Jesse reviews local eateries
Jesse Hofford
-Opinions Editor-
Bordered by a Penn Station East Coast Subs and a Dierbergs grocery store stands the Sunny Street Cafe. A great little place in Arnold that serves amazing breakfast food, with their Eggs Blackstone being a must-have. Eggs Blackstone is a dish consisting of an English muffin topped with a grilled tomato slice, a poached egg and smothered in Hollandaise sauce with bacon crumbled on top.
The Sunny Street Cafe’s menu has a rather wide selection. Everything from French toast and omelets to Reuben sandwiches and hamburgers. The prices seem reasonable, in the $6 to $8 range but that judgment cannot be fully made until the actual food is in view.
Upon looking around the room it is noticeable that it has a cheery atmosphere to it. Brightly-colored paint, nice cheerful paintings, a huge chalkboard near the entrance with various writings on it and the whole front wall was made up of big windows, letting sunlight fill the dining room. It seemed like it would be difficult to be in a sour mood while eating here.
Everything tasted really fresh. The tomato added a nice flavor to the egg that erupted with golden yolk as it was pierced. If Hollandaise is new for some, it is actually just a butter sauce with egg yolks and lemon juice in it, nothing too exotic. The bacon was really good too because rather than the little bacon bits that come in the plastic can, real crispy-fried bacon is crumbled up on top.
The hash browns were cooked to an even golden brown and actually had two layers to it. The first layer was nice, thin and crispy texture and the layer underneath was rich with potato flavor. The Eggs Blackstone will set you back $7.29, which may sound steep but it was worth it. Diners will be thoroughly stuffed and satisfied as they walk out the door.
The service was friendly and fast. Prices match the portion sizes and quality of ingredients they use, and the place is super clean. Not to mention the wide variety in their menu boasts many breakfast classics. It has a very happy and bright atmosphere that is sure to put even the crabbiest diner in a good mood. They are located at 850 Arnold Commons Dr., Arnold, Mo., 63010, and their hours are 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day.
