Breakfast at Heaven Scent

We always serve a full homecooked breakfast.

Weather permitting - which is almost always! - we serve breakfast on the large screened porch, facing the fountain garden of herbs, lilies and roses. The gentle sound of the fountain and the songs of the many birds add to the feeling of well-being that pervades the atmosphere here.

The hot entrées are familiar American and French standards: we try to make our breakfasts memorable for the freshness and quality of their ingredients.

We like tender omelets cooked French style (barely set, unless otherwise requested) with our fresh herbs and other fillings - creamed leek omelets are a specialty; quiche of many kinds - typically two or three will be offered if that is the morning's menu - and again, tender and just set, never overcooked. We sometimes serve simple scrambled eggs with Virginia ham and hot biscuits. Eggs Benedict is usually served on holiday weekends, but is available any day upon request. A souffléed omelet may be new to you; we also love to serve cheese soufflées when timing allows. Bacon, ham or sausage will accompany the entrée.

When eggs are the main dish, homemade scones and/or biscuits are served. When strawberries are in season, breakfast might include strawberry crêpes or strawberry shortcake. Other crêpes are served from time to time. Of American traditions, we try to serve the lightest and fluffiest buttermilk pancakes - using fresh buttermilk, of course, adding pecans or blueberries as you please; or wonderfully eggy and tender French toast cooked in clarified butter giving a crisp surface. Either is accompanied by heated, pure maple syrup.

Our house coffee is made drip method from organic Sumatra Gayo Mountain beans. We also serve excellent decaffeinated coffee. Stronger roasts are available for brewing in a French press, and will be served with hot milk for cafe au lait if you wish. Tea is a passion here, and we have an extensive menu of black, green and herbal teas that will be freshly brewed for you any time.

Let us know in advance of any special diet needs and we will gladly adjust to them. Breakfast hours are flexible and will be agreed between us before bedtime so that you can look forward to enjoying the morning at your own pace.