Le Peep

Date of Visit: June 12, 2010
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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Whether you are curled up on the couch with a bowl of Cheerios, at work with your Chobani Greek Yogurt (my personal favorite!), or tasting the best Dim Sum you've ever had- it doesn't matter. Nourish your body and fuel your day.

I fell in love with old fashioned Greek Diners a long time ago. When I was a kid our family would visit the Halfmoon Diner on Sundays after church. This place did killer business, especially at that time. Still they managed to serve up gigantic portions of the best French Toast, omelets and Eggs Benedict I'd ever tasted in what seemed like minutes after placing your order. The fast paced atmosphere and the ::clink clink:: of silver against plates didn't phase us a bit. Or any of the other patrons for that matter. Being there with the ones you love after church or at any other time is for some reason comforting. The people serving you aren't just college students trying to make a buck (and believe me there is nothing wrong with that I used to be one!), but you know they are hardworking and real.

In New York it seems like you are never too far from a great Diner. Here in Houston you know its all about the BBQ. I've seen a couple closed down and boarded up buildings that looked like they were once the type of diner I am talking about. Not sure if it was the shiny mirrored exterior that gave it away, but I was sad to see this. Never-the-less the closest thing I have found to my old staple diner, is Le Peep.

A little more corporatized than Theo and Zoe's place but still homey. Clean and well presented. Both times I have dined here the staff exceeded my expectations in friendliness and attentiveness. Also real people working hard for their money, the people and atmosphere are comfortable and honest. The menu has many options which you are sure to find something you love. The Granola Pancakes... amazing! The servings are more than generous so you won't leave hungry either. I couldn't imagine taking down the entire stack of 3 enormous 10 inch cakes. Another thing I love- is the pot of coffee and craft of ice water that stays put on your table. There is no waving down the server, or on the flip side the server racing around to make sure that everyone is topped off. Self service can be the best kind of service. Fresh fruit that is actually fruit and reasonable prices. Le Peep is at the top of my list for breakfast joints to revisit!