I pass by Champagne’s on my way to work everyday. The name got my attention. We are talking about the most fabulous bubbly drink on the planet! I gave them a call and was pleased to find out that they serve breakfast (also lunch and dinner).

The next day (I was serious about this place) a couple friends and I strolled in for a bite to eat before work. Tina, the manager, gave us some recommendations and blew us all out of the water! You see, Dyanna, Charles, and I have a meal together a couple times a month and never have we all been happy with our food. Never. One of us always finds something lacking. Not at Champagne’s! My friends, we have a winner. Ding, ding, ding.

Dyanna started with the fresh squeezed orange juice and slurped the glass dry. Enough said. As our food came out we all “oohed” and “awed” at the smorgasbord. Everything looked good. Always a good first impression.

Charles’ went with Joe’s San Francisco Special, an omelet loaded with sausage, spinach, mushrooms, onions, and cheddar. There’s no way anyone would make it up (or down) Lombard St. after indulging in that beauty.

We’ve talked about breakfast burritos before, so there is no surprise that Dyanna settled on this beauty. A simple breakfast of eggs, bacon, avocado, potatoes, and cheddar wrapped up in a flour tortilla served with salsa on the side impressed Dyanna so much that she even tried the salsa and liked it. What? I don’t know if it is crazier that Dyanna tried it and liked it or that she doesn’t generally like salsa. I can’t comprehend such a state.

With our savory side covered, I ordered a stack of pancakes trusting that Tina wouldn’t steer me wrong. I couldn’t settle on buttermilk or blueberry so I didn’t. They stacked up both for me. I’ve had my share of pancakes but never has a buttermilk pancake melted in my mouth without the need for syrup. The fluffy insides paired with the slightly crisped edges prompted me to ask about the recipe. It turns out that Tina’s secret recipe calls for Alta Dena butter. They don’t stray.

So there you have it folks, Champagne’s for breakfast is a must. With a heated patio and quaint dining room you’re in store for a treat.

The patio, where we had an amazing before work experience, impressed Dyanna & me so much that we inquired about events and catering. Let’s just say that a future birthday dinner or get-together of some kind is happening there. We just have to keep under 30 people.

Tina, thank you for taking such good care of us! We will be back and you can count on the fact that we’re spreading the good word.

Happy Brunching!