TCB Review: I can't help but think the name of this place is inviting trouble. Sort of a self-fulfilling deal; the cooks probably have a wager going for which server will finally grab the butter knife and go for the eyes after being asked for the last time "why are you called Stabby's?" Poor naming aside, judging by the TCB crew's first visit last Saturday, the place appears to be a decent (i.e. average) neighborhood stop.
The breakfast menu had some creativity to it with a variety of pancakes (buttermilk, banana blueberry, gingerbread, ect) and a good listing of omelets. The cornbeef hash is from a can, and though the menu lists house-made sausage gravy, I'm thinking "from a can" isn't an uncommon phrase here. Emphasis looks more to be on quantity, as our table required more than one take home container at the end of our meal. They've also had a display case full of pastries and passable coffee, so I'm thinking the spot will work well for a quick to-go stop on weekdays. (I apologize, dear readers, that I did not find out where the pastries are imported from)
The place is newly renovated by combining the floor space of two former businesses, so there's the main dining area as well as the front room with street-view counter seating and a couch for lounging. Perfectly played for catching the weekend overflow of that other tiny breakfast spot across the street.
Posted: 05/18/09 by Peter Kastler
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