tucker's is tops for otr breakfast. without question,tucker'sis my favorite "dive" restaurant in the city.... period. owned and operated by it's third-generation, joe and carla tucker keep it real ..... authentic that is ..... you'd almost swear you're back in a 1940's-era diner, albeit one that is a well-worn.
i always have breakfast attucker's(they close at 2 pm), although they do have other tasty "lunch" offerrings. my favorite dish is only served on the weekend, huevos rancheros, and they do it right! their french toast is also a treat and don't forget an order of goetta to round things out.
located in the 'hood, north of liberty,tucker'sis not the type of place one would typically drive by and say, "hey that looks like a friendly and inviting place, let's stop in for something to eat!". ironically, it is perhaps the most friendly and welcoming place you'll eat in the city. the crowd is eclectic, diverse and always friendly. joe works the grill and knows the majority of patrons who darken his door by name. his wife, carla, runs the counter side of the business and even his 90-year old mother still works the prep-kitchen.
givetucker'sa try and you'll soon be taking all of your adventurous, hip friends to the finest dive in the city!