Nestled under a bright red awning in Streetsboro, Ohio sits a breakfast institution that’s been flying under the radar of food critics but never escapes the notice of in-the-know locals – Jim’s Open Kitchen Too.
The name itself raises eyebrows – not just Jim’s Open Kitchen, but Jim’s Open Kitchen “Too” – as if somewhere in the culinary universe, there exists another equally magical establishment that spawned this delightful sequel.
While many treasures grace the menu of this unassuming eatery, it’s the croissant sandwich that has quietly developed a reputation worthy of pilgrimage status among breakfast aficionados throughout Northeast Ohio.
In an era where brunch has become a competitive sport, with restaurants trying to outdo each other with increasingly elaborate avocado toast sculptures and cocktails garnished with everything but the kitchen sink, Jim’s Open Kitchen Too stands as a testament to the philosophy that sometimes, simplicity executed perfectly is the highest form of culinary art…