BBAD, a modest Pasadena eatery devoted exclusively to crafting the perfect breakfast burrito, demands respect for its singular vision, offering just four burrito options and nothing more. I opted for the "Basic Bae-con" (wisely omitting sour cream, which I maintain has no rightful place in a breakfast burrito), and from the first bite, I was smitten. The undisputed star here is the potatoes pavé, thinly layered slices of potatoes, meticulously pressed, baked until tender, and then finished to a crisp, buttery perfection. These impossibly flaky potatoes elevate the burrito dramatically, complemented by ideal ratios of crispy bacon and fluffy scrambled eggs throughout. The burrito is satisfyingly hefty, guaranteed to leave you pleasantly stuffed. If there's one misstep, it's the chipotle aioli, generously included but somewhat overpowering the burrito's inherently delicious natural flavors. It would perhaps better serve as a side or used sparingly. The accompanying hot sauce and green salsa are excellent. Nevertheless, BBAD unquestionably lives up to its mission as the new breakfast burrito king in town.
