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The 3 Best Breakfast Joints In Las Vegas

Well, kids breakfast joints all over the country are going to be raising prices again. Why? Well, birds apparently don’t believe in flu shots, and the bird flu is on…

A skillet filled with scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon and potatoes. Concept: Best Breakfast Joints in Las Vegas

breakfast is getting more expensive with the cost of eggs going up. But does that stop you from going to your favorite Breakfast Joint? Not this girl.

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Well, kids breakfast joints all over the country are going to be raising prices again. Why? Well, birds apparently don't believe in flu shots, and the bird flu is on the rise. Again. So that means the cost of eggs are going back up. Breakfast Joints all over the country, Las Vegas included, are going to be passing that cost onto you.  

Yay. 

The 3 Best Breakfast Joints In Vegas No Matter The Cost 

But, let's say you have enough dough to be able to withstand the cost increase at your local breakfast joint because you love breakfast that much. I’m one of those people. I love breakfast, anytime of the day. So, I'm willing to frequent my favorite Breakfast joint and pay the penance for birds being Anti-Vax. 

For instance, the first time I ever saw the real Vegas and not the Strip Vegas, was at Egg n I on West Sahara (Just east of Decatur). I was here for my job interview for Xtreme Radio in 1998, and I had no idea Las Vegas had gas stations, grocery stores and breakfast joints that weren’t inside some over gaudy hotel and casino. I ordered the basic eggs with bacon and potatoes. And it was delicious, but that banana bread? To die for friend. 

Another fave of mine is Lou's Diner. Hidden in Decatur Blvd just north of Sahara, Lou's is a breakfast joint that's an old school mainstay in Las Vegas. Its been rocking the eggs and bacon since 1969. And the food is amazing.  The bacon is magical. And the best and most famous part of Lou's? Their jams. Oh man. They have jams. All kinds. My favorite is the jalapeno jam. Oh, and the coffee is on point.

But hands down my favorite breakfast Joint in Las Vegas is Bagel Café on Buffalo and Summerlin Parkway. I was introduced to this magical egg haven by my great aunt who said it was the only deli in Las Vegas that could compare to one in New York. Now I'm not from New York, so I don't know if that's true. However, I have brought other New Yorkers to Bagel Café and they agreed with her. So there ya have it. The bagels are on fire good and the breakfast choices are plentiful. Once again, I'm a bacon and eggs girl, but I love their omelets at Bagel Café. I highly recommend this breakfast joint.  

6 Best Coffee Shops In Las Vegas That Will Keep You Caffeinated

Who doesn't love a good cup of coffee to wake you up? Well, here are 6 coffee shops in Las Vegas that will keep you happy and energized.

Coffee Is An Art, Las Vegas Takes It Seriously

There are many different types of coffee beans. There are four variations of coffee beans: Robusta, Arabica, Liberica, and Excelsa. Each bean comes from a different part of the world and has a different flavor profile.

According to Stone Street Coffee, the most common type of bean used in the United States is Arabica. Nearly 60% of coffee is made from Arabica beans. These beans have that "traditional" coffee taste that we know and love in America. The beans are light and sweet with a low acidity level.

The next type of coffee bean is Robusta, which makes up for 40% of the world's coffee consumption. Stone Street Coffee says that Robusta beans have double the amount of caffeine than Arabica beans. The high caffeine levels are also a natural insect repellant, and the coffee trees are immune to many diseases.

The flavor of Robusta beans is a little more harsh and bitter compared to Arabica beans. But they're also popular when creating decade coffee.

Liberica coffee beans only make up for 2% of the world's coffee supply, Nescafe states. These beans are floral, smoky and bold. It's also a very polarizing coffee flavor, which means you either love it or hate it. They also have lower levels of caffeine.

The last type of coffee bean is Excelsa. According to Stone Street Coffee, the aroma of the Excelsa beans is "not pleasant." People discovered these coffee beans in 1903 in Central Africa, and they were classified as their own genus of coffee. However, they were reclassified as a variety of the Liberica coffee beans -- which adds a layer of controversy in the coffee community.

If you're a coffee lover then we want to share our special list of the best spots for some java in Vegas.

6 Best Coffee Shops In Las Vegas

1. Phin Smith

Phin Smith is the newest coffee spot in Las Vegas. Located at 7208 S Jones Blvd #101, Las Vegas, NV 89118 in the southwest part of Vegas, Phin Smith specializes in Vietnamese coffee and special brewing. There's another location in Garden Grove, California. The place is the perfect hangout to study at or to meet with friends. Some of our favorite menu items include the O'ahu Joe, which is a drip coffee with coconut cream and macadamia syrup. The drink is silky, sweet and nutty. Another popular item is the coconut coffee, which is blended coffee with a coconut slush that's fluffy and sweet.

There's also Vietnamese Iced Coffee that can also be ordered "phin style." The ratio of sweetness to coffee is perfectly balanced. Another cool part about this new coffee shop is the baristas ask for you to sample to drink before paying for it! This way, you could potentially order a new drink -- if you don't like what you ordered -- or you can add adjustments to it. This coffee shop is one of my favorites, and everything on the menu is delicious.

PublicUs

If you type "best coffee in Las Vegas," then this place will always show up. PublicUs is a canteen-style eatery with a stellar coffee bar in downtown Las Vegas right on Fremont Street. This place is a must-try for all Las Vegas locals and more. The coffee is made with quality and each drink is crafted with care from the roast of the beans to the final product. 

Some of our favorite coffee drinks at PublicUs include the Death Cream, which is a cold brew simmered with milk and sugar. The flavor creates a beautiful caramelized drink that is quenching on a hot day. Other great drink options include the Caribbeano, which is a pina colada-flavored coffee. The Einspänner is a delicious iced americano with a thick and fluffy cream top and satisfies a sweet craving. If you're in the mood to try something more unique then you need to give The Cannon a try. The Cannon is flash-brewed iced coffee with freshly squeezed limes and Scrappy's lime bitters. The food is also great and made fresh daily. It's truly the perfect place to take family, friends and loved ones. 

Gäbi Coffee & Bakery

Gäbi Coffee & Bakery is a gem in Chinatown. The desserts are adorable and the coffee drinks are innovative. The inside decor is very cute, so this is definitely a place that you want to sit and hang out at. I love the ambiance, and the location is also great. You can get some all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ and then head on over to Gabi after your meal for some dessert and post-meal coffee. 

Mothership Coffee Roasters

This locally owned coffee shop has a few different locations across Vegas. My favorite location is the one in the Fergusons Downtown area. This location is perfect for a Sunday afternoon coffee date. They have beautifully roasted coffee that can energize any pallet. It's right near Fremont Street, and there are different shops. The venue is beautiful, and they usually have live music on Sundays.

They also have special drinks that help different charities. This month (September), the pumpkin spice latte directly supports the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Each month, the coffee shop usually rotates different charities. So what's better than sipping on a delicious drink that directly helps a great cause.

Sambalatte

If you're a true coffee connoisseur then Sambatlatte will not disappoint. They take pride in their coffee from the cultivation, processing and brewing of the beans. Their menu is simply because it doesn't need to be fancy -- the quality speaks for itself. I adore an iced American from Sambalatte because the flavor is perfect.

It's another great spot to study, to get some work done and to enjoy a great cup of coffee. Sometimes, they have live music that's calming. I've even witnessed a live harp player perform, providing an ethereal ambiance to the coffee shop. There are a few locations, but my favorite one is the location at Boca Park. It's spacious and has a lot of outlets (for those who need to work).

The Coffee Class

The Coffee Class is another great spot for delicious coffee drinks and light bites. There's a location in Henderson and on Eastern Avenue. There's also a sister coffee shop called Almond & Oat that specializes in non-dairy coffee drinks, which is a plus for any of my lactose-intolerant friends.

The light bites are delicious, and it's another stellar spot for an afternoon pick-me-up. The coffee shop has special lattes like a banana nut latte, a maple blueberry latte and a delicious vanilla latte.

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Carlota is the music director and midday on-air personality for KXTE Las Vegas. She has been with the station since July of 2023. Carlota has been in the Las Vegas market since 1998, First with KXTE, 92.3 KOMP for 18 years, and now back with KXTE. She is known mostly for her on air work but also writes about Las Vegas happenings and where to find the best tequila in Sin City.