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Vicki Sylvester chats with customers on a Friday morning at Hank's Place in Chadds Ford. She has worked at the restaurant for 25 years. Photo Butch Comegys
Scrambling to Succeed More area restaurants are specializing in ‘a great way to start the day’—breakfast By Pam George
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ohn Quinn believes that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. That’s not surprising, considering that it’s his bread and butter, so to speak. He’s the owner of Quinn’s Café in Hockessin, which serves breakfast and lunch. “It sounds cliché, but breakfast is a great way to start the day, whether it’s with family, friends, or clients,” says Quinn, who purchased the former Kim’s Kafe in 2011. “You have a good meal with great service, good food, and a great atmosphere.” Bobby Pancake (Really, that’s his name!), a cofounder of High 5 Hospitality, agrees. “Breakfast at a restaurant is a treat,” he says. “It’s
a way for families to get together. It’s a way to knock out a meeting before going to the office. It’s a quiet place to work on your computer outside the office or home, and it’s a way to get a group together.” Seeking to capture those demographics, High 5 Hospitality recently added an Eggspectation location to its stable, which also includes Buffalo Wild Wings, Limestone BBQ and Bourbon, and the Stone Balloon. In the Christiana area, Eggspectation, a Montreal-based chain, is in good company. Nearby are two other new chains specializing in breakfast: Turning Point and First Watch. ► OCTOBER 2019 | OUTANDABOUTNOW.COM
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