The Hoboken Guy

Best Brunch: Elysian Cafe’s Eggs Benedict

Posted on 18. Mar, 2009 in Dining

When I think about good ol’ Eggs Benny, I dream about a beautiful concoction of meat, eggs and Hollandaise sauce perfectly joined together in a holy matrimony of deliciousness.  It’s a classic favorite that appears on almost every brunch menu and for any brunchaholic like me, it’s one of those dishes that’s difficult to pass up.  Many Hobokenites have been giving rave reviews about Elysian Cafe’s version of this classic dish.  Even their waitresses claimed that their restaurant had the best in Hoboken. And since I’m on a mission to find the Mile Square’s best brunches, I decided to visit this popular Hoboken brunch spot and see what the hype was all about.

HOBOKEN GUY’S BREAKDOWN

Restaurant: Elysian Cafe
Name of Dish: Eggs Benedict
Price: $10.00

There’s only good things to talk about Elsyian Cafe’s Egg’s Benny. The generous plump poached eggs in this dish were cooked to perfection. With the yolk beginning to slightly solidify around the edges, they gave it just enough texture to encase that lovely pouch of lush, gooey yolk ready to burst open for that toast dipping action. The delicious eggs, sweet grilled ham, tangy Hollandaise sauce and perfectly toasted English muffin leaves your mouth with a burst of one holistic unforgettable flavor. The side of crispy Pommes Frîtes included with the dish was a great addition, although I believe the side choice of Lyonnaise Potatoes would have complemented the dish better. Are you drooling yet? Seriously, if you’re not, I’m not sure if we can be friends.

THE HG RATINGS

Everything in this dish is well-seasoned and beautifully cooked. A combination of the creamy and tangy Hollandaise sauce and the semi-fatty grilled ham balances the dish and imbues every bite with fantastic flavor. The force of all these wonderful flavors really leaves your mouth with an incredible after taste that’s hard to forget.

With two super plump poached eggs, thickly-sliced ham and a nice thick, crunchy english muffin, you’ll leave the restaurant satisfied and with a big smile on your face. And whether you choose the Lyonnaise Potatoes or the Pommes Frites as your side, you’ll have more than enough to share with your friends. Forgive me though, I couldn’t let one of my friends touch my dish – it was that good.

I’ve never seen Eggs Benny look this good. The vibrant yellow tone of the silky Hollandaise sauce poured meticulously over the eggs really made this dish look sexy. The tin cup that holds the Pommes Frites scores some extra points, bringing a little playfulness to the dish as well. Overall, the dish was minimal, simple yet colorfully appetizing.

OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Eggs Florentine – Poached Eggs, Sautéed Spinach, Hollandaise, Lyonnaise Potatoes or Pommes Frîtes, $9.75

VITALS

Restaurant: Elysian Cafe
Location: 1001 Washington St. Hoboken, NJ (on 10th St.) Get Map >>
Hours: Monday through Thursday from 12:00pm – 11:00pm Friday from 12:00pm to 2:00pm, Saturday from 10:00am to 2:00pm, Sunday from 10:00am to 11:00pm
Contact: (201) 798-5898
Website: elysiancafe.com
Liquor Status: Definitely serves alcohol, although I haven’t tried any of their brunch beverages yet.

THE HOBOKEN GUY SIDEKICK

When I set out on this quest for the best brunch mission, Patrick, a Hoboken resident and brunchaholic, convinced me that Elysian Cafe classic Eggs Benny was the way to go. I’d like to officially thank you for assisting me in my first mission. From this point forward, let it be known that I officially dubbed thee a Hoboken Guy Sidekick!

Want to be dubbed a Hoboken Guy Sidekick?
It’s simple. Tell me where I can find the best brunch cuisines in town by emailing me at tell@thehobokenguy.com or by commenting below. If your recommendation is worthy as “the best”, you will be given credit in my review article and dubbed a Hoboken Guy Sidekick.

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