I made a reservation which really helped us get ahead of the crowd at 11 am on a Sunday. Portions are small but it's really the size we SHOULD be eating as Americans :) French toast and fried chicken was great, so was the avocado toast and huevos rancheros. Would recommend :) read more

This place has been on my list of breakfast place suggestions since they opened, and every single time someone asks for a brunch spot I mention that I have been meaning to try this place. It's a great trendy location on the edge of Park Circle, conveniently has a small parking lot in addition to street parking and a tiny city lot close by, woman owned, and decorated super warm and inviting. So I really really wanted to like this place. Maybe it was the day I chose to go. I used YELP to reserve a spot on the waitlist, and met a friend for brunch before going into Highwater. Maybe they were unusually slammed. I ordered a Buzzed Donut, coffee rubbed bacon, with an over-easy egg on a pop biscuit doughnut with a side of shredded hashbrowns & mocha dip. Sounds amazing and unique! But the one I was served was burnt, hard, and had obviously been sitting under some heat too long and was past the point of being served. I politely brought it to my server's attention both dark coloring, hard texture, and burnt taste were affected, and while she did inquire, the answer was that it was the last one so a re-order was not an option. I was not trying to make a stink to my server or make my friend late to the festival, and they couldn't rush a new item, so I ate around the hard/burnt part politely. When the bill came, the server informed me she took 15 percent off that item. Everyone has off days, and I really wanted to like this place but the more I think about it the crazier it is to think I paid 85 percent of a meal that shouldn't have been served. When I worked in food service, I would have never served an item in this condition. I would have simply apologized that I didn't realize the kitchen was out, taken the item off the bill, and brought a replacement item or dessert at no charge. I had excitedly announced it was my first time trying this place when the server first introduced herself, and I'm just disappointed it wasn't 100 percent wonderful. read more

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Cute little chill-viber in North CHAS with excellent service and an easy-going atmosphere. Parking might be challenging on weekends but was no problem for my Thursday morning breakfast. - Coffee is of decent quality and is self-serve; choose your own mug off the wall and refill as you please. - My pimento cheese grits were alright -- the texture should have been creamier, the flavors more robust. The French toast, though, was excellent: good quality bread with just the right amount of soak; crispy edges and deep, rich bourbon-brown sugar notes; and ample pecans. At first I thought the rosemary could have been a bit subtler but really, rosemary isn't a spice prone to subtlety and by the end, I was relishing this creative addition. - Def worth a stop. read more

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We had lunch on Sunday and this place pretty busy! They have small parking lot for the costumers. The usher greet us and found an available spot pretty quick but we had to clean the table again since she didn't clean it well from the previous costumer which was not a big deal. Our server was pretty informative with the menu and quite fast! The noise level was pretty moderate and they also have outdoor seating. The inside looks very casual and I consider this as a hippie joint type of resto. I had the mushroom mex hasbrown and it was really good . My kids and hubs had the buzzed biscuit, french toast , and the biscuits and gravy with extra 2 scramble eggs on top. They all taste really good. One thing I hope they can improve with the biscuit and sausage gravy is to add more gravy because the biscuits were pretty generous but not enough gravy ratio to them. The orange juice and iced coffee pretty on point for us. I think this place is so far the best breakfast/brunch/lunch place in North Charleston! read more

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I met a friend for lunch and we sat outside which was so nice! No wait at all on a Friday in May, but it quickly filled in. We both had a hard time choosing what to order. They serve both breakfast and lunch all day. I loved the energy salad, it was filling and light and had great flavor. We also split a donut which I highly recommend! read more

The Junction Kitchen - Energy bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

Decided to give this spot another try .... Day after the wedding the in laws wanted brunch .. The wait wasn't bad because it was a beautiful day but parking whew lol ... today I went with the Biscuits and Shroom Gravy ... I added a sunny side up egg and the sweet tea fried chicken .. I must say I'm glad I gave this place another chance ... my meal was awesome... my biscuits were fresh and that mushroom gravy was the perfect pairing .. my egg was cooked to perfecting and exceeded expectation ... And last but not least the sweet t fried chicken was very moist and fresh. My entire meal came out hot so that added a plus to the overall meal... My only gripe was that I never knew the servers name. she wasn't rude but it's just common courtesy. until next time read more

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Went for breakfast and were able to be seated right away (we did not make reservations). Our waitress recommended the Mexican Hash (so naturally I got that) and my friend got the Huevos Rancheros. Both were good but I enjoyed the Huevos Rancheros a bit more. The salsa that came with the Mexican hash was delectable though. Coffee is self serve and unlimited. Grapefruit juice is not refillable. read more

The Junction Kitchen - Huevos Rancheros - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

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Overall my experience at The Junction Kitchen was very positive. The atmosphere is casual, kitschy and cute with a self-serve coffee bar and fun cutlery and glass-wear that give you an "elevated breakfast at mom's house" feel. Our server was also efficient, but I will note that he was of more of a "get things done" mindset than a guy who wanted to linger and chat, thought that is to be expected during a busy Saturday brunch rush. My few complaints mostly surround the food, on my hash I ordered the avocado for an extra charge of $1.25 with that I'm expecting to get at least half an avocado, but I instead got a very small scoop which I was a little disappointed with. They also were skimpy with the avocado on my dads avocado toast, and I feel if you're spending $11 on a single slice of toast where avocado is the star of the dish you shouldn't leave your customers wanting more. Lastly, the biscuits in the biscuits and gravy, while fluffy and flavorful, had a severe lacking of sausage gravy. I feel If you're going to have dense, cakey biscuits, you may need to be a little bit more generous with the gravy to compensate without charging extra; simply for the integrity of the dish as a stand-alone. As for morning cocktails, they were well crafted, but a little heavy handed with the mixers. However like stated previously, everything tasted great overall, and my mom's French toast and fried chicken were definitely a standout dish. I suppose my only problem with The Junction Kitchen was the nagging realization of how much you're being nickled and dimed by the establishment. Still a lovely brunch despite my hang-ups, and I'd like to come back another time to try their dinner menu. read more

The Junction Kitchen - Mexican Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

Awesome bloody mary's and great shrimp and grits!! Definitely recommend for a Sunday brunch

Great Brunch Spot with Gluten-Free Options! Our group of five made a spontaneous decision to stop by The Junction for brunch while most of our family went on a historic tour or headed to the beach--and it ended up being a great call. Three of us ordered the French toast and fried chicken (so good!), and I really appreciated that they offered a gluten-free bread option--it's been hard to find gluten-free choices elsewhere in Charleston, so this was a big win. The other two in our group had hash browns, eggs, and turkey sausage, and everyone was happy with their meals. Portion sizes were generous and everything was full of flavor. We also shared three pitchers of mango peach mimosas--delicious and super refreshing! Our server was attentive, friendly, and answered all of our questions without missing a beat. On top of that, the prices were really affordable for the quality and quantity of food we received. If you're looking for a laid-back, satisfying brunch spot in Charleston--especially if you need gluten-free options--we definitely recommend stopping by The Junction. Great food, great service, and a relaxed vibe. read more

The Junction Kitchen - Gluten free French toast and chicken - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

This is definitely a place to try if you're in North Charleston. The food is made fresh daily and I love the option to sit inside or outside. It feels more homey and the spacing inside fits about maybe 40-60 people (I think). But it's still worth going to. I went with some friends and they all loved it. There's a bar inside and they have a coffee station for you pick a mug and make your own coffee. I love it! Go check it out! read more

The Junction Kitchen - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

We had high hopes going into experiencing brunch at The Junction Kitchen. The quaint, local eatery has the charm and indoor and outdoor seating ambiance to be a cool spot for eats. However, the slow and delayed service from the kitchen, the disappointing and overcooked donuts, and the less than great main dishes led to a less than desired experience. We waited about 20 minutes starting at 1:20 the afternoon, which I didn't mind since all the tables were filled with patrons. Once we were seated and gave our order, however, we waited over an hour for our dishes, with the donut that was supposed to arrive early on not arriving until a few minutes for the rest of our order. I am not sure what was happening in the kitchen but we went a while in between first receiving our drinks. The lull time was a lot compounded by the fact more tables were empty after the 2 pm mark. There was no iced coffee or ability to make it, but they did have canned cold brew, which I did enjoy a couple of those. My wife enjoyed her cocktail. But we did notice even a delay from our server in ensuring we had drinks and needed. I thought the chocolate mocha donut would be good. But the long wait to just get the donut was frustrating enough before trying it and discovering it was overcooked and burned. I was shocked it was as hard and burned tasting as it was. Had I not been hungry, I would have sent it back. But having not had anything to eat at that point all day, I found myself eating the burned donut anyway. When we finally received our main dishes, I was disappointed with the chicken and French toast. The chicken fingers tasted soggy and quite bland. While the French was good with the bourbon butter and maple syrup, the dish walls have been better without the chicken. Call it an off day by the kitchen or just bad luck. But still, I wasn't expecting a let down experience when I had heard more than a few good words about this place for breakfast and brunch. read more

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What a great brunch spot! I was in Charleston for the weekend and was told this place was a must. It did not disappoint! We went on the earlier side to beat the church crowd which I highly recommend. We were seated by 10 on Sunday with no wait. We had a baby with us and the staff was helpful and accomodating. The waiter recommended a half order of hashbrowns for her to eat which worked out great! We ordered a pitcher of the peach mango mimosa to split. It was pretty standard, nothing special. I decided to go with the avocado toast with a side of hashbrowns with cheese. The waiter suggest I throw a second egg on the toast so I took his advice. Everything was delicious! The eggs were perfectly over easy, both the toast and hashbrowns were crispy, and the dressing-like sauce they serve the avocado toast with was tangy and a great addition. My only complaint is that they forgot the cheese on my hashbrowns. If I'm ever back in the area I'll be sure to stop by again! read more

Food was a 2/10 the Mexican hash was the most tasteless and bland plate I've ever had. My wife finished my plate dumped a good bit of hot sauce on it to taste like something. read more

The Junction Kitchen - The Mexican Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

Wanted to come here since it's a quick walk from our rental house. Stopped in, placed it to go order of the Mexican Hash (no butter or cheese; they were able to modify with ease) and side of Coffee Rubbed Bacon. Lots of great flavor and very filling. Cute venue, quite busy, nice staff. read more

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Please never eat here food was awful they mad was wait in line 25 mins the food was cold plus the customer service staff where extremely mean management was poor just please listen to me pass by and go some where else read more

First time back to Junction in a while. I have to mentally prepare for the wait unless solo or an off-day. Love seeing a packed house, however, parking and long wait is still the biggest issue here. Presentation and flavors were great! I enjoyed a seat at the bar. However, it was very loud so I opted for earbuds to tune out the crowds. Highly recommend visiting solo or a week day. Parking is tricky, there is addition parking near Buist and Spruill just a short walk down the road. read more

The Junction Kitchen - Shrimp and grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

I really wanted to give higher stars but the food was just OK for me. There was no wow factor and nothing stood out to give it more than 3 . I ordered the buzzed donut & sora sunrise mocktail. The mocktail was good, but the donut was hard & overcooked imo. I asked my egg be medium instead of over-easy but it was still really runny & the mocha dip didn't really go with the flavor profile. Maybe it was because my donut was overcooked? My brunch partners both ordered the chicken and French toast. Neither used the butter. Both enjoyed their French toast but friend found one piece of chicken that was weird. Possibly undercooked. We got there at peak brunch time on a Sunday and had to wait approximately 20 mins which wasn't bad and less time than we were quoted. Our waiter was prompt & kind. The inside is small & compact. I felt a bit uncomfortable with how close our table was to the hostess stand, bar & other high top table. There is 1 unisex bathroom in the front close to tables. The back of the restaurant seems a bit more spacious but not by much. Would I come here again? Most likely not. There's not much on their menu and I wasn't wowed by what I ordered. read more

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That is the worst food I have had at a restaurant. Not a single thing that was ordered was good. Not sure why they are highly reviewed. So disappointing! read more

If I could give 10 stars I would. I truly enjoyed this spot over the weekend with my man. The French toast was delicious. I tried the vegan bacon and it did not disappoint. My man tries the shrimp and grits. It was so flavorful, I mean you cannot go wrong here. I love how you choose your own coffee mug and the coffee is great too. Service was prompt and friendly. It was clean and laid back. read more

The Junction Kitchen - Coffee mugs to choose from - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

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I have been passing this restaurant for years but never had the time to check them out and I'm glad I finally got my chance. It's a very chic little bistro that offers breakfast and lunch offerings. The atmosphere is great, the service was excellent and the food tasty. So go check out the Junction kitchen and enjoy the duck pond across the street while there. read more

The Junction Kitchen - Eggs, hash browns, and sausage patty. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

7/15 We stopped here around 11am on our roadtrip to Charleston. They indoor and a small outdoor seating area. We were seated immediately. I asked for a booster seat but never got one. The menu is pretty small. I thought about getting a croissant and turkey sausage but changed my mind. I'm glad I wasn't that hungry because it gave a sticky vibe (iykyk). Hubby saw their French toast on TT and asked our waitress which was more popular. She recommended the croissant French toast and even said the portion was large enough to split. Croissant French toast and he added the Fried Sweet Tea Chicken Thighs. Bourbon Pecan Brown sugar butter and Rosemary Maple Syrup ... From the menu description it sounds appetizing HOWEVER what was placed in front of us was NOT. The chicken thighs were so greasy and looked burnt. There were two of the smallest, flattest and flimsy pieces of "croissant French toast". You couldn't taste any of the supposed rosemary, bourbon, maple anything from the taste of old grease. Absolutely a 0/5. I would've absolutely sent it back and left (but Hubby hates that). This place was the only food experience in Charleston we had on our day trip and you can say it left a bad taste in my mouth. read more

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This place is very cute, and has an intimate vibe with the low lighting. They also have outdoor seating available. We came in for breakfast during a weekday and were able to get seated right away. Based on the recommendations of our server I ordered the Mexican hash, which comes with pork, beans, cheesy hashbrown and I added avocado. All of these ingredients sound great but somehow the dish was completely lacking flavor. I ended up adding hot sauce to make it more edible. My sister ordered the biscuits with chicken and gravy and her dish was pretty good. I tried my nephew's French toast and it was just ok. The food that we had was pretty underwhelming which was surprising given the great reviews. read more

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Food, service. The place - all fantastic. I cannot eat here again soon enough. I definitely recommend it read more

Made reservations. Checked in. Hostess said to give her 5 mins while she cleaned a table and she would text us. We stepped outside the door and waited... 10 mins went by and no text. So I stepped inside again and the hostess had given our table to another party. So we were seated outside. Which would have been fine but the ants and flys were crazy bad. It was hard to enjoy our food while fighting ants crawling on our plates and up our legs. Food was just okay... not worth fighting ants. Won't be back. read more

Cute spot!!!! The food was innovative & fun. Great atmosphere with nice people. Jane was so attentive & so friendly. Amber the manager was also so kind. Great spot & great food. A+++++++ read more

What a cute place to have breakfast!. All the southern charm + locally sourced food you can find. I can imagine this place is very popular with the locals so coming at the right time will be important. My friend and i were lucky enough to be able to walk in with no wait. I got the avocado toast, and a side of their fried chicken (I couldn't resist after seeing someone else get chicken and waffles). The cut for their fried chicken was a thigh piece which wins extra bonus point for me! To wash it all down, i got the Hibiscus Ginger Kombucha and it was a perfect pairing. read more

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Delicious breakfast! Excellent service! Love the coffee bar where we can get our own refills and fun collection of mugs. I had the huevos rancheros and pimento cheese grits. Both amazing. Enough for 2 meals so I def took home for tomorrow. My husband loved the regular grits, eggs and biscuit. Understandably a local favorite. read more

The Junction Kitchen - Coffee bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

Absolutely everything was delicious. Fun "day drinks". Too many delicious meals to choose from. We nearly licked our plates! read more

The Junction Kitchen - Onion tomato pie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

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Breakfast was delicious! My "boring" breakfast wasn't boring! I chose the coffee rubbing bacon. Everything was cooked perfectly. My friends also seemed to like their food too! read more

The Junction Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

Amazing food, service is on point. Really cool breakfast spot with fun people. The French toast Croissant with sweet tea chicken thighs was Ah-mazing! Coffee is great. All around good experience. read more

The Junction Kitchen - French toast with bourbon pecan butter... - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

The food is unique and absolutely delicious. It's reasonably priced but some portions are relatively small. Service was very good. The Mexican Hash with jalapeño garlic chutney. The chutney was the best thing on the plate!! Delicious! The pork was good but nothing special, the hash itself is very good and all the flavors combine well. biscuit donut with the mocha sauce is a must have. The croissant French toast is scrumptious but on the smaller side. read more

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Went on a Sunday for brunch around 11 am and it was not terribly busy. We had a party of 5 and we were seated immediately; the ambiance and atmosphere was great. Ordered the biscuits and gravy with chicken and boy was it filling. It was cooked perfectly and delicious. The chicken was a bit extra crispy but tasted great. The biscuits were cooked fresh and were fluffy. The sausage gravy was delicious and so filling with the right combination of savory and spice with the sausage mixed in. read more

The Junction Kitchen - Biscuit with Sausage Gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

This is my second time coming here and it's just as good as I remember it! Breakfast all day is something you cannot beat, especially when it's delicious. I got the huevos rancheros and my friend got the Mexican hash and both were absolutely delicious! We also got the breakfast mule to drink which was really good, I highly recommend getting that. Their servers are kind and do a good job of checking up on the tables and the ambiance is super chill, I really enjoy their outdoor patio. Overall great place! read more

The Junction Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

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1 star is for the food 2 star is partially for the manager I would say the Junction Kitchen was a bit disappointing. I had been planning my best friend's bachelorette trip to charleston/north charleston area. 3 of 8 in our group had dietary restrictions (one GF, one gluten allergy, and a severe allergy to onions) - keep in mind. I called 2 weeks ago to make the reservation for our large party of 8. What was not communicated to me verbally was that we were not guaranteed one table that could be together. To be fair, their website explains this and it was on my part for not seeing that, however I do wish it was again communicated over the phone. We were a bit frustrated when arriving, especially since they had just sat another large party right before with a reservation. In those cases, I'm not sure why taking 2 large parties with reservations so close to each other in the first place is a good idea. Either way, we decided to make the best of it. However, the seating ended up not being the real issue. Three months prior to the trip I made the call to ask if they were able to make accommodations for those allergies earlier mentioned and they were very informative that yes, that wouldn't be a problem. Now - no one died, but our server gave us quite a few scares throughout the rest of the dining experience. When he greeted our tables, we communicated the allergy restrictions and he said he couldn't guarantee no cross contamination in the meal. The party panicked a bit, I got up to speak with the manager who was very nice. She listened to our concerns and reinforced us that no, that was not the case they have very strict measures when it comes to accommodating allergies and such. She also said she would go ahead and give our party a discount for the inconvenience. She stopped by the table to talk with the rest of the party and apologized. (However one person in the party felt the manager worded it in a way that made it seem on our fault for misunderstanding what was told to us by our server, when that wasn't really the case) either way - we were fine until our server returned. I guess there wasn't much communication between the manager and him because he seemed to not notice she even came by. Our gluten allergy bridesmaid ordered one of their 8 GF options on the menu and he recommended the only real "gluten free" option to have would be the salad. Again - causing some confusion. We explained to him what his manager explained to us and he said to go with what she said, he simply just "didn't want anything bad to come back on him." Which felt very... lazy and mis-informative. So we trusted the managers word in the end and went ahead with our meal. Now, the food was delicious! Everything did come out great for everyone and they enjoyed the meal. Some of the most unique and interesting brunch dishes I have seen in a long time and, again, very good! The food itself is what I would recommend to any foodie out there. Last issue with our time here - mentioned earlier the manager was accommodating and mentioned a discount (not to be money-grabby, but hear me out). When our checks came, it was told to us that only our bride's food was covered, which is a nice sentiment but she wasn't the one affected earlier. It felt unfair to the bride and everyone that only she was compensated. Thankfully the manager came back and did in the end give everyone a discount. So we are grateful for that, do not get me wrong, but after the other moments and such that built up until that moment, it just really put a bad cherry on top of everything. (Also, just saying... the manager smelt a bit like weed) Honestly, if you're a local and/or you're going with 4 or less people, it would be a great time or spot. If you're planning for anything larger than, I would look elsewhere. Again, the manager herself was very nice and we as a party appreciate her help with everything - thank you! But we still felt the other issues need to be heard. read more

Always fresh coffee, good service and delicious food! When we visit Charleston, it's a must for breakfast/brunch. read more

The Junction Kitchen - Huevos Rancheros (no avocado, add bacon) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

I had the Mexican Hash (made vegan) and it was mushy, overly salty, and inedible. I felt immediately sick when I ate my first bite. I tried another bite and just couldn't do it. The hash browns were not even close to crispy. The avocado (an extra $2) was a tiny scoop of gross fake guacamole that tasted store-bought. Everything else felt either over or undercooked with no seasoning (besides salt) and honestly seemed like it was warmed up in a microwave. As a vegan, I've gotten used to low-effort options from restaurants, which has helped me avoid being picky since sometimes you just need to eat, but I truly never have tasted something so horrible. I had to send the food back (which is something I've never done before). Not pictured: my partner got the biscuits & gravy which he stated was mushy, too salty, and he couldn't even tell there was sausage in there. He had to send his food back as well. Thankfully, our server was nice and didn't charge us for the food we sent back, but it was a huge disappointment. If you're going to have "vegan options," please think of replacements. Charging regular price for a veganized meal where you take away half of the meal (eggs, etc.) shouldn't cost the same amount, and it's a sorry excuse for a "vegan option." read more

The Junction Kitchen - Mexican Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

The food was amazing! I only gave it four Stars because the portion was a little smaller than what I am used to but again it was delicious!

When you want a great spot for Sunday brunch, you should head to a restaurant that specializes in breakfasts. The Junction is such a place. With both indoor and outdoor seating, it can accommodate many diners. Although there is a small parking lot next to the restaurant, head north for additional parking. The Junction is not a snobby, high-end joint. It projects an earthy vibe and delivers hearty breakfasts in a memorable way. What stood out was the creative menu. It featured traditional American breakfast items, but several from Mexico. The menu featured fun names like Buzzed Doughnut, Mom's Tomato Onion Pie and Coffee Rubbed Bacon. I love Huevos Rancheros and the Junction delivers a unique and awesome presentation. I added ham to my order and splashed it with some fire sauce for heat. Yum! With seven of us dining, I got to taste multiple signatures, including the crazy good Mexican Hash with Cactus Pork, French Toast and the Donut with Mocha Dip. The Coffee Rubbed Bacon was thick cut and tasty, but not sure what the coffee added. You can tell the staff here loves this place and their pride shows. They know how to make their clientele happy. read more

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OMG! Our group of 5 had breakfast here yesterday and it was amazing. Who ever heard of brining chicken in sweet tea? There wasn't a single crumb left on any of our plates. Wow! The service was superior and the ambience is fantastic. The Junction Kitchen has now made it to my Top 3 Breakfast Spots in the entire USA. They join: Farm, in Palm Springs, CA & Mother's in New Orleans. The food has made me consider buying a vacation home in the area-- that's how good they are. read more