The locals know it but perhaps we wanted to keep it a secret so that it won't be so doggoned busy as Alameda's famed Ole's where on weekends, lines of waiting diners could snake around the corner of the block.
One day, while showing houses, I got so hungry that I invited my willing clients to have a quick bite before we look at more houses.
MARTI'S PLACE
Instead of taking them to a fancy restaurant, I took them to Marti's Place. Their regular menu is augmented by specials that they post on a large blackboard.
Although both were on the Weight Watchers program, they each found something they liked, and enjoyed. She had a bowl of soup (gumbo) and a salad. He, a salmon omelet. I was struggled with deciding between the Swedish pancakes or the healthier spinach omelet. In sympathy with my Weight-Watching clients, I opted for the spinach omelet.
Gosh, did we have a really good meal. Everything was so fresh, so tasty, and cooked to perfection according to our special instructions (I like my omelets a bit soft, almost runny).
So if you're in the area, and would like a really good meal --- breakfast, brunch or lunch --- drop by Marti's Place, 1905 1/2 Encinal, Alameda. And here's what Yelp reviewers have to say.
If there is one weakness I have, it is pancakes dripping with maple syrup and butter, but I have never had a Swedish pancake. Sounds delicious!
Hi Pacita, That place sounds wonderful! It's great to find those little special places that most people don't know about. I didn't know what a swedish pancake was so I clicked on the link...it sounds delicious!
Have a great day,
Anne Rains
Angelia --- Whenever I see Swedish pancakes on the menu, I get it. I really like it.
Anne --- the way they serve the Swedish pancakes, they give you fruit preserves instead of syrup. But I like my syrup on the side anyway. Glad you clicked on the link. Learned something new!
Thanks!
I have never had a salmon omelet. That sounds tasty. I will check this place out if I'm in the area Pacita.
We ate at a hole in the wall this summer and it was great - the owner left us in charge while she went to pick up her Granddaughter!
Delicious food and unusual choices.
Kathleen, I always try to patronize local restaurants for a lot of reasons. Food is one, servcie and camaraderie the other. Dining should be a pleasure, right?
But I don't think I've ever had the experience you've had. That must have been quite a feeling!