Debbie & Peponne

Sounds like an unlikely couple doesn’t it? We’re not sure whether Debbie and Peponne are real people are just a clever name. We could have asked. But we didn’t.

But what we do know is that this restaurant, which opens at 8 a.m. and closes at 11 p.m. (closes at 8 p.m. on Sundays) serves a full range of what’s billed as healthy food.

The décor is nice. Sort of a modern day loft meets Aunt Bernice’s kitchen.

Pleasant enough. There were some issues with the Wi-Fi at first, but with a little effort I was connected. Service was very good.

We were at D&P on a Tuesday morning. We usually opt for something with eggs, as a breakfast with eggs is a bit rare in many parts of South America. But there are plenty of places to find eggs for breakfast in Mexico City so we decided to try something a little more rare in these parts, a Belgian waffle.

The waffle was a bit unusual. The batter was sort of a cake batter. Sweet and spongy like a cake and had the color of banana bread. It was topped with some whipped cream and a small assortment of fresh berries. A tiny pitcher of maple syrup accompanied the waffle. And the nature of the batter prevented it from getting crispy.

It was pretty good but I’d have been happier with a standard waffle, topped with creamy butter and syrup. The way mom used to do it. Slightly crisp on the outside, steaming and soft inside.

But that’s as much a matter of personal preference as anything.

The cappuccino was a big ol’ honkin’ cup full of coffee. Not the best I’ve had in Mexico City but acceptable.

There are multiple locations. A nice place. A bit pricey.