Grind & Grill Cafe, The

The Grind & Grill breakfast menu includes the usual fare—omelets, pancakes, waffles, burritos and French toast. You can order corned-beef hash or oatmeal. Opt for the huge breakfast called the Avalanche, which includes three eggs, two pieces of bacon, two sausage patties and a biscuit smothered in gravy. Or try the Rail—sourdough toast with ground beef smothered with gravy and served with potatoes. Another favorite is the Rooster Tail, which includes chicken-fried steak with two eggs, potatoes and toast. And for the really hungry, choose between pork chops and eggs or steak and eggs.

The lunch menu features eight kinds of burgers, four kinds of hot dogs, and the standard diner sandwiches like the French dip, Rueben, BLT and club. For those who like to graze, salads include a tasty spinach salad and a cranberry walnut salad along with the usual dinner salad option. Lunch specialties include fish and chips, and

barbecue pulled pork sandwiches. There are vegetarian and low calorie options available, too.

Visitors and local regulars alike keep coming back for the consistent quality and warm service, which is why this place has become a small part of the area's food story. The portions are generous, the prices fair, and the experience easy — the kind of place you'll recommend to friends who want something without the fuss. Come by anytime; there's always a seat waiting and something new to try.