A line outside a restaurant of people waiting for a table can either be a bad sign suggesting the kitchen and service are slow or a good indication the place is justifiably popular.

The queue at The Omelette Parlor meant the latter.

The large restaurant, with a homey ambiance, was once the residence of Ruth Etting, a popular singer from the 1920s and ’30s. Information about her and photos of the city’s bygone days decorate the walls. It’s a place where patrons have come to expect well-prepared classic breakfast and lunch fare along with good service. The morning meal was a recent focus.

True to its name, there is a large selection of omelettes, including create your own options. With a few exceptions, the list of available choices reference aspects of Colorado Springs and southern Color

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