It's been longer than we had hoped to get to our next restaurant, but we finally made it! We decided to try the Blue Plate diner - a good ol' All American classic to celebrate Rachelle A's recent return from China and new temporary hiatus on any meal with rice in it. It certainly was different from the last place - instead of a warm brick fireplace and classy stools, focus points included old licence plates, an ecclectic assortment of old bikes, a worn church pew, and several artist sketches. Customers sit in mismatched patio furniture and enjoy music from an old juke box . Somehow the style managed to work, and we understood why the place had the reputation we had heard.
Blue Plate Diner can best be described as a local favorite, reflecting the neighborhood it's in. The place clearly attracts the Sugerhouse-contemporary hippie-gen-x crowd (sorry, no picture on that one. I like to avoid getting kicked out of places for odd stalking-like behavior). Since I'm moving to Sugarhouse in a couple of weeks, it was a very fitting choice! I felt like I was part of the crowd already.
Hands down, the most enjoyable aspect of The Blue Plate is it's food. I had a hankering for a good breakfast, but I had a tough time deciding which one to choose, as there were several tempting possibilities. 
I finally settled on the veggie omelet, which came to my table bursting with its fillings. The highlight of the meal were the perflecty browned potatoes - slightly crisp on the outside, soft and warm within. My dinner partners also expressed strong satisfaction in their meals. Rachelle A was please to find several satisfying vegetarian options on the menu, and, as you can see below, Crystal enjoyed her burger. 
I finally settled on the veggie omelet, which came to my table bursting with its fillings. The highlight of the meal were the perflecty browned potatoes - slightly crisp on the outside, soft and warm within. My dinner partners also expressed strong satisfaction in their meals. Rachelle A was please to find several satisfying vegetarian options on the menu, and, as you can see below, Crystal enjoyed her burger. We couldn't resist ending our meal with a yummy Gheridelli chocolate sundae, complete with a mound of whipped cream and a cherry. Yum!
Blue Plate does, however, have a few weaknesses. If you enjoy a classy dinner or have obsessive compulsive tendencies, Blue Plate is definately not for you. The slighly imbalenced table and scruffy chairs might just drive you nuts. I wouldn't recommend using the bathroom unless you want to be the person with toilet paper stuck to your foot. Service was average - our server was friendly and prompt, but not extraordinary.
Bottom line, Blue Plate's won't win any medals for cleanliness and it may not be the best choice for your five-year wedding anniversary. However, it's ecclectic atmophere and excellent American food are absolutely a worthwhile experience.
