Longshot Hash House, 350 Deacon Dr W, College Station
Sweet or savory: What should I do? That’s my dilemma whenever I splurge on breakfast out. With the spinach and mushroom hash house skillet, I don’t have to choose. In addition to scrambled eggs, onions, and peppers, this dish is made sweeter with the addition of sweet potatoes and Gruyere cheese, and, my fave: tomato jam! No, it doesn’t taste like tomatoes! But believe me, it’s what makes this dish rock.” —Ellen Ritscher Sackett, editor-in-chief
Stella Southern Cafe, 4040 State Hwy 6 S, Suite 100, College Station
“I’m not an egg person, so it’s hard to find a filling breakfast dish that I enjoy. The Rise & Swine fits the bill, though. With one of their famous buttermilk biscuits stuffed with cornflake-crusted chicken breast, bacon, sausage gravy, and shredded lettuce, I can hardly finish the sandwich, but I always leave happy. Every component would be delicious by themselves, but together, they are stellar.” —Katie James, interim editor
Jesse's Taqueria & Bakery, 3310-A E 29 St, Bryan
“Give me a Jesse’s breakfast taco, sometimes two! My choice is bacon, sausage, egg, cheese, refried beans — and did I mention cheese? And of course, add some of their hot sauce! These tacos are big and made right in front of you. They don’t skimp on the ingredients, either!” —Kyle DeWitt, publisher
Cracker Barrel, 3110 Briarcrest Dr, Bryan
"The hubster and I just don’t eat out that much, but if we are going out for breakfast, Cracker Barrel is the place. I order the Sunrise Sampler — two eggs with sausage, bacon, ham, toast, grits, and hashbrown casserole — plus, it comes with fried apples! Since I haven’t eaten breakfast for most of my adult life, my breakfast comes on a Sunday afternoon or for dinner any day of the week. Lucky for me, Cracker Barrel serves breakfast all day long!" —Tonya Chitwood, layout and design
First Watch, 4501 S Texas Ave, College Station
“First Watch can be packed on mornings — and for good reason. With fresh and healthy food items on the menu, it would be anyone’s go-to. For a quick morning pick-me-up, I like to start my day with First Watch’s avocado toast and kale tonic juice. The freshly squeezed kale tonic is made of kale, apple, cucumber, and lemon, and as an alternative for my caffeine addiction, it also adds to the perfect combination of a well-balanced breakfast. I love this probably because it is the best tasting healthy breakfast I can get on the go.” —Khadeeja Umana, intern
Mess Waffles, 170 Century Square Dr, Suite 10, College Station
“I disagree with breakfast as a concept — why create one meal totally different from the other two? But that’s what makes the chicken and waffles the perfect choice for me. The waffles allow me to participate in breakfast or brunch with the best of ‘em, but the chicken gives me the savory flavor I love, especially with maple aioli. Personally, I like to go with the snack-size chicken and waffles and add a side of mac and cheese or avocado toast — it’s so hard for me to choose just one!” —Madi Telschow, intern/editorial assistant
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q, 504 Harvey Rd, College Station
“I love Rudy's barbecue meats: turkey, ribs, pulled pork, and prime rib, though the brisket is my favorite. I had no idea they offered breakfast tacos until I had stopped by early one morning, and to my surprise, they offer brisket, egg, and cheese breakfast tacos. They are amazing tasting, good portion size, and definitely worth the money. I have to say Rudy's has the best breakfast tacos in Bryan College Station.” —Dave Marsh, marketing consultant
