5 Big, Bad and Beautiful Breakfast Sandwiches
We’ve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I, for one, have never been into eating right away in the morning which makes brunch the perfect meal! As a kid, we would often have typical breakfast foods for dinner, so I find it acceptable to eat breakfast at any time of the day. Gone are the days where we had to scour the city looking for a decent breakfast sandwich. Today, search no more - here is a list of some of my favorites!
QV
Frittata Sandwich
Sometimes the only thing that will get you out of bed on the weekends is your brunch reservation. QV is bringing us a whole menu full of yummy brunch options to choose from. Whether it’s 2 dishes for RMB 98 or 3 dishes for RMB 138, we’re going to leave that part up to you! And if that’s not enough, there’s the option to add one dish for RMB 38. I highly recommend the Frittata sandwich as one of your choices. It is only offered with the brunch menu, so get it while you can. This tower of fluffy egg, parmesan cheese, pancetta, crisp asparagus and citrus mayo is incredibly satisfying. Wash it down with a Bloody Mary for RMB 55.
Address: 343 Jiaozhou Lu, near Wuding Lu
Tel: 021 6256 5005
Hours: Daily, 10am-12am
RAC
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich
Breakfast in a Bun
RAC coffee has made quite an impression. The crowds of patrons waiting outside in the courtyard vying for a seat might put you off, but once you’ve tried their food, you’ll understand why. This is a breakfast lover’s paradise. One of my favorites is the Breakfast in a Bun: scrambled eggs and chive, cheddar, onion jam and chili mayo on a perfectly grilled bun... I can’t wait until we meet again for another delectable experience! If you’re looking for something equally delicious but a bit more simplistic, go for the Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich. Crispy smoked bacon, fried egg, gooey cheddar cheese and house tomato sauce is exactly what you need. You can also add a side salad to your meal for RMB 10 in case you’re feeling the guilt, or go big and add any of the following toppings for RMB 15: cheddar, avocado and/or smoked bacon.
Bodega Sandy
Address: 322 Anfu Lu, near Wukang Lu
Hours: Daily, 8am-6pm
Diner
Special Menu McGriddle
Diner is the home of judgment-free indulgence. Their best seller is the Egg Sandy, a flavorful sausage patty piled-high with a fluffy, folded egg, cheese, arugula, freshly sliced tomato and a side of sweet chunky tomato jam all on a brioche bun. If you’re in a rush, the Bodega Sandy is the way to go; a classic bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich made right and ready for takeaway! The crispiness of the bacon paired with the runny egg is heaven. If you’re feeling like a glutton, our advice is to go for the secret menu. Americans…prepare yourselves. Diner has a variation of the American favorite McDonald’s McGriddle. Relish in the artery-clogging majesty of two perfect pancakes filled with sausage, egg and cheese. While the pancakes are not injected with tiny pockets of maple syrup, it is served on the side for your dipping pleasure. It’s worth the extra workout sessions...Trust me.
Address: 145 Wuyuan Lu, near Wulumuqu Lu
Tel: 021 6416 1678
Hours: Sun-Thu, 8am-10pm; Fri & Sat 8am-12am
Brut Cake Cafe
Crispy Bacon & Egg Sandwich
Brut Cake Café is best known for its coffee as well as its fun textiles and furniture, but also has quite the food menu! The crispy bacon and egg sandwich is a hearty way to start your day, offered Monday through Friday from 8am-11am on their Weekday Breakfast Menu. A generous pile of scrambled eggs, arugula, cheddar cheese on two slices of toasted Sourdough bread with house-made tomato jam paired with an Americano for RMB 43.
Address: 238 Zhaojiabang Lu
Tel: 021 6408 6783
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-10pm; Sat & Sun, 10am-10pm
Address: 698 Yuyuan Lu
Tel: 173 2100 8129
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-9pm; Sat & Sun, 10am-8pm
Spread the Bagel
Bacon, Egg & Cheddar Bagel
Spread the Bagel has been a local favorite for years, and one of the first places in Shanghai to have a breakfast sandwich. The Mr. Grumpingsky saved my life on several mornings after a long night out. While that particular sandwich is no longer available, you still have several options to choose from. The Bagelwich Set can be ordered with bacon or ham along with a coffee for (RMB 55) on your choice of bagel. The winner is the Egg & Cheese Brekkie Bagelwich with a fried egg, cheddar & pepper sriracha mayo on an everything bagel (RMB 30). Everything’s better on a bagel.
Address: 611 Nanchang Lu
Tel: 136 616 1328
Hours: Daily, 7am-6pm
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