There is a severe lack of good breakfast in Memphis. Many people professed to the quality of Blue Plate Cafe, however, we found them to be lacking. But then, on a whim, we decided to try Brother Juniper's. Brother Juniper's offers the quality and taste that we both desire in a good breakfast.
Located at 3519 Walker Avenue, right next to U of M campus, Brother Juniper's appears to be a small home with a few outdoor tables. Inside, it's a kitschy, eclectic mix of styles that blends into an interesting whole. The dining area itself has a view of the kitchen, along with a coffee bar.
The menu is quite expansive, but we decided to go with things that just looked really good to us. My partner chose the 'Garden and the Lamb' omelet. I went with the Monte Cristo. I, myself, am not generally one for lamb, but the gyro meat that they used was nicely seasoned, coupled with a good, crumbly feta and spinach that was not overcooked. While it's not something that I would order, I definitely would not turn it away. My partner found it to be outstanding.
The Monte Cristo has now become one of my favorite dishes here. The ham was not a processed/chopped ham, but a nice sliced piece, coupled with a very mild swiss. The bread was made in a french toast style, and all of it fried together. Coupled with their homemade raspberry 'spreadable fruit' the tastes mingled perfectly. If you don't mind a sweetness overload, then dip it in the Maple Syrup that they provide along with it. Thankfully, they use a very good Grade B syrup. Most places use Grade A... and maple syrups are graded in reverse. B is better than A.
With something sweet, I tend to partner it with a coffee. They have a very good blend that partners perfectly with all of the foods we've tried.
Brother Juniper's receives one of my highest recommendations in the area, but if you go on a weekend, prepare for a long wait. During the week, it's not nearly as bad.
If you're in the mood for good breakfasts, try Brother Juniper's. You won't be sorry.
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