I love eating breakfast at Eggs Up Grill! Being gluten-free, it's not always easy to find a good Eggs Benedict, but they absolutely deliver here. The hollandaise sauce and eggs are perfectly paired with the Canadian bacon and gluten-free toast, and it always hits the spot. It also comes with a side of freshly prepared hash browns, which are a great addition. The staff has consistently been friendly, accommodating, and very understanding of my allergies, which makes a big difference. I also really enjoy the atmosphere--it's quiet, casual, and perfect whether you're meeting friends for brunch or just looking for a comfortable place to get some work done. I find myself coming back often and highly recommend it read more

Familiar feel, menu, and food quality as our hometown Norfolk, VA location. Busy Sunday but service was lacking, none of our party of 4 got drink refills. Breakfast bowl, steak and eggs, 2 add on pancakes, coffee. and soft drink was $44 for 2 people with tip (no booze), 3.5 overall visit. read more

Eggs Up Grill - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

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a great breakfast experience! the apple pancakes were outstanding and the creme brulee french toast was good, just alot. Our server was fast and very sweet! The restaurant was nice and clean snd very family friendly. 10/10 read more

Eggs Up Grill - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

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I happened upon this little place one morning by chance. I had just finished my annual physical exam which required fasting for 12 hours and I was RAVENOUS. Usually that makes me susceptible to making a bad food choice in the interest of expediency. I was about to do that when I saw this place and decided to give it a try. That was one of my better decisions of the week because this place ROCKS. First, it is deceptive from the outside because it looks like a little spot tucked in a strip mall. When you go in, it's is surprisingly large, open, and airy. And the tables are not crammed together so you can find a table and actually have a nice meal chatting with friends without having people at other tables right up in your business. It is colorful, bright and cheerful with fun slogans ("let me make you smile" and "this is my happy place") and great music. There were a couple of regulars behind me and the manager (owner) came up from the back to greet them, and tell the hostess they were regulars and make sure they got seated in their favorite spot. Very cool. The menu has a great range of options - both sweet or savory. I was feeling the savory this morning so I ordered "the Homestead" which was 2 eggs, bacon strips, sausage and a single biscuit with gravy. This was perfect because I was really jonesing for biscuits and gravy but didn't want a whole entree based on that. The biscuit was amazing, as was the gravy. I like my eggs over hard and a lot of places mess that up (either overcooked or a little runny) but they nailed it. Bacon was perfect - juicy and chewy with just a teensy bit of crispiness and the sausage links were great too. Despite it souring like an enormous amount of food, it was not excessive because the portion size of each item was just right. Almost like a little sampler with just enough of each thing to satisfy. Coffee was great. Service (Stacy) was perfect - she was cheerful and friendly, and she also had that great instinct of when to come around and be friendly, and when to leave me alone to enjoy my meal. Overall, I feel like I found a hidden gem. I'm not in this area that frequently or I suspect I would become another one of their "regulars". read more

Bottom line: Eggs Up Grill was around a 3.5 stars food experience this visit but excellent service at the back counter area pushes them up to solid 4 stars. I really enjoyed the scrambled eggs with sausage and biscuit/gravy in the Southern Staples meal. Coffee could be a bit more flavorful/strong for me and grits were a bit runny for my preference. Pancake flavor did not come through for me as would have expected. The Deets: I went venturing out to Apex to try out one of the Eggs Up Grill locations I have seen popping up around lately. The restaurant, once inside, is bright and clean with a nice diner type atmosphere. Since I was dining solo, I was invited to eat at the first-come-first-served counter area in the back next to the kitchen which I took them up on as I like a good counter meal experience. I was quickly given my coffee beverage choice and just enough time to look at the menu without a long wait. I went with the Southern Staples meal which is menu described as two eggs, sausage biscuit, side of sausage gravy, choice of home fries or grits, in which I chose grits. I liked my scrambled eggs which were done as I preferred (not runny, solid while still soft a bit). I was given two sausage patties with my biscuit so I split the biscuit then placed a patty on each half and used the side of sausage gravy on each one. The sausage biscuit and gravy was very good, I loved the taste and consistency of the gravy in which it was flavorful but not too spicy (too spicy ruins it for me). Biscuits and gravy with sausage patties worked great with the scrambled eggs. The grits tasted OK but they were a bit runny for my taste personally, I prefer my grits a bit creamier in texture. I also ordered a pancake on the side and loved the fluffy texture of the pancake but I felt I needed more pancake flavor to come through, even with butter/syrup added. I ordered 3 Boston Cream donuts to go with me home as I loved how they looked on the holiday menu, however when they came to me they were not put together...the topping and filling were packaged separately for me to place together when I got home. I do realize and appreciate this packaging was likely to make the donuts fresher when the time comes to eat them but I cannot help I was a bit disappointed after seeing the menu picture. My coffee was lacking solid flavor as well, it could have been a bit stronger in taste. My coffee was not as strong and flavorful as I would like, but my coffee cup was never empty due to my great server Yael at the counter. She was cheerful, helpful, and was excellent in giving a nice counter service experience on this visit. I would say I feel honestly around 3.5 stars for my food experience but round up to a definite 4 stars for great service in a nice atmosphere. read more

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We are frequent customers at the Apex location. A nice alternative to Waffle House or other diners. Staff are always friendly, some staff much better than others. Our BIG wish request would be for Eggs Up to have KETO or Pure Protein options. All their options have gluten attached , there needs to be just protein meal options read more

Food is awesome. We eat there regularly. Great omelets and breakfast sandwiches. I never get to the lunch options because there breakfast options are so good. Their coffee is okay, but the decaf coffee needs a lot of help. read more

The service is eggceptional and the bright and airy feel makes it a great stop for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Order up a specialty coffee or a sandwich to go and you won't be disappointed! read more

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Lots of seating and big portions. The service was a bit slow but that may be because we went during a prime hour. Food tasted good. read more

Eggs Up Grill - Croissant Donuts 6-Ct - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

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Today was my first time trying Eggs Up. I arrived around 10am and, unsurprisingly for a Sunday morning, the place was busy. Luckily there was still seating available and no wait. For how busy the place was, it was very clean. I'm trying to eat a little healthier, so I opted for the Goodness Gracious omelette. Not the best omelette I've ever had, but it was good. Id order it again. I liked that they had ketchup, hot sauce, creamer, etc. at the table so I didn't have to ask for it. The one thing I was not a fan of was their coffee. It was pretty bland. Eggs Up didn't blow me away, but I'd go back and try them again. read more

Eggs Up Grill - Goodness Gracious with home fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

I tried this for the first time thinking t had just opened. Turns out it's been open about six months. I was a bit surprised when the waitress was put off when I asked not to be seated near the door as it was a cold day. She did allow me to move to a warmer spot, but she never did warm up to me no matter how nice I tried to be. I ordered the eggs benedict, but was surprised that not only was there season salt on top of the hollandaise sauce, but all throughout the fried potatoes making it a Very salty meal. Because the waitress was so off-putting to me I'm not sure I'd visit again. read more

Eggs Up Grill - Eggs benedict & home fries. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

Eggs Up had exactly what I needed in the morning, some solid breakfast food, a clean environment to eat at, and some coffee. The inside of the store has some diner-like elements to it, overall very clean and has ample amounts of seating. The menu included a plethora of options for breakfast, brunch, as well as drinks. The service was great, we got our food rather quickly and were able to get everything we needed plus some extra coffee to-go. I ordered the loaded home fry power bowl, that meal was hefty. I ended up getting a to-go box and saved some of the potatoes for later. Great overall experience and I look forward to coming back soon. read more

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I have been several times and ordered many different dishes. The food is amazing, and service perfect!

Food was good. Service was good. The waffle smelled great and was fluffy. The option to request extra crispy bacon sounds good but when you get really dry bacon it feels discouraging. The brunch burger was creamy, flavorful and messy. The breakfast potato's looked seasoned to my eye but my tastebuds disagreed. I think the boiled potato's are tender but would be great finished on the flat top. The mimosa is really expensive compared to options in the area and the OJ ratio is off balance. read more

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When it comes to breakfast Eggs Up is where hubby & I go. The Omelets are fantastic and some days it's a tough decision which one to choose. I keep telling myself I'll try a sandwich on the next trip but never get past the the egg dishes. The only improvements I'd suggest is more variety in tea choices and better decaf coffee. read more

Went to Eggs up Grill before Christmas with a friend had a BLT sandwich and fries. Everything was prepared fine. Service was good.

Amazing food, and amazing service. This was my first time here and it was great. Hard to find inexpensive but filling food these days and this place did just that. Great atmosphere! read more

Eggs Up Grill - French Vanilla Cappuccino - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

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The service at this place is good. Staff is friendly. The food here is good specially omelettes.

This is a great spot for breakfast. We had a short wait and they were busy. I understand why they were busy as the hash they make is fresh and delicious. I tried I assume one of the signature dishes - FOUNDER'S HASH BENEDICT - corned beef hash made with potatoes, onions and special spices on a toasted English muffin, topped with two poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. This was a generous portion and the hollandaise was creamy with a nice hint of lemon. I opted for potato's and loved the dish. I could only eat half of the meal. I also feel the price is reasonable. Our server was friendly and helpful. read more

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Hands down there croissant donuts are a must. Services is average but the food is good. The atmosphere is relaxed and farmhouse aesthetic. Good for all ages and my son's favorite breakfast place for pancakes. read more

I came early this morning for a quick breakfast, and had a wonderful experience. The decor and ambiance is super cool - it's reminiscent of an older diner with a newer feel. I received my food quickly, and it tasted amazing. I got the goodness gracious omelet for a healthier alternative, and it was filled to the brim with spinach and mushrooms. They definitely do not skimp on fillings/toppings. I also got the house fries as a side. They were seasoned perfectly, crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. The coffee also hit the spot -- our server was very kind and offered to get me another cup to go before I headed out. Delicious food and great portions for the price. Can't wait to come back again! read more

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Our server Stacy went above and beyond. She made a great dining experience even better!

We have been to Eggs Up Grill many times and have never had a bad experience. Staff are polite, attentive, and quite efficient. We have ordered many different items from their menu and have been completely satisfied with every meal. Yael has been our server most visits and she is amazing! She remembers everything about us including our previous orders. She is so personable and has a great rapport with customers and co-workers alike. Highly recommended! read more

Service was great. Our wait was short. I was pleased to see that, in the midst of an egg shortage, they had not raised the prices of their eggs and egg-based items. However, when our orders arrived our two scrambled eggs seemed more like one or one and a half at best. Never had this issue before. I'm sure we will go back at some point. Just maybe get my eggs over easy or sunny side up. I do wish they would replace the hard as sharp rocks metal and wood chairs. Very uncomfortable if you can't get a booth. read more

Hello everyone, we did something that has become pretty rare since Covid...going to breakfast. Eggs Up Grill just opened so we thought we would give it a shot. As always, I am giving my opinion based on the type of restaurant, price point and service expectation. (See my very old write up on Baskin Robbins's in Morehead city for an example). The place was nice, very clean and the service was spot on. The atmosphere was fun and bright. Our waitress was attentive and I really like the way the servers backed each other up on refills and checking in on us after we were fed. An interesting thing we realized as we finished up the meal, the servers came by a lot in a passive aggressive way to push us out as the line at the door was backing up. This was not a 5 star meal, so we are usually sensitive to moving on in most restaurants. However we were finishing our coffee and it became a little annoying. We on purposely ordered basic breakfast items to get a first time feel of how well they make a standard breakfast. The menu has many very delicious looking items, but I'm pretty much a basic breakfast person. Positives: The coffee is really good, most breakfast places usually miss this, (see my other breakfast reviews from long ago..). The portions good size for the price point. I also really liked that they offered Turkey bacon and sausage as an alternate protein to pork. Nice! The fruit cup was above average offering an abundance of blue berries and strawberries and grapes, verses the usual over use of honey dew melon and cantaloupe. Items to improve on: The first thing I noticed was no pancake egg combo meal. The grits were very watery and runny, not creamy like should be expected in the south. The scrambled eggs were good, but not great, they needed more cream. The toast offering were like store bought bread, good but nothing special. The slices were very small. The price of the beverages were high, $4.29 for a glass of orange this is excessive considering it was not fresh squeezed. Coffee was $3 a cup, the coffee was good but not $3 per cup good. In summary, Eggs Up may need another visit as they have just opened (and we need to try the pancakes), but they will not be our first choice. The speciality menu items looked really good, but the basic breakfast was average. They did have a few items that stood out, but I had to go with 3 stars because of average food, very watery grits, sub average toast, the expensive beverages plus the push to get us out at the end of the meal. read more

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If you don't mind rubber egg omelettes then, okay. Service is good, however, we always seem to be placed at the table near the silverware sorting area which is very loud. Have to ask to move every time. Food is like a glorified Waffle House with more varieties and higher prices. Breakfast steak was tough and overcooked. Overall, it's a cute place to grab a so-so quality breakfast. read more

The brisket burrito for breakfast is the best thing I have ever eaten for breakfast I highly recommend it. I can only need half of it so I ate other half the next day for breakfast with a little salsa. read more

Eggs up grill is very deceitful with their pricing. They keep changing their prices and adding charges. I will never go their again! read more

I wrote a review last year when we were visiting Apex to see family. So we decided to try it again last week. Again, it was good. I had a Greek omelette with grits and toast. I really like the grits. My husband didn't want a big meal so ordered a single scrambled egg and bacon. He said the bacon was quite good. Our server, though the only one and busy, was attentive and friendly. As a result of our previous trip, I told my son and family about this place and now they frequent here too. The kids like it a lot. So, we'll be back on future trips. read more

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Solid spot for some breakfast or brunch. The food was quite good and not heavy at all, leaving me full with generous portions yet not overwhelmed. The service was extremely friendly and prompt, and pricing was very reasonable. The interior was clean, inviting, and quite spacious with seating available for both small and large groups. Would definitely recommend and will likely return. read more

My meal was horrible. I ordered crab cakes Benedict. Never seen eggs Benedict served on plain toast before. English muffin, usually. Sometimes ciabatta. But never plain toast. "Poached" eggs were overcooked. They were boiled more than poached. And the crab cakes were the thinnest I've ever seen. I am shocked this place is so popular. read more

Our server, Stacy, made our visit so pleasant. She was very attentive, asked to refill coffee twice, food was piping hot, delicious and plentiful. Will definitely be our go to breakfast place. read more

We love this place for breakfast. Diner vibe with consistently good food. Clean, good music playing in the background and lots of egg puns on the walls. And Stacy is a great server. She remembers our drink order, keeps our coffees full and is always so friendly. read more

Yael was amazing, as always! She always is smiling, friendly, and professional.Food and mimosa was excellent!

Love this new breakfast place in Apex! They've done a great job with the decor. I enjoyed the egg bomb sandwich and their fall mimosa. My husband had pancakes and said they were really good. Our server was extremely friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back! read more

always great food and amazing service! Stacy is the best! thank you for always making my visit a great experience!

Yael was an amazing server. Kind and funny. And the food is always good. Though it may be busy, food comes out hot and fresh and quickly.

Stacey was so welcoming! the food was also amazing. my entire family will be back. if you stop it make sure to ask for Stacey as your server :) read more

Yael as a superb server... She is super friendly and conscientious. She was absolutely lovely.

Was hoping Apex had a great new breakfast place, unfortunately not so. Ordered "Founders Recipe" corned beef hash and eggs. Corned beef hash was out of the can and certainly nothing special. They probably bought it at Publix next door. Potatoes were cold and really not edible. On the bright side, eggs over easy were cooked to perfection and the service was excellent. Value was certainly not there, will not be returning. read more

Eggs Up Grill - $16 plus tip breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Apex, North Carolina