Madame La Bouffe and I were heading back home from Oklahoma, and had to spend the night in Talullha, Louisiana before proceeding on our way. After a night of not much sleeping at a Super 8, we wanted to get a good breakfast before leaving, so we wouldn't be crabby and waspish. The breakfast buffet at the hotel was nothing special, and we wanted something heartier. So we asked the lady at the check-out desk for suggestions. She recommended the Country Pride Restaurant, a spot that truckers haunted for the all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet. Madame La Bouffe declared that truck stop food was generally very good, so we decided to try it out.
After we were seated comfortably at a clean table at the restaurant, our waitress poured us some delicious, rich decaf, and told us to help ourselves at the buffet. We each snatched a plate and wandered over to the food. There was some really hearty, yummy looking food steaming under the infrared lamps; good food like breakfast casserole, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, grits, French toast, fruit, and pancakes. I helped myself to three pancakes, and drizzled the stack with a ladle-ful of maple syrup, which was contained in a large vat, piping hot. Madame La Bouffe also made an excellent breakfast, and after our plates were filled, we sat down and ate. My pancakes were very good; fluffy, flavorful, and golden. I soaked my bites of pancake with the pool of maple syrup, and I can tell you, I can't remember enjoying breakfast in a restaurant more. Madame La Bouffe's only complaint was that her eggs were rather cooler than she liked, but I glossed over this one, and went back to my delicious food.
The atmosphere was very masculine, with lots of men everywhere, eating, drinking coffee, and talking about their trucks. It wasn't overly loud, though, and the service was ideal. Tami always made us laugh, and was always checking on us to see if we needed anything. I felt rather pampered.
If you happen to be staying at a hotel on 65 South Highway, stop by Country Pride Restaurant, and I'm sure you'll be satisfied by the hearty, tasty food and good service.
