Where's the Best Breakfast Restaurant?

When I was s a kid, it was a real treat to have breakfast for dinner. It was like breaking the rules. It didn't happen often, but when Mom pulled out the carton of eggs and slab of bacon at the end of the day, it felt like cause for celebration.

Today, more and more restaurants are serving breakfast foods for longer periods and even throughout the day.

Breakfast literally means "breaking the fast", based on the fact that your body is fasting for around 6 to 9 hours the night prior, or as long as you are sleeping. Thus, you need to "break the fast."

The term "breakfast" also sometimes refers to a meal composed of traditional breakfast foods (eggs, oatmeal, sausages, etc.) served at any time of day.

Nutritional experts have referred to breakfast as the most important meal of the day, citing studies that find that people who skip breakfast are likely to have problems with concentration, metabolism, and weight.

In 1605, Don Quixote wrote, “Tis the part of a wise man to keep himself today for tomorrow, and not venture all his eggs in one basket.”

If you live in Napa, you might want to heed that advice and branch out to experience all the great breakfast experiences available, and not put all your eggs (or pancakes, waffles, fruit bowl) in one basket.

“My favorite place for breakfast is the Grill at Silverado Country Club, “ said winemaker Marbue Marke. "They have an awesome variety and the quality of the items are always excellent. I love the corned beef hash. It’s real corned beef. When I’m in the mood for sweet, their Belgian waffles are the best I have had in the Valley period.”

According to realtor Dynie Sanderson,  has the best “beni” (eggs benedict) in town. Served on an English muffin from the , the dish is “traditional”, created with Canadian bacon and creamy Hollandaise sauce.

Michaela Rodeno, former CEO of St. Supery, likes (ABC) in Napa and Pacific Blues in Yountville.  “Or, if you like good croissants and enjoy standing in line,” said Rodeno, “Bouchon Bakery in Yountville.”

Evan Harrelson of Meritage Resort and his fiancé, Kim, like Boonfly Café in Carneros. “Boonfly has spot-on perfect hashbrowns, eggs, sausage, bacon, whatever I order every single time,” said Harrelson. “My favorite dish is the eggs benedict and Kim just gets eggs, bacon and an english muffin.  The donuts are always a treat and if you're really hungry, get the breakfast pizza.”

“You know, it's funny how many breakfasts are disappointing,” Harrelson continued. 

“It's what you think would be the easiest meal to not mess up, and so many times the toast comes cold or the bacon overcooked. I mean, really?”