The Potato Shack

When Brandon and I first started dating, I would drive from Temecula to Encinitas to see him and I felt like every place he took me was somewhere magical. I had lived in Murrieta {the land of chain restaurants} for twenty three years and Encinitas seemed to proudly boast a unique, charming restaurant on every corner! I couldn't get enough. The first place I fell in love with was The Potato Shack. He mentioned it a few times before I was willing to go. To be honest, I don't normally want my food prepared in anything described as a shack {I have a phobia about food poisoning}. But he persisted and I relented. 

oh.

my.

 goodnesss.

 

It was love at first bite and five years later this hole in the wall is still my favorite place to eat breakfast, and one of the first places I ever want to take visiting guests. Now, if you promise not to judge me, I'll confess that I've only ever had two things to eat at the potato shack #1. The One Egg Plate which includes an egg prepared however you wish (scrambled, please), a giant heap of their famous potatoes (I get mine with pepper jack cheese and green onions) and your choice of toast or english muffin. This enormous plate of food is $4.95. Yes, you heard me right. $4.95

#2. The famous Man Hole Cover Pancakes. The first time Brandon recommended I order the chocolate chip pancakE (singular) I looked at him like he was nuts. ONE pancake? Let me tell you, one is enough. 

Waiting patiently for his chocolate chip pancake {singular}

Folding that bad boy over to eat it

Not to mention everyone who works there treats you like a regular. Their Motto:

Welcome to The Potato Shack. Please consider this your home and our staff as your family. Sit back and enjoy yourselves...

Now don't go expecting a beautiful, shiny new restaurant. It's old, and they have very strangely shaped wooden tables and booths. But we think it gives it character :-)

The only time we've ever seen this place not packed. It might have to do with how late we actually rolled out of bed and headed over there.

Even with my help, this is all the damage we were able to do

 If you're anywhere near Encinitas, I cannot recommend The Potato Shack enough.
And if you ever come to visit me, this is where I'll take you :-)