The next morning I was seriously tempted to go back and try yet another item but forced myself to avoid falling into a rut.  After searching various options I decided to try Highland Bakery near the Inman Park and Old Fourth Ward area of downtown Atlanta.  Located in an old brick building it has a front counter bakery area featuring everything from individual breakfast pastries to cookies and breads.  The restaurant area is located at the opposite end from the bakery counter and serves lunch items as well as breakfast.  The seating area is simple but I enjoyed the almost “industrial” feel of it with exposed brick walls, tall ceiling, and simple light fixtures with vintage-style bulbs hanging over the concrete dining counter.  Once again, my server was quick to arrive and provided me with great attentive service and once again the most important thing…kept my coffee cup full and hot!  One of my reasons for choosing it was the interesting array of options that their menu featured.  Not as extensive as the Social House, it still had many creative items you don’t find on every breakfast menu.   Wavering between the Sweet Potato Pancakes and the Cilantro Corn Pancakes I decided to consult my server.  I was happily surprised to discover that a half order of the Sweet Potato Pancakes was also available (but not listed on the menu…ask for it!).  So I decided on a tw0-course pancake breakfast!  Cilantro Corn Pancakes for the “entree” and a single sweet potato pancake for “dessert”

Cilantro Corn Pancakes
Served over black beans and topped with 2 fried eggs, sour cream,
salsa, shredded cheese, and cilantro
$9.95

Sweet Potato Pancakes
Lightly sweet southern style pancakes served with a warm
caramelized brown sugar syrup and toasted pecans
$7.95

The corn pancakes had just enough sweetness to bring out the flavor of the savory elements without creating a battle of flavors.  The egg and beans were a nice addition too as I was in the mood for a protein element for a bit more lasting satiety.  No need to worry about that…I was stuffed for the rest of the day!  The sweet potato pancake  was WONDERFUL!  The waitress offered to bring the brown sugar syrup on the side as it could be too sweet for some people but I wanted it the way it was envisioned for the menu and found it to be perfect.  Perhaps it was because I had previously enjoyed the savory pancakes and the sweetness was a good counterpoint but I’d certainly be willing to try a full order with the syrup on them!

Highland Bakery

655 Highland Ave, #10

Atlanta, GA  30312

404-586-0772