Breakfast for Lunch: Huevos Rancheros at Humpty's

Huevos Rancheros, a photo by raise my voice on Flickr.

I ended up at the Kingsway location of Humpty's for lunch. As it was too early (as far as my stomach was concerned) for anything other than breakfast food, I scanned the menu for something other than my usual two eggs and toast sort of thing. I have had eggs for the past few days, and needed something different.

I decided to try the restaurant's version of Huevos Rancheros. My eggs were done perfectly over-easy as I requested, over a crispy tortilla shell smothered in diced tomatoes and bell peppers. The "Mexi-sauce" holding everything together was more like a thin salsa with a few beans in it - I have had a thicker bean paste in other versions. Still, it had enough kick and the sour cream and salsa rounded the flavours out well.

The potato fritters (Tater Tots by any other name . . . ) were crispy as always. Overall, this was a nice change from my usual breakfast-for-lunch routine.

Breakfast for Lunch: Hamburger Steak and Eggs

Hamburger Steak and Eggs, a photo by raise my voice on Flickr.

The Kingsway location of Humpty's (101 Street and 108 Avenue) is one of the few places in the McCauley neighbourhood where I can get breakfast food. So, growing hungry after a morning shoot, I headed there for my late breakfast/early lunch.

I ordered the Hamburger Steak and Eggs, which is a large hamburger grilled to perfection topped with red onions (also grilled) and a tomato (I held the parmesan), as well as two eggs, potatoes, and toast. It was a heavy, protein-rich meal.

Humpty's is also one of the few chain restaurants in the area. I prefer mom and pop shops, but when I want my eggs in the inner city, this is the place I head.