The quest of three girls to find the best breakfast sandwich in town landed us at Bunk today. It certainly did not disappoint!
The folks at Bunk seem to understand the importance of the breakfast sandwich, a menu item that has long been a personal favorite of mine. I find far too many restaurants seem to throw this on their list of offerings without much thought or curation leaving me dissatisfied far more often than satisfied.
What makes a great breakfast sandwich? For starters, the perfect bread. Bunk's version comes served on a lightly toasted poppy seed bun made locally at Fleur De Lis Bakery & Cafe. The bread is delicious. It is a smidge doughy, very soft, and not at all crumbly. There is nothing I hate more than a lap full of crumbs. The egg seemed just right. It was cooked pretty thoroughly so the yolk didn't drip, but wasn't overcooked either. The cheese was a sharp cheddar which gave the sandwich a little kick. And finally the smoked applewood bacon. Yes, there was bacon. Yum. Cooked just right. Not floppy, not too crispy, there were two giant slices that extended out of the sandwich.
The result was an extremely satisfying and filling sandwich reasonably priced at $5. The bacon-less variety is only $4. A visit to Bunk for a breakfast sandwich proved to be the perfect start to a cold winter day. The owners were friendly, the coffee was excellent, and I will definitely be back very soon.






I like this quest you're on. The perfect breakfast sandwich is definitely hard to find. Can't wait to read more about your culinary adventures around Portland's neighborhoods!
Runny yolk is goooooooood! Let it drip on the plate, then dip the sandwich in the yolk. Mmmmmmmmmmm!
Yay, another breakfast a bike ride or snowshoe, as the case may be, away. Didn't know it existed, thanks for the heads up!