It’s a  regular trip for me on Sundays to drive "all the way" (less than a mile) to downtown Thomaston in order to visit the fabulous Thomaston Cafe and treat myself to Chef Brian Beckett’s wonderful Eggs Benedict for brunch. True, the hollandaise sauce he makes is mostly why I love this brunch item so much. I’ve never tasted better. But it certainly helps that the eggs are always cooked egg-zactly the way I like them (medium, and just a bit runny). Delicious.

Eggs Benedict at The Thomaston Cafe on Route 1 in Thomaston

Imagine my surprise when a recent Sunday visit presented me with the
choice of ordering Lobster Benedict, with the same amazing hollandaise
sauce and perfectly poached eggs. You bet I ordered it! And I would
again (and often) if it was a regular brunch menu item.

Lobster Benedict at the Thomaston Cafe

Next time you visit the Thomaston Cafe, look to see if it’s on the
menu. If not, the Eggs Benedict or Crab Cakes are sure to please the
most discriminating brunch seeker.

Jim Bazin is the creative director of Maine Food & Lifestyle magazine.