No, this is not an '80s nostalgia-laden joint decorated with posters of Emilio Estevez and Molly Ringwald (don't pretend you don't remember that film). Thank goodness! Instead you'll find a diner so magnificently quaint that you might think you've mistakenly wandered into a bed and breakfast. Painted a soothing shade of yellow, this sometimes too-close-for-comfort joint more than makes up for the elbow room deficiency with fresh flowers on each table. You haven't had French toast until you've tried the specialty here: It's about five inches high and is prepared much like bread pudding. Brioche, croissants, Texas toast and homemade cinnamon rolls come stacked and soaked in a vanilla-egg batter. Fresh berries and a streusel top it off, and will probably start you dreaming about it. There are plenty of breakfast standards on the menu, but some terrific surprises, too. For instance, instead of oatmeal you'll find Scottish porridge with vanilla-soaked raisins. The diverse crowd -- ranging from purple-haired punks to blue-haired seniors -- adds to the charm. As with any popular breakfast spot, expect wait if you arrive after 9AM.

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