Delaney's Diner with Addie

It was Marnie that suggested that we go to Delaney's Diner when I realized Addie was free for breakfast this morning.  I readily concurred because I LOVE it and have been there several times - usually with Chuck.  When Delaney's first opened Chuck went to it many, many times and brought lots of people to try it. So I was happy to go.

Addie is home alone all day today.  Reagan is at camp and Maggie at daycare and of course, Marnie and Erik are working, so she was a very willing companion to go with me.  She had never been and tried in the past but it was too crowded - but today - at 9:30 on a Wednesday there was plenty of space.

As we sat down and were greeted by the very welcoming waitress, I asked Addie how she would describe it>  She said:"It's an old fashioned diner but modern."  And that is exactly right.  There is a wood floor, formica tables, red chairs, and graphic art on the walls.  It has a very new and clean vibe to it and I appreciate that there was adequate space between the tables so that you didn't feel like your neighbors could overhear your conversation.




She ordered French toast with Challah bread and I ordered Roy Lees breakfast casserole. I had it before and loved it - it is a casserole with eggs, sausage, mushrooms, cheddar cheese and croutons. The waitress said she thought they had one more left - so there was some suspense waiting to find out but the news was good and the food was delicious.

I also got coffee which was good and they kept filling my cup and even offered a cup to go.  I love hash browns and these were good but not great - there was a funny aftertaste to them.  Addie said that her breakfast had her favorite butter and her favorite fluffy French toast.

It is a real gift for me to get to eat out with Addie and learn a little bit about her life.  She is fourteen and going into 10th grade this fall.  Right now, she is focussed on getting a tan this summer and we talked a lot about our family.  She is a wonderful companion.

Afterwards I was pleased that they had - not mints - but cinnamon candy to cleanse the palate.  We left and stopped at Audrey's so that Addie could see the new kittens.  And then she went home to sit by the pool and work on that tan.

In conclusion - this is a restaurant I would really recommend for breakfast - it is exactly what Addie said - old fashioned good food served by a very friendly and warm staff.