Brunch on Catalina Island?

[Twobirds]

I'm heading to Catalina Island with a group of six. Any suggestions for Sunday brunch?

[wienermobile]

I have always liked Original Jacks Country Kitchen. Nice breakfast. The islands diner.
http://catalinahotspots.com/original_...

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Original Jacks Country Kitchen & Bakery
118 Catalina Ave, Avalon, CA 90704

[jencounter]

Yes, pack a lunch and take it along. The island is a culinary wasteland.

And if you've a hankering for ice cream, you'd better like Dryers because that's all there is.

[Mr Taster]

Mostly, yes. But I was surprised by the $1 tacos at the place across from the golf course.

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/774297

Mr Taster

[Beach Chick]

I've been going to Avalon and Two Harbors for over 40+ years and it's not a culinary wasteland.
There are some decent places to eat.

Portofino for dinner is one of our fave's...Buffalo Nickel by the Heli-port..El Galleon for fine dining and Descanso beach for buffalo milks and app's.

It's an island with so much charm...and that $1 taco place is great..especially after playing 18 holes with cheap beer and damn good tacos!

Nothing like sitting at Eric's at the pier for a cold one and a cheeseburger and watching the tourists go by.

[Mr Taster]

I do think jencounter has a point re: the Dryers Dilemma.

There's no reason why a homemade ice cream place on the beach wouldn't do gangbusters in the summer months.

Mr Taster

[Beach Chick]

Big Olaf always has a banging business..don't know if they only sell Dreyer's..
Friends have resto's in Avalon and it's a very expensive place to do business and you don't have a 12 month window like other retailers.
I agree that a homemade ice cream place would kill it but I doubt it pencils out unless you had a cart vs brick and mortar storefront.
In regards to bringing your own sack lunch to Avalon, imho, that is crazy...go to Von's or get a sandwich at Lori's..

[ipsedixit]

But then what do you do the other 6 months of the year when it's cold, wet and/or dreary and overcast?

[Mr Taster]

Welcome to life in the rest of the United States.

http://hoboken411.com/archives/22400

Mr Taster

[Beach Chick]

This is an island 26 miles off the coast of one of the biggest cities in the US.
It's more of a vacation spot for us Southern Californians who can either take our boat over or take the ferry.
It shuts down on its own accord by it's local residents.

[Beach Chick]

Not much on Avalon but for brunch I like the Catalina Country Club...make reservations.
More casual there is Armstrong's and Descanso Beach Club around the Casino and on the beach...fun time and make sure you have a buffalo milk.

[wienermobile]

This link may help
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/726467

[Chandavkl]

Older thread is consistent with Ipsedixit's suggestion. It's a really small town so one wouldn't expect anything fabulous.

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/62753

[ipsedixit]

Bring your own food. Either Mozza2Go or BLD would be good choices. Maybe even ink.sack for sandwiches.

[AAQjr]

I really wanted to like ink.sack.. but it's really not that good