The only breakfast joint worth going out of your way for in Fort Bragg. The food is excellent and quick. Extensive selection to choose from, and I never had anything that didn't exceed expectations. The staff is mildly surly -- but that's what you want in a place like this. I recommend the Dungeness Crab omelet, which is appropriately decedent. read more

We stopped by Egghead during our visit to Fort Bragg. First of all the restaurant it self is kind of small, meaning it's hard to see driving by but once you park it is easy to find. We both had fresh squeezed OJ, it was delicious. My wife and I agreed that it seems like there was a hint of tangerine in the juice. We both on the rare occasion order the same thing. The Lion Mighty which is 2 eggs, potatoes and chose of meat and toast. We both had the sausage patties. First the eggs were cooked as ordered to perfection next the potatoes were country style, the seasoning was delicious great flavor. The sausage was very tasty too, not just some random store bought sausage. The service was great too, very friendly and attentive. When my wife went back to the waitress station to compliment the meal the were so happy and asked if she would mind telling the cook, who expectsed it graciously and blushed. It was so good my wife wanted to go again for breakfast 2 days later. read more

Small place, but the food was excellent. The home fries are delicious and the service was also up to the mark. Try getting there early for a good parking spot read more

During our recent trip to Fort Bragg we visited Eggheads Restaurant and let me tell you..... SO GOOD! We ended up eating here every day of our stay and trying something new off the menu! There is a slight wait time depending on the time of day you go but the service & great food makes up for it! Highly recommend!! read more

Everything we ordered was delicious and piping hot. Highly recommend the eggs benedict, #24 omelet with spicy turkey sausage, and the housemade corned beef hash. Excellent service. read more

Our first time here. It was amazing. The flavors are crazy good. The potato's are great. The 3 egg omelette was packed. I'm not a whole grain bread guy, but the whole grain toast was really good. The eggs and bacon were done to perfection. It is a small place, but worth whatever the wait is. The service is amazing. The server works her butt off. She is hostess and server. The ambiance is really neat, it's all Wizard of Oz. Would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

First let me say that the guy running it has to be the nicest guy around Fort Bragg! LOL He greets you with such enthusiasm that you just know it's going to be fun to eat here! The place has a Wizard of Oz theme, I had the Wicked Benedict that has a celantro tequila and lime flavor, very good! I agree with other people that the eggs could be a little less done. But they had some runny yoke to them. I enjoyed it read more

I am sooooo very impressed with this restaurant. For starters the orange juice omg hands down the best, freshly squeezed. My husband would describe his garlic and crab omelette as amazing and so f***** good. I had the uncle Ed's breakfast plate which was great. Friendly employees and wellllll worth the wait. Thank Egghead read more

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Perfect breakfast, I normally wouldn't give 5 stars for a breakfast place that doesn't serve hash browns but the home fries more than made up for it. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, perfect food - Avid breakfast fan read more

I love going out for breakfast. Eggs Benedict is alwasy one of my favorites to order too, so I decided to try it the first time here. We were staying in Fort Bragg for two nights to celebrate New Years Eve and after doing my regular YELP research found this spot. It is charming, tiny restaurant, that feels like going to a friends house for a meal. It is a Wizard of Oz themed place with menu items named after the movie. The first morning there I had the classic eggs benedict with ham and perfectly poached eggs and their "famous" rosemary,red potatoes. My guy had a combination breakfast with eggs, biscuits and gravy. The hollandaise sauce on my eggs and ham was soooo good! It also had a nice lemon punch that I love in a hollandaise sauce. I was expecting canadian bacon, not ham, but...everything was cooked so perfectly that I was still completely satisified. My man ate his whole plate and were were stoked. Before leaving, it was the 31st, our waiter presented us with a red envelope and told us to come back with the time period on the front. Inside it contained a prize that only be redeemed if we came back to the the restaurant and had a server open. The prize would remain a mystery, and they were giving away different things such as, $5 off tab, breakfast for free once a month for a year, a t-shirt, or other items. We decided right then and there to come back the next day as that was when we were leaving. And we did! I ordered the Wizard Omlette special, which had garlic sauteed veggies and bacon inside a fluggy omlette, my man had the the Aunt Em griddle cakes. Again, the food is served hot and fresh. I absolutely recommend this spot. And the service is so friendly and not overbearing. A free small orange juice is given when you check in with YELP. Cheers and happy eating!! read more

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This is the place to go for wonderful, welcoming staff, great service, and amazing food. The Wizard of Oz theme is obvious as soon as you walk in and it holds true to the local color of Fort Bragg. Street parking out front is parallel. I have celiac disease and the gluten free pancakes are delicious. Fresh squeezed OJ and the meats are all smoked next door our server told us. They make an effort to be a locally sourced and sustainable eatery. Next time we are in the area we are definitely coming back! Must try! read more

Local favorite right here so you can't go wrong. If you are a morning person and breakfast is what you are looking for then here is the place for you to try. This place gets packed early and often so plan on having people around you, or waiting for a seat. The ambiance is amazing when you walk into this place, read more

We had breakfast there this am! Greeted right away! This place is great! I think it's family owned and everyone is so very friendly! Food was wonderful and a perfect amount! We never had to wait for someone to come by, and see if you needed anything! This place is fantastic!!! read more

Came in today and received the BEST service. I wish I knew the man's name, he was so amazing and kind. The breakfast was executed properly and the food tasted great! I feel like 90% of breakfast places are a miss on the "hit or miss" scale EXCEPT for egghead. Seriously, dine here and you won't be disappointed. read more

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We had two omelets for breakfast. They were delicious, the fruit was very fresh. I will return next time I'm in town. Thank you for a great meal. Mike&Kim read more

Okay, Alfonso brought it today. Nice small diner doing take away breakfast and brunch. Charming and a great value for the price. Crab omelette with special hot sauce... Cowardly Lion absolutely fabulous! Nice recommended spot for enjoying the meal. read more

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It must have been the unluckiest day as a restaurant customer, according to my experience today at Egghead. I heard good things about it and then all the laudatory reviews by satisfied customers. Arrived at 12:15pm, one hour before going back to work. At brunch I always go for Eggs Benedict, plus avocado. I asked the Waiter if the difference between Benedict ("A toasted English muffin topped with Canadian bacon from Roundman Smokehouse and two poached eggs, smothered in the Wizards Famous Homemade Hollandaise Sauce 15.99") and Benny Flo ("Eggs Benedict* with spinach, Canadian bacon OR avocado, and Homemade Hollandaise sauce 16.99") was the addition of spinach, a double portion of bacon OR avocado. He replied Benny Flo were eggs benedict with spinach or bacon OR avocado. I ordered Benny Flo with avocado. Plate arrived at 12:45, I realize there's only spinach and avo, not bacon. Call the waiter and ask about the bacon. He says that Benny Flo is eggs benedict + one addition, I explain that eggs benedict come with bacon, therefore I expect my avo and bacon. (The prize difference of $1 is standard for adding 1/4 of avocado in this area). He seemed to be agreeable and takes the plate. Tic toc ti toc. At 1pm he brings BeFlo with bacon and avocado and spinach. I hate cooked spinach but I think he's trying to be nice by adding everything, I dont want to be difficult so I stomach it. I ask for the check and SURPRISE: instead of $16.99 he charged $22.75 before taxes and tip. When confronted, he says I had to pay for adding bacon. Manager comes. My point: if menu says "BeFlo" is EgBe plus Sp or Ba or Av, I'm expecting EgBe to come with all the ingredients listed in EgBe... or please change the menu because this one is misleading Customers. He didn't agree but offered to remove extra charge. I appreciate the Manager's dealing with the situation. I did not appreciate the Waiter adding an extra charge without letting me know in advance or when leaving the check. As a customer with plenty of options, if I opt to support your business with my money, I expect to receive a straight and honest service, not a deceiving treatment. Otherwise it feels a lot like living in a communist country once again where customer service is dishonest, malicious, retaliatory, and rude. And that's because in communism (I know it bc that's where I come from) you have no options. But luckily in this country we do. Epilogue: the Hollandaise sauce was definitely "unlike anything I tried before"... if you've never had eggs benedict with homemade mayonaise, this is your place. And in years of having eggs benedict everywhere, I never thought eggs benedict could go wrong, but Egghead got that right. I'm not trying to be mean but I mean what I'm saying. read more

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The food here was very good. I got the corned beef nonhash. My partner got the pumpkin cream waffle and my sister got the cyclone egg breakfast. All of the meals were tasty. The restaurant has a fun Wizard of Oz theme in its menu and decor. Our server was frenetic handling four or five tables, so service left something to be desired. read more

Follow the Yellow Brick Road ... to Oz? Nay, to Fort Bragg, CA, of course! Egghead's Restaurant is a tiny little place that is jam packed in hospitality, quaintness & literally everything Wizard of Oz! From the moment you walk into that small space, the warmth and love that has gone into every little detail grabs you by the hand and invites you in and soon you will find yourself entranced by the imagery that surrounds you. "From the windows, to the walls..." and even to the ceiling, memorabilia from the classic Wizard of Oz can be found all over the place. From the somewhat gaudy yet freaking adorable ginormous rainbow mural over the yellow brick road in which the silhouettes of the famous main characters of the fabled tail stand below that immediately greets Egghead guests , to a tapestry depicting the beloved characters, to children's artwork - even to the actual menu - you are bound to be delighted by literally everything that encompasses the magic & whimsy of Oz. In case you've been spending your entire existence inhabiting a dwelling beneath a rock, or a cave even - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is an American children's novel written by author L. Frank Baum and illustrated by W.W. Denslow, originally published by the George M. Hill Company in Chicago on May 17, 1900. Duh, Debbie. Only at Egghead's can you dine on such choices that fall under the categories of "The Wizard's Recommendations", to "Emerald City Greens", "The Omelettes and Crepes of Oz", "Burgers, Burritos, and Sandwiches - Oh My!". Only here, can you enjoy "Glenda's Ham and Garlic Omelette", witness "Dorothy's Revenge", or get down n' dirty with some "Wicked Eggs Benedict". For my fellow veg-friends - you will be able to find yourself plenty of meatless options here! I opted for the Veggie Garlic Lover Crepe plus spinach and a side of their house-made champagne hollandaise sauce, which was to die for. The garlic happily frolicked across my taste-buds and the vegetables all screamed of freshness. The crepe itself was expertly crafted and was slightly fluffy and just mouth wateringly delectable. Speaking of house-made hollandaise - it also is available in classic as well as a spicy jalapeno-cilantro. SO. DAMN. DELISH. The orange juice is a must - freshly squeezed and mmmm, mmmm, good down to the last drop. Also, not too sure what their coffee is, but it is amazing as well! Aside from the catchy menu names that can be found, Eggheads is just that much more awesome as they proudly serve their meals using eco-friendly compostable plates, since 2015! More eco-conscious establishments are desperately needed in our world, so it was indeed a pleasure to find they have embraced this approach. Our server was so sweet and welcoming - he had a great smile and sense of humor and made sure we felt at home and had all our tummy's desired. Egghead's is cute, quirky, casual and lovely for a stick to your ribs amazing meal and we will most definitely make it a part of our Fort Bragg, Mendocino Coast tradition! read more

On the recent trip to the area, I was craving breakfast and Egghead's was one of the first that popped up on my yelp search, and decided to go for it. Along the main drag of Fr. Bragg is Egghead's. It's a quaint place with no waiting area and the Wizard of Oz theme hits you in every nook and cranny. From the posters and art work on the walls, to the dolls and figures on the shelves. What's not to love when you follow the yellow brick road to the tiny bathroom in the back beyond the kitchen?! We stopped in during the weekday (Tuesday) around 11:30am, so we beat both the breakfast and lunch crowd. There was no wait and got seated right away. Friendly staffers asked us for a beverage and within minutes, hot cups of coffee and glasses of water arrived. Lots of variety on the menu, from scrambles and omelettes to salads and burgers. I decided to go with the Crab omelette with avocado and sour cream (on side for me) with fruit (extra charge for substitutes) instead of the potatoes. I have to say that the crab was so flavorful and as fresh as can be. No imitation crab here, and well worth the $21. The fruit was fresh and sweet and neatly arranged, and so worthy of a picture! It also comes with a piece of toast! Yum, who doesn't love carbs?!? He loved his Benedict special with sausage, and he's a tough critic! Service was friendly and efficient. Could tell that the entire staff likes each other and works well together. Our server was very attentive and bubbly! Prices are decent, but can see how folks could say it's a bit pricey. It is one of the only breakfast joints in town, so why not splurge. You're on vacation anyway, so the diet and budge should be semi- off limit. Don't forget to yelp check in for a small glass of freshly squeezed orange juice! Cheers! read more

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Loved this little quirky Wizard of Oz themed breakfast place. I was debating on whether I wanted the pumpkin waffles or one of the Benedicts. They let us try both the wicked Hollandaise (with tequila & cilantro mmmmmm!) sauce and their version of more regular Hollandaise sauce. Both were far from traditional and both were literally outstanding. I wanted a cup of each to pour over everything I was going to be eating. Dorothy's Wicked Benedict was AMAZINGLY good! Nice little biscuits topped with homemade sausage patties and perfectly poached eggs with that amazing wicked hollandaise sauce plus perfectly prepared breakfast potatoes (which I dipped into every ounce of sauce on the plate). Since my husband and I decided to share our plates I ordered the pumpkin cream waffle, which turned into pumpkin pancakes because their waffle iron was down. It ended up being one of the best pancakes I've ever eaten... Fresh sliced bananas on top and a dollop of amazing homemade whipped cream. Their service and their coffee was great too. Cannot wait to return and try something else fabulous! read more

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Super small hole in the wall, but so famous!!!! Be sure to go early, people sure line up quick. My mother in law told me that the hollandaise sauce was to die for, and she was right!!! It's delicious! The potatoes were nice and crispy, and the eggs were perfectly poached. The raisin bread was almost like a sticky bun, crunchy and sweet. Now I see the hype behind eggheads, totally a go to place to eat. read more

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Good food, higher prices, & long waits. I'm wondering if the land of Oz has a good concept of time? Or possibly the Poppy Field is between the kitchen and the tables? Let me explain. We went into the restaurant, were told 25 minute wait and figured sure, no problem. We actually waited for 20 minutes, great! We sat down, I checked in, and then quickly put in our orders. And waited... And waited... And waited... We finally got our food and it only took 35 minutes for one order of eggs Benedict and a side order of biscuits and gravy. That's it. No special requests. Possibly they needed to get the eggs from Uncle Henry and Aunt Em's farm? Now for the positive. The food was delectable! the biscuit was delish and homemade, and the crab was fresh (as to be expected in these parts!). It certainly made me want to break out in song: I hear a beat....how sweet! Just to register emotion Jealousy -- Devotion -- And really feel the part, I could stay young and chipper, And I'd lock it with a zipper, If I only had a heart...! Although that might just have been inspired by the tin man hanging down from the ceiling. The food alone would have their review pushing four stars, it was just everything that surrounded it that brought it down to three. The final nail in the 3 star coffin were the prices. $3.50 for a coffee is a lot. I can get craft coffee from Peet's for under $3, and Cafe Jaavy down the street is only $2 for a cup. Something isn't adding up to me. While we did splurge on the Crab Benedict, the price for it was about $27 and the regular Benedict were going for about $15-20. With average portions I'd list these prices as on the high side for breakfast. read more

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Seriously as good as it gets. Small, quirky restaurant in downtown Fort Bragg. We went during the PGE power outage debacle, and they still made it work. Professionals. Pros The restaurant and menu are Wizard of Oz themed. Amazing fresh orange juice, terrific coffee. We had the breakfast burrito and Uncle Henry biscuits and gravy. The breakfast burrito was the best I've ever had, just the right mix of eggs, bacon, potatoes and a house made salsa. The biscuits were also house made, the gravy was yummy, and the eggs were perfectly cooked. Kind, human service. Just what the world needs. Cons They are so good, there's a line. You have to "follow the yellow brick road" to get to the external bathroom (going through the kitchen). I was fine, but some folks might not be. Absolutely charming. Would happily come again. read more

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This was our first, but not last visit to Egghead's. We had a 40 minute wait. TIP: expect a 45 minute wait, but it's worth it. Just do a little window shopping til it's your turn. We had a couple of omelette with coffee. Both were very good. All of the staff were great, and service was top notch. It's a very small place, and thus the 45 minute wait. This was one of our top 2 breakfast places. David's Deli was our other favorite place. read more

We came here for brunch during a weekend getaway and we left full and satisfied. There was a 15 minute wait when we arrived, so we browsed at the bookshop next door. I like the Wizard of Oz theme. We ordered the biscuits & gravy and Wicked Benedict. The crab was so fresh and tasty and the hollandaise sauce was not too heavy. I really enjoyed the side of potatoes. I look forward to coming back on our next visit to Fort Bragg. read more

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

Small intimate place with great coffee! We couldn't decide on what to get so we ordered a whole bunch of things. Their coffee is great I have to admit! Everything else was pretty average for the price. The garlic omelette definitely had its garlic flavor, the cinnamon raisin French toast was good and super sweet. The real star of the show was the flying potatoes. Highly recommend ordering that. I do have to note, the staff were super sweet enough to let my husband and I change sweets even after we were seated. read more

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Great atmosphere, wonderful staff and amazing coffee!! I had the wicked Benedict, definitely an acquired taste but still delicious! read more

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

Still one of the best breakfast/lunch places in Fort Bragg. Would get 5 stars but the food comes notoriously slow out of the tiny kitchen. If you are in a hurry, suggest you dine elsewhere. We had timed tickets for the Botanical gardens, and almost missed our appointment. Otherwise, we will return again but will make sure that we aren't in a hurry to go somewhere. read more

Came here twice for breakfast during our Mendocino getaway. The food was EXCELLENT....but what made our experience memorable was the host. Alfonso was animated, charming, full of energy, and really seemed to care about getting us seated as quickly as possible. The owners are blessed to have found an employee like this. A sullen, part-time teenager would have been the easiest and cheapest way to go with a host, as most restaurants seem to do.....and was our experience here with other eateries. Alfonso is indeed....THE MAN! Al Wolf, Brooklyn, New York read more

Exceptionally good breakfast. Attentive service. Emerald-city ambiance. However...be prepared in the colder months to eat with your gloves on, as (according to our server) there is no heating system. read more

I don't know what I like more about this place: the staff, the food selection, or the decorative theme. This is one of the few experiences I've had where if I couldn't rate 6, 10, or even 100 stars I would! Staff: We haven't had such a friendly and funny server in a really long time. This man was truly happy to be there and wanted to make everyone laugh. Not only did he have awesome recommendations about the food, but he was a pleasure to be around and made our morning. Food: The names of all the foods are super creative. They have an incredible selection of eggs Benedict, and a lot of seasonal foods too. We ordered pumpkin waffles to share and the almond whipped cream really was the icing on the... waffle! I ordered the biscuits and gravy with a side of sausage and bacon. The biscuits were freshly baked, thick, and extremely spongy just the way I like it. It was drenched in gravy but you could still tell the difference between the two because the biscuit didn't get soggy, it held its integrity. Decorations: everything was the Wizard of Oz themed. From the paintings on the walls, to the picture frames and news articles, to the booths. Small restaurant but super cute and you should definitely stop here if you're in Fort Bragg. read more

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Great food, attentive staff, quick service, a bit cozy on the seating. Prompt turnaround form order to being served. Rare these days...but multiple drop by table asking if we wanted refill on coffee or water. Prices were reasonable. Portions could have been a bit bigger. But if you want to fill up on average breakfast fare try other places in town. Been here multiple times over past 15 years. COVID has not dragged this place down or changed their menu read more

I checked out of my hotel on Monday afternoon and stopped by Eggheads to fuel up before my descent home. They are located right downtown and the sign always poked out as I drove by. Honestly, I thought the name Egghead's was pretty cool so all week long I kept telling my friends we had to go once before we left. It's a Wizard of Oz themed restuarant; Not sure why but I thought that was unique. We walked in a little after 11am and got seated immediately. The place is quite small inside but all the tables were full. They are open daily from 7am-2pm and make everything to order so be patient and give yourself some extra time for your meal! I ordered a Reuben and my friend ordered "There's no place like home burger". It took over a half an hour to get our food but it was well worth it! The burger was juicy and wasn't dried out. My friend had opted for a few of the toppings off so the picture i post may look slightly different than when ordered regular. My reuben was absolutely delicious and the home fries that come with it were great as well! read more

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Went for breakfast while on vacation. Pleasant waitress, small restaurant on the Main Street of Fort Bragg, street parking was no problem that early in the morning.Plenty of breakfast options. Had the pumpkin waffle with bananas and almond cream, not something I would usually order, but throughly enjoyed it. My husband said his omelet was very good and the home fried potatoes were seasoned just right. Would definitely eat there again if in Fort Bragg read more

Very happy here. Great staff, great food, lots of vegetarian options, and dishes that aren't all the same old standbys. We even bought shirts! read more

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A must-visit place for brunch while visiting Fort Bragg. The staff are lovely, attentive, and welcoming. I got the Garlic Lover's. The Basil Olive Oil dressing on the side of salad is house-made and very delicious. The Wizard of Oz theme is consistent throughout the restaurant including on the warning sign that a public bathroom is not available lol. I loved the theme and the quotes in the walls. read more

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I couldn't even tell you if the food was good. The lady stuck me in a dirty corner table, where I had no room to eat. So I didn't even bother to even try to attempt to eat. This table shouldn't even be here. Me being tall , I couldn't even put my feet under the table. Never will I ever come back here. This table should be taken out!!!! No consideration for people, they just want the cash and forget the customers comfort. read more

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

We came to Fort Bragg for my birthday weekend and definitely was not disappointed with breakfast! This place is small and cute and the food is bold and full of flavor. I ordered the pumpkin Belgium waffles which was amazing pumpkin flavor with fresh bananas on top and a really good homemade whipped cream. I didn't need the syrup at all. Next morning tried their wicked eggs benedict....OMG! The flavor was amazing! Tequila lime cilantro hollandaise was absolutely luscious! The eggs were so perfectly poached. I've had eggs Benedict at other places and this place knocks it out of the park! Must have every time I come here and so should you! read more

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One of the best burgers I have had in a long time. The mix of the meat is perfect. It's at least a 4 hour drive for me but I'll be coming to Ft Bragg for a burger, and maybe we will stop by the beach. read more