Kevin A. Roberts
Kitchen Kulture's Classic Breakfast Sandwich
1. Kitchen Kulture’s Classic Breakfast Sandwich
3825 WATSON, SOUTH CITY
On summer weekends, a line forms at the Tower Grove Farmers’ Market for this breakfast mainstay. Order it with all the fixins: a fried farm egg, bacon, cheddar, sea salt, and honey on sourdough bread. Where to find it during the holidays? At Kounter Kulture’s South City storefront, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
2. Grace Meat + Three’s Egg Rick Muffin
4270 MANCHESTER, THE GROVE
Chef/owner Rick Lewis takes the humble breakfast sandwich to new heights. A toasted English muffin sets the stage for a sunny side–up farm egg, two sausage patties, white American cheese, and pepper jelly—a major step up from the drive-thru version.
3. Bagel Champ’s Century Park
3422 S. JEFFERSON, SOUTH CITY
On weekends, Byrd & Barrel owner Bob Brazell’s pop-up bagel shop serves up elevated breakfast sandwiches. Ingredients are piled high between halves of New York–style bagels, hand-rolled and boiled in water and malt syrup from Earthbound Beer.
4. Russell’s B.L.A.T.E.
5400 MURDOCH, SOUTH CITY
You already know what the B.L.T. stands for. The A and E? Avocado and egg, brilliant additions to the classic sandwich. On weekends, enjoy your B.L.A.T.E. on the beautiful lower patio at the original Macklind location in Southampton. (And check out nearby Lola Jean’s Giveback Coffee.)
5. Yolklore’s Mary B.E.A.R.
8958 WATSON, CRESTWOOD
Tucked into an unassuming Crestwood strip mall, the family-friendly restaurant turns out affordable classics. Take, for instance, the Mary B.E.AR., co-owner Mary Bogacki’s Brie, egg, arugula, and red onion sandwich on a ciabatta bun, finished with apple butter.
For more of the best breakfasts and brunches in St. Louis, see our roundup here.
