Pannikin Coffee Tea - Encinitas

Beautiful, creatively decorated breakfast joint in Escondido. It seems to be a favorite with locals. I got the popular Greek eggs (gecrambled eggs with feta, tomatoes, basil) on the recommendation of the waitress who would have cost better if it was hot instead of warming. Also the bagel was hard – I don't know if he was roasted too long or what. Breakfast about $5-10.

I will first say that I am not the unbiased critic. I'm a long-standing Pannikin Goer and love the environment there, as much as the food. It is a great place to sit and enjoy life. The baked goods are to die. I am vegetarian and try to eat relatively low fat. My favorite meal in Pannkin is a combo with the Insalada Riviera (a delicious pesto dressing is served on the side) and lentil soup (soups vary from day to day), with corn tortillas instead of bread that usually accompanies the combo. The Indo Noir is my favorite espresso sold in Pannikin (to brew at home), and the green coconut grower is my favorite tea.