February 17, 2009
This entry will be less about a place, and more about one specific dish, hoffel poffel
You can find hoffel poffel at Joe's Cafe on 3519 West Silver Spring in Milwaukee.
Hoffel poffel is basically scrambled eggs with onion, fried potatoes, think chunks of fried salami, and topped with melted cheese. Hoffel poffel is a true heart attack breakfast, but they serve you so much, and it is so thick, that if you eat it a little later in the morning, you don't really need to eat again until dinner. This is your all day biking fuel, hangover cure and brunch all rolled into one.
And the taste is as good as it looks, trust me. The salami is spicy and salty, mixing perfectly with the eggs and potato. The cheese on top is great, but could be a touch better if it were cheese sauce rather than a melted cheese slice, although that would detract a little bit from the grittiness of the dish. The plate of food is served with a side of buttered white toast, and if you really want you can add a side of bacon.
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