DANIEL BLUE: MONTE CRISTO >>>
In my opinion, the Monte Cristo is a strange and incredible creation of culinary genius. Three pieces of French toast are used to encase two sandwiches worth of turkey, ham and multiple melted cheeses. This stack of sandwich devilry is then grilled on all six sides like a cubic block and served with jelly. I suggest ordering a cup of ranch dressing to alternate dipping with the jelly. This leads to an interesting dichotomy of sweet breakfast and savory breakfast, which is exactly the type of thinking that would lead one to the act of using French toast as the platform for a sandwich. The Cristo at Alfred’s Café & Bubble Room is by far the largest and most delicious in town. The cheese literally drips from the meaty pockets like lava in a lamp.
[Alfred’s Café & Bubble Room, 402 Puyallup Ave., Tacoma, 253.627.5491]