Thanks for reading mmm-yoso!!!, a food blog. Cathy is writing today, while Kirk and His Missus are 'researching' material for future posts.
A breakfast appointment with a good friend/client was held at 7:30 in the morning in Escondido on one of the few sunny days this year. I had passed Huckleberry's many times, usually on my way to or from Home Sweet Home Cafe, but had never made the effort to make Huckleberry's a destination. I did recall this post, by Maggie written last summer. It's located West of the I-15 at Auto Park Way.
This is the breakfast portion of the menu; lunch will be a separate post. Know that the entire menu is served all day.
There are tables and booths available. If you can see the mechanics in this photo, the separating wall at the left booth can be lifted up, making a large booth-seating area for a group.
The Mississippi Skillet ($16.59) is made with ham, sausage, crisp bacon, bell peppers, onions and mushrooms and topped with Monterey Jack cheese and added avocado (99¢). Excellent flavors and there were leftovers. The choice of a scratch made biscuit was a good one-a light, crisp crust with a fluffy crumb. It didn't even need the butter.
Huck's Combo ($11.99) with ham (a nice, thick ham steak which was juicy/almost sweet and not at all too salty), two (perfect) over easy eggs, add country reds ($2.59)(sliced and fried red skinned potatoes with bell peppers and onion) along with a half of a butter-crisp waffle (choice of that or a sweet cream flapjack or a slice of French toast). Each item was excellent in portion size (again, leftovers) and flavor-the waffle didn't need much of any toppings and was indeed crisp yet had a fluffy interior.
About two weeks later, I made it a point to return with The Mister since I hadn't tried anything 'huckleberry' on that first visit. A Benedict Scramble ($14.99)was my order, because I was craving the ham. The slice in the Benedict was not as thick as on the Combo I had last time, but was still flavorful on the toasted English muffin topped with plenty of scrambled eggs and a slightly lemony creamy hollandaise. The potatoes (75¢) are so nicely crisp.
The Mister ordered a Monte Cristo ($14.99) Sourdough stuffed with ham, turkey and Monterey Jack, dipped in egg batter, crisp fried and topped with powdered sugar. He chose the optional sweet potato fries (99¢) and the platter arrived with syrup for the sandwich and 'Huck's Sauce' for dipping. He also added on a biscuit and gravy ($3.99) because he really liked that half biscuit leftover I brought home. The sausage gravy here is excellent.
Huckleberry. The state fruit of Idaho. A small berry that is red or black or blue. Tastes like a blueberry with 'wildness'. That was our first thought when tasting the huckleberry sauce with the fried sweet potatoes-blueberry.
When you walk in, there's a display of items for sale.
Yes, blueberries are the first ingredient for the jam.
A little different and very good.
Huckleberry's 1260 Auto Park Way, Escondido 92029 (760) 745-4825 Open daily 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Website
I enjoyed the food, but was put off by the constant upselling. Yhis was awhile ago; doesn't sound like it happened to you.
Posted by: Sandy | Thursday, 06 April 2023 at 06:48 AM
Mardi Gras Beignets are a must to end any meal.
Posted by: Elsa | Thursday, 06 April 2023 at 08:04 AM
Oh, the upselling is subtle, Sandy. Just asking if you would like one of the add-ons and not mentioning a price is pretty sneaky. I do try to order what I want but not paying attention to the menu can make the bill add up fast; I didn't want to make the post about that aspect. {The food was very good though}
The Mister and I saw several tables with beignets, Elsa; they look quite large and made to order...Next time.
Posted by: Cathy | Thursday, 06 April 2023 at 11:53 AM
I love the fried catfish.
Posted by: Soo | Thursday, 06 April 2023 at 12:59 PM
looks delicious
Posted by: kat | Thursday, 06 April 2023 at 03:08 PM
The Fish and Chips plate made with catfish will be one of my lunch choices, Soo. Trying to 'research' the menu for next time...between the drive and prices, need to make smart choices.
It was very good, kat. There were leftovers from each meal, which were good cold and re-heated.
Posted by: Cathy | Friday, 07 April 2023 at 02:54 AM