There’s a mint-green building tucked away in Merced that’s causing Californians to set their alarms early and drive for hours just for a taste of breakfast perfection.
Scott’s Diner sits unassumingly along a Central Valley street, but don’t let the modest exterior fool you – this place has become a pilgrimage site for breakfast enthusiasts throughout the Golden State.
The California breakfast scene is crowded with trendy spots serving avocado toast on reclaimed wood tables, but Scott’s has earned its reputation the old-fashioned way – by serving food so good it makes you want to slap the table.
When Californians debate the best breakfast in the state, conversations typically drift toward coastal hotspots or hipster havens in major cities, but a growing chorus of voices is pointing inland to this Merced gem that’s been quietly perfecting the art of breakfast for years…