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Cor’s Restaurant, located at 65 West Street in Danbury, is the top breakfast place that I regularly patron.

I drove by it many times before I stopped in, but I am thankful I felt impulsive enough that day to give it a shot — being a creature of habit, I tend to go to the same place.

For the most part breakfast is my favorite meal, so needless to say I was more than enthused when I discovered the plethora of options in this city upon my move to Danbury.

In the beginning, I stuck with diners, my first regular place was New Holiday Diner, since it is conveniently a short walk from Main Street. I liked that the booths were small and that the place has the traditional small diner atmosphere. Three Brothers became my next location after a friend introduced me to their massive omelets and wide variety of pancakes. Even though the place is large and they are usually very busy, the wait is never long.

But Cor’s is definitely the place for me.

It is owned and run by Monica Kaptein, a very charming woman who waits on all customers with such a pleasant and friendly demeanor I felt at home as soon as I entered.

The restaurant is uniquely decorated with photos of celebrities over the years, many of whom Monica is pictured with. (It’s named after her husband who is a photographer and for a while was focused on shooting celebrities)

Anyways, the food is great. I have never been disappointed and the egg sandwiches, which are the perfect size, hit the spot. (Often times, one leaves me still hungry but two is too much and toast or home fries is too much carbs). I recommended that we write a Sunday Chat with Monica and I am glad to say we did.

I love my friends’ reactions when I take them their for the first time. so of course I insisted going there when a co-worker and I made plans to go to brunch last Friday. Plans changed when he unfortunately got a flat tire. I began thinking of what I could eat instead, when I decided what the hell I’ll still go.

Even though I was dining alone, something I typically avoid doing in public, I was very glad I went. In fact, I felt comfortable enough to read after I ordered and during my meal, which allowed me to relax before work.

I definitely recommend Cor’s and Feb. 4 being the restaurant’s 36th anniversary, I knew I had to share my experiences there. So if you stop by, make sure to say Melissa said hello.