Savor – Cheap Eats

BY Ryan Davis


By its very name BOODLES FAMILY RESTAURANT (6328 Oleander Drive 910-395-4411) suggests a friendly affair with boodles of food and boodles of fun. And yes Boodles is fun and friendly but owner John Bolda emphasizes Boodles fabulous food as the reason to give his place a try. While its true that Boodles is known for its great all-day breakfast menu Bolda says dont forget about lunch with items ranging from soups and salads to wraps nachos and stir-fry. Recently Bolda and his associate Amy Anderson caught the wave of the ever-growing popularity of cupcakes and started making their own. “Our Boodles Baby Cakes are larger than most bakeries cupcakes ” Bolda says “and theyre really delicious.” Boodles bakes and decorates their fresh cupcakes daily in an assortment of unique flavors to accommodate special orders for group events like weddings and birthday parties.


BEST BET
Eggs Benedict is a favorite at Boodles. Its served with your choice of fruit hash browns “spudz ” pancakes or grits. ($7.49)



CHEAPEST THING ON THE MENU
Nothing on the menu is going to break your bank but the Monday through Friday Breakfast Special is where youll find the biggest bang for your buck: three eggs a choice of sausage bacon or ham and toast. ($5.49)



MOST EXPENSIVE
Boodles Famous Fish & Chips is perfectly battered Icelandic cod and french fries. The plate includes a roll and your choice of soup salad or cole slaw. ($9.29)



HEALTHIEST
Order an egg substitute or egg-whites-only dish. Boodles Healthy Way Breakfast Special includes the egg substitute along with turkey sausage a fruit dish and toast. ($7.19)



KITSCH APPEAL
Nothing in this restaurant is left colorless brightly painted booths walls and light fixtures remind everyone to come in relax and have fun.



KID FRIENDLY
Boodles provides a full-service childrens menu for both breakfast and lunch items.



ALCOHOL
Beer and wine are available.



PARTIES
Boodles has the space and staff to accommodate large gatherings. But more important than that Boodles can deliver their delicious Baby Cakes to any event around town. ($2.79 per cupcake)



CREDIT CARDS
Visa and Mastercard.