OK, since we've gotten thoroughly off the beaten track of burgers in this thread, I feel it is my foodie-arse's duty to inform of a recent tear-in-eye find.
I'd heard through several reliable epicurean channels that a breakfast nook of epidemic proportions existed in my own neck o' the woods, and have finally seen the light; heard the choral "Hallelujah"; and been forever enlightened.
Matt's Big Breakfast in downtown Phoenix is certainly the best breakfast nook I've yet experienced.
To give you an idea of how good, only the coffee is bettered in my estimation by two others (Dana Point and the Embarcadero in SF, for those in the know...). EVERYTHING else is the best I've had. Amar'e Stoudemire has said his fave (there) is the chorizo (certainly homemade, as is everything) pancakes; but they have yet to be on the menu when I'm there.
The breads and homemade preserves? Just you wait.
The eggs? Like someone is in back catching them before they hit the nest.
The hashbrowns? Maybe the best thing of all.
The country fried potatoes? Best I've had.
The waffle? My god...
The bacon? You mean smoked, sliced pork belly? Indeed.
I haven't been able to say "No" to the special yet; but when I can, I will try an omelette, as I've seen them whisked by my drooling mug on their way to other tables, and they look incredible.
So here's another chalk mark on the Phoenix area map to go along with Binkley's, Pizzeria Bianco and Barrio Cafe (The bar none best tasting menu, wood-fired pizza and Mexican food restaurants respectively in the country).
BTW, for you L.A. audio-cureans, any of you had the pork chili verde at Antonio's on Melrose?
