Or so they say. For some reason, the unwritten rules for breakfast seem to more more flexible than for those of later meals. No one would consider doughnuts or pancakes acceptable dinner foods, yet somehow these transgressions are overlooked for the first meal of the day.

In these hard economic times, sometimes small expenditures can allow you to convince yourself your avoiding wasting money while still stimulating the economy. Or at least that’s the complex logic I’ve used to justify the Saturday morning excursions that have become a routine.

A good bakery can be hard to find, but is truly valuable if you are fond of baked goods (and who isn’t). Flour Bakery and Café is my latest favorite. They have all the usual breakfast delicacies, including delicious sticky buns, impressive doughnuts (available early on Sundays only), a wide assortment of muffins and scones, and a variety of other treats. If you’re looking for something a bit more savory than sweet, I highly recommend the egg sandwich.

There’s a bit of a wait (5-10 minutes) as the cooks freshly prepare your eggs with tomatoes, red peppers, greens, cheese, and either thick-cut bacon or fresh ham. Since it’s a bakery, the bread itself is also fresh. At about $6, it’s not cheap, but well worth it when you are ready to treat yourself to a filling breakfast.