Reason For Popularity
At a time when lean cuisine was in full bloom, they specialized in huge varieties and huge sizes of pancakes, waffles, omelets, French toast, and various other breakfast fare. They were very popular brunch restaurants for almost ten years, with huge lines to match the portion sizes. What made their success is that they were the first to come up with a gourmet version of what had always been comfort foods. They came up with natural wholesome ingredients such as farm fresh eggs, sweet butter and home-baked challah French toasts. The burgers were chopped sirloin, and pure maple syrup was available for the more discerning palates. They became a Manhattan hot spot where New Yorkers would flock to watch celebrities, enjoy good food and take home huge portions of leftovers. The Royal Canadian and Pancake Houses also participated in various community efforts, whether in feeding the homeless, or welcoming international runners carbo-loading for the NYC Marathon.
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