Starting today, Communal serves breakfast. You might ask, what is Communal and why is this a big deal? For one, breakfast is my absolute favorite meal of the day and two Communal is one of my favorite restaurants around Utah. I first visited Communal for lunch months ago and have been trying to find an excuse to go back since. Now, I had the perfect excuse, breakfast. One of the top chefs around giving his best shot at breakfast foods makes for a magical morning.
Herb omelet with creme fraiche, steel-cut oats with house dried bananas, and fresh Italian sausage were just a few of the dishes that filled our table with happiness.
Communal resides in Provo on University Street serving fresh, seasonal, and local foods. With farm fresh eggs and honey from Clifford Family Farms and milk from Winder Dairy, Communal simply does it right.
A group of bloggers gathered around the long table and sampled all of Communal’s breakfast menu. We tasted and gave our opinions. Chef Colton was a genius in the kitchen. Previous to his position at Communal, he spent time in the Sundance kitchen. His experience proved golden. Plus, with their open kitchen, you can watch all the cooking.
What were my favorites from our lovely brunch? The baked eggs with tomato and chorizo sausage amazed me. It was served with perfectly crisp toasts that made for the best dipping accompaniment.
I surprised myself by how much I loved the baked eggs. You see, I am usually more of a sweet-toothed gal during the morning hours – french toast, pancakes, crepes and granola usually comprise my weekend splurge.
The sweeter menu items were also outstanding.
The granola at Communal perfectly mixed with dried apricots, cranberries and ideally toasted nuts. The granola is comparable to the old Avenues Bakery granola that I tried to imitate in my own kitchen. I only hope Communal will start selling their granola so I can enjoy it at home.
Communal’s oats are superb. I am an oats fanatic. Most winter mornings I enjoy a big bowl of soul-warming oats and add in whatever that day needs – sometimes peanut butter, or bananas, berries, maple syrup, etc. If I’m going to have oats away from home they should at least be as good as what I make at home. And these were, especially with the dried bananas to mix in.
I really enjoyed everything we tried – biscuits and gravy with a generous amount of sausage in the gravy – steak and eggs topped with salsa verde. And I can’t forget the French Toast with roasted apples and real maple syrup and made with their house-made pain de mie (perfect loaf bread).
And last but certainly not least. Blueberry Muffins. These deserve their own blog post entirely (of which I wrote and even included the Communal blueberry muffin recipe). I have been searching for the perfect blueberry muffin recipe and I only wish I could snag this one. These muffins were perfectly moist in the center, crisp on the outside with a light dusting of sugar on top. Simply amazing.
102 North University Avenue
Provo, UT
(801) 373-8000
Dinner..Tuesday through Saturday..5:30 pm to 10 pm
Lunch..Tuesday through Friday..11:30 am to 2:30 pm
Breakfast…Tuesday thru Friday 7:30am to 10:30am; Saturday 8:00am to 1:00pm
Here is a list of the lovely ladies’ blogs who attended. Check out their blogs to hear more about Communal.
The Beehive Blog
Nat Schofield
Black Eiffel
White Lotus Cooks
Kallikverb
Delightful Delicacies
Limelight Photography
Forerly Phread
Fresh Clean Start
No Biggie
Freshly Picked
Petite Elefant
Jet Set Carina
Sherbet Blossom
Heirloom Restaurant Group
I need to try their breakfast menu. Everything looks fabulous!
Yay! I love Communal. Will definitely stop in to try it.
That looks amazing! I would love to try this place out.
I cannot wait to try Communal's breakfast! We're gonna have to drop the kids of at Grandma's house for a Saturday morning date.
Oh my goodness I have never ever ben their.. It looks amazing..breakfast is my favorite meal..cher_theblondeprincess@hotmail.com
Oh I have been wanting to go there ever since your first post about it. Would love to win!
I still haven't made it to Communal (so embarrassing!), but I love Pizzeria 712. I'll have to make the drive to Provo soon. I'm anxious to try it out, and the breakfast sounds so good. I don't care for sugar in the morning and it looks like they have lots of options for me. And I love baked eggs!
Blueberry Muffins1 stick unsalted butter2 cups All Purpose Flour1.5 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups blueberries (I like frozen they don't bleed when mixed in)1 cup sugar2 large eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 cup whole milkCream butter sugar, saltAdd eggs vanilla and milkAdd dry ingredientsAdd blueberriesSprinkle with AA sugar350 for about 20 to 25 minEnjoyOr just come in for breakfast at The Restaurant :)Thanks for the nice review!JosephHeirloom Restaurant Group
Communal Blueberry Muffins1 stick unsalted butter1 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon salt2 large eggs1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract1/2 cup whole milk2 Cups All Purpose Flour2 Teaspoons baking powder1 Cup Blueberries Cream butter, sugar, and saltAdd Eggs and vanillaAdd in MilkAdd in Dry ingredientsFold in Blueberriessprinkle tops with AA sugar Bake 350 for 20 to 25 minEnjoyOr come and eat them at Communal!!!!!Thanks for the nice review :)JosephHeirloom Restaurant Group
Everything looks delicious. I'm sorry I missed it.
A fresh herb omelet with creme fresh? I'm already in love.
Oh, I love breakfast! I'm seriously in need of some good stick-to-your-ribs warm food in this icky cold weather.
I would love to try Communal's breakfast. Thanks!
I have heard such great reviews of this restaurant and I am dying to try it. I copied the recipe for the muffins. They looked fabulous. Thanks for using your "connections" to get it for all of us.
I want to eat seven of those muffins. And really I want to eat everything.
That looks fantastic and seems like it has a little something for everyone. Can't wait to try it.
I'm the same – more of a sweet tooth gal in for breakfast, but some of that food… WOW! I'd love an excuse to give it a try!
I would love to try Communal's breakfast!
I'm glad I checked the comments, how lucky to find the blueberry muffin recipe among them. thanks joseph!i was so happy to have met your mom, what a sweet woman.
Thanks so much for all your reviews of restaurants around Utah! I often look to your blog for ideas of new places to try. I've been wanting to try Communal since your first review, now I definitely have to make the trip!
I drive by Communal and drool a little in the evenings. Now I'll have to do it in the morning too!
Megan B is the winner, chosen at random. Congratulations!
I would love to try out communal!!
Becky, it was so wonderful to finally meet you! Too bad I was sitting so far away so I didn't get to chat you up. We'll have to meet up sometime.Lovely photos.
oh pretty please
ohhhhhh the muffin recipe – SO YUM!
I would love to try it!