Just as the '61 Cadillac was restyled and reengineered with lower-profile fins and a new, more-prominent grille, this once-cozy cafe has been hugely transformed without losing its essence. In a new building down the street with twice the seating, staff and kitchen space (and a pink '61 Caddy convertible entombed in glass), the new Cadillac is bright and upbeat, still turning out superb breakfasts and even better lunches. A coffee bar boosts the appeal factor up a notch as well. Unfortunately, the wait time has also seriously increased to more than a half-hour on weekends, with Sunday waits often pushing an hour.

Once you get in, enjoy the Bunkhouse Vittles Sampler, a house favorite with corpulent chicken-apple sausages, a pile of spicy fried potatoes, two eggs and a slice of that famous French toast. The French toast, by the way, is made with thick slices of bread, glazed and grilled in custard and served with a crust of hazelnuts. Lunch includes fairly standard cafe offerings of salads, sandwiches, burgers and a few house specialties like the Cadillac Mac 'n Cheese. -- Jo Ostgarden

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