For April’s Restaurant Spotlight it’s all about Mom and brunch—two things so dear to my heart. Okay, I don’t enjoy brunch nearly as much as I love my mom, but brunch is definitely a weekly-must of mine. I am not the only one obsessed with this dynamic duo of breakfast and lunch. In fact, more and more restaurants are offering weekend brunch—Oklahomans just can’t get enough of it! Many blame millennials for the sudden brunch trend, but, if you ask me, the trend is a pretty tasty one. Who can complain about a meal where it’s socially acceptable to sleep in, drink booze and devour a Nutella and strawberry Belgian waffle?
Brunching (yes, it is now a verb) will be even more delightful this month when it’s enjoyed with the sweetest company—mom. It’s April and if you’ve forgotten, Mother’s Day is quickly approaching. For me, Mother’s Day is something I take seriously. It’s one day a year that I actually stop and thank my mom for how supportive, sacrificial and loving she is. So this year, join me and take your mom out for brunch. Let her have all the bacon and glasses of chocolate milk she desires, and of course, pick up the tab.
I searched Norman high and low. I tried many different brunch spots—you’re welcome—and found the perfect place for you and your family to celebrate the lovely woman who, if we’re being honest, holds the family together.
One word. Syrup.
I like to think of myself as a brunch professional, and Syrup may be my new favorite brunch spot. As you walk in this breakfast boutique, you have the option to order an espresso at the bar while you wait to be seated. Syrup is relatively small and usually pretty busy, but it is worth the wait.
Their menu has both sweet and savory options. Some of their popular items are cinnamon pancakes, huevos rancheros, stuffed frittata, crunchy french toast and eggs benedict. After quickly glancing at the menu, I immediately ordered the crunchy french toast. It is hard finding a french toast that isn’t soggy; however, I found the holy grail. Syrup’s french toast is two pieces of challah bread that are coated with cornflakes, grilled to golden perfection and topped with strawberries, powdered sugar, whipped cream and syrup. Yum.
Syrup provides a unique dining experience for you and your mom and is located on Main Street next to Guestroom Records. They are open Monday through Sunday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information about Syrup, check out their website www.syrup-breakfast.com.