ABE Named One of the 9 Restaurant Chains That Serve the Best French Toast

The funny thing about French toast is that, contrary to popular belief (and its name), it wasn't invented in France at all. According to Food Republic, French toast dates all the way back to ancient Rome, where it was referred to as aliter dulcia. This translates to "another sweet dish." In fact, the French often refer to the dish as Roman bread. So, how did we come to call this beloved breakfast favorite French toast? Well, it turns out that the name is kind of a mistake.

The version of French toast that we all know and love today was first introduced to the U.S. in the 1700s by a man named Joseph French. An innkeeper in upstate New York, French decided to name his dish after himself and call it French's toast. However, a forgotten apostrophe unintentionally cemented the term French toast into our breakfast lexicon and today, people assume that French toast hails from France.

Aside from its murky origin story, French toast is a classic breakfast dish that actually helps combat food waste. Making French toast is a great way to utilize any stale bread sitting around and is enjoyed around the globe. Luckily, you need not travel far to enjoy good French toast. Many restaurant chains have come up with their own creative versions of the dish and these are some of the best.

Another Broken Egg Cafe

With over 70 locations in 14 states, Another Broken Egg Cafe serves up southern-inspired breakfast, brunch, and lunch for all ages. Among its brunch specialties is the cafe's Cinnamon Roll French Toast, made with thick-sliced, house-baked toast-style cinnamon rolls, topped with a rum butter sauce, cream cheese icing, fresh seasonal berries, and whipped cream. Cue the drool. If you instead want to try one of the chain's other indulgences, it also offers other French toast varieties, including classic, apple fritter, and strawberry pound cake.