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Review: The Egg and I ‘egg-ceeds’ expectations

The Spinach Bacon Mushroom Omelette at The Egg & I on Gunbarrel Road was stuffed with the promised fillings and plenty of cheese. It’s served with an English muffin and a choice of sides, such as ranch potatoes.
The Spinach Bacon Mushroom Omelette at The Egg & I on Gunbarrel Road was stuffed with the promised fillings and plenty of cheese. It’s served with an English muffin and a choice of sides, such as ranch potatoes.

You don’t have to ponder the age-old chicken/egg question at The Egg & I, whose name alone shows you where this restaurant stands on the issue.

The Egg & I specializes in a wide variety of breakfast items, including — surprise, surprise — omelettes, benedicts, scrambles and just about any other food items with eggs you can imagine in any shape, form and fashion.

If you’re not a fan of eggs, however, don’t let that deter you from enjoying a tasty breakfast (or lunch). This restaurant also has a wide variety of options that don’t include anything egg-related, including pancakes, salads, sandwiches and even burgers.

The Egg & I is fairly new to the area, opening in the East Brainerd area about six months ago, according to our waiter. The franchise hatched in Colorado in the late 1980s, and there are only a handful of The Egg & I locations in Tennessee, mostly around Knoxville and Nashville. After trying it for the first time, I’m glad they decided to nest in Chattanooga.Continue reading “Review: The Egg and I ‘egg-ceeds’ expectations”