"You’ll need both hands to hold Middle Child Clubhouse's mega-sized sandwiches, and the casual layout is perfect for getting work done or hanging out with friends while sipping on morning beet cocktails (and ignoring all responsibilities). We always get the breakfast burrito with pastrami as well as the fluffy pancakes, which are made with whole-grain flour milled by Lost Bread and then drenched in sweet citrus syrup with a pat of smiley-face-shaped butter on top. On the weekends, attempt to be the first person to walk into the restaurant. Or, you can take an “emergency” day off from work and stop by on a weekday (when it’s less crowded)." - candis mclean, alison kessler