The Broken Egg
The Broken Egg serves flavorful classics and appetizing innovations for breakfast daily in a casual, come-as-you-are atmosphere. Its locally inspired omelets include the fabulous Longboat Key, which combines salmon, cream cheese, chives and capers. If the luscious banana nut bread French toast doesn't suit your particular sweet toot, then consider Bob's Bear Creek Pancake made from oatmeal, buttermilk and whole wheat flour served with fresh Canadian maple syrup.
6115 Exchange Way
Lakewood Ranch, Florida
(941) 388-6898
thebrokenegg.com
The Serving Spoon
The Serving Spoon offers a variety of lighter breakfast options in addition to the "heartier" fare of traditional breakfast joints. For an energizing jump-start, try the breakfast cocktail, a smoothie made from blended yogurt and apple juice complete with a skewer of fruit. If you prefer charging up on proteins, choose a low-carb option like the Carb-inator Breakfast, which includes two scrambled eggs with cheese, bacon, sausage and two whole-wheat silver dollar pancakes. Huevos rancheros, Uncle Chuck's sausage gravy served with buttermilk biscuits and Sheepherders, which is made by topping cheesy potatoes with two eggs, are also available for those who adhere to a philosophy of robust and filling breakfast food.
8215 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
(941) 907-9101
theservingspoononline.com
Sea Star Café
This cozy little café, locally owned and operated, is a favorite brunch spot for families in Lakewood Ranch. Start off the day with a filling breakfast combination such as the Hungry Fisherman, which comes with eggs, choice of meat, a pancake and grits, oatmeal, fruit or home fries. If you prefer, opt for the Sea Star Sundae, which combines layers of fresh fruit, granola and yogurt. The café takes a break on Monday, so make sure to plan your brunch for any other day of the week.
11544 Palmbrush Trail
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
(941) 753-6016
seastarcafe.com
Article Written By Carly Schorman
Dividing her time between Phoenix and San Francisco, Carly Schorman is a writer and student currently completing her M.A. in religion and philosophy at the California Institute of Integral Studies. She has served as an editor for the "Mesa Legend," OCHRE Journal of Women's Spirituality, YabYumMusic.com and has additionally written for S.L.A.M. magazine, eHow, and "Link" magazine.
