else can order a burrito or an omelet without anybody settling for the backup choice.
Groups of eight to 10 have been accommodated with hot meals arriving together, attentive service and frequent refills. Larger family gatherings have also had room to spread out rather than being squeezed tightly around a small table.
The friendly, patient service suits the restaurant’s convivial style. It is a place where a birthday breakfast, visiting relatives or a long-overdue catch-up can take its natural course, with booths and larger seating arrangements helping the room handle more than just two-person meals.
Timing a Busy Breakfast
Weekend mornings and holidays can be busy, and waits vary widely. An online waitlist is commonly used before arrival, allowing diners to check in and spend the wait nearby rather than hovering by the host stand.
Large parties benefit from calling ahead or checking the waitlist options before heading over. Free parking is available in the lot, though a busy stretch can make finding a space less simple.
At peak times, the dining room can get loud enough to make easy conversation harder. One account also noted no air conditioning, a detail worth keeping in mind for a hot midday meal. On a cooler morning, though, the priorities are likely to be simpler: decide between the chicken-fried steak and the Butter Pecan & Banana pancakes, then make peace with bringing home leftovers.