I try not to shop for groceries on an empty stomach, otherwise it’s like shopping with three kids in tow; all kinds of food I don’t need ends up in my cart.
Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
If you read today’s post on an empty stomach, I guarantee you’ll consume all kinds of food, most likely of the breakfast variety. We consumed our fair share at Peg’s Glorified Ham ‘n Eggs, voted “Best Breakfast” for 11 years running by satisfied customers in northern Nevada (Reno and Sparks), and now, Roseville, California.
I’m from Chicago, but I’m here to cast my vote, too. The food was glorious, all glorified as it was for the hungry patrons packing it in the morning we were there!
Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
If you read today’s post on an empty stomach, I guarantee you’ll consume all kinds of food, most likely of the breakfast variety. We consumed our fair share at Peg’s Glorified Ham ‘n Eggs, voted “Best Breakfast” for 11 years running by satisfied customers in northern Nevada (Reno and Sparks), and now, Roseville, California.
I’m from Chicago, but I’m here to cast my vote, too. The food was glorious, all glorified as it was for the hungry patrons packing it in the morning we were there!
Jimmy is one more satisfied customer.
Busy is always a good sign when it comes to a dining establishment.
Cozy and comfortable was on the menu at Peg's.
Peg’s had a full house, which meant we had time to whet our appetites courtesy of the savory smells emanating from the heart of this establishment, the large industrial kitchen.
If I had a kitchen this size, maybe I'd want to cook more.
From the smell of things (bacon, onion, potatoes, coffee, cinnamon, eggs, beans), Peg’s Glorified Ham and Eggs was living up to her reputation. I was living up to my reputation, too, snapping pictures while wandering the place.
Wait! I think I see my neighbor.
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Every meal is special at Peg's.
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The place was quintessentially American, an anonymous slice of life from coast to coast that exuded a feeling of home populated with neighborly looking people crowding the counter and overflowing into the comfy booths.
It was classic Norman Rockwell, minus the highway patrolman next to the runaway; in his stead was a mother-daughter duo running away from the routine of another bland breakfast experience at home.
It was classic Norman Rockwell, minus the highway patrolman next to the runaway; in his stead was a mother-daughter duo running away from the routine of another bland breakfast experience at home.
Eat your heart out Norman Rockwell.
No bland from the bounty at Peg’s, home of "Glorified Food and Egg-cellent Service." Jim and his daughter Rachel shared the Glorified Benedict presented with panache on a plate the size of a platter.
This glorified menu option should get those salivary glands pumping.
Peg’s had taken my order of eggs, bacon, jack and cheddar cheese and concocted a fluffy omelet of gargantuan/glorified size, accompanied with grits and sourdough toast; definitely a delectable detour when it came to my usual breakfast fare of fruit and yogurt.
OMG! This omelet could feed a family of four. I only made it through about a third of this meal.
Rachel’s husband Brian confessed to being in a rut, sticking with his favorite menu item, country fried steak & eggs with gravy and hash browns.
Can you smell this glorious breakfast meal?
Jim’s son Steven came away with the lion's share of food, Peg’s Glorified Huevos Rancheros served in a skillet the size of Texas with the typical fried eggs on warm tortillas topped with an enchilada sauce and one chili pepper for good measure. Of course the refried beans are a must, as was the Mexican-style rice, golden hash browns, Pico de Gallo, and cabbage slaw.
Doesn't get much better than this!
Steve was definitely feeling glorified!
Steve's smile says it all.
Wouldn’t you know, just when I thought my glory days were gone, along came Peg’s Glorified Ham and Eggs!
Jimmy and I are happy campers on a full stomach.
It was glory days all around that morning.
These two, Brian & Rachel, get the credit for introducing Jimmy & me to this glorious restaurant.
On the other hand, you’re on your own on this particular morning. Don’t say I didn’t warn you!
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THE BOTTOM LINE ON PEG’S GLORIFED HAM & EGGS
Verdict: What’s not to like when “Pop and Peg” have been delivering on their secret to success since 1999: “Give the customer more than they expect in terms of both quality and quantity. Then, top that off with “egg-cellent” service.”
How to Get There: Follow your nose if you’re not a local; if that doesn’t work, after you arrive at Reno’s International Airport, head west on E Plumb Lane toward Durham Road. Merge onto I-580 S/US-395 S via the ramp on the left toward Carson City for five miles. Take the South Meadows Parkway exit, Exit 60. Turn left onto S. Meadows Parkway. Peg’s south Reno location will be on the right in a strip mall approximately a mile from Exit 60 just after passing Lauren Ct. They're only open for breakfast and lunch (6:30-2:00) so drag your feet and you'll miss the most glorious breakfast this side of the Rocky Mountains. They're open 7 days a week, closed Thanksgiving and Christmas day.
If Reno isn’t on your radar, you can always check out Peg’s in Sparks, Nevada and in Roseville, California.
Insider Information: Pets are welcome to join the party in their outdoor dining areas. Peg’s “egg-cellent” service includes a water bowl for Fido. No reservations when it comes to dining, but you can call ahead to increase your chances of getting a table right away when you arrive.
Peg’s History: As per their menu and website: Even as a young boy, Fred had always loved the restaurant business; beginning with washing dishes for his parents at age nine. He was so determined to learn the business that he would stand by his parents’ side, atop a soapbox, just to get in on the “action”. He learned everything from washing dishes, to cooking, to bookkeeping. By the time he was 18, he found that cooking was his true passion. But this would have to wait: Fred enlisted in the United States Air Force, with a tour in Germany. Upon returning to Oregon, Fred ran into a high school friend by the name of JoAnna. They dated, fell in love & were married shortly thereafter.
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THE BOTTOM LINE ON PEG’S GLORIFED HAM & EGGS
Verdict: What’s not to like when “Pop and Peg” have been delivering on their secret to success since 1999: “Give the customer more than they expect in terms of both quality and quantity. Then, top that off with “egg-cellent” service.”
How to Get There: Follow your nose if you’re not a local; if that doesn’t work, after you arrive at Reno’s International Airport, head west on E Plumb Lane toward Durham Road. Merge onto I-580 S/US-395 S via the ramp on the left toward Carson City for five miles. Take the South Meadows Parkway exit, Exit 60. Turn left onto S. Meadows Parkway. Peg’s south Reno location will be on the right in a strip mall approximately a mile from Exit 60 just after passing Lauren Ct. They're only open for breakfast and lunch (6:30-2:00) so drag your feet and you'll miss the most glorious breakfast this side of the Rocky Mountains. They're open 7 days a week, closed Thanksgiving and Christmas day.
If Reno isn’t on your radar, you can always check out Peg’s in Sparks, Nevada and in Roseville, California.
Insider Information: Pets are welcome to join the party in their outdoor dining areas. Peg’s “egg-cellent” service includes a water bowl for Fido. No reservations when it comes to dining, but you can call ahead to increase your chances of getting a table right away when you arrive.
Peg’s History: As per their menu and website: Even as a young boy, Fred had always loved the restaurant business; beginning with washing dishes for his parents at age nine. He was so determined to learn the business that he would stand by his parents’ side, atop a soapbox, just to get in on the “action”. He learned everything from washing dishes, to cooking, to bookkeeping. By the time he was 18, he found that cooking was his true passion. But this would have to wait: Fred enlisted in the United States Air Force, with a tour in Germany. Upon returning to Oregon, Fred ran into a high school friend by the name of JoAnna. They dated, fell in love & were married shortly thereafter.
Fred & JoAnna (“Pops” & “Peg” – as they would later become known) opened their first restaurant in 1959 in Portland, Oregon. After 35 years & 18 restaurants together, they retired & moved from Eugene, Oregon to Reno, Nevada. However, after working 7 days a week most of their lives, they soon realized that retirement wasn’t for them. So back to work they went. Wanting to have a little business to pass the days with, Peg’s was born. Slowly but surely, their kids followed in their footsteps. There is now five “Peg’s” operated by the “kids,” and even some grandchildren. But don’t be surprised if you see “Pops” & “Peg” walking around the restaurant, checking that the same “glorified” food & “egg-cellent” service is being provided. Be sure to say hello & congratulate them on their 53rd wedding anniversary! Peg’s Glorified Ham n Eggs has been a family owned & operated restaurant since 1999.
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