Brunch at Lucky's Cafe
Trying to score a chair inside Heather Haviland's popular 45-seat Tremont spot during the weekend rush is a practice in patience. With an hour- to two-hour wait to taste her cheddar scallions biscuits topped with scrambled eggs and sausage gravy or thick-cut bacon coated with crushed pecans and brown sugar, it's almost too much to digest. Lucky for us, Haviland is also a skilled pastry chef so pass the time snacking on her flaky scones or buttery cookies from the bakery case. 777 Starkweather Ave., Cleveland, 216-622-7773, luckyscafe.com