Guy Fieri may be known for skipping his morning meal, but we’ve got the Mayor of Flavortown to thank for introducing us to some of the best breakfast joints in the United States. Judging by what we’ve seen through 54 seasons of “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives,” the man clearly has a knack for finding the best and heartiest morning treats, so strap in.
Barring one spectacular exception, don’t expect to see any eggs or sunny-side ups on this list. Eggs are famously one of the foods that you won’t catch Guy Fieri eating. Luckily, there are plenty of other equally luscious classics, from a hearty Hangover Burger to a ramped-up version of traditional biscuits and gravy, an incredibly decadent rum baba donut, and even vegan French toast. We’re taking you on a road trip around Boston, Georgia, Idaho, and a few other states in between, to give you a serious case of the food feels with the best breakfasts Guy Fieri tried on Triple D.
1. Dulce De Leche Pancake Balls — from Katalina’s Too!, Columbus
If your breakfast tastes run towards the sweet, you’re undoubtedly familiar with the ins and outs of dulce de leche, that thick and creamy caramel sauce that tastes like a syrupy shot of bliss. If you’ve no idea what we’re talking about, you’re going to want to fix that pretty fast. The best way to do this, if you’re anywhere around Columbus, is by dropping in to Katalina’s Too for a taste of their Dulce De Leche Pancake Balls, made famous by none other than our guy on Season 48 of “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.”
Guy Fieri’s reaction to sinking that first bite? That it’s absolutely fantastic. The pancake balls may be Katalina’s Too’s claim to fame, but the rest of the menu is just as tempting. The fried chicken sandwich receives an equally glowing review with Guy concluding that this chicken is worth writing home about. The secret? Chef and owner Kathleen “Katalina” Day uses mostly local, organic produce to create a menu that revolves around Southern classics, and describes her place as offering five-star food in a diner’s atmosphere…