Quick Bites: Eggs

Ah, the common egg. Once the least expensive way to get a good blast of protein. Now, of course, the price of eggs has gone through the roof of the chicken coop, and they are no longer taken for granted. With that in mind, this month we look at some local establishments that do an exceptional job at preparing these now precious orbs.

Bachour

Known foremost for its pastries, Bachour also serves a great breakfast, including a fine Eggs Benedict ($19). Creating the perfect poached egg is an art, with much less leeway than scrambled or fried. The ones at Bachour are perfectly timed at six minutes, neither too hard nor too slimy. Throw in a well sauced Hollandaise, great baked brioche, Canadian bacon, home fries, and a lightly dressed salad and you have your best meal of the day.

2020 Salzedo St.
antoniobachour.com

Threefold Cafe

Threefold Cafe’s Salmon Scramble ($17) mixes soft scrambled eggs into a savory, satisfying brunch meal. The smoked salmon brings a deep, salty flavor that’s balanced by a cool hit of crème fraîche. Red onions add a little bite, while the salmon roe gives it a pop of brine that stands out without overpowering. It’s all layered on sturdy toast that holds everything together. We added a side of bacon for $5 – not essential, but a little crunch never hurt anyone. 

141 Giralda Ave.
threefoldcafe.com

Macondo

Our go-to breakfast sandwich will always be a bacon, egg, and cheese, but we love it at Macondo particularly, partly because you can get it served on a croissant, and partly because you can get the bacon chopped up into crunchy little bits, rather than served as a whole slice. For $13.50, you can enjoy one of the best BECs in town, and with scrambled eggs rather than fried, which makes it a little less messy – though also far less gooey. 

205 Aragon Ave.
macondocoffee.com

Bulla

Tortilla española is Spain’s humble crowd-pleaser – nothing fancy, unless you overthink it. Bulla Gastrobar’s version ($9.50) sticks to the essentials: caramelized onions folded into egg and thinly sliced potatoes, pan-fried until the outside sets and the inside stays creamy. It’s served as a thick wedge with a side of garlicky aioli. The texture is soft, not heavy, and the flavor holds up without needing extras. Next time, though, we’ll be tempted to add jamón. 

2500 Ponce De Leon
bullagastrobar.com

Façade

For some spice in your breakfast life, try Façade’s Spicy Onion Toast ($18). Served on a thick slab of sourdough, the dish is first topped with caramelized onions, then with eggs folded to the measure of the bread. It’s then sprinkled with chili oil and red pepper for a nice kick. Though tough to slice through the bread’s hard crust, we can’t help coming back for more of this messy – but delicious – brunch favorite that has a little bit of everything. 

271 Giralda Ave
@facademiami