I have to say I was skeptical. I know Ice House for it's pizza, wings and 40's, not breakfast. Apparently they have been serving breakfast for a while now, though and the donuts were highly recommended so we had to try it.
It has been years since I made a trip to Ice House. They deliver so it's not even necessary to make the trip if you want their food. Since I was there last the building has been renovated. They have nice seating in booths and spots at the counter to sit as well. Check out their About Us section on their website for some historical information about the restaurant and building (It was an old Ice House believe it or not). The donuts are a nod to the first restaurant that was in that space. We got there during the week at about 10am. The restaurant was full, but not crowded and there was no wait.
Let's start with the donuts. They are your basic, small-ish, plain, powdered sugar or cinnamon donuts that you would normally get from a box in the grocery store, only these are way better. We tried a powdered sugar and a cinnamon because, really, what is the plain one for? These donuts are cooked fresh every morning and I hear that if you get there early they are still warm. Ours weren't warm, but they were moist and kind of melt in your mouth. If you're a sweets fan, don't miss these.
I ordered the Grilled Veggie Skillet - trying to change it up a little from my customary veggie omelet I guess. You get a choice of toast, biscuit or English muffin - love the choices there - and I went with the English muffin. The muffin was cooked on the flat top with some butter and not just toasted so there was good flavor from that. The skillet itself was good with a variety of veggies. Spinach and mushrooms are my favorite. The potatoes are mixed right into the skillet so I couldn't order them crispy like I normally would. I think this caused the dish to lack some texture. Something crunchy in there would have really made it for me.
Steve ordered the King Street Sandwich with a side of thick cut bacon. It was not a disappointment. They delivered a sandwich you would expect from a place that has been serving and delivering "Steaks & Pizza" for years. This was the small, 6 inch one. It also comes in a 12 inch version. The bacon was good, but since it was 'thick cut', you only get two pieces. As a side it runs $1.99 so double up if you want.
The final surprise was the orange juice. They have a pretty rockin' juicer where the oranges go in the top and it magically makes great orange juice. It's like Willy Wonka meets oranges. The juice was great and not over priced like a lot of fresh squeezed juice can be.
Definitely check out the Ice House breakfast, you won't be disappointed!
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