![]() ![]() The standard grits I sampled at Highland Morning were well-executed and boasted generous pepper notes, which I enjoyed. I’m not so sure I will take a chance on the grits of the day again unless they are a savory preparation. A filling of white chocolate chips and spiced and stewed apples were folded within the perfectly crisp exterior of the waffles. The inner layers of the Dutch apple pie waffles ($8.49) were also on the gooey side but in a delightful way and intentionally so. The interior was a bit undercooked, bordering on gummy in texture. Impressive in both diameter and height, the center of the pancake didn’t keep up with the beautiful browning achieved on the outside. I ordered an extra large buttermilk pancake ($6.49) to go alongside my breakfast sandwich and it arrived warm and threatening to take over the plate, as its menu description promised. Restaurant Review: This Vietnamese restaurant in is about to be your new favorite A pesto mayo contributed a touch of brightness. ![]() They accompanied the loop’s fried egg sandwich ($6.50), a simple but appealing pairing of a fried egg (mine came out a perfect over easy) with crisp bacon and cheddar cheese. Happily, whoever was manning the potato end of things during my next visit demonstrated a more skillful hand, the cubes of potato browned and crisp on all sides. Charred beyond the brink, the potatoes were limp at the center and I was surprised they made it out of the kitchen. The more precise poaching of the eggs on the crab cake plate jumped out right away, however, so did the blackened skillet potatoes. The inclusion of both the chipotle hollandaise and a Cajun remoulade was slightly overkill. A duo of sauces did threaten to overpower the dish. While I wasn’t a fan of the breaded exterior, the cake itself was well-stocked with crab, keeping this the primary focus of the dish. The baja is one of three Benedict variations on offer, and we opted to sample Highland Morning’s ultimate crab cake version as well ($14.49). A chipotle hollandaise ensured the dish wasn’t without a saucey element and kept things spicy, while a bright pico de gallo and cooling cilantro-lime crema acted as nice counterpoints. We opted for a poached preparation and were disappointed to discover the egg had spent a minute too long in the water bath, depriving us of that ever-so-appealing runny yolk. Southwestern corncakes act as the base for this layering of Spanish chorizo, avocado and eggs, cooked to one’s preference. ![]() Restaurant Review: Four Pegs ditches traditional roots for barbecue and falters The menu leads with these "traditional favorites," which includes the best-selling baja Benedict ($10.49). There is a straightforward nature inherent to most breakfast-focused restaurants and Highland Morning is no exception, although it does have several signature dishes that add a bit of flare to the standard variety of bacon and eggs. (See if you can spot the Tom Cruise photo!) ![]() It is comfortably cramped and made all that much homier thanks to the assorted black and white photos of Louisville decorating the walls, with pictures of famous individuals with Louisville ties mixed in for good measure. In addition to the sugary scents, a cozy, well-loved dining space welcomes Highland Morning patrons. While many items were enjoyable enough, others were flat-out burnt, adding up to a decidedly average overall experience. Unfortunately, I was also met with a myriad of inconsistencies in the execution of the food. I may have avoided the line during the three recent weekday visits I paid to Highland Morning, but I was greeted by the same syrup-laced aroma upon arrival each time. This breakfast spot has long been a staple of the neighborhood for which it is named, with its extra large pancakes, dolled up waffles and eggs cooked every which way attracting young families, friends and those nursing a hangover alike. Travel north down Bardstown Road on a Saturday or Sunday morning and you are sure to see a line of hungry diners trailing out the doors of Highland Morning. View Gallery: Louisville food: Highland Morning menu options ![]()
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