Bacon Egg and Cheese
The standard New York breakfast sandwich, griddled bacon, egg and American cheese on a roll from a bodega or deli.
Example
The full commuter order is one sentence at the griddle: bacon egg and cheese on a roll, salt pepper ketchup, abbreviated SPK by regulars.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I order a bacon egg and cheese correctly?
Say the whole thing fast: bacon egg and cheese on a roll, salt pepper ketchup. Modify only after your first classic one.
Bodega BEC or sit-down brunch?
Both have a place. The BEC wins on speed, price and authenticity. Brunch wins if you want to sit for two hours.
What is the best drink to order with a BEC?
A regular coffee from the same counter, which comes with milk and sugar by default. Ask for it black if you want it plain, since the default is sweet.
