::the food chicks::

two berkeley girls love food and love talking about food

April 27, 2004

Ann's Kitchen, Crepevine, Market Hall

oh how i've missed blogging... wait... did i just say that?

well, i feel like i've been neglecting my duties as food chick. well i hope you ALL went to Ben & Jerry's today for free cone day! the line moved along pretty fast, and i waited only 20 minutes! i had the dublin mudslide, it was EXCELLENT. irish cream with chocolate/chocolate cookies/chocolate swirl.

some breakfast reviews for yall:

Ann's Kitchen: on Dwight and Telegraph. i went there for the first time with fellow food chick Lydia and some other friends for an Easter brunch. They serve breakfast there all day! I ordered the banana pancakes and one scrambled egg for the side and spent less than $5. The pancakes were cooked to perfect fluffiness and had bits of banana mashed right into the batter. You can get toast, two eggs, and a HUGE helping of homefries for less than $4 at Ann's. They also have huge omelettes that can be stuffed with anything you want- spinach, cheese, tomatoes, avocado, etc... for about $5 (also comes with a side of toast and homefries). The setting is cafeteria style- you order at the bar then look for your seat for yourself. Warning, it does get pretty crowded on weekend mornings, so if you have a large party, scope out some tables and then order. If you wake up late Saturday or anyday really, head on over to Ann's to enjoy some down-to-earth hearty breakfast choices.

Crepe Vine: on College Avenue, right after Rockridge Bart. If you're looking for a semi-yuppy and delicious breakfast, crepe vine is the place for you. You'll spend an average of $8 for your meal. The setting is quite nice: big windows, a little balcony/ outdoor patio to enjoy the yuppiness of college from. They have huge chalkboards that list their savory/dessert crepes/breakfast items/pasta/salads/drinks. They have a very extensive menu. Last time I went there (about two weeks ago) I enjoyed my two scrambled egg whites, toast, chicken apple sausage, and homefries. all i can say is aww yeeah. I love breakfast. Crepe Vine just reinforced that love. They have a huge array of omelettes/pancakes/waffles/french toast/juices/coffee. I really like crepe vine not only for the food but also for the setting. Their yellow walls and bright windows add to the nice saturday morning feeling. It's a great place to meet up with your girlfriends =)

After eating breakfast, head across the street to Market Hall bakery for the BEST almond cookies ever, and some meringues =)

That's all for now!

Cheers,
Melissa Joy