Tommy's Cafe

If you're looking for a true hole in the wall, you probably won't find Tommy's. How many times have I driven down 3rd street in Davenport and never noticed the Tommy's sign? I never noticed the porn shop next door either, but you gotta be lookin to find those.
Tommy's on a Friday morning was full of regulars. But no one really looked at us like we were out of place. We found a nice booth and got served beverages right away. After perusing the menu straight outta American Graffiti's prop room,














we made our selections and watched the hustle and bustle of older folks and construction workers coming in and out for donuts to go or a full meal.















There's really not much else to look at, but I suppose that's why almost the entire menu was under $7.00/ meal. No money wasted on outdated art or wilting flower baskets.















I ordered two poached eggs which, admittedly, arenot the kind of eggs you should order from a greasy joint, and a blueberry pancake. They also have apple cinnamon, chocolate chip, and banana nut cakes.















The eggs were okay and the pancake was a little overdone, but it was loaded with blueberries. I should've flipped that thing over to show you the delicious blue goo oozing out the pores.

Richie got a Smoky Mountain, which was, quite literally a mountain of eggs and cheese with little smokies on top. They look like burnt baby fingers to me.















Check out those hashbrowns. I'm a fan of anything burnt and crunchy, besides baby fingers.

Though we had to wait awhile for our food, I would give Tommy's 3.5/5.o on my arbitrary scale. The food was cheap and greasy, but it could have been better. Plus, almost all the regulars were fatties, so it's obviously not a healthy choice.
However, I grabbed a maple donut on the way out, and wow, that was delicious. Even after sitting there all morning it was melt in your mouth soft. I wish it rained Tommy's donuts.














Tommy's is open M-Sat. 5:30 am- 2pm and Sundays from 5:30 am to Noon. They serve breakfast all day, as well as sandwiches at lunch, and made from scratch donuts.

Doughnut Duel

I was up and at 'em early one morning, so I decided to head out and get some breakfast to go. I already had a place in mind, South Park Bakery in Rock Island (513 20th st off 5th Ave). I had never before been there, but I read some good reviews and thought I'd check it out.




























Being in Rock Island, there was about a 70% chance of it being a sketchy ass place and 40% chance of me being shot. So I grabbed my pocket knife and braved the journey to be pleasantly surprised by the cute little storefront. It is quite small on the inside with no seating, but it smells delicious and all the baked goods are displayed nicely under the glass counters.













Though immediately drawn to the cakes, cookies and brownies...













I was determined to get a breakfast food, so I chose a filled long john, an orange danish, and a strawberry danish. I felt a little rushed because some people walked in behind me. They had probably 10 flavors of danishes and a dozen different doughnuts. They did not have any cake doughnuts. My total was less than $1.80.













The vanilla long john was filled with bakery frosting! So basically I was eating cake anyway. I love cake.





The haul from South park






The danishes were fantastic. For real. I can't think of a better adjective to describe how good they were. The jams were very sweet, and the frosting was also flavored. None of these pastries are for people who complain about stuff being too sweet. who does that? (see below)

Well, I knew I was gonna eat all three of these suckers, even though it would upset my sensitive belly, so I stopped at Donuts and More (1717 Brady) again to get Richie something. It ended up being three somethings because, again, it cost less than $1.80. I was disappointed they didn't have their pumpkin flavored donuts yet, but they assured me that they will soon. Also, I realized that they have a much better selection earlier in the a.m. The early fatty gets the donut.













So I dropped off a blueberry donut to my mum and brought Richie the orange and lemon filled. Orange has just a slightly orangey taste with a vanilla glaze. R said the lemon filled tasted too fake lemon-y, but I liked it. (He's one of those people that would complain about food being too sweet or rich.)


Donuts and More
Lemon Filled and Orange glazed













Donutholio












Lemon cross section








Both places are locally owned and very retro feeling. I'd love to have one in my neighborhood, but I suppose being so far away makes it more of a special treat. Be sure to get to these stores early for the best selection (and because they close in the early afternoon).

Donuts & More

For a cozy little place to eat a doughnut, drink a coffee, and read the papes, check out Donuts & More at 1717 Brady Street in Davenport. I haven't found much history info from a basic Google search, but I know it is locally owned and has been there for years. They sell doughnuts out of the small restaurant and also supply a few local retailers and gas stations.
































We stopped by around 10 a.m. and the pickins were gettin slim. They don't have doughnuts you would find at Wal-Mart or Casey's, who obviously appeal to the future diabetics of America by smothering them in frosting and stuffing them with cremes. Donuts & More has lemon or strawberry jelly, one bavarian long john, a few danishes, but mostly just flavored doughnuts and holes. The flavored doughnuts are *expletive*-ing good. Plain and simple. Richie ate a vanilla and orange.













I got a dozen holes- 4 each of double chocolate, strawberry, and sprinkles. I really can't pick a favorite child though chocolate would probably be the step child because it's more of a dessert than breakfast pastry. As you can see, it was a rainbow of deliciousity.









All of that goodness only cost like 3 dollars.

IN the fall they have pumpkin donuts so, oh yes, we will be back. Probably before then. Don't expect a Krispy Kreme experience- they aren't open all day, the coffee is nothing fancy, but they have a drive thru and very sweet worker ladies.