Battle of the Breakfasts: Goldy's vs Nudy's

Maybe it was Kenn's southern upbringing, but he and Tina really enjoyed weekend breakfasts. They were semi-regulars at many places around the city - the Trolley, Red Feather, Addies, Parilla Grill, so forth. Their sentimental favorite (and that of much of Boise) was, of course, Goldys. Kenn credits the place for cementing his relocation to Boise, since he unexpectedly enjoyed a fantastic breakfast (no doubt prepared by Goldy himself) during his 1999 job interview visit.

Goldy's menu, decor, staff and postage stamp-sized location all contribute to its charm and success. In their search for the eastern Pennsylvania equivalent, the Taters stumbled across Nudy's, a locally-owned chain with 7 locations.

Nudy's decor is, well, let's say less avant-garde than Goldy's. The paint scheme and furniture are certainly bright and serviceable, but the look is closer to Denny's than Goldy's. More potted plants and formica, no tables shoehorned into funky corners, and certainly no winged chandelier (Tina still yearns to be given the opportunity to dust that chandelier...)

Nudy's food does, however, make up for the lack of ambiance. While it, also, isn't as adventurous as Goldy's, the omelettes, french toast, etc are consistently fresh, healthy-sized, and tasty.

While Nudy's sets a solid base, the Taters' search continues for a suitable Goldy's substitute. There are worse projects than trying out all of the area's breakfast joints...