Bennison’s Bakery
Evanston, Illinois
Toulouse

I never eat breakfast.  Never been to Paris.  After this morning, I suddenly want to do both.  My hermano and co-worker Jesus, delivers once again.  Not only did he not have to come to work on a Friday, but he also didn’t have to bring breakfast sandwiches from, what’s turning out to be, my new go-to work spot.  Bennison’s mutha$&%^@*! Bakery.  If you’ll recall in my previous post, Buffalo Joe’s makes an unbeatable Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, served on a heavenly bun courtsey of Bennison’s mutha$&%^@*! Bakery.  Known for their wide assortment of sweets, freshly baked artisan breads, cakes, cookies and other bomb delights, the award-winning Bennison’s Bakery also serves a handful of Parisienne sandwiches.

The Toulouse (only available on Friday’s and Saturday’s) murders any McDonald’s breakfast sandwich—even the McGriddle.  Yeah, I said it.  The croissant is warm, buttery and flaky; the eggs fresh, fluffy and well seasoned; the bechamel outstandingly rich and creamy.  The ham was good, not to salty, but the bacon is forgettable and initially undetectable.  If they can fix the bacon part, I would drive to get 2 of these every morning/afternoon after a night of tossing a few back.  Did I mention they put the bechamel inside AND out.  Be advised that Bennison’s keeps to the bakery standard and does not have any seating. They do have a couple of table tops that you can stand at.  My recommendation would be to take it to-go and enjoy it over at Fountain Square in beautiful Downtown Evanston.  Be sure to say what’s up to “Easy Rider.”  You’ll know him when you see him.  Details:

• croissant
• scrambled eggs
• bacon
• ham
• bechamel sauce

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