This time we are visiting three establishments, on three different mornings, along Hwy 17, just South of Myrtle Beach in the bustling little town of Surfside Beach. Surfside is the home of the gigantic Hudson Flea Market, as well as being directly on the main route from Myrtle Beach to the “must-see” Brookgreen Gardens.

Our first stop is The Golden Egg, at 415 Hwy 17, in Surfside. The decor is somewhat dated, but the staff was very friendly and helpful. 
It didn't start off well when we were seated at a booth that must have been vacated in a hurry. The previous occupant's dirty handkerchief still remained under the table. We asked for a new booth, which we were taken to with profound apologies. No problem, simply an oversight that could happen anywhere. We ordered the 6 piece cinnamon, French toast breakfast and the 3 pancake breakfast. The 6 pieces turned out to be 4 when delivered, but was quickly rectified when brought to the server's attention. I like nice fluffy hot cakes, but mine were like retread tires that seemed to separate in layers. The sausage was barely warm, and the home fries looked like the black, stubby remnants from the skillet. No glasses of water were offered, and we had to ask for coffee refills. (Always a real downer with us as we do appreciate our morning coffee.) We may have just caught them on a bad morning, but probably won't soon visit them again.