The Eye Opener Diner
The Eye Opener Diner at 3132 Main S. in West S. Paul was recommended to us by Bro#3 many years ago. Since the time of the suggestion, I understand that it has gone through an ownership change which subsequently boomeranged back to the original owners. Legally the business has changed to the Red Eye Diner but when we saw the sign with the original name, we knew that we had arrived at the right place.
D and I do not get to dine at breakfast time, particularly during the week, so this was a special occasion. We arrived after what we thought would have been their breakfast rush but the retro diner was still hopping, apparently with regulars. We were shown a comfortable booth next to a window. The friendly servers addressed most everyone quoting by their regular orders. We were eying up the egg selections but many around us were ordering the oatmeal.
In addition to the regular menu and a list of specials, there are still more specials recited at the table. As soon as I heard about the seafood omelette with hollandaise sauce, I was sold. My selection came with no less than three slices of toasted marble rye and hash browns. Our server indicated with pride that the preserves to accompany the toast were home-made strawberry jam and orange marmalade.
D was enthralled by the North End Breakfast which included eggs, multi-grain toast, potato pancakes, kielbasa and a choice of hot or mild mustard. We divided our plates in half so that we could share with each other and enjoy a variety of tastes from both selections.
I predict that we will be returning to the Eye Opener very soon as D also spotted what he remarked was an amazing breakfast deal: 2 eggs, choice of sausage, bacon or ham, toast and hash browns for $6.50. He was also intrigued by the unusual breakfast specials of Saskatoon Pancakes, Caramel Banana French Toast and Pickerel & Eggs. He remarked: “You can’t get any of those items at Perkin’s…..”
Kath’s quote: “People who love to eat are always the best people.”-Julia Child
Love-that is all.
