Cherylynn N.
Yelp
I'm not a breakfast person but sometimes I get those phantom preggo cravings and crave things I don't eat on the regular.
Like a Breakfast Sandwich. Or, fries dipped in vanilla soft serve.
Btw, I'm not preggo...I just eat like I am.
Bandit has been on my list since they opened in 2017 but I'm rarely in the TL/TenderNob area so happy to see they've opened a second location in Dogpatch this week!
They're currently soft open for takeout and dine-in with delivery to come. Open from 7 am - 2 pm for now with dinner to come.
M E N U
Bandit is known for their Breakfast Sandwiches and Burgers (impossible patty available). They also have salads, chicken sandwiches, etc. For sides, they have fries or tots.
F O O D
* The Brekkie: Scrambled eggs, housemade pork sausage patty, Tillamook cheddar, smashed taters, caramelized onions, chives. jalapeño relish ($9.95): https://tinyurl.com/dafsuhnk
***Add avocado (+$1.75)
***Add extra jalapeño relish (+.95 cents)
***Requested bun extra toasted
This is Sunday hangover food, in a good way of course!
The combo of soft scrambled eggs, savory pork sausage, melty, sharp cheddar, sweet caramelized onions, creamy aioli, and spicy tang of the jalapeño relish HITS! And, as someone who adds fries inside their burger, I really enjoyed the crunchy textural contrast from the tater tots.
This is a personal preference but I like breakfast pork sausages with spices/herbs like sage, fennel, and/or rosemary and Bandit's reminds me of a burger patty. I also prefer scrambled eggs with creamy curds, this was more like a chive omelet.
I'm glad I added the avocado because ripen buttery avocado always makes everything better. And, for someone that loves spicy foods, I liked slathering the extra jalapeño relish on each bite.
Lastly, since the brioche bun is soft and fluffy, extra toasted was the right move, creating a delicate buttery crisp on the outside and holding everything together without the bottom bun getting too soggy and breaking apart.
S E R V I C E
Warm, welcoming, and prompt.
With no line, my order took about 5 minutes.
A M B I A N C E
Casual, cozy, and compact space with several regular tables, two communal high tops, and counter seating.
Outdoor seating will be available at the parklet.
P A R K I N G
Difficult street parking.
Overall, Bandit serves good and hearty breakfast sandwiches so I can see why they're a popular spot in the TL/TenderNob. Once the weather gets better, it's the perfect opportunity to grab a breakfast sandwich or burger from here before heading to Crane Cove Park to grub and people/dog watch.