When I first heard Communal would be serving breakfast, I was overjoyed. I’ve patiently waited and waited.
As my husband and I were driving through Provo one day, we passed Communal. I thought about how wonderful it is for Provo and my community to finally have a decent place to go out for breakfast or brunch.
There are not many places that serve breakfast to begin with–just chain restaurants and diners. My family does not eat at chain restaurants, and rarely at diners. Besides, when I go out for a meal, I want to be served REAL food. The kind of food like I would make at home.
Communal did not disappoint me.
We were served steel-cut oatmeal first. Our family has a love affair with steel-cut oats. We eat them or regular oats practically every morning. I enjoyed this part of the meal for its simplicity. Anyone can make oatmeal, but eating it made by someone else (the right way) was nice. It was served with a small pitcher of milk, a dish of brown sugar and dried bananas.
I had to take a closer look at the dried bananas. I abhor banana chips, so I will admit I was hesitant to try the dried banana pieces. They were actually quite delicious. They were chewy and slightly tart. The banana flavor wasn’t at all overpowering.
Then we sampled the best granola in the entire world.
I think this is what makes Communal my favorite restaurant. They can do simple or fancy, and they do both equally well. Granola may seem like something boring or something you could just grab out of the bulk bin at the supermarket.
Folks, not all granola is created equal. This was granola perfection. Each element maintained its own flavor–nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and grains–yet there was a general melding of flavors at the same time. I hope they bag this and sell it. Because I’d buy it for myself and to give as a gift.
We sprinkled the granola over thick, tangy Greek yogurt and drizzled it with sweet honey. I had to be nice and share with my friends, but I wanted to elbow them out of the way and lick the bowl clean.
The beverages were impressive too. I didn’t try any of the hot drinks, but everyone who did raved. My beverage of choice was the grapefruit juice from our local Winder Dairy. It was a tough choice between that and apple juice from Allred Orchards, another of our favorite local businesses.
The giant blueberry muffins were delightful. Baking them in parchment paper “cups” is brilliant. The crust of the muffin had a sweet crunch that gave way to a light, airy, soft interior studded with tart berries.
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Again, perfection. It was crispy on the outside and light on the inside. It melted in my mouth.
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Now imagine this biscuit topped with a creamy, sausage gravy. (I didn’t get a great shot of that, so you’ll have to use your imagination and trust me.)
There were so many other menu items left to try. All of them met and exceeded my high expectations.
A chorus of oohs and aahs could be heard when the French toast was placed before us. French toast made from housemade bread baked in a pain de mie pan. It was lovely with the apples, whipped salted butter, and real maple syrup.
Baked Eggs with Housemade Chorizo and Tomatoes. It was so rich. I’d already sampled everything you saw above, so it was hard to appreciate it. This is something my husband would love. Communal has partnered with Clifford Family Farms, a local farm that sells organic eggs from humanely raised chickens. I like knowing where these eggs came from.
(Post edit: Forgot to add in the omelet and home fries.)
I loved the omelet with fresh herbs and creme fraiche. It was nothing short of fabulous. The home fries with the onions…you need to go try it.
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Colton Soelberg, the man behind our delicious breakfast. |
Disclosure: My meal was on the house and I was given a $25 gift certificate. My opinions are my own.
73 Comments
Oh yum , each of those dishes look fantastic. I’d love to try out Communal!
Wow – this place looks delicious! I love eating fresh, local foods that are prepared with care. Bravo for Communal!
I love.
I want.
Mmm. I do fly in to Utah next month – I would love to try breakfast there while I am in town!
Delicious!
I’m hungry. Bring on the food!
I love Communal and P712. My favorite restaurants in the area. They are amazing, and make me feel like I can think about where my food came from when going out and still be happy.
I’m so happy you are back! I actually think we are in the same stake…I spotted you at a stake youth activity earlier in the fall, but was too chicken to come say hi. Anyway…I’ve been wanting to try communal, and tried to go there for my anniversary earlier this year, but happened to try to go on a day they are closed. I was bummed. Would love to try it!
I love it there–when I come from Texas, the Heirloom Group restaurants are all on my list of eats.
I love communal! I have only eaten there twice and it was amazing both times. Breakfast is genius.
I would love to try out Communal! That breakfast looks awesome. We’ve eaten at P712 a few times and love it.
Ah! Great review! I love Communal, one of my favorite restaurants in Utah, and I’m so excited to try breakfast tomorrow!
Wow, those pictures look yummy enough to eat off my screen. Will have to add UT to the itinerary now, just to eat here
First, I’d like to say welcome back! I *love* reading your blog. You have a gift and make me want to lick my monitor with your photos! :)
I’d never heard of this place, but the hubs and i are most def going to try it!
Thanks! :D
Your pictures have my mouth watering! And I am so glad you’re back. Everything looks delicious, especially that granola.
This looks soooo good. I wish I lived closer. Glad you’re blogging again. Gingerbread recipe please?
ME ME ME ME ME ME!!!!
Oh, heaven! The breakfast of champions, indeed.
Everything looks delicious!
We love P712 and the one time I was privileged to go to Communal it was fantastic- I think I might have actually licked my plate clean! A side note I am so happy you have come back to this blog- it was one of the first blogs I started reading when I lived out in New York and I fell in love with all your yummy recipes. Thanks.
I’m not entering, but I think you’re awesome and hooray for a comeback!
Oh my, I don’t know how you managed to eat it all, and in the same breath I know I would not be able to resist trying everything. It all looks so delicious!!
Now that is what I call breakfast:)
Oh my goodness it all looks and sounded amazing! And you go girl you did a great job capturing it with your camera. Communal must be a bright and airy restaurant.
Btw, I’m making breakfast for dinner! :)
~ingrid
Breakfast was already my favorite but this would be heaven! Thanks and welcome back.
Yum, my kind of place. If I win, I am coming down there once and for all and taking you out! Don’t know if that sways the vote, but just sayin’ :)
I hopped to your blog from Becky’s (VM). Your photography is beautiful. What a great giveaway. I love oatmeal and theirs looks delicious.
Reading about those steak and eggs made me die a little inside. I hope I can win and try them.
P712 is one of my favorite restaurants, even after living in NYC and I’ve been dying to try Communal every time I come to town! This breakfast looked so yummy.
Yes please! Your photography is beautiful and I adore Communal!
love the design of this place. I would love to win!
It’s great to see you back on here. I never bookmarked your other blog so I never remember to check it. I think about you every time I drive past your house. I’ve wanted to try Communal for a long time–now the desire is even greater.
What an amazing experience you all had! That food looks divine – and what an awesome idea for brunch meals! I would love to go try it out!
I have really wanted to try Communal! Hope I win!
I’d can think of no better way to spend a wintry Saturday morning than eating brunch at Communal. Sign me up.
Do they have a one of everything sampler? Or do I just have to go all the time? Yummy.
these pics are sexy!
If I win I will take you as my date!
oh!i would love to go try this place out!
OOH, I’ve been wanting to try this restaurant, and I love going out for breakfast. Please pick me!
I love Communal and would love to try out their breakfast!
I want to go to there!
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We love Communal!
Oh this place sounds amazing!! I have tons of family in Utah and will be going soon. I would love to dine here!! thanks for the great review! Yum–I am hungry now:)
Ahhhh…..Communal is awesome. I’ve only been there once, but it was wonderful.
I love communal so much. their breakfast looks amazing. they are so inspiring with how they think about food.
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Yum- O!!!!!! I’ve always wanted to try communal!
Communal takes any and every “thing” to the next level.
YUMMY! I hope I win…I love food! casidyanne at hot mail dot com
Communal is the best!
You had me at the granola with greek yogurt and honey. I am SO SO happy that we have something like Communal in Utah County!!
I’ve had dinner at Communal and would love to try breakfast. Yum@
I think Communal sounds amazing I love that its local!
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ME!!
Love Pizzeria 712, have yet to eat at Communal, but I loved the pizza and the good food values these owners promote.
Mmmm! I love Communal, and didn’t know they are serving breakfast now. So excited to try it!
Loved dinner at Communal! The breakfast menu sounds like my kind of breakfast.
I’ve been dying to try Communal! I want to win :)
I’ve done dinner there, but I can’t wait to try breakfast. Thanks so much.
I’m drooling. Please!
I will eatz it up!
Breakfast around the corner from my house? Sounds heavenly…
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I love the atmosphere of communal. Thanks for offering a freebie. Please pick me! :)
i love communal! i had the most delicious strawberry shortcake dessert there. really, i’ve had dreams about it.
I’m starving just reading about it. I would love to eat there. Glad you are back!
it makes me so hungry to look at your photos….i want to win so bad!
We’re going to Utah for Christmas, and I totally put this on my list of restaurants to eat at while we’re there. Thank you!
I would love to give this as a gift to family in the area.
We love Colton’s food in our family!
I love Communal! Such a great restaurant. I can’t wait to try their new breakfast menu.
I hope I win, I love that place.
Just in time! Pick me!
I would love love love to try it!