Breakfast in D.C. or Northern Virginia

Looking for some great breakfast places--not fancy, not brunch, some place with great home cooked breakfast and preferably some personality too. Any suggestions?

These aren't exactly secret places, but they're good:

Ben's Chili Bowl (1213 U st. NW, DC 667-0909) is a favorite ultra-divey breakfast spot. They serve breakfast (or did last time I checked) mon-sat 6-11am, open sun at 12, and late night every other night (2am mon-th, 4 am weekends).

also, florida ave. grill (1100 florida ave NW, DC, 265-1586) used to make a great breakfast

ciao

Speaking of Ben's Chili Bowl, I have a question: Are you supposed to pay when you get your food or when you're done with your meal? Every time I go there I'm not sure, and the staff doesn't seem to care either way. Anyone?

chris

You pay after you eat.