seriously, probably one of the BEST breakfasts we've had. we're here for a mother's day trip and drove by this place. was super curious so we walked in, immediately knew we wanted to eat here due to the Wizard of Oz theme. We ordered the Dorothy's revenge and by far the best Benedict i've had. Also got the famous punkin waffles, again the BEST waffles ever!!! my son loved his food too, usually hard getting a 2 year old to eat lol. now on to staff/ service. when we sat, they gifted me a beautiful rose for moms day and it took a lot in me not to cry. everyone is sooo sweet and the owner checked on us regularly! the whole family works here and everyone took SUCH good care of us and involved my son. we will for sure be coming here every time we visit. thank you egg fam for making the day so special!!!! read more

Egghead's Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

Great food and service. We met the owner, Becky, during our first visit. The food was the best breakfast we enjoyed during the visit and even went back for a second round on a different day during our 3 day trip. I got the burger and the Dungeness crap melt (make sure to ask for sourdough for this - a must) - both were delicious (and the home fries were crispy and well seasoned). My partner got the flying monkeys potatoes and the Dungeness crab omelette - both were also delicious to me, but the omelette did have noticeable use of butter so I would caution future patrons who are lactose-sensitive. Interior decor was very wizard of oz themed; it adds nicely to the charm of the yellow walls and warm/inviting energy in the small dining space offered. Definitely a memorable spot. The only reason I deducted the star is for the rewards system being unclear. I had my missing transactions caught up recently, but there are small placards on each table that advertises $10 off your next meal and $10 off on your birthday after you sign up for the rewards program; however, there are no clear instructions on how to redeem your rewards without having to explicitly ask the waiters/waitresses at the restaurant. I collected sufficient points to have $10 refunded for the second meal I had, but instead, I only collected points. I suppose I would be able to catch up at the future meal, but I live so far away, I would not be able to reap the benefits unless I decided to come out here to fort Bragg during my birthday. The likelihood is low since I live in the Bay Area. I would recommend making this clear, and for the rewards system/app to include clear instructions on how to redeem points collected for the discounts. read more

Egghead's Restaurant - Dungeness crab melt - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

Small and good place for breakfast. They had long wait times on a Friday morning for just two people. It's a great mom and pops place with great and friendly staff. As for food, it was okay. The potatoes for breakfast were a little greasy but all food was served hot. They have different style egg Benedict which is not on the common English muffin but still good. The theme of the place is cool to see as they support the wizard of oz! Nice place to stop by if you want breakfast. read more

Friendly staff and fun Wizard of Oz theme. Good food and great potatoes. It's getting four stars because of the elevated prices and the long wait for the food. They do state it on the menu that it takes a while, so they do warn you. But 45 minutes is exceptionally long. Still, the food is quite good. read more

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We came by for sunday brunch since we were in town for the valentine's day weekend. They were absolutely packed! It was storming outside but people were forming a line to dine in. The restaurant has such a fun theme and I love their commitment to sustainability 10/10!! Food was very good, I had the corned beef which was prepared differently from how I i'm used to (which is explicitly stated in the menu) but it was great nonetheless! This is a good spot for small groups, I wouldn't recommend large parties because space is very limited. read more

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We ordered the corned beef and crab omelette. To say I'm a corned beef connoisseur would not do it justice. I love a good corned beef and am slightly judgy and often disappointed. This place is tied for 1st place. Everything was delicious. Great breakfast. read more

Great food from this amazing small yet quaint and comfortable place hidden on front street! Quick seating and service is fast. The staff are very friendly and helpful in choices. We're from Placer County, but we'll be back. read more

Egghead's Restaurant - Eggs Benedict Biscuits and gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

Delicious food. Very crowded and small. Cute decor. The potatoes were crispy and flavorful. They were out of a few items, like corned beef hash. Server was not on top of requests for water read more

Came here for breakfast before riding the Skunk Train nearby. The place is tiny and we were seated at a small table, but it's good we got there when we did because it was starting to really pick up. The Wizard of Oz decorations throughout are pretty cool especially if you're a fan. The Biscuits and Gravy was really good and made from scratch. The over-medium eggs and bacon were also delicious. And the country potatoes were perfect. Nice crips on the outside but still fluffy potato inside. Wifey enjoyed her scrambled egg breakfast. One of Fort Bragg's best spots for breakfast. I'd suggest getting there as early as possible especially on weekends since the restaurant is small and gets packed quickly. But either way you will enjoy the food! read more

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After a long, rhythmic stroll along the foggy edges of Fort Bragg, my little troupe and I slipped into Egghead's Restaurant like we knew exactly what we were doing. I arrived with the Cowardly Lion, already breathing heavy at the smell of bacon; the Scarecrow, hungry for stimulation of any kind; Dorothy, glowing with that post-adventure restlessness; and Toto, vibrating with unchecked desire for floor-level scraps. The food came out hot, confident, and unapologetically stacked. Dorothy's omelet spilled open in a way that felt personal. The Lion's bacon crackled and curved with intention, giving him the courage he pretends he doesn't crave. Pancakes lounged on the plate, thick and golden, soaking up syrup like they wanted it. Even the Scarecrow went quiet for a moment, which for him is intimate. As for me, a man of tin with a hollow chest cavity, I felt my joints loosen and my bolts warm. The coffee was dark, deep, and kept coming back to the table, refusing to let us leave too soon. Every refill felt like eye contact. Lingering. Suggestive. The server handled us with practiced ease, unfazed by the Lion's needy energy or Dorothy's slow, deliberate sips. There was patience there. Experience. The kind of calm that says, "Take your time." The room itself was cozy, low-key, and full of murmured satisfaction. Plates clinked. Syrup glistened. Outside, the mist pressed against the windows like it wanted in. I didn't find a heart at Egghead's, but I did feel... something. A gentle whirr in my chest. A subtle craving to stay longer than necessary. Five stars. Brunch that knows exactly what it's doing. read more

Came across Egghead's on Yelp. Decided to give a try. The food was pretty good. The staff was really nice. Love The Wizard of Oz theme. The food was pretty good. Will definitely be coming back on the next trip to Fort Bragg. read more

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On previous trips we have chosen Eggheads and normally on a weekend when the line is out the door. Today though, on a quiet Wednesday we went right in and sat immediately. The decor is Wizard of Oz themed and done quite well. Ok, on to the food.... My wife had the grilled smoked turkey w/ mushrooms, quite tasty and huge! I opted for the Corned Beef Hash/ Not Hash as per the menu. Great plate of corned beef, fresh red potatoes and onions. Great flavor, but regrettably the corned beef was tough and very chewy. In my opinion it needed another hour in pan. Otherwise a great meal. read more

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Food was fantastic, service was exemplary and ambiance of restaurant was unique. Whenever you are in Fort Bragg, visit this restaurant you will be very pleased and want to go back!!! read more

Restaurant was half empty with open tables and the server put us on a waitlist which is fine but then proceeded to ignore us after we returned to be seated 10 minutes later and having seated other people with still open tables. At least a robo-kiosk wouldn't waste our time so thoroughly and rudely. read more

Cool breakfast joint with cute decor and the names of menu items aligned with the "wizard of oz" theme. The place is small, so seating is limited and a bit crammed. We were quoted a 25 minute wait to be seated on a Sunday morning, it actually took 35 minutes, luckily they text your phone so we were able to walk around downtown while waiting for our table to be ready. When we were finally seated, service was excellent. We got the spanish oz omelette, and uncle henry's farmhand favorite with eggs cooked overeasy and added patty sausage (they have several different options for sausage). All of our items were savory and delish, the potatoes a bit on the salty side but our dishes as a whole not bad at all. read more

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Excellent food, with many options that defy expectations, and flexibility by staff in making sure you get what you like. The coffee was just ok, could have been better, but was fine. Staff was very friendly, despite a slightly cold reception. Overall, I enjoyed the place very much, especially the variety of options and quality of the food, the most important part. I would for sure return and/or recommend it. Actually upgraded to 5 from originally 4 given, for great food, creative menu, and staff flexibility i making your food the way you like it. read more

Chat told us we had to come here so we did! The restaurant is pretty small so there's always a wait. It is clean and cozy. We waited 45 minutes for a table and about 45 minutes for our food. The food was pretty good. My husband had no place like home burger and I had the cowardly lion. Both good and the portion were big. I must say the potato's and fresh OJ were our favorite part of the meal! read more

Love the Wizard of Oz decor and themes menu! The service was great, super friendly staff. Lots of veggie options which we appreciated. Enjoy! read more

Not a family friendly establishment I've been coming here for 30 ish years and always had great service and great food. We look forward to this on each trip to Fort Bragg. Last week, we planned to go on Thursday, the first day of our trip that they were open. We arrived with what I still consider a fairly small party, 4 adults and 2 children. We were greeted by a less than friendly hostess who informed us they do not seat groups of 5 or more, unless we'd like to split. As we are on a family vacation, and did not care to split, we asked if there was any way to accommodate the group, perhaps the 2 year old could sit on mom's lap? She responded "so you don't want to split? There's also a 45 min wait" Clearly annoyed that we didn't want to split our party, and despite open tables and tables that were currently seating more than 5 people by placing a chair at the end. We left due to the real bummer attitude of the staff member, disappointed, but were quickly cheered by the amazing friendly staff at Dennys that had no problem accommodating us. Again, I've been coming to Eggheads for many years, I understand it's a small restaurant, but a little friendliness and flexibility would have gone a long way. I also understand sometimes there is a wait. My only issue is when the wait time suddenly arises after we became an inconvenience. Apparently we won't be back because we are always more than a 5 person party and prefer to eat together on vacation. read more

Great food and pleasant service. Little longer wait but it is worth it to wait. I will definitely come back . read more

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We had such a good experience that we went two days in a row. The wicked Benedict, burger, waffle, biscuit and gravy all hit the mark. 'Nuff said. read more

The food is great! We did takeout and really enjoyed everything. Their breakfast potatoes are excellent among other things. The restaurant is really cozy and fun to experience. There are lots of booths and I'm sure that others have mentioned the Wizard of Oz theme. This is on the short list of places we will return to in Fort Bragg for sure. read more

We were excited to try Egghead's Restaurant after seeing all the raving reviews. We went on a Friday morning and were told there'd be a 25-minute wait, but we were seated in just 15, a pleasant surprise. My husband ordered the Dungeness crab omelet and really enjoyed it, though he noted that the eggs themselves lacked flavor. That said, I know many places leave the eggs unseasoned so diners can adjust to their own taste. The potatoes that came with his meal were absolutely delicious, crispy, well-seasoned, and full of flavor. He also got the hollandaise sauce made with tequila on the side, which he liked. I went with the Wicked Benedict, swapped the standard hollandaise for their champagne version, and subbed the potatoes for grilled veggies and there was no extra charge for any of the changes! The homemade biscuit with the sausage was especially tasty and definitely a highlight. read more

We took our chances on trying to get a table at this local gem. Most days there is a long line to get a table. We only had a 15 min wait and walked to a few shops while we waited. We received a text before the 15 minute estimate. All tables were full and the servers were super busy. We ordered the two egg combo, the 1/4 pumpkin waffle and the eggs Benedict. We really wanted the biscuits and gravy but you have to get there early before they run out. All is made fresh each day and due to popularity they do run out. No biggie since everything we had was so flavorful and well worth trying. Our only regret is that we didn't order a full serving of the pumpkin waffle. It was so good we really wanted more! The decor is Wizard of Oz and super cute. They even have a yellow brick road leading to the restrooms (Emerald City) in back of building. The servers were very friendly and quick to check in with us. Next time we visit I plan to not miss out on the biscuits and gravy! read more

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Great staff, delicious breakfast, and excellent decor...what's not to like? Cozy and cute little restaurant. read more

Great service. Miguel was clear, concise and funny without being too personal. The food was amazing; I had the Kansas pancakes, a hint of orange zest, maybe a bit of cinnamon, definitely the blueberry and just luscious. My partner had the French toast; a pudding creaminess that was define on a thick slice of sourdough bread. The sausage patty though, wow! An Amazing flavor combination. Two eggs over easy were perfect as a side. Definitely fresh squeezed orange juice. The coffee, devine. It is a sweet small space devoted to the Wizard of Oz. read more

I loved eating here. Their breakfast is so good . The staff is nice. There was a little bit of a wait but it was worth it

Super cute, quaint, small coastal town feel! Worth the wait on the weekends. Staff are all very sweet and accommodating, even when short staffed as we were told initially. It's a tight fit, with not many tables, but still comfortable and inviting. The food is seasoned well and delicious - we had the eggs benedict and the flying monkeys potatoes. The ambiance is traditional diner but with a whimsical fun twist of wizard of Oz themed decor and dish names. read more

Egghead's Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

Most expensive breakfast place I've been to. 3 people $98. The extras were definitely way more expensive that I thought. Generally, juices and extra sides are a few bucks but $8 for OJ, $6 for bacon and $3 for sausage what? This place really caught me off guard. And they serve on paper plates. They food took a while. Like a while and there wasn't that many people here. Coffee was meh. I just can't see the justification for such high price. The place is old, the food is ok, service is meh, there's death metal music in the background. What? read more

Egghead's Restaurant - Three people bill. OJ $8!!! Most expensive I've ever paid for breakfast for 3. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

Favorite breakfast in Mendo coast. Bennys to die for. Fast efficient service! Reasonable prices!. Always look forward to eating there!

I understand a wait on a holiday weekend. That said after I sat down to wait for 40 minutes in a half empty restaurant for mediocre food (used to be amazing) and to have it served as such on paper plates and to have it cost SF Bay Area prices is a joke. I won't be returning it was that bad. read more

Egghead's Restaurant - Eggs Benedict and coffee. Bland boring overpriced. So disappointed it used to be better. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

Tiny breakfast spot on the main drag. Local sausages and meat products are a lovely addition. Several kinds of eggs Benedict...you must try them. Good strong coffee: what's not to like? This isn't Danny's - It's not fast food but it's super yummy. read more

Cute little mama and papa cafe. The waitress was super friendly. Sweetest lady ever. We ordered eggs, bacon, and THE BEST potatoes! The orange juice is freshly squeezed... AMAZING! Highly recommend this quaint little gem. read more

Egghead's Restaurant - Amazing potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

Small cafe worth the wait. Eggs Benedict one of the best I have had. Great find on our quick trip to Fort Bragg

The food was good but the service was meh.. It's a super small edtablishment and if you aren't there early expect and decent wait.. Glad I can check this place off and move on.. read more

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Super cute theme carried out here. The staff is friendly and the food was delicious. Smaller dining room but we were able to walk in and sit pretty quickly with 2 people. Tried the Corned Beef Not-Hash -- amazing!!! read more

Egghead's Restaurant - Corned beef not hash with wheat toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

Cute, been in existence since 1976. Themed after the wizard of oz, it has cute furnishings. Food is good. Staff super nice and attentive., Eco friendly bamboo plates read more

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Excellent food! Fun ambience. Service was a little slow but they were slammed the morning we went. Owner came by and chatted and she was very warm and welcoming read more

Kitschy little breakfast spot w/ a cute ambience centered around a Wizard of Oz theme. Downtown on the main drag w/ plenty of on-street parking. Only 7-8 tables so there could be a wait during busier hours, but we went on a weekday and were able to get in and seated immediately. I got the Biscuits & Gravy and my wife got a Veggie Scramble. Both came red potatoes that were crispy & fluffy simultaneously. I would order either again as both were large delicious portions (my wife even ordered the "smaller" option and still could not finish it). The service was knowledgeable and prompt. Our server was so nice & helpful. After the meal we asked him about where would be a nice local restaurant to have a romantic birthday dinner and he had several wonderful suggestions. I plan on breakfast at Eggheads the next time I visit Ft Bragg. read more

We had high hopes for this place because of the reviews and high ratings. Unfortunately, the insanely long wait time and food was just not worth the wait on the final morning of our trip. The food was served on paper compostable plates which is great but the utensils and cups were regular so it defeated the purpose. The French toast was not that great. And the $7 for a side of ham and $7 for a side of bacon caught me and my wife off guard. My wife liked her omelette. The saving grace was the wizard of oz theme and decor. read more

Egghead's Restaurant - The "restroom" was a glorified outhouse. Although the Oz theme was cute the toilet was so close to the door you had to sit side straddle lol - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

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