Bacon and eggs are great, but breakfast can be so much more! This week on “Eat Like a Local”, host Chris Shepherd is on a mission to find unforgettable early morning dishes.
In Houston, you can’t talk about breakfast without mentioning The Breakfast Klub. Located in Midtown, this iconic eatery has been serving up its famous twists on breakfast since 2001.
The Breakfast Klub
3711 Travis | Houston, TX
Chris sat down with owner Marcus Davis to find out how he turned two not-breakfast dishes -- ‘Wings & Waffle’ and ‘Katfish & Grits’ -- into a national craze. The wings are crispy, seasoned to perfection, and paired with a fluffy Belgian waffle; while the Katfish & Grits pairs two Southern favorites that weren’t previously common on a breakfast table.
Davis explained how educating the public on his breakfast vision was at first an uphill battle, but today it’s a must for locals as well as anyone coming to visit the city. And the line? We know you’ve seen it. Don’t worry it moves quickly. In this episode, Davis shares a few insider tricks to skipping it all together.
Harry’s
318 Tuam | Houston
Just around the corner from Breakfast Klub sits Chris’ second early morning stop – Harry’s.
Since the Platsas family took it over in 1993, they’ve turned it from a classic cafeteria-style restaurant to a global breakfast and brunch destination. Drawing from their family’s multicultural heritage, the Platsas are serving up dishes like baklava french toast, gyro omelets and a breakfast churassco platter.
That’s not all, they’ve also added a bar so you can order up classic brunch cocktails like mimosas or try something new like the barraquito – a beautifully layered coffee cocktail made with coffee, condensed milk, Licor 43, and lemon.
Chris has one more stop up his sleeve, watch to see where he goes to get expertly elevated Mexican pastries and coffee!
“Eat Like a Local with Chris Shepherd” is your guide to the best food in Houston. Watch new episodes Saturdays at 10 a.m. on KPRC 2.
Season 2 of “Eat Like a Local”
- SEASON 2, EPISODE 28: FARM TO TABLE: Where Houston restaurants get the most fresh and flavorful produce
- SEASON 2, EPISODE 29: Houston Texans fans! These are the best bites you’ll find at NRG Stadium
- SEASON 2, EPISODE 30: What to order at some of Houston’s best neighborhood restaurants
- SEASON 2, EPISODE 31: Bring on the cookies! ‘Eat Like a Local’ visits some of the best bakers in town
- SEASON 2, EPISODE 32: This cocktail laboratory has a secret entrance
- SEASON 2, EPISODE 33: THEN AND NOW: How one of Houston’s most popular fried chicken restaurants came to be
- SEASON 2, EPISODE 34: Indian food to celebrate during Diwali and all year round
- SEASON 2, EPISODE 35: Pho and more 🍜 These Houston area restaurants have mastered the art of making noodles
- SEASON 2, EPISODE 36: Immerse yourself in the flavorful world of West African cuisine in Houston
- SEASON 2, EPISODE 37: DELI-cious! Sandwiches and more are on the menu in this ‘Eat Like a Local’
- SEASON 2, EPISODE 38: Take a tour of Houston’s tasty tamale scene with ‘Eat Like a Local’
- SEASON 2, EPISODE 39: The best of Houston’s Pakistani food scene
- SEASON 2, EPISODE 42: Meet the chef behind Houston’s Michelin Star restaurant BCN
- SEASON 2, EPISODE 43: So many perfect sandwiches 🥪 The journey to find the best across the Houston area