After being a personal chef in Cincinnati where he said Bengals and Reds players were among his clients, he decided to open his first restaurant: French Toast Heaven.
Located at 4877 Smith Road in West Chester Twp., the breakfast, brunch and lunch spot features 17 French toast selections on the menu.
“French toast reminds you of being a kid. We have Fruity Pebble, apple caramel, birthday cake, strawberry cheesecake, just all kinds of it,” Jordan said.
The most popular menu item is the French toast flight, according to Jordan, where diners can select any four of the French toast varieties served on a single plate. There is also a French toast of the week that changes each Sunday.
The bread is the foundation of the French toast, and Jordan tried hundreds of varieties before choosing a one and a half inch Brioche specially sourced for French Toast Heaven.
“The bread is unique to us,” Jordan said.
Credit: Nick Graham
Credit: Nick Graham
French toast may be the signature dish, but the full-service restaurant which opened in June offers an expansive menu and recently began serving lunch.
“We want to overwhelm you with comfort food,” Jordan said. “We have chicken and waffles, a catfish po’boy, plain grits and more savory varieties of grits with deep fried catfish, fried chicken and salmon grits. A lot of choices.”
The menu also features omelets, traditional breakfast fare and includes salads and burgers for lunch.
“We want to be known for quality food,” Jordan said.
The King of Brunch lives in West Chester Twp. with his family and trained at the Midwest Culinary Institute in Cincinnati after graduating from Sycamore High School.
“My inspiration came from my grandmother who was a chef in the city,” Jordan said. “She would cook for her pastor and one of the larger churches in the city and I was always around. I knew when I was 5 or 6 I wanted to be a chef.
“We take an incredible amount of pride in trying to get it right,” Jordan said. “People smile when they come in the door and we want them to have that smile or a better feeling when they leave.”
How to go
What: French Toast Heaven
Where: 4877 Smith Road, West Chester Twp.
Hours: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily
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