Glancing at the menu I wasn’t that excited. Breakfast items sounded typical and lunch items were slightly more intriguing. What drew me in was the name of the chef/partner, Johnny Church, who doubles as the chef at RM Seafood and Rx Boiler Room and previously worked at The View in Tivoli Village. The concept of elevated comfort food made from mostly locally sourced ingredients pays off in a big way. Dishes are expertly executed with passion and refinement that you won’t find in most breakfast and lunch spots.
With a Yelp check-in we received complimentary walnut tossies. I’ve never heard the name before, but they’re similar to tiny little tarts with a thick, buttery crust. That was followed up with an order of MTO mini donuts ($7). Firm in texture with a lightly crispy exterior, they arrived three per order covered in powdered sugar and honey.
My favorite dish was Chicken in a Waffle ($13). Tender chunks of breaded chicken smothered in a country gravy were sandwiched between light and crispy waffles and topped with fresh berries. The dish had everything you could want — savory proteins accompanied by the sweetness of the fruit, the airiness of the waffles and the combination of tender, crispy, crunchy textures. The mound of skinny fries that came with it weren’t bad either.
On a somewhat lighter and healthier side was the vegan carrot and coconut pancakes ($11). Don’t let the vegan label scare you. The light and fluffy texture make them as good as most pancakes out there.
The biggest, and maybe the only, low point of the meal was the Fat Elvis ($13). It’s French toast with banana, bacon, peanut butter, strawberries, and nutella. Sounds like a mouthful, right? It was and not in a good way. The peanut butter and nutella combo made it so dense and heavy that I could only stomach a few bites. Ok, maybe more than a few, but it was one dish I couldn’t finish. And I almost always clean my plate.
Next up was one of the best grilled cheese ($11) sandwiches I’ve had containing brie, honey, and toasted walnuts between slices of brioche. And, finally rounding out the meal was their Thanksgiving burger ($14). An open-faced moist turkey patty sitting atop a bread pudding “bun”, topped with an orange-cranberry sauce with a side of mashed browns. It was all delicious. Turkey burgers are usually gross, but I’d come back for seconds.
I was skeptical. The menu at first glance didn’t sound inspiring. But, their ability to almost flawlessly elevate comfort food won me over. With a menu that is scheduled to change based on seasonal ingredients, there’s plenty of reasons to return.
5 Stars
500 S Main St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 380-8229
