Page 11 - October 2015 Dining Guide

On the day of my visit,it was hard to decide between breakfast and lunch because it was inching close to noon. While enjoying the latte our fantastic server Zach brought to the table, I made the decision to order the Denver omelet and my lunch partner opted for the Asian (lettuce) wrap.It was no time before ourfood was brought to thetable by none other thanthe co-owner RobertSchoene. Very attentively,and not knowing we were reviewing the restaurant, he gave us a grand “Good morning,” announcing our food and asking if we desired anything else. What a nice touch!Like my foamy latte, the first bite into my omelet was on point. The melted Swiss cheese over the egg-wrapped onions, green peppers and ham tasted as expected andthe generous helping of breakfast fries were especially delicious. They were lightly pan fried, like hash browns (but better) and seasoned with a combination of herbs.When I called Mr. Schoene over to inquire about the seasoning, his reply was, “It’s a family secret, so Ican’t say, because you know what that would mean for you.” Of course we all laughed and then he told me the ingredients used; however, I was sworn to secrecy. It’s a “you just have to come in and try them for yourself”situation.My lunch partner obliged me and saved an Asian wrap for me to enjoy. As we ate them, the only words we could utter were “wow!” We crunched through the lettuce into the grilled chicken, carrot, noodle and cilantro bunch and finished with a sweet and salty, Asian sauce mixture.The entire lunch experience – the great service, the taste of the food, and having one of the owners actually take the time to talk with us at our table – instills confidence that the B&B Cafe will continue its reign in Castle Rock. The place invites all ages and the prices are what one would expect to spend in a casual atmosphere, $10 to $15 a person.Likewise, upon leaving, we appreciated that the location of the B&B Cafe encouraged us to stroll and experience the charm of the Town of Castle Rock.The B&B Cafe is located at 324 Wilcox Street in downtown Castle Rock and is open Monday through Friday from6 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday & Sunday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.For more information, call 720-733-7827 or visit www.thebbcafe.com.Denver Omelet303-785-6520The Connection Food & Dining 11Asian wrap