"While the neighborhood has undergone changes, the retro feels and stellar food of this 1920s-era Ponce diner remain in place. The smell and sounds of sizzling bacon are the first things that greet you after walking through the Majestic’s glass door entrance. Regulars hunch on red stools at the open kitchen counter as cooks crack egg after egg into well-worn pans. It’s no longer the late-night haven it used to be pre-pandemic, but the breakfast- and lunch-only spot still sells their juicy, cheesy patty melt, which is good anytime of day. But plan to go early if you want a taste of their incredibly fluffy biscuits slathered with gravy and chopped up sausage bits—yes, it's that good, and yes, they sell out fast. Food Rundown photo credit: Sarah Newman Classic Breakfast You get a little bit of everything with this order: two eggs, grits, toast, and your choice of bacon or sausage. It’s a good order that’ll leave you feeling satisfied. French Toast You get three slices of dense brioche lightly dusted with powdered sugar. Drown it in syrup, and it’s a very good meal. Chicken Tenders Somehow they get the chicken (encased in a not-too-thick breading) to be as flaky as cod, and we love it. You get a decent house salad, a mound of fries, and buttery texas toast, too, so it’s a proper feast. Patty Melt For those times when breakfast foods are a hard pass, this is our favorite order. Rye bread encloses a medium rare patty smothered in american cheese and grilled onions—it's a good enough order at 7am as it is at 1pm. Small Hash Browns These aren’t as good as the Waffle House version, but if you get them with cheese and onions it’s still a very solid side selection. photo credit: Sarah Newman photo credit: Sarah Newman photo credit: Sarah Newman" - Juli Horsford
