Heidi’s Pancake House isn’t merely a restaurant – it’s a breakfast sanctuary where the Corned Beef Hash Benedict has achieved legendary status among California’s culinary pilgrimages.

Tucked away in the pine-scented mountains of South Lake Tahoe sits a bright yellow Alpine chalet that has California breakfast enthusiasts setting their GPS coordinates before the sun rises.

Stuff day-old croissants with ham and Gruyère, and bake into savory custard for a brunch casserole with croque monsieur vibes. Andee Gosnell is a San Francisco born, Birmingham-based food photographer ...

Explore North Carolina’s secret mountain cafés that pair delicious morning meals with stunning Blue Ridge scenery.