Barney's Beanery

My friend Kevin and I have been awake since 630AM coz he wanted to see the sunrise. Well, it was overcast until around 830AM and we have been to Malibu Beach, passed by Santa Monica Pier and to Venice Beach when it finally showed up. I have been craving for pancakes since last night when we decided to go, so around 1100AM right next to Sephora that was still closed, we settled at Barney's Beanery right next to it at the Third Street Promenade.

Thanks to my friend, I was forced to order within 2 minutes of sitting ourselves at this sports bar. He had 2 pigs in a blanket which was the usual eggs, 3 pancakes, and 2 sausages, while I ordered pastrami on rye with fries, while sipping grapefruit juice. Oh and Kevin had orange juice which he mentioned he loved with anything. Anything!!!

We shared our meals, so I got to have my pancake and after the first bite, was glad I had the pastrami. It was the driest pancake I ever had (by the way, I miss your banana walnut pancakes Sam), with prepacked syrup and butter. When I had my pastrami, it was just as I expected, dry too, devoid of fatty juices dripping and soaking the rye bread which normally I would have had at a regular deli. The sausage and eggs were better, and the fries were the saving grace to this sports bar, and probably the free pitcher of beer they were giving away inside as people watched the football game. I have yet to find a decent restaurant at Third Street Promenade.

If you're tired of walking along the shops and enjoying the eclectic crowd at this place, go for it. And get some kettle cooked popcorn too at $4/$6 for a small or large bag. 2 Pigs in a Blanket at $7.00 and Pastrami at $9.00...Thanks a lot, Kevin.