Breakfast Klub

Jason and I have been wanting to try this place for ages, but never got up early enough to avoid the line or visit on a day other than Sunday (they’re closed on Sundays). I really wanted Patti to eat here, though, bc it was obviously a place for locals, and its reputation ensured that we wouldn’t be disappointed.

When we arrived, around 9 AM, there was already a line that rounded one corner of the building. There was no way we were going to give up, though, so we got in line. The line actually moved very rapidly (like Phil’s) and the owner and some of the staff would come outside to hand out menus and greet the customers. They were so warm and sweet and made you feel at home.

One of the surprises was a coffee/espresso bar. I had a Karamel Macchiato (way too sweet, but somehow authentically Southern soul food in that sense), and Patti had her choice of several quality blends at the self-serve coffee bar. You pick up your own utensils and such, showing why the line was able to move so quickly and people were able to get seated, served, and leave quickly.

We had the 2 highest rated dishes from their menu:

Katfish & Grits: The photos here do not look very good bc the food doesn’t look good. But the food TASTES excellent. You look at the plate before you and think, “Aw, shit - I should have ordered something else.” But then you take a bite and realize it’s probably the best thing on the menu. Fluffy doughy biscuit, eggs prepared over-medium as I requested, what Patti claimed was the best fried catfish she has ever had in her life, and buttery, coarse-ground grits. Amusingly, they placed one slice of roma tomato on top, the healthiest part of our meal. Haha. The food was delicious and exactly what it claimed to be, Southern soul food. I maintain that in the South, fried foods taste much better. They use a different technique or batter or something. The texture and flavor are amazing.

Wings & Waffles: Again, not much to look at, but HUGE in flavor. I don’t know if waffles can be that amazing - the waffles were just good, but the wings… Basically, anything fried in Houston is going to be good, I think. Delicious, juicy wings with a slightly peppery kick to the batter, which I loved. This time the healthful addition was a single strawberry.

The Breakfast Klub lived up to the hype. Do it.

The Breakfast Klub

Closed on Sundays. Open for breakfast and lunch only.