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Originally posted by Father Bronze:
We do, however, have a decent assortment of greasy spoons -- sorry to rub it in onthepequod.
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Don't be sorry in the least. If I'm ever in Freeport, I'll know the cuisine is right up my alley.
However, here in the Twin Cities we do have a remarkable greasy spoon known as Mickey's. Everything from the name to the decor to the waitress is quintessential. Its the old '40s Trolley car style and has been around forever. I believe Mickey's has been featured in Jingle All the Way and both of the Mighty Duck's movies.
Last year a friend came to visit and since we both love greasy spoons, I took him to Mickeys. Once we were ready to order, my friend informed the waitress that this would probably be the only time he would be in Mickey's and would like to make it memorable!
"Well," she said, "I could melt some spatula in your breakfast, that would make it memorable. Or I could make you come back here and wash dishes, that would make it memorable."
To that my friend said, "I think I'll just order."
So he ordered an omelet, toast, and some coffee.
Then she asked if he would like some Potatoes O'Brien. He inquired as to what Potatoes O'Brian were and she told him. She went on to say that everybody ordered Potatoes O'Brian and many people came solely for that reason. To this my friend declined because we were going mountain biking after breakfast and he didn't want to be too full.
The Waitress continued "So would you like some Potatoes O'Brian?!"
Friend: "No thanks."
Waitress: "You need to have some Potatoes O'Brian."
Friend: "No thanks"
Waitress: "You need Potatoes O'Brian!"
Friend: "Ok."
Waitress: "Orange Juice?"
Friend: "No thanks."
Waitress: "Yeah, we had better make that a large!"
Friend: "Ok."
Then she moved on to me but I had learned my lesson. So when she asked if I wanted Potatoes O'brian, I answered "absolutely." And when she asked a bout orange juice, I said, "I'll take a large."
Boy was she crusty! She looked to be the type that would actually try to physically toss us out if we gave her too much trouble. If you remember that '70s dinner sit-com, image Flo only considerably more cantankerous. I do have to say, that was one of the best breakfasts I have ever had (especially the Potatoes O'Brian).
What a great breakfast. Complete with ambiance.
Mountain biking, an hour later, (esp. the hill climbs) was a little tougher than we had expected. Due to the exceedingly heavy breakfast.
If you're ever in the Twin Cities, Mickeys is a must!
Just hit it during daylight since the area is a little rougher (nothing to be too worried about though).
Well I'm off to "BUY ME ANOTHER BOARD." Good day all!
[This message has been edited by onthepequod (edited 05-12-2001).]