Breakfast
 

Had breakfast at Rae Rae's this morn . First time in many months. Don't know why we stayed away so long. Bacon ,Eggs and blueberry biscuit for her. Eggs Benedict for me. Really nice service, prep excellent, large portions, reasonable price.

Hard to beat at any price.

The best in the area!!:mmmm::mmmm:

Darrell's is not even close (IMHO)

Rae Rae's is excellent
I ordered eggs Benedict at KeKe'sand the chef managed too make a poached egg with hard cooked yolk and runny white. Can't imagine how that was done Takes real talent!

If you order 2 eggs, 2 sausage links, home fries, and 2 pieces of toast at Darrell's, how big should the portions be? That is a big breakfast. Most people have no idea what a "portion" is.

Got to love it when people complain about portions, would you be happy if the server carried your food in a wheel barrow

Its a shame when too many villagers fit this description "the men look pregnant & the women can't get pregnant" -saw a golf cart with a port list--the driver should get load leveler springs installed

Come on people stop digging your graves with a fork--quality vs quantity--you'll feel better and enjoy live more

This post made me wonder where is the best place within the Villages to get a good breakfast? The only place I am aware of is Johnny Rockets(which I don't rate that high) at Lake Sumter. Are there any others?

If you don't like it then don't eat there. Why do you feel the need to bad mouth a business? Why do think anyone values your opinion on the quality of restaurants? They make basic breakfast items (eggs, sausages, home fries, toast) as well as anyone (my opinion, which probably only matters to me). It is not rocket science. Why is that old people feel a need to whine and complain and bad mouth everything under the sun? This thread started off with a positive comments about Rae Rae's for breakfast and then the negative opinions about another business starts. Whatever ...

Where is Rae Rae's?

They are located on 27/441 south of 466, north of 466A, on the west side of the highway. They have a corner spot in a small strip center. They serve breakfast until 11am, then lunch until 3pm (I think).

Rae Rae's has the best corned beef hash in the three counties.

Darrell's Dinner all the way for us because we can get there in a golf cart, and if we sit outside our dog is welcome to join us. Where else can we do that?

I've had breakfast at Darrell's, and I thought it was good. I'd recommend it. Prices are wholly reasonable, IMHO.

Thanks, I've got to try that!

:agree:

Depends on if you want golf cart access or are willing to take the car. My top places are outside TV and they are Rae Rae's, KeKe's and Blooms. Haven't been to Billy's in a couple years but don't know why. Darrel's is ok in TV, usual fare, nothing special and inexpensive and it's relative close to me. I try to avoid the chains because they are way too controlled to meet their National standard. If I had to rank the chains it would be Bob Evans, iHop (not the one on 466 though), Perkins and the order depends on the day. All, just my opinion.

Hands down, we love Billy's Cafe. If you love hash browns, you must try Billy's but be prepared, it takes up half the plate and is pile high
Billy's is on 441 just north of Buenos Aires but south of Walmart.

Try Son Rise Cafe in Southern Trace just behind the Shell station.

Ya got that right! Hands down some of the best omelets and home fried potatoes.:agree:

I've been to Billy's and Son Rise. Both have very good breakfasts.

Went to Rae Rae's and the owner/manager checked on us and brought us FREE cinnamon rolls and brownies. Now that is service.

Yes, they are very good - I enjoy going there.

my friend and I eat at the ever EXCELLENT Rae's once a month, or more. Our server, Jessica is always cheerful and obliging to our little order quirks. BIG food. We order, and also request a small take out box at the same time. The signature blueberry muffins/biscuit are DEEEEELISH.

We are just north of 466. We alternate between Sonrise and Lil Bits. Both are great after church on Sunday.

There Are Differences . . .
 

Well, my previous comment to you was deleted, so I'll try again.

Portion control refers to the size of one item, not the amount of different items on a plate.

I guess you didn't see where I did say that I wouldn't be going back to Darrell's ever again.
And why do I think anyone values my opinion?
Well, certainly no more than your opinion!

Here are the reasons that Darrell's is so ordinary or mediocre:

Anyone can make normal type eggs; it's difficult to kill them.
Their potatoes come frozen -- straight out of a bag and thrown on a grille. Worse than mediocre.
Regardless of the type of bread -- white, wheat, rye -- they all taste the same as cheap white bread.
Sausage or bacon? Nothing to write home about.

Rae Rae's? They actually "prepare" food and with added ingredients.
THAT is the difference between Darrell's and Rae Rae's!
I doubt that you would find anyone who would say there isn't a difference.

The best thing you can say about Darrell's is that you can get there by golf cart and can't to Rae Rae's. Same for Billy's, which is also good.

Amen! Went once, the smell of grease was a turn-off, and never went again. Not happy with the food, either.

IMHO Darrells is mediocre--at best. Convenient Locations and cart accessible

Never been to Darrells. Don't know where it is. Do they have Eggs Benedict and really crispy bacon?

If you want that, go to Rae Rae's!:pepper2:

Is something wrong with Darrells? They allow pups it says.

No, it's just... Nobody's bacon is crispier than Rae Rae's. And they definitely have eggs benedict. And their food is homemade, of quality ingredients. They are not a chain. I hope they never close.

Been there. I like it. I also like Bob Evans. I really like most chains. They have their collective act together, most times. Carrabbas is my birthday choice.

Darrell's food is OK but not great, but golf cart accessible and dog friendly is the best. I personally would rather drive our golf cart to breakfast with Our Sallie Dog and eat OK food, then get in a car and punch a hole in the bubble for a gourmet breakfast. Just personal preference I guess?

80-lb dogs don't fit under the table very well.

Ours would circle the table as we ate.

I like TooJays and Bob Evans. Bob Evans has a wonderful big breakfast with two eggs, their great sausage, choice of things like hashbrowns or grits, buttermilk pancakes and my favorite, blueberry crepe.

The servers are so delightful. We go to the one on 466.

Bob Evans
 

Bob Evans at Colony gets my vote. Of course, it is golf cart accessible and they have an outside patio.

Ours sits right where you want to put your feet.

But back on topic, we've had breakfast at Cane Garden and Toojays. Once you've eaten at Rae Rae's, everything else pales.