Brothers
Jon and Adam Schlegel wanted to evolve the A.M. dining experience with culinary
innovation, an eclectic, energetic, and comfortable ambiance, and friendly
service. One April 2, 2006, they achieved their goal with the opening of
Snooze: An A.M. Eatery in Denver, Colorado. Their newest location is in-between
Hopdoddy and
Bonefish Grill in The Market Place on the Tustin side. You can’t miss it. Just look for the long line of hungry
foodies!
The
interior is eclectic with those 1950’s stardust graphics, circular diner booths
in the center, and high back square booths.
The bar
area is small with a mere 6 seats, but fully stocked for your brunch libation
needs. Did someone say Mimosa?
Speaking
of mimosas, Snooze’s Mmm Mmm Mimosa ($8) is made with Snooze Sparkling, orange
juice, and Pama Pomegranate Liqueur. It’s a good mimosa, but I thought that the pomegranate liqueur would make it
a more pinkish-orange color for a nicer presentation than it did. Rating: 4.5/5
If you love Eggs Benedict, Snooze has 6 styles to
choose from. But if you can’t decide on one, choose the Benny Duo ($13.25) which
is a half order of two benedict offerings. The benedicts are served with house
hash browns served in a clever cylindrical shape. The tender texture of the
hash browns is surprisingly great. Chilaquiles Benedict (right) is barbacoa
beef over a stack of ranchero sauced tortillas and melted cheese, with poached cage-free
egg, roasted poblano hollandaise, pico de gallo, and cotija cheese. This has a
nice flavor and the profile is reminiscent of chilaquiles. The beef barbacoa is
amazing! The poached egg adds a nice richness. The sauce could be a bit more
robust to balance with the barbacoa. Bella! Bella! Benny (left) is thin slices
of prosciutto, Taleggio cheese, and a perfectly poached egg on toasted
ciabatta, topped with cream cheese hollandaise, balsamic glaze, and arugula. Unfortunately,
the rich, creamy and very flavorful sauce covers up the delicate flavor of the
prosciutto. However, the ciabatta does work well with the sauce. The poached
egg is perfectly cooked with rich, runny yolk. Rating: 4/5
Breakfast Pot Pie ($10.25) is Snooze’s homemade
rosemary sausage gravy smothered on a flaky puff pastry, topped with an egg
your style (sunny side up is the best) and served with hash browns. The gravy
has a nice mirepoix flavor from the onions, carrots, and celery and beautiful
color. The chopped vegetables are a little large making the gravy rather
chunky. The gravy also needs more porky sausage flavor along with seasoning
like salt and pepper. Infinity Hot Sauce adds a nice blast
of flavor to the dish should you choose to use it. The egg yolk from the sunny
side egg adds a delicate richness and the puff pastry provides a light, crunchy
texture and buttery flavor. The hash browns are crispy and buttery from the grill.
I would suggest adding a meat side like bacon to complete this meal. Rating:
4/5
Blueberry Danish Pancakes ($8.50) are buttermilk
pancakes topped with blueberry coulis, sweet cream, and almond streusel
surrounding a center of lemony cream cheese filling. The pancakes are rich,
dense, and thick. The flavors are balanced from the sweet blueberries to the
tangy lemony cream cheese. The almond streusel lends a nice crunchy texture. If
you close your eyes, the flavor profile is reminiscent of a blueberry cream
cheese danish. Rating: 4.4/5
It’s the weekend! Don’t hit the snooze or you’ll miss
out on a tasty A.M. adventure!
Atmosphere: 5 out of 5 stars
Décor: 5 out of 5 stars
Service: 5 out of 5 stars
Food: 4 out of 5 stars
Sustainability: 5 out of 5 stars (Composts and
recycles 90% of waste; Focuses on resource conservation; Uses responsible
materials; Plates, utensils, and glasses are all washable and reusable)
3032 El Camino Real
Tustin, CA 92782
+1.714.415.6269
Hours: Daily from 6:30 a.m.
to 2:30 p.m.
Parking: Free shopping center
parking
Dog-friendly: Yes, on the
patio
Reservations: No, first
come-first serve (avoid peak meal times for a shorter wait)
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