Town Bakery & Cafe for some Small-Town Brunch
The concept of Brunch originated from upper society in England during the late 19th century. Back then, nobles were fond of early morning hunting, causing breakfast time to be postponed. It later landed in America in the 1930s and formed a set dining style. Unlike regular meals, brunch features simpler courses and focuses more on the environment and communication. In a relaxed atmosphere, you can chat about life with family and friends while enjoying good food!
There are several old-school White Towns within my active scope: Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga. Despite the scarcity of restaurants in these small towns, the brunch scene is surprisingly thriving. This time, I've visited Town Bakery Cafe nestled deep in the hills of Moraga. In such a small mountain village, there's only one tea house, but three or four places to get brunch, showing the ingrained love Americans have for Brunch!
On this visit, we ordered:
*Smoked Salmon Benedict, $18! Salad+smoked fish+poached egg+French toast, perfect combination! I rarely order Benedict in the Bay Area cuz I always thought California eggs have a fishy taste. But their poached eggs are really delicious, vivid, sweet, and no egg smell, comparable to the best free-range eggs I've had before in Hawaii!
*Smoked Salmon Omelette, $16.75! Classic breakfast roll, taste 👌, rich side dishes, they not only serve fried potatoes but also a small bowl of fresh fruit!
*Grass-Fed Beef Burger, $17! I assume Grass-Fed means free-range beef, maybe because the cows eat tender grass often, hence the beef patty is exceptionally fragrant! Must remind: their salads are sprinkled with sheep milk cheese, taste a bit muttony but it's slightly neutralized with seedless grapes. If you're not into sheep cheese, remember to ask the waiter if you can switch!
Summary: The environment is quiet, taste is lovely, price is reasonable!
🚩Town Bakery & Cafe
337 Rheem Blvd, Moraga, CA 94556
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