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pajames
03-08-2008, 05:13 AM
We go to the Cottage Inn in Lady Lake for Breakfast. On weekends, that's all they serve is Breakfast, during the week they serve Breakfast till 11, after that it's Lunch. We are heading there tomorrow morning. If you haven't heard of it or don't know where it is, let me know.
REDCART
03-10-2008, 10:40 PM
I've googgled Cottage Inn. It shows on the North side of 27\441 north of 466A in Fruitland Park. What so special about their breakfasts? Can it compare to Billy's Cafe? George
renielarson
03-10-2008, 11:23 PM
Shhhhhhh....Billy's is our fav but don't tell anyone, OK?
redwitch
03-10-2008, 11:27 PM
OK, now I'm curious. Where is Billy's and what's so special about it? Going out to eat breakfast has always been one of my fave things to do -- much more so than going out to dinner. Do either of these places have good eggs benedict?
renielarson
03-10-2008, 11:37 PM
Red...I don't know about eggs benedict at Billy's because I'm a simple eggs, sausage, hash browns, and rye toaster

Here I go spilling the beans....sigh

Billy's Cafe is located on 441/27 not too far from Walmart but on the opposite side of the road. It's a non-assuming, stand alone building with Billy's Cafe in big, bold simple letters.
Rokinronda
03-11-2008, 01:17 AM
Son Rise cafe on 466 has pretty good eggs benedict, I also like eggs in a basket at cracker barrel, and sshhhhh Billy's is my absolute favorite, my fav is banana walnut waffles......great home fried potatos also. FYI-Billy's is cash only
Hancle704
03-21-2008, 04:07 PM
The First Watch. It's not here in TV but should be.

http://www.firstwatch.com/index.htm
gemorc
03-22-2008, 12:48 AM
Lil' Bits, in Palm Ridge Plaza, gets my vote. Cheery atmosphere and very reasonable prices, along with great food, What more can one ask for?
chuckinca
03-23-2008, 01:30 AM
If you're near Millenia Mall in Orlando at breakfast time go to the Ikea furniture store's restaurant for Swedish breakfast food - very good and inexpensive.
Russ_Boston
03-23-2008, 05:45 PM
Palm Ridge Plaza is where?
villages07
03-24-2008, 11:56 AM
Russ,

Palm Ridge Plaza is golf cart accessible, just off 466, near Southern Trace shopping center (where Publix is); actually, just across the street from Crispers.
Donna
03-24-2008, 12:34 PM
007..I have seen that place and it always looks closed..

What type of food do they serve??
Rokinronda
03-25-2008, 03:42 PM
Where can we find fresh corned beef hash. Not canned, fresh. Thanks.
zcaveman
03-25-2008, 03:55 PM
How about a place that serves a good chipped beef on toast? Not garlic toast or Texas toast but regular toast points.
gingersmom
03-25-2008, 04:49 PM
Lil' Bits serves Chipped Beef on toast. It's very good, as is everything at Lil Bits. As for corned beef hash, try the buffet at Katie Bells. My husband swears by it. I quit going to Billy's Cafe. I have a cholesterol problem and I asked for egg beaters instead of eggs in an omelet. The waitress said ok, but it only comes with ham. I asked if I could have some vegetables instead of the meat, like tomatoes or onions in the omelet, she said very rudely and very loudly, NO SUBSTITUTIONS! So I'll take my business elsewhere. Cottage Inn in Fruitlane Park is very reasonable and very quick for breakfast. And the waitresses don't yell at you.
marianne237
03-25-2008, 11:11 PM
We'll add our 2 cents worth for The Village Diner in Sp. Springs...near the Ace Hardware . Good food, fast service.
dobronte
03-26-2008, 03:10 AM
Lil Bits in Buffalo ridge is very friendly and is reasonable and they appreciate you being there.
Hancle704
03-26-2008, 03:23 AM
Where can we find fresh corned beef hash. Not canned, fresh. Thanks.


Try Toojay's.
Rokinronda
03-26-2008, 03:29 AM
TooJays for Hash?? They do breakfast? Thanks!
zcaveman
03-26-2008, 02:53 PM
TooJays for Hash?? They do breakfast? Thanks!


TooJays ha a great breakfast. More than you can eat usually. Hoemmade rye toast. Home fries. Reasonable prices.
renielarson
03-26-2008, 10:57 PM
IMHO TooJays is one of the best all around restaurants. I've never had anything that disappointed me yet! They are also accommodating catering to special diets and to grandkids' picky choices. The potato cakes are the best...if you haven't tried them you have missed out on a real treat!
chuckster
03-26-2008, 11:52 PM
Was hoping to keep it a sceret, but now that the "cat's out of the bag", toojays (at both locations) has great corned beef hash. 2 eggs over easy with corned beef hash, whole wheat toast, fruit, coffee, oj and I'm set for the week. It's my fall into excess at the end of the week.
:bigthumbsup: Love it, Love it, Love it ;D ;D
Rokinronda
03-27-2008, 04:31 PM
Went to Toojays for CB hash, it was good, not canned, but I sure would have liked it pan fried golden brown. Think they would if I asked? Potato pancake was great as well as the home fries. Thanks for your suggestions! :bigthumbsup:
marianne237
03-27-2008, 10:49 PM
Tried the Cottage Inn for breakfast per suggestions...it was very good! Thanks for the heads up!
renielarson
03-27-2008, 11:23 PM
Chuck...I like Ikea's Swedish Meatballs for lunch

Being married to a Swede and having a family recipe....they are pretty darn good!
rdhdleo
03-27-2008, 11:48 PM
The Village Diner by Ace Hardware makes a very nice breakfast, as does Lil Bits and Too Jays. All are favs :bigthumbsup: Billys is just ok in my opinion whatever they cook there stuff in always gives me heartburn. Will have to try Cottage Inn :)
zcaveman
03-28-2008, 12:21 AM
Went to Toojays for CB hash, it was good, not canned, but I sure would have liked it pan fried golden brown. Think they would if I asked? Potato pancake was great as well as the home fries. Thanks for your suggestions! :bigthumbsup:


I have been trying to make a pan fried golden brown corned beef hash for a while - even the one out of a can. I have tried different frying pans and different heat levels but cannot get the crispiness my mother made. If anyone knows the secret please let me know.
renielarson
03-28-2008, 12:29 AM
I'm wondering if crispy corned beef hash would result if cooked like crispy hash browned potatoes.

The mistake often made is stirring or flipping too soon or too often and not letting the food actually sit and brown.

When making hash browns, I let the potatoes fry (not really because I use spray oil) for at least 10 minutes (or longer) on medium high heat without turning. When I check the bottoms and see they are crispy brown I flip and wait another 10 minutes or so. It's hard to be that patient but the results are worth the wait.

The key is to wait and flip only once.

Could crusty corned beef hash be treated the same?
rdhdleo
03-28-2008, 12:44 AM
I used to broil my corned beef hash in one of those countertop broiler/ovens. It got nice and crispy again flip it just once are the first side and nice and crispy. I have yet to find a place that understands what "crispy" corned beef has is :(
billmc
03-30-2008, 03:18 PM
Where can we find fresh corned beef hash. Not canned, fresh. Thanks.
The corn beef has at Two Jays is very good and doesn't appear to be canned.
cashman
10-07-2009, 08:02 AM
The best place for breakfast is Home.
zcaveman
10-07-2009, 12:13 PM
The best place for breakfast is Home.

Amen to that - but who makes the breakfast? The breakfast maker might think differently.

I enjoy making breakfast but very once in a while a day out is good. I still haven't mastered omelets like some of the restaurants do.

And the wife gets tired of cereal. Go figure. I slave getting the milk and sugar and bowls and the spoons. It is not easy!!!
Indy-Guy
10-07-2009, 08:10 PM
The best place for breakfast is Home.

We need your location and hours of serving. Will look to see what is available after we arrive.
cashman
10-08-2009, 03:00 PM
Yes I was referring to my home and also your home.
RVRoadie
10-08-2009, 09:35 PM
We like to go to Nancy Lopez for Sunday morning brunch. Good Eggs Benedict, and an elegant setting.
The Great Fumar
10-08-2009, 09:50 PM
If you like fluffy omelets then LIL' BITS and BILLY'S are the absolute best..
I also find that BENEDICT IS A GOOD EGG..........

Fumar
l2ridehd
10-09-2009, 06:45 AM
The best way to make the corned beef hash well browned is to use a cast iron skillet. Provides the even high heat required to do it right. I use a cast iron skillet for most everything but stir fry. There you really need a wok.
BBQMan
10-15-2009, 08:29 AM
:agree:The best way to make the corned beef hash well browned is to use a cast iron skillet. Provides the even high heat required to do it right. I use a cast iron skillet for most everything but stir fry. There you really need a wok.

:agree:The other key is dryness. Unless you get most of the water out you will steam the hash.
diskman
10-15-2009, 10:50 PM
I have been trying to make a pan fried golden brown corned beef hash for a while - even the one out of a can. I have tried different frying pans and different heat levels but cannot get the crispiness my mother made. If anyone knows the secret please let me know.

I will bet it was old fashioned Crisco::icon_hungry:
redwitch
10-16-2009, 12:27 PM
Definitely use a cast-iron skillet. I found that it is truly the best way to get anything crispy. Crisco, old-fashioned lard or bacon fat also helps. As much as I like Pam, it just doesn't do the job for good hash browns or potato pancakes. Can't really say for hash because it is something I've never made.