Most diners keep breakfast simple. A couple of eggs, maybe pancakes on the side, and coffee with cream and sugar. Or an Omelet, typically made using the same technique, with a few fillings and cheese on top. That’s it. However, some restaurants take the idea much further, creating menus so long that you need time just to read them.
The story
That’s what happened when a Reddit user posted a photo of the menu from the restaurant they visited. The menu listed 62 different omelets. The post read: “The restaurant I’m at has 62 omelets on the menu.” Further, adding to the comment section that it’s called Foxy’s, located in Brookings, Oregon.
The sheer variety caught people’s attention. Most diners expect a half-dozen options at best, but this was an entire booklet of egg dishes, from classics with bacon and cheese to more unusual combinations such as biscuit and gravy.
The reactions
Not everyone thought the list was necessary. One person joked,
“Funny…you could accomplish the same thing with a 'Build your own' option and list the ingredient choices. And with (let’s just say) 20 ingredients, the number of possible combinations is over 1 million."
Another response: Yes, you only need six ingredients to satisfy the 62 omelette options.” People thought it was just an unnecessary complication on the menu when they could clearly add an omelet and then choose from various toppings.
Others were more interested in the odd combinations. One person wrote: “I for one would love to see a biscuits and gravy omelette lol.” That sounds incredible. Why are we keeping gravy and eggs on separate parts of the plate when we could just fold that whole southern breakfast into one package?
Naturally, people who've watched too much reality TV had concerns. "I've watched enough Kitchen Nightmares to learn that an excessively overcomplicated menu is not a good sign," someone warned. Another person jumped in, agreeing: "Master of none is my worst type of restaurant. I prefer a place that has five things on the menu that are nailed to perfection."
Kitchens work better when they're focused. A place trying to serve Italian, Mexican, and Chinese food probably isn't doing any of it well. But omelets might be the exception. You're not asking the kitchen to switch between completely different cooking techniques. It's the same pan, with the same basic process, just other ingredients folded inside. Still, you'd think 62 options would lead to ingredient waste or confusion during the morning rush.
And then there was the mystery ingredient that had multiple people scratching their heads.
"You know you're in for a treat when they serve 'Holiday sauce' LOL," as one person commented.
Nobody seems to know what Holiday sauce actually is. Is it cranberry-based like Thanksgiving? Does it have cinnamon and nutmeg like Christmas morning? Or is it just regular gravy that someone decided to add to an omelet menu? The complete lack of description makes it either intriguing or vaguely concerning, depending on how adventurous you're feeling about your breakfast.
But here's what really matters: did the food actually taste good? Someone asked the obvious question. "Did you try an omelette + if you did, how was it? I know some places do more quantity over quality, unfortunately."
The original poster answered in detail:
"It was quite good! I got the #50 with cheddar instead of cream cheese. The egg was nice and fluffy with no browning, the hash browns were crunchy and well seasoned, and I got a side of breakfast gravy that was really realllllly good. I usually wouldn't expect much from a place with a menu this big, but I was very happy with my meal."
Other restaurants known for omelets
Foxy’s isn’t the only spot known for taking omelets seriously. There are many other restaurants across the United States known for their elaborate omelet menus.
Coffee Pot Restaurant, Sedona, Arizona
The Coffee Pot is well-known in northern Arizona for its extensive list of breakfast choices, featuring over 100 omelets that incorporate a variety of ingredients, including avocado, mushrooms, cheese, and zucchini. Visitors often stop here after hiking or sightseeing, and many note that the variety makes it easy to find something different each time.
Sybil’s Omelettes, Santa Rosa, California
Sybil’s Omelettes has been serving breakfast since the late 1980s and has built a reputation around its omelets. The menu includes classic favorites such as tomato, onion, and cheddar, as well as South of the Border specials with taco meat, jack, and salsa. If you can´t choose from the more than 100 varieties, the restaurant also allows customers to build their own omelet.
Amy’s Omelette House, New Jersey
Amy’s has several locations in New Jersey and is known for its extensive menu. The omelet section alone offers dozens of choices, ranging from simple cheese-filled omelets to global flavors, such as the chorizo sausage omelet stuffed with a potato pancake. It’s a popular spot for families due to its variety, and people often discuss trying out new combinations during each visit.
Another Broken Egg Cafe, Ohio
Another Broken Egg has locations across multiple states and offers a variety of seasonal and specialty omelets. One of the most well-known is the lobster and brie omelet, which is served with an English muffin. The menu also includes lighter versions with vegetables and cheese.
The Cook Book Restaurant, Campbell, California
The Cook Book opened in 1976 at the Pruneyard shopping center and became known for its creative omelets. Options ranged from Mexican-style dishes with chorizo and salsa to Greek-inspired options featuring feta and spinach. Though the restaurant has since closed, many people in the area still recall its delicious omelets.
The takeaway
Menus with dozens of omelets might look a little over the top, but they give people a reason to stop, read, and maybe order something they wouldn’t have thought of before.
Whether you like your eggs plain or loaded with every filling on the list, restaurants like these show there’s still room to make breakfast enjoyable.
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