Brunch at Backstreet Cafe in Houston
Backstreet Cafe Who doesn't love brunch? What's not to like about eggs and such savory delicacies melting in your mouth at the perfect time of day when it's not too early that you're rejuvenated and not too late that you still have a whole fresh day ahead of you? My friend, Teresa, loves brunch, and she told us about the yummy spread offered every weekend (11 AM to 3 PM on Saturdays and 10 AM to 3 PM on Sundays). I keep hearing from other friends that the brunch at Hugo's is also phenomenal and being that Backstreet Cafe is their sister restaurant, I had to try the brunch for myself. But first, a little descriptive story behind the restaurant... Backstreet Cafe first opened its doors in 1983 as a burger joint but has since become a fancy diner serving fine foods in an intimate atmosphere. When I say intimate, I don't necessarily mean quiet and dark--our brunch experience was far from that with the noisy bustling of the staff through the enclosed patio's French doors--but I mean it's cozy. My husband describes it as a sort of French country, beachside cafe. Just the kind of place I'd love to dine in; if only I could see! The restaurant is nestled inside a 30-year-old house in the River Oaks district and while I've only been here for brunch, I'd definitely want to return to try their other menus. Of course, now on to the important part: the FOOD. John ordered the Backstreet Benedict ($14), their rendition of the classic eggs Benedict: two poached eggs atop cheddar chive biscuits under a slather of jalapeno hollandaise sauce with Canadian bacon and grits. Teresa and I had the special which were ham and gruyere crepes. We thought it was really good although Houston Press bloggers called it secondary to the lobster sandwich. (I'll have to try that next time--perhaps a gourmet lobster roll?) Service was prompt and courteous, and we had a good time with our small group. I'm sure Easter will be crazy so maybe make reservations today.
4.5/5 mimosas
