Brandy’s Restaurant and Bakery

1500 E Cedar Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 779-2187

www.brandysrestaurant.com

Hungry? Really hungry? Go west… to Flagstaff. Like right now.

While Flagstaff is a cool place on its own (hiking, biking, mountains, pine trees), it’s worth a visit to this mountain town just to visit Brandy’s Restaurant and Bakery. Right up front, you should know that it’s gonna be crowded, and you will probably have to wait for a seat. But, there is a good reason.

Breakfast at Brandy’s is a sight to behold. As you walk through the tables, en route to your seat, the beauty and quantity of the food on people’s tables is simply jaw-dropping. Huge, pancakes spilling over the plate edges, slices of sumptuous quiche four inches tall, piles of potatoes the size of Arizona. It’s a beautiful thing, and it’ll make you hungry.

Brandy’s does Eggs Benedict well, with two perfectly poached eggs, tangy Hollandaise, and a handful of unusual ingredients. Like Eggs da Vinci (roasted red peppers and artichoke hearts) or Eggs Neptune (crab and Muenster cheese) or Eggs Sardo (spinach and artichoke hearts). They all come with a mountain of chunky, grilled potatoes or a fluffy pancake for an easy eight bucks. Please!

Don’t miss the Swedish Oat Cake, a full fourteen inches in diameter and one inch thick. Fluffy oats and buttermilk mixed up from scratch and topped with hot cinnamon apple sauce. Even if you only have a few bites, it may change your life… or certainly your pancake expectations. Other unusual items include trout and eggs, strawberry butter, and burritos that you can stuff with any ingredients from the vast list of omelet fillings.

Even though Brandy’s is set in a busy strip center, it’s a unique place. Totally worthy of a detour. Fresh ingredients, friendly staff, and a large, unusual, wish-you-could-try-it-all menu make this a sure stop. Stuff yourself with goodness, then go check out the old train depot, or just cruise Route 66 and marvel at all the old neon motel signs. Sooner or later you’ll be hungry enough to go back to Brandy’s and start all over.

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