Mo’s Grill in North Beach, it’s more than just burgers….

San Francisco is a brunch town and I do love a leisurely brunch with eggs Benedict, lots of champagne, shiny silverware and linen napkins but sometimes I just want a down home, no frills diner breakfast that won't cost me $60Mo's Grill in North Beach is the place to go if that is what you want too. But be ready to EAT. This is not an egg white omelet with a side of fruit kind of place.

When you walk in you will see, hear and smell the potatoes, pancakes and the not to miss slabs of bacon twirling and roasting around the circular rotisserie type set up (I know there is probably a fancy name for it but I have no idea what it is) and you will also notice the wonderful kitsch of the place, pig and cow states on the wall, a black and white framed picture of The Three Stooges and everyone waiting for their hangover food. It's a small place so be ready to eat with the neighboring table but it has a warm feeling and the wait staff is great. I was in an omelet mood but it was hard to decide between the Norwegian (Smoked salmon, mozzarella cheese, green onion and crème fraiche) or the Italian (roasted red bell pepper, eggplant, sun-dried tomato, pesto and parmesan cheese) but I opted for the bacon (of course), avocado and cheese omelet with a plateful of home fries and a mimosa.

There is nothing worse than a watery omelet, it's like eating a soggy sponge, but have no fear, at Mo's you will get a hearty, flavorful, and in my case, cheesy plate of omeletty goodness. Follow that with a mountain of not too greasy home fries and a tangy mimosa and you won't have to eat for the rest of the day. I admit I couldn't make a happy plate because there was so much food but those re-heated potatoes made a perfect midnight snack!! So if you are traveling to San Francisco or are a native San Franciscan stop by Mo's Grill and check it out. My next thing on the menu to try is one of the burgers, so stay tuned. Happy eating!! 1322 Grant Ave (between Vallejo St & Green St) Hours: Mon-Thu, Sun 9 am - 10:30 pm Fri-Sat 9 am - 11:30 pm