Famous Toastery has a lot of potential, but the overall experience can be frustrating. The food is okay--nothing particularly memorable, but decent enough if you're just looking for a casual breakfast or brunch. Where things fall short is the service. It tends to be slow, and getting your server's attention can be a challenge. Paying the bill ends up feeling like a project, with long waits just to close out. If service improved, it would make a big difference, but as it stands, the experience doesn't quite match the expectations. read more

Famous Toastery, has become our "come back to" place after just 1 visit. From the soft bright inviting decor, the cleanliness, comfortability with padded seats, polite and attentive staff, the front of the house manager (i'm guessing) who was keeping operations organized, the friendly and great to talk to owner Larry, and right on down to the rewarding selections of food. It should be noted that "All items can be made gluten free". This place checked off our "boxes". My first observation after being seated, was their coffee machine; it's Lavazza coffee!!!! One of the best Italian coffees you'll find; that's all my family buys. The owner Larry, stated "people say there's 2 absolute favorites that people come back for, the coffee and............the bacon". We agree that not only is the coffee an obvious winner, but the bacon.....OHHHHH THEEeee Bacon!!!! I've recently completed cancer treatments, which has caused me to struggle with food, and found that my tastebuds are quick to alert me to high salts, nitrites/nitrates, msg, basically chemicals. Well, Famous Toastery was my very first breakfast out (2nd meal) in over 7 months and not 1 time did i put the bacon down; or anything for that matter. Nice hearty, meaty, non sizzle on your tounge bacon!! Due to my condition, i didn't "eggspect" to find much on the menu that i'd be able to enjoy but, once i saw the all time classic breakfast it was game on. The "First Responder", comes with 3 scrammbled eggs with cheddar, served with bacon and sausage. You can request "egg whites" for $1. Each item under the "Eggs" list come with your choice of breakfast potatoes, grits, or fruit, and a choice of toast. Along with this, i ordered the "Famous French Toast", which is 3 slices of Texas toast ligjtly dusted with powdered sugar. Ok, you ready for the syrup!?!? Real.....Maple.....Syrup. No high fructose sludge!!! Lastly, the orange juice. Ladies & Gentlemen, Famous Toastery squeezes their OJ, fresh to order! C'mon, How can you not start to love this place already? Secondly, we ordered the Meditteranean Quesadilla, which was on the specials menu. Wow, that was a delicious choice. Scrammbled eggs, feta, pepper jack, cheddar, spinach, onions, and roasted peppers inside a grilled tortilla, with a side of salsa and sour cream. This is not a flimsy, thin quesadilla. It's also not too thick, but it was juuuuust right. If you're not in the mood for breakfast, they also have sandwiches and wraps. While talking with Larry, i mentioned seeing they have a "Reuben" on the menu. Well, Larry peaked my interest by stating "they cook their corn beef DAILY...... in house!!!!!!!! Omg yesssssssss!! Also offered as a substitue, if you're not a corn beefer, is roasted turkey! I could keep going but, you've read enough if you got this far . Now, take your hungry appetite on down to Famous Toastery, in Fuquay-Varina, and get your grub on! They are located in the same shopping center as Kohls, so no worries on parking as they have plenty!! read more

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My husband and I stopped in for breakfast here. It was a fresh squeezed orange juice and the Cali Benedict with cheese grits for me, while he had coffee and the avocado omelet with potatoes and toast. Unfortunately, the food was just okay and was fairly bland. On a positive note, the service was friendly and attentive throughout our visit. Overall, it was not the best breakfast experience for this area. read more

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We came here on a Sunday while visiting family in North Carolina. I got the waffle while my wife got a Mediterranean Omelette. My waffle was great, while my wife wasn't in love with her omelette. The coffee was good while hers wasn't what was expected. A caramel macchiato was teeny tiny. Espresso sized. That said, I'd come back for breakfast / brunch. read more

The food is delicious, reasonable priced, and they have seasonal and nutritious menu items. Unfortunately the wait time is long, particularly Sunday brunch. I placed an online order for takeout hours in advance. I arrived at the selected pick-up time. This location is new and it was a Sunday mid-morning, but it took a while to receive my order (like 20-30 extra min). I wish they had anticipated this and limited online ordering. The dining area is small, however, the host said the kitchen was behind. The host was calm and patient. Numerous parties were checking wait times, requesting tables, and picking up online orders all at the same time. The host skillfully addressed questions and concerns, retrieved takeout orders from the kitchen, and seated customers. I had time to observe while waiting for my order. It was a hot day, so I was glad they had several chairs by the host stand to use while waiting. Once my order was ready, I left. I should have opened it up and asked for syrup as none was included. Everything else was accurate and tasted great. We ordered the shrimp and egg power bowl ($18), shrimp and grits ($15.50), French toast with bacon ($12), and Elite pasta salad with chicken ($16.50). Overall, we enjoyed the meal and would return here on a less busy day. read more

Famous Toastery - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina

We were greeted walking into this new restaurant for Fuqua and seated. Our drink orders were taken. I was thrilled to learn that only Lavazza coffee is served. I LOVE Lavazza coffee!! We ordered pumpkin flapjacks with a side of thick sliced bacon, a turkey club with chips, and a western omelette with a side of breakfast potatoes and rye toast. Each meal was very tasty and served hot and fresh out of the kitchen. We shared bites so each of us got a taste of all the meals. The consensus: outstanding! My personal favorite was the pumpkin flapjacks. These are over the moon delicious! The thick cut bacon is also very, very good! The servers work in harmony with each other making certain each diner is always taken care of a clear reflection on how manager Brian guided the team that he is a part of. The service was outstanding. Toastery is a go to dining destination!! read more

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Good food, reasonably timed service given peak hours on a Saturday and helpful server. The place was clean and had lots of food + drink options. Looking forward to going back again. read more

Second chances matter. We visited when they first opened and were not impressed. Very loud and bland food. Today's visit was much better. Sound panels have made it much quieter. The service was friendly and good. The food was very tasty. Omelet and shrimp and grits. Large portions. read more

Famous Toastery - Shrimp and grits and sausage mushroom omelet. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina

I don't even know where to begin or if I'm even able to gather the words for this review. For starters the server was not interested in taking our order and MIA for most the dining experience. The food runner actually took care of us more than our server. No drinks, no refills. The food was served cold and potatoes burnt and dried out. I'll try to attach an image. No flavor, just bland and disappointing. I do not recommend this place to anyone. The image of the potato's is exactly how they were brought to the table. I don't even know how anyone can even think this is acceptable to sever to a paying customer. read more

Famous Toastery - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina

We had a good experience at this new Famous Toastery location in FV. The 3 of us ordered a variety of dishes and our server, Sophie, was so sweet. The only problem? The place is deafeningly loud - especially if it's crowded like on a Saturday at 12 noon. They have high ceilings and need to install some sound proofing. Good food and service - try the Cobb Salad. So good. read more

I really wanted to enjoy this spot, especially as a newer addition to the area, but my experience fell short on several fronts. I placed an online order and arrived around the estimated pickup time, only to find that it wasn't ready and didn't end up being completed until more than 20 minutes later. Initially, I thought it might just be an isolated issue, but while waiting I overheard another couple mention they had been waiting 20 minutes just to place their order with a waitress, and another guest was also still waiting on his online pickup. Unfortunately, the service didn't help improve the experience. I waited roughly 10 minutes before anyone even asked if I needed assistance. When I finally received my food, the quality didn't make up for the delay. The famous bowl and blackened Caesar wrap (with mac & cheese) were both mediocre at best. The mac & cheese lacked flavor, and the lettuce in the wrap looked old and unappetizing. I had high expectations given that it's a newer spot, but overall the experience was disappointing. I truly hope they can get things turned around, as the concept and menu have potential it just needs better execution and service. read more

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I really wanted to like this Famous Toastery but everything about it was meh. We waited for a table for a bit and once we received a text confirmation, we were seated. The first server who came to our table explained their policy of everyone is your server and took our order. She told us to help ourselves to cornbread which was on a table, next the waiting area. Um no, it just felt germy to have it sitting out in the open like that. Our food was mediocre and once served, no one came around to refill drinks or ask if we needed anything. I've heard other locations are good, hope this one gets better. read more

All the food was cold when it came out. My French toast was undercooked and wet. We had 5 waiters come to us and only 2 gave us what we needed. The outdoor seating area was good but messy. The biscuit was chewy and flat. Both times we went here, the poached eggs were more than undercooked, they were literally liquid. The cheese was store bought. read more

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Great service!! The food was absolutely spot on and our servers were extremely friendly and helpful!!! I highly recommend coming in the morning ! read more

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My wife and I started going here over the summer. The food is delicious, the service prompt, decently priced, and has a nostalgic feel to it. The freshly squeezed OJ and Lattes are a plus! Definitely recommend this restaurant for breakfast or brunch! read more

First time I ever tried First Togo order...the tip screen starts at 20%, ridiculous Second I ordered from in the store not by phone was told 20-25 mins, guess it was ready sooner because it was cold by the time I got it They don't inform you hey your order is ready,, why ask for my phone number then, guess that's on me for listening and coming back in at 25 mins 3. Got home, order missing potatoes, had to drive back Sooooo why am I tipping for a Togo order? By the time all said and done my breakfast was very cold, didn't even eat it , just threw it away My wife ate about 1/3 of hers Waste of $42 but lesson learned So, one and done, won't revisit read more

Rating 3.5. Friendly staff, nice environment, nice menu choices of a variety of different kinds of breakfasts. Prices are reasonable. The items we ordered were OK, but not great: Cali Benedict did not have much flavor, the Hollandaise sauce was pretty bland, breakfast potatoes were well seasoned; the Avocado toast lacked seasoning; the Biscuits and Gravy was very tasty, but lacked sufficient gravy (had to ask for more). Would we go there again? Maybe read more

What a delightful discovery! Bright and welcoming, with decor and friendly staff. Menu is filled with unique offerings; our bowls were all delicious, and my daughter's grilled cheese and tomato soup put a warm comforting touch to a chilly morning. Say hello to owner Larry! We will definitely be back read more

Had a great breakfast! Love the many options including a la cart and smaller portions. Service was cheerful and quick. You can tell the owners take pride in this restaurant. Will definitely go back. read more

If I could give it a zero star I would. This was strawberries and cream cheese stuffed French toast plate with a side of grits. First, the plate was clearly dirty around the rim. There was nothing green on the plate but yet green is in the rim. Second, the piece of French toast that has a possible bite mark was not touched. This is how it was served with another piece of French toast on top of it. I have never had a problem at the Cary location. I want to add if this is the quality of food service a month in to opening..... This is a one and done for our family. read more

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The staff was okay. The ambiance was bearable. The food was mediocre and over priced. Maybe a couple of drinks could of improved the experience. Would of probably provided me with my first $100. Breakfast. read more

coff. 1 egg,1 flapjack small amount of corn beef hash $23.00 with tip corn beef hash appox 5 tbls waitress staff good but to many for location owner couldn't even say hi Been in several times last time . If you want to spend the money food isn't to bad. read more

Consistently the food in the service is exceptional here. Restaurant is extremely clean. The staff is prompt and friendly. This has become my go to place for breakfast and lunch in Fuquay read more

Another great breakfast a famous toasty. The service is excellent. The food is exceptional. The place is clean. This is our second visit and we plan to come again and again. read more

Wow what a lovely new restaurant! Just saw this online and decided to try it today for lunch. Very attractive new decor and my Reuben sandwich was delicious. Extremely nice staff and I met a chef from New York, was a very pleasant experience and I'll be back! read more

Good food, good service. I have the egg white burrito with grits. Both were great and they know how to cook grits.

Better service. More variety of food. Food should come out in a better time. The waitstaff is friendly

Excellent food selection. As a senior, I was allowed to eat from the Kids menu. Good variety of food that included a drink. Fresh fruit was delicious and included blueberries, strawberries, melon and pineapple. All inclusive price was under $9 - eating a freshly made meal is such a healthy value for Seniors! read more

I have been here a few times, and had no issues at all. I was always welcomed by at least one employee upon entering. Service was always quick and attentive and the food has always been good. Since people have mentioned the poor acoustics, the owner has now installed panels to reduce the noise. I appreciate that this business is listening to its customers and willing to adapt where necessary. read more

We were greeted at the door and seated immediately. Our server was friendly and explained everyone was our server and that the will accommodate special requests. Food came out in a timely fashion, hot and tasty. I had the breakfast biscuit - not too dense and just right so that it didn't overwhelm the egg and cheese. Breakfast potatoes were a nice side order. Great place for breakfast! read more