Tunnicliff’s

Tunnicliff’s has been an establishment on 7th Street, across from Eastern Market, since before I can remember, yet it is not one of the first places I think of going to when I want to eat out. However, it is good at accommodating larger groups, so I ended up there this morning with some friends who ran a race (I’m not quite as ambitious on a cold, windy Sunday morning). Brunch was good and the atmosphere was great for our group, but I can’t say the food was anything to write home about. The menu was a just bit limited and ordinary. It had everything a brunch menu should, but nothing inspiring. But, my blueberry pancakes were good, and I must give them credit for not just throwing canned blueberry preserves on top of regular pancakes like some places. Blueberry pancakes have to have blueberries (preferably fresh) cooked in them. A truly top presentation will include some extra blueberries on the plate. Sugary canned preserves thrown on top of ordinary pancakes is just not okay.

One thing did stand out on the otherwise ordinary menu…peanut butter and jelly pizza, topped with mozzarella cheese. I was not brave enough to order it this morning, and neither was anyone else at the table. But I am a little intrigued, and very skeptical. If anyone feels up for a dare, let me know how it is!

So while this is not the place to go if you want to be wowed, Tunnicliff’s is a good neighborhood spot if you just want to get out of the house for a bite.