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GUIDE devour Breakfast, the most important meal of the day. rise and shine WAKE UP YOUR TASTE BUDS AT THESE BELOVED LOCAL KITCHENS THAT SERVE EVERYTHING FROM RED VELVET PANCAKES TO SAVORY HASH. BY DIANE DESANTIS Bringing the attitude of a New York Jewish deli to the heart of the Westside, this Summerlin spot makes its bagels the oldfashioned way. On the side: fresh cream cheese whipped daily, matzo ball soup, oversize bagel sandwiches, and enough whitefish and lox for even the most discerning East Coaster. 301 N. Buffalo Dr., 702-2553444; thebagelcafelv.com BabyStacks Cafe A quaint breakfast nook with quite the fan base (wait times can reach a few hours on Sunday morning), BabyStacks Cafe is where pancakes collide with the trendiest dessert of the decade. This breakfast hot spot���s muchtalked-about red velvet pancakes win over the hearts and palates of local foodies and critics with their toppings of whipped cream, chocolate crumbles, and cream cheese syrup. For a more savory flapjack, try the bacon variety. 2400 N. Buffalo Dr., 702-541-6708, 4135 S. Buffalo Dr., 702-207-6432; babystackscafe.com Co���ee Pub Tucked away in one of Vegas���s many business parks, this California-style caf�� remains the No. 1 choice in this affluent neighborhood. Lovely spring afternoons invite diners to sit outside on the patio to enjoy a smoothie, a frozen coffee favorite, or a delectable lobster omelet served with home-style potatoes. 2800 W. Sahara Ave., 702-3671913; coffeepublv.com The Cracked Egg Families flock to this country kitchen, which offers everything from specialty Sin City Skillets to Benedicts, scrambles, and homemade corned beef hash. In addition to the mouthwatering carte du jour, it recently added a menu for those sensitive to gluten. Make sure to save room for dessert and sample the splurgeworthy coffee cake. Four locations; thecrackedegg.com DW Bistro The latest cozy-yet-upscale brunch spot to take locals by storm provides a chic and comfortable dining atmosphere that sets the stage for the ultimate brunch experience. New Mexican cuisine infused with Jamaican spices makes for some showstopping dishes, most notably the jerk fried chicken and waffles served with DW���s signature maple syrup. Tip: No reservations are taken for Sunday brunch, but the wait is worth it. 6115 S. Fort Apache Road, 702-527-5200; dwbistro.com The Egg & I The quaint d��cor, friendly service, and American breakfast classics are why this small diner has been a locals��� favorite for more than 20 years. (Its sister restaurant, Egg Works, has taken off as a breakfast favorite, too.) The sizable menu runs the savory-to-sweet gamut, from Egg-Ceptional Omelets and Great Egg-Spectations to traditional fluffy pancakes and waffles. 4533 W. Sahara Ave., 702364-9686; theeggworks.com Hash House A Go Go Lady Luck graced Las Vegas once again when this now nationally celebrated eatery moved into town seven years ago. The bustling atmosphere invites anyone with a hankering for breakfast fare (and a really big appetite) into its world of ���twisted farm food��� and larger-than-life portions of ���Indiana favorites��� and yummy house hashes. 6800 W. Sahara Ave., 702-804-4646; hashhouseagogo.com Omelet House A haven for omelet and breakfast lovers alike, Omelet House has delighted patrons with homestyle cooking, cheery servers, and a true taste of old Las Vegas since 1979. This joint isn���t a secret, so to avoid a wait, bring the family in on the early side to grab a table and browse the extensive menu, with chicken-fried steak, stuffed French toast, and more than 30 unique omelets in combinations as wacky as they get. 316 N. Boulder Hwy., 702-5667896, 6520 Boulder Hwy., 702-307-5777, 2160 W. Charleston Blvd., 702-384-6868; omelethouse.net V COFFEE TALK Jim Rees, co-owner of Hash House A Go Go, serves up the dish on morning meals. What are some of the latest trends in breakfast? Everything fresh. Fresh fruits, exotic fresh juices, fresh baked goods, and, above all, made-to-order preparations. Why is breakfast so popular? It tends to be a little less expensive to eat out. It has also become a popular meal for business meetings. How busy does Hash House get? Weekend brunches are the craziest. Try to get there before 9 AM! PHOTOGRAPHY BY DMYTRO MYKHAILOV (EGGS), COURTESY OF HASH HOUSE A GO GO (FRENCH TOAST, REES) The Bagel Cafe At Hash House, griddled French toast is dipped in a banana cinnamon cream with pecan maple syrup. 126 VEGASMAGAZINE.COM 126_V_BOB_G_Devour_Spring13.indd 126 2/11/13 12:16 PM