With my girlfriend away in Ireland for the month, I decided
to take my mother out for a Valentine’s Day breakfast. We chose Silks in Virgil
as we had heard it had a cheap breakfast that was quite good. Upon arrival I
was embarrassed to see several people I went to high school with having
breakfast with their spouses and young children. Needless to say sitting alone
with my mother did not project the image of ‘functioning member of society’
that I am striving for these days.
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| 'Functioning Member of Society' |
However the breakfast itself was delicious.
As advertised on the outside sign, you can get a two egg, two bacon, toast and
home fry breakfast for a mere $3.49.
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| The $3.49 Breakfast Special |
The service was very quick and we were
enjoying our breakfast in no time. The restaurant was quite busy but it did not
feel overly crowded or cramped. The cheap breakfast was very good. Ultimately
the real selling point of Silks was the price and speed with which the meal was
served. It’s tough to imagine finding a decent breakfast cheaper than $3.49 and
for that reason the place scores very highly. Further it was not over-decorated
with outrageous items all over the wall, but rather was painted in a soothing brown that made it feel like eating at a relative’s home.
It is evident that
Silks is a cornerstone of the Virgil community. It serves as a gathering place
and a second home for many. I would certainly recommend Silks if you are
looking for a quick, friendly and cheap breakfast. Just don’t go with your
mother on Valentine’s Day.
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| Soothing brown paint and tastefully decorated |
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| My mother on Valentine's Day |
Highlight: The price
Honourable mention: The soothing brown wall colours
Bacon strip rating: 4 strips!
