By TONY GUERRERO
Hays Post
Breaks Eatery & Bar reopened its doors with a fresh community-focused vision.
The Chamber in Hays hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday to mark the new chapter for Breaks under its new owner, Brent Lang.
"Everything we make here is made from scratch. All of our sauces and sandwiches... It's something I don't think you're going to find anywhere else in town," Lang said.
Breaks will also be offering all-day promotions Friday with food and drink specials. Deals include $16 beer buckets (five beers), $24.99 whiskey flights, $4 Prosecco, buy-one-get-one-free on select menu items and half-price wings.
"As far as the wings go, I'm excited for my special hot sauce blend. It's called Brent's Bonfire. It's a spicy Parmesan."
Breaks’ relaunch features a refreshed menu, longer hours and reduced prices. Lang highlighted food favorites like prime sandwiches, Philly cheesesteak and French dip.
"Breakfast burritos. I personally love it, but I'd say it's probably the most undervalued with the quality ingredients we put in there," Lang said.
Lang said Breaks is well-staffed, but he is continually seeking bartenders, as the restaurant is now open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., every day, for both food and bar services.
Other menu items include avocado toast, classic French toast, fluffy pancakes, omelets, breakfast burgers, and a variety of salads and pastas.
Lang said Breaks offers off-site catering along with a banquet room that seats up to 250, in addition to the dining room, which holds about 185.
“I'm constantly working every day. I've spent a lot of hours here. I'm very dedicated to this because I love customer service and I want the customer to get the best experience," Lang said.
You can follow the restaurant on Facebook and visit its website here.
Before Breaks Eatery & Bar hit Vine Street in May 2024, the location was Whisky Creek, a fixture in Hays for almost two decades.
SEE RELATED STORY: Hays Whiskey Creek closes after 18 years, rebrands to Breaks Eatery & Bar