The Dish: Holler For This Challah Bread French Toast

I dare you to grow up on Long Island and not eat at any number of diners that dot the suburban lanscape. These restaurants famously serve a menu of food that runs from breakfast to fancy dinners at anytime of the day or night. Want a hamburger for breakfast? You got it. Want pancakes and bacon at 10 p.m.? No problem.

is one of those traditional Long Island diners located off a traditional Long Island thoroughfare (Nesconset Highway) in a traditional Long Island neighborhood (Port Jefferson Station).

A diner menu is a place where Greek souvlaki is served aside Jewish matzo ball soup but one of the most delicious of international dishes you can find, both in name and ingredients, is the Challah Bread French Toast ($5.49).

(Okay, we know it’s not a real international dish but hey, this is Long Island, work with us.)

On most days either French Toast or Challah Bread individually can make a great meal but talk about genius ideas. (.)

This is not a meal that you can nosh your way through. Thick and fluffy, Challah Bread French toast is like a pillow for your belly, one glistening with syrup and butter. Challah takes French Toast to a whole other level and the Sea Port Diner serves it perfectly browned on both sides topped with a sprinkling of powered sugar.

If you’ve got a big early morning appetite that needs satisfying then this is the breakfast item to do it, although it can also be a great way to end a night after hanging out with friends Down Port.

The regular price of the Challah Bread French Toast is $5.49. During the week until 11 a.m., the Sea Port Diner also offers a special of French Toast with coffee and juice for $4.99.