Al Roker's Breakfast Road Trip: See His Favorite Restaurants for Pancakes, Eggs and More

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WhetherAl Rokeris filming theTodayshowin New York City or traveling around the country on assignment, he’s always on a quest to find thebest breakfast. In fact, he considers himself a breakfast aficionado, and uses the morning meal as a way to learn more about a city’s culture.

When he travels, he always asks locals one question: “Where’s the best breakfast?” he says. “Instead of Googling, I talk to people.”

Even in his own house, breakfast is a big hit. “On Sunday, we do what I like to call the big breakfast,” says Roker of the spread that includes “your basic breakfast staples”—scrambled eggs, bacon, waffles orpancakesor avocado toast.

Below, see some of Roker’s can’t-miss eateries from around the country, his go-to orders and why he loves them.

Courtesy Bimis Cheese Shop

Bimi’s Cheese Shop, Chatham N.Y.

At this“literal mom-and-pop cheese store,”Roker’s go-to is the breakfast sandwich, which is filled with eggs, avocado, cheddar cheese and fresh greens.

Courtesy Bartlett House

Bartlett House, Ghent, N.Y.

Roker loves the Shakshuka (made with house-made lamb sausage, eggs, tomatoes and feta) at this“off-the-beaten-path” restaurant.

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Courtesy Henrietta’s Table

Henrietta’s Table, Cambridge, Mass.

Thefarm-to-table fareat this eatery is “in a league of it’s own,” Roker says, and he raves about the the Cinnamon Cranberry French Toast.

Courtesy No Six Depot Cafe

No. Six Depot, West Stockbridge, Mass.

The reason he loves thissmall-batch coffee roaster and cafeis simple: “They make the perfect over-easy eggs and cold brew.”

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Roscoe’s House of Chicken & Waffles, Los Angeles

Thisacclaimed eateryhas multiple locations across California, and Roker loves their classic chicken and waffles specialty. “It’s the greatest mash-up ever,” he says. “Breakfast and dinner together on a plate. Enough said.”

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The Griddle Cafe, Los Angeles

Roker is the first to admit he has a “pretty simple” palate, and that’s best shown through his go-to order at thisfamous breakfast joint: a stack of Good Ol’ Fashioned buttermilk pancakes that are “bigger than your head.”

source: people.com