It’s said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Fortunately, you don’t have to travel too far from Highland Park, Michigan, to find some great breakfast spots. Here are four of the best in the area.
1. Red Hots Coney Island
Family owned and operated since 1921, Red Hots Coney Island on Victor Street is a retro diner famous for its Coney Island hot dogs. The friendly welcome you receive from owners Richard and Carol will make you feel right at home. The vintage posters and signs give the place a cool ambiance.
Breakfast is served from 7-11 a.m. The menu includes a variety of egg dishes, hash browns, grits, toast, oatmeal, and more. You can add sides of bacon or sausage links or patties. And, of course, Coney Dogs are served all day. The fresh roast coffee is from Becharas Brothers in Highland Park.
2. La Dolce Vita
La Dolce Vita on Woodward Avenue doesn’t serve breakfast, but it’s famed for its Italian Sunday brunch. The interior decor and artwork give the restaurant an elegant but relaxed feel. If the weather permits, you can sit on the cool patio with its brickwork, iron railings, and abundance of ivy.
While the live band plays, you can enjoy bottomless Bloody Marys and mimosas. The brunch menu offers fresh fruit, bagel and smoked salmon, shrimp Benedict, egg sardau, Fettuccine Florentine, and fruit crepes. Or you could opt for the chef’s pasta, omelet, or quiche of the day.
3. Kuzzo’s Chicken & Waffles
Located on Livernois Avenue north of Highland Park, Kuzzo’s has an old-school jazz vibe with lots of wood, exposed brickwork, and unusual artwork. Apparently, “kuzzo” is a term of endearment for a family member or friend, and the employees greet customers like friends. It can get really busy, so you might have to wait to get seated.
The all-day waffle combos feature such unusual delights as What Up Doe, Granny Plum, Tweety Bird, and Big Pappa. Breakfast combos include Nana’s biscuits and gravy, Connie’s fish and grits, and “Cuddin Pete.” You also have choices of omelets and sandwiches. The drink selections include homemade lemonade and red, purple, and blue Kool-Aid.
4. Detroit One Coney Island
Detroit One Coney Island is a cozy family-owned-and-operated diner on 7 Mile Road offering a warm welcome and freshly prepared food with the finest ingredients. The clean, bright decor makes for a homey atmosphere. It’s a full-service restaurant, and you can get takeout or order delivery.
The breakfast menu offers a selection of omelets, including the highly recommended Greek omelet, and sandwiches such as the grilled feta cheese and egg or breakfast burrito. The anytime breakfasts include veggie hash, Greek hash, and the all-meat skillet, while the specials feature the salmon patty breakfast, steak breakfast, and the super breakfast.
These are just a few of the awesome breakfast spots close to Highland Park. With this variety of options, you don’t need to travel any further.
Image via Flickr by .Larry Page used under CC BY 2.0
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