Those sentiments were echoed by Chambers, who recently went surfing and called in to order for the first time, fearing he wouldn’t be able to make closing time.
A hardy serving of eggs, potatoes and cheese in cascading layers that are wrapped in a tortilla, the breakfast burrito is a meal for champions and a great option if you’re of the vegetarian persuasion. Of course, if meat is how you roll, you can add bacon, sausage, ham and steak.
The burrito contains the perfect balance of ingredients — filling, yet not overwhelming. The fresh ingredients can even be enhanced with a drizzle of hot sauce, an item that can be requested on the side. Pair it with a side of coffee or orange juice and you’ve got a satisfying meal.
Although at first glance, the burrito is jam-packed to the brim with ingredients, each bite reveals the individual flavors of the scrambled egg, melted American cheese and finely cut potato slices. Neither undercooked nor overcooked, it contains the right amount of “umph” to leave you wanting more.
Of course, the burritos aren’t the only reason this easy-to-miss yet bustling establishment on Victory Boulevard is a local favorite.
“Part of it is the atmosphere,” Chambers said. “It’s kind of like Cheers, where everybody knows your name.”
Indeed, there’s Grandma Ruth, who hasn’t been able to come in every day since recuperating from surgery. Ruth has attended the weddings of brothers Jim and Ted Jeong who run the Corner Cottage — which is owned by their parents — and even has her own spot by the counter, according to Jones.
