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Yelp
This little spot popped up on my suggestions for breakfast, so I went. If you have not visited the Miami Springs area, put it on your list. This area is a hidden gem that is sandwiched between the busyness of the industrial Hialeah side of the canal along Okeechobee Road to the north and the Miami International Airport along NW 36 Street to the south. The little city takes you back to the classy 1950's feel with well manicured homes and the delightful old downtown area near the circle. You will find niche shops and restaurants along with a few "modern" spots like Starbucks, Sushi Sake and others.
Cozy Corner is located on the corner. Unlike so many areas around Miami and Miami-Dade County that nickle-and-dime you for insane parking fees, parking here is free along the street.
When you enter, you will notice you are taken back in time with a great assortment of historic photos on the walls from decades past. It provides a cool ambiance and matches well with the open concept of the old-style dining and kitchen area. The tables and booths are comfortable with no frills, but who cares and you don't come here for that-- you come for the food. If you want a cushy place to sit and vibe, Starbucks is down the block. Personally, I like the vibe of Cozy Corner just fine.
The menu provides great and varied selections of entre options. I was stuck between the Hungry Man Special and the County Fried Chicken Bowl. They are not similar meals, but both appealed very appetizing. The waitress was cordial and suggested the County Fried Chicken Bowl, so I went with that. I left the egg choice up to her as well, becauseIlikeeggs and will eatthem inany style.
The meal arrived in a plain white generic serving bowl placed on a matching plain dinner plate. Eating utensils were clean.
The food arrived hot-ish temperature-wise, but could have been a little hotter, as it seamed the chicken was not freshly prepared, but taken from "ready" stock and added. The eggs, over medium, were good and hot along with the potatoes as a base and the sawmill gravy (very good flavor).
The cheese next to the chicken was not melted, because the chicken was barely just over warm. The overall flavor was very good, but unfortunately the mediocre temperature of the chicken really took the excitement of raising meal away. I opted to upgrade my toast to a pancake. The pancake was about 8" diameter, perfect in flavor and color, butter patties were cold and fresh, and the maple syrup was very good, flavourful and was not watered-down. I could eat a stack of those delicious pancakes next time.
The coffee was average. The waitress was attentive, as she handled the entire dining room alone.
If you are wanting to pop in, order, eat quick and run, ... add in an extra 20 minutes to your schedule. You do want to try this place; however, service is a tad slower than a typical breakfast spot where it is fast-paced and folks grab a bite and run to work or school ... not here. Take in the ambiance, enjoy your meal, then take on your day.
I'll be back and will try that Hungry Man Special next time. Of the hicken had been fresh I would have rated this review higher. I'll give this place another chance in the future.