Chefs know a thing or two about satisfying food cravings. But, what do they enjoy on mornings off? We asked culinary pros from across the city where they go for a delicious breakfast when they’re not in their own kitchens.
Chef Colby Sterling of Bistro Byronz
It’s the aroma of eggs, bacon and sausage searing in the pan that make Colby Sterling eager to cook an at-home breakfast.
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“My favorite breakfast dish to cook is a rice bowl with fried egg, sliced breakfast sausage and a helping of Laoganma chili oil on top,” he says. “It’s simple, savory and a little bit spicy.”
When he’s not at home whipping up his own breakfast, he says he loves Simple Joe Cafe for its “great omelets.” bistrobyronz.com
Chef Barrett Meeks of Mansurs on the Boulevard
If Barrett Meeks is making breakfast at home, it’s probably biscuits.
“I have a penchant for making biscuits. And the best thing with biscuits is white gravy, heavy on the black pepper,” he says.
As for when he’s dining out, Meeks has a regular spot. “My girlfriend and I have a tradition of going to eat at Another Broken Egg Cafe for breakfast on New Year’s Eve, and
I always get some kind of pancakes,” he says. “But you can’t go wrong with a Mary Lee doughnut, either.” mansursontheboulevard.com
Darrell Harris Chef and owner of Southern Fusion Catering
Darrell Harris loves cooking breakfast.
“The simplicity of it can easily be taken for granted, like scrambling or poaching an egg or just making toast,” he says.
Favorites to make for his family include milk and buttered-braised cheese grits, candied applewood-smoked bacon, homemade buttermilk biscuits and overeasy farm-fresh eggs.
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After living in Baton Rouge for over 25 years, Harris has tried his fair share of breakfast spots. He thinks you can never go wrong with Waffle House, though. He gets the pork chop with eggs over easy paired with hash browns smothered and peppered. Find Southern Fusion Catering on Facebook
Stephanie Phares Owner and chef of Zeeland Street
Despite her own restaurant’s popular breakfast, Stephanie Phares is not a traditional breakfast person—she practices intermittent fasting. But that doesn’t mean she’s not a fan of the meal—it just might be later in the day. Phares, who has been running Zeeland Street for over three decades, says her restaurant industry regulars often tell her they appreciate her menu’s “healthy and whole” meal options before they head into their own kitchens. When she’s looking for a breakfast-style meal, she says Magpie Cafe and Simple Joe Cafe are great for their pastry and bowl options. Plus, Garden District Coffee—where she’s pictured at here—serves up fantastic muffins and croissants all paired with a shot of espresso. zeelandstreet.com