21 March 2010.. Breakfast

My gf and I finally had breakfast @ 9:50am in the morning.. yeah finally because we've both been awake since 4:45am!! yes that early!! I signed up for the Newport Beach "Spirit Run" 15K race event back in January, so we had to be there by 6am so I could find parking, pick up my race bib numbers, and stretch before the 7am event.  I had to run a 10K @ 7am and a 5K @ 8:30am.. I kinda went into this race wing'n it because I didn't really train, or take the preparation seriously towards it but hey.. I did both in a combined time of 1hr 34min.. not bad for not really training =P

So anyways.. big ups to my gf for waking up early, going w/ me and waiting in the cold while I jogged.  Thank you for your support!!  I knew she was really cold and hungry after my 5K was finished because she told me! and boy did she tell me how she felt! haha..

So... breakfast was going to be back in Long Beach on 4th st. @ a place called Coffee Cup Cafe.  My sister in law has gone here a few times this year and so we've been curious about her hype.  And we weren't  disappointed at all!

Parking is little tough over there but eventually you find a spot, you may have to park a little far but it'll be worth the walk.  You have to walk in and sign your name on the waiting list, and actually our wait wasn't that long.  Probably about 20-25mins. even though there was a little crowd of people waiting to be called.  When I first walked in.. It was a good vibe ya know.. that sorta feeling at home with good friends kinda vibe.  If I'm going out for breakfast, this is the kinda vibe I want.. Not that Denny's bullshit.

So finally the hunger was met!

Scrambler w/ fruit

This was my gfs plate.. I didn't bring my camera this morning so my gf busted out her photography skills w/ her Canon that takes pretty damn good pictures and produced these!  I think her only complaint about her dish was that it didn't have enough eggs and she was right, if you look closely there's barely any eggs.  I'm a fan of scramblers so this was obviously yummy to me.

Sausage on the side

E. 4th st French Toast

MMM...mmmm MMM!!! This was my plate and if you like French Toast a lot, I say you head off to Coffee Cup Cafe asap and order this shit!! I thought the French Toast Finale @ Pie Company off Katella and Walker st. was the best but this probably has to be right up there with it.  Omg!! Each bit was amazing as it was smothered it in syrup! =) For all those carbs I burned in the morning, this was the perfect meal to refuel myself.  Each toast has cream cheese inside the bread! not like your typical french toast where you would have to ad the cream cheese on to it, this shit had it inside =)  I know I sound like a chubby guy right now but so what if I am.. =P This french toast had cinnamon, powdered sugar, and butter.  Isn't that perfect!! 

Side of Bacon

Our first experience(but not the last) of Coffee Cup Cafe will be a memorable one.  For me that it is because that french toast was OHHHHH WEEEEE!! And finally my gf wasn't hungry anymore but she wasn't quite happy yet because she was now sleeeeeeeepy!!! I got her to breakfast quick.. now it was time to get her home quick so she can nap!  As for me.. I knew I'd be back again to see my E. 4th st. French Toast soon!

Coffee Cup Cafe

3734 E 4th St
Long Beach, CA 90814

(562) 433-3292