Thanks a Brunch
The Nook, a family-owned breakfast and brunch place, opened Sept. 18. Located just off Ventu Park Road, its small, humble exterior gives way to an open floor plan filled with tables and a small bar, giving off an American vintage vibe that perfectly compliments its name.
The expansive menu covers just about every breakfast, brunch, and lunch food imaginable, from artfully crafted crepes, waffles, and pancakes to huge burgers, sandwiches and pasta. We arrived at the restaurant at about 2:30 p.m. on a Sunday and were seated quickly by agreeable waiters eager to take our order. Getting lost in the world of breakfast carbs and lunch treats, we were overwhelmed but pleasantly surprised with the sheer amount of options.
Finally, we decided on a delicious mango strawberry smoothie, a surprise for a drink made of out-of-season fruits. For the main course, we settled on “The 6-4-3,” a breakfast platter with two eggs, bacon and a choice of pancakes, waffles, French toast or crepes. We upgraded the pancakes to “The Grand Nutella,” which was just as chocolatey as it sounds, but more of a dessert than a breakfast food.
We also ordered “The MLB,” a sandwich with turkey breast, bacon, avocado, tomatoes, various types of cheese and pesto. Admittedly, we didn’t understand what the sandwich had to do with Major League Baseball, but we decided to go for it anyway. The pesto, turkey and cheese complimented each other exquisitely, and the bacon and avocado offered a fresh textural and flavorful contrast. It also came with the biggest onion rings either of us had ever seen, perfectly fried and the highlight of our meal.
Overall, the food from The Nook was expertly made, tasted terrific and came in large portions. However, the price tag was a little more than two teenagers were hoping for, with about $15 per main course. All three items we ordered totaled to about $40. But if you’re looking for a great family owned breakfast place to splurge on, The Nook is the place for you.
