Off the Map: Cleveland, Where Cinnamon Rolls Are an Appetizer

Biscuits and Gravy -- Lucky's Cafe, Cleveland, OH

Lucky's Cafe

While neither of us care to actually do the math to prove this point, we're fairly certain that Michael Symon has the highest Best Thing I Ever Ate average of any of the Food Network stars. 

The Benefit of Choosing Dishes That Look Like This

It is for this reason that Vodka was so eager to explore Michael's hometown choices, while Ginger sat at home with increasing levels of regret as one after another of Cleveland's culinary masterpieces was deemed a winner.

Who Would Have Thought Cleveland Could Produce Such High Levels of FOMO?

And thankfully for everyone but Ginger, the streak lives on at Lucky's Cafe, home of Michael's favorite biscuits and gravy from the COMBOS episode. 

Lucky Be a Lady

In a great show of self-restraint, Vodka and Mezcal order one of these breakfast entrees to share, but top off this choice with mugs  of hot apple cider and a cinnamon roll appetizer.

One Step Forward, Three Sips Back

Before our biscuits and gravy order has even reached the kitchen, Vodka can be heard moaning over the buttery greatness of said cinnamon roll, its delightful taste topped only by the steaming mug of cider which has been diluted with a solid helping of melted caramel. 

What Cleveland Dreams Are Made Of

Our level of glee is only heightened when an overflowing plate of white gravy is placed before us, camouflaging a pair of flaky biscuits and fluffy scrambled eggs. 

Eggs Playing Hide and Seek

A generous helping of potatoes and precisely 10 grapes complete the dish, and Vodka immediately knocks the "fruit course" over to Mezcal's side of the table. 

There Were Exactly Ten. We Counted

The potatoes themselves are deceivingly delicious, being that such home fry-type creations tend to be throwaways at other breakfast establishments. 

Also, Lucky's Doubles as an Art Gallery

And the biscuits and gravy could stand up against any similar creation found south of the Mason Dixon line. 

Actual Description of the Menu Item Since We Were Too Busy Eating It to Care

Indeed, our only criticism of our entire Lucky's Cafe experience is that their hot sauce bottle releases approximately half a thimble-full of liquid at a time, and based on how prone Vodka is to complaining, that is quite the feat. 

Sidenote: Vodka Eats Hot Sauce Now

So with a final swig of apple cider, Vodka and Mezcal head back to the sidewalks of Cleveland, content in the knowledge that, by the time this weekend is over, Michael Symon's Best Thing I Ever Ate record may not just be unbeatable, but most likely approaching valedictorian levels.

The Luckiest Cafe of All

Lucky's Cafe's Biscuits and Gravy: 5 stars*

*Certifiable Best Thing We Ever Ate