Heading out for another awesome breakfast this morning. You know it’s an awesome breakfast day when you see a wicked ’69 Camero on Dale Mabry.
Today we’re revisiting one of the best breakfasts you can find in Tampa Bay, Skyway Jacks at 2795 34th St S, St Petersburg, FL. We’ve been here once or twice. Skyway Jacks was the 2009 Tampa Bay Breakfast of the Year.
We’re meeting some new friends today. Usually intrepid Ivo is being shy.
We found a fine booth, big enough for five.
Our new breakfast friend Todd. You may recognize him from his excellent work at http://toddbatescreative.com/logo.html.
And our other new breakfast friend Arielle. You may recognize her from her excellent work at Creative Loafing.
Arielle and Todd, they’re in for a treat. The boys are all wound up and pingy, extra-chaotic. I dosed them with sugar and caffeine on the way in.
Studying the menu. Like we don’t already know what it’s going to be. Bacon, eggs, pancakes, coffee. Natch.
I think this is where the taunting started. The morning ended up with Marek and Ivo taking turns taunting Todd that he was a baby and a poopy-head. This shot is of Todd saying, “I am not!”
We all had a fine coffee this morning. Had to keep our strength up for the taunting.
Marek pointed out to Todd that his professional rig was nice and all, but it was no comparison to Marek’s 10-year-old hand-me-down Kodak happy-snapper. Todd gave it a try.
Arielle and Todd asked that we get breakfast all lined up for a good picture. That’s Ivo’s headless torso you see in the “good picture,” because there’s no “good” like “good enough” with us.
Followed up by a very nice self-portrait of me, with Marek and Ivo tickling and punching in the background.
Todd is part of our Ninja Attack on breakfast this morning. There are actually throwing stars and karate chops.
See? In 30 seconds, Todd’s plate is clean as the day it was made.
The bill came. $33ish dollars. Arielle tried to take the check, but Ivo did his signature hiiyah! flip through the air, followed by a “yoink!”
The boys have special jobs now. Ivo carries the cash and Marek navigates the terrain.
Arielle, not accustomed to the independent nature of these fine breakfast boys, is a bit shocked that I never once looked over my shoulder to see if they were OK. From the look on her face, they were probably getting into trouble, eating other people’s food, getting girls’ phone numbers.
With 3-year-olds, it’s always smart to hit the facilities at every opportunity.
How did you know breakfast was good? The giant chicken will tell you!
This breakfast was pretty standard for Skyway Jacks: Awesome from start to finish, made even better by the company of Arielle and Todd. Great price, wonderful food, cool atmosphere, and new friends. As good a breakfast as you can get in Tampa Bay. We’re pleased to validate Skyway Jacks with a Tampa Bay Breakfasts Five Pancake Rating.
