Upon entering Lenny's, you'll feel like you've entered a place somewhere between Sesame Street and a comedy club in the Cascades. Ceiling tiles are painted with snarky jokes. Budget breakfasts illustrated by caricatures are named after gals representing members of the owners' family, such as Gladys, Toula and Judy. A big black fuzzy spider on a string tied to the restroom door bounces up and down, making a public joke of a private moment. Along with a sharp sense of humor, the proprietors -- children of the dearly departed namesake -- provide a homey feel that acquaints customers with their family. Family portraits, baseball memorabilia, kitschy knickknacks, and has-been celebrity photographs festoon the joint.

Most importantly, the Farrells have maintained their father's standards of excellence in the kitchen. You'll be hard-pressed to find a bigger breakfast and lunch variety anywhere, with dozens of options and total flexibility regarding substitutions. The Brooklyn Trifecta, featuring a potato knish, cheese blintzes and potato pancake with sour cream and applesauce, is a carb-addict treat. -- Julie Garisto

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