“All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast.” – John Gunther

What better way to start the day than with a sumptuous and tummy-filling breakfast. When I was a child, my mother would always remind me and my sister as to how “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”. And she was right. It is essential to invigorate our body straight away in the morning if we want to be feeling good at work or at school.

One of my favorite breakfast place is The Early Bird Breakfast Club which has three locations at the moment: BGC in Taguig City, Century Mall in Makati City, and Eastwood in Pasig City.

Here is a quick rundown of their menu, and some random shots of the food me and my sister have tasted on 3 different occasions.

Healthy Brekky

Poached Egg Caesar

Crisp romaine and rustic garlic croutons tossed with homemade Caesar dressing and fresh Parmesan shavings, topped with a poached egg 195.00

Feeling Fruity

Seasonal fresh fruits with yogurt and Palawan honey 210.00

Spanish Sardines with Kesong Puti

Classic home-made Spanish-style sardines paired with local kesong puti. Served with crispy whole grain toast. The perfect dish for a light and healthy snack or starter! 225.00

Poached Salmon Aioli

Light poached salmon fillet on crispy whole grain toast topped with a poached egg and served with garlic aioli. 310.00

Breakfast in Bread

Bacon & Egg Nest

Two strips of bacon and one egg baked with cheese on top of a soft bread cup with a small side salad underneath. 295.00

Ultimate Grilled Cheese with Roasted Tomato Soup

Cheddar, mozzarella and gruyere between slices of toasted bread with sweet and spicy onion relish served with roasted tomato soup on the side 325.00

Eggs Benedict

Toasted English mufffin with warm honey roast ham, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce 420.00

Bites of Breakfast

The Early Bird Toast

A simple but quirky toast to start your morning! 2 sunny side up eggs inside 2 toasts. 115.00

Sausage Skillet

Breakfast bites for the big boys! Hot plate of Spanish chorizo, English banger, hashed potatoes and caramelized onions.275.00

Bacon Twist

Twists of bacon baked to crisp peffection, served with classic maple syrup 295.00

Sweet Sweet Breakfast

French Toast Fondue

With cinnamon sugar, maple syrup and melted chocolate 210.00

Brownie ala Mode

Get blown away with classic chocolate brownie and ice-cream with a smoking, sizzling, caramelized twist! A must try for chocolate lovers! 255.00

Choco Banana Berry French Toast

A combination of Nutella, fresh bananas and blueberry jam between caramelized French toast 295.00

Yin and Yang Champorado

Rich Belgian dark chocolate and Belgian white chocolate champodaro served with sweet toasted dilis on the side 275.00

Early Bird Signature Pancakes

Homemade American pancakes with unique blend of fruit-infused cream butters and Vermont maple syrup 325.00

Build your Own Omelette

A classic seasoned 3 egg omelette with your choice of the following fillings:

Onion – 10.00; Tomato – 10.00; Potato – 25.00; Kesong Puti – 40.00; Cheddar Cheese – 40.00; Bacon – 60.00; Chicken – 60.00; Breakfast Sausage – 60.00; Mushroom – 85.00; Chorizo – 135.00

Breakfast of Champions

Carefully crafted dished to fulfill your breakfast cravings

Lemon Butter Bangus

Pan-seared bangus fillets with garlic lemon butter relish, served with breakfast rice and topped with a poched egg 325.00

Adobo Sunrise

Breakfast rice overloaded with famous adobo flakes 325.00

Sunny Salpicao

Tender pieces of chicken breast marinated with signature sauce and sauteed with button mushrooms, served with breakfast rice and a sunny side up egg 345.00

Viva Longganisa

4 pcs. of heirloom-recipe longganisa served with breakfast rice and your choice of egg 345.00

Sweet Glazed Katcino

A delightful hybrid of your favorite tocino and katsu! Crispy boneless chicken coated in a sweet glaze over Breakfast Rice and topped with a sunny side up egg! 375.00

Sausage & Bacon Stuffed Pancake

A savory and meaty pancake stuffed with sausage and bacon on a bed of onion gravy! Served with homemade mashed potatoes.375.00

Tenderloin Tapa

Beef tenderloin in sweet marinade, served with breakfast rice and your choice of egg 395.00

Chorizo and Mushroom Risotto

Spanish chorizo and fresh mushroom risotto with Parmigiano Reggiano 465.00

The Early Bird Full English

1 English banger, 2 strips of bacon, mushrooms, ripe grilled tomatoes, 2 fried eggs, hash potatoes, baked beans, and a choice of either 2 pieces of … + 495.00

The Early Bird Full English with Authentic Black English Pudding – 570.00

Arroz Caldo Crunch

Rice porridge with tender chicken breast fillets and famous adobo flakes 265.00 

Sides Toast – 45.00 Egg – 45.00 Plain Rice – 45.00 Whole Grain Toast – 55.00 Breakfast Rice – 65.00 Hangover Rice – 75.00 Black Pudding – 75.00 French Fries – 80.00 Hash Potatoes – 80.00 Bacon Strips – 120.00 Sausage – 120.00   *** Items and prices are subject to change without notice. Service charge may apply.

Drinks Early Bird Signature Drinks Babycino – 45.00 Nutella Hot Chocolate – 145.00 Oreo Snowflake – 145.00 Butterbeer – 155.00  Coolers Pandan Iced Tea – 95.00 Strawberry Passion Iced Tea – 95.00 Mango Honey Iced Tea – 95.00 Calamansi Hazelnut Iced Tea – 95.00 Lemon and Mint Iced Tea – 95.00 Fresh Lemon and Lime Juice – 135.00 Fresh Orange Juice – 165.00 Vitamin C Smoothie – 165.00 Flavors (Mango , Pineapple, Banana, Orange) Tropical Smoothie – 165.00 Flavors (Kiwi, Strawberry, Pineapple, Banana) Sodas Coke – 65.00 Sprite – 65.00 Bottled Water – 45.00

Coffee Break Espresso – 90.00 Espresso Macchiato – 95.00 Americano – 110.00 Cafe Latte – 110.00 Cappuccino – 110.00 Iced Latte – 115.00 White Chocolate Mocha – 120.00 Hazelnut Latte – 120.00 Iced Cappuccino – 145.00  Tea (by Dilmah) Brilliant Breakfast – 100.00 Pure Chamomile – 100.00 Green Tea with Jasmine Flowers – 100.00 Lychee with Rose and Almond – 100.00 Italian Almond – 100.00 Rose with French Vanilla – 100.00  They also have a selection of Wines (both red and white)

“When you wake up in the morning, Pooh,” said Piglet at last, “what’s the first thing you say to yourself?”

“What’s for breakfast?” said Pooh. “What do you say, Piglet?”

“I say, I wonder what’s going to happen exciting today?” said Piglet.

Pooh nodded thoughtfully. “It’s the same thing,” he said.”