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    The Happy Egg

    4.6 (29 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    the country fried steak nest bowl
    Jenna M.

    We are so happy to have found this hidden local gem! They've only been around for a couple of years, but they are doing great. Their food is delicious and reasonably priced. Our waitress, Shelley, had that charming Southern hospitality that makes coming back a guarantee.

    Just terrible weak coffee
    Andi M.

    I had high hopes when visiting The Happy Egg, but ultimately, I was left a bit dissatisfied. The restaurant is located in front of the Food Lion shopping center on Main Street, just north of downtown. There is plenty of parking in front of the restaurant, as well as in the shopping center. We arrived for breakfast one Saturday at 9am. There were only two servers working at that time--and they were hustling--but two additional (much-needed) servers arrived just before 9:30am. We were seated very soon after our arrival. My husband and I both had coffee, and this was the first letdown. Their coffee is hot, but very WEAK. It was almost undrinkable. For our entrees, I ordered a Happy Egg platter with scrambled eggs (with added cheddar), bacon (requesting crispy), a cheddar biscuit, and grits. My husband ordered the corned beef hash with two over-medium eggs, an English muffin, and country ham as his side. We only waited about ten minutes for our food, and the portions were large. Of our two meals, my husband enjoyed his more than I did mine. He liked that they make the corned beef hash from scratch--so it's the shredded kind--and his eggs were perfectly cooked. The country ham was good as well. English muffin had something green on both sides of the inside (avocado from another plate, maybe), but he set it aside and didn't eat it. The manager offered another, but he didn't really need it, and turned it down. My dish was lackluster. My eggs were a bit over cooked, and the cheese wasn't suitably melted. In addition to the eggs, I wasn't a fan of the grits. They seemed flavorless, unaided by the added cheese. On a positive note, the bacon was thick and cooked perfectly crispy without being overdone, and the biscuit was large and soft inside. They brought butter in cups which was easy to spread--a nice touch. Our server was prompt and friendly, and we could see the manager, other servers, and staff working hard to keep dining at a good pace. The prices were reasonable and the portions were great, but the terrible coffee and my average plate doesn't justify a return.

    Holiday spirits abound!
    Ron E.

    Good food ... good service ... good prices ( value ) ... all add up to a good experience. We will return for more! :)

    breffisses menu
    Daniel P.

    so it's been a week and business is good but not slammed and I get sat immediately and get coffee, water, and a menu (by the time I leave there's a couple larger parties waiting for tables to open) I go for a country nest with two eggs up on a bed of cheesed grits plus a biscuit. grits are a little creamier than I am used to but maybe that's the gravy talking? don't matter cuz it's still good with the eggs and a dose of the red and there's a biscuit too! still smiling because breakfast is good :-)

    Breakfast Bowl- Fried Chicken
    Amber M.

    My boyfriend and I stopped by Happy Egg on Sunday for a late breakfast/brunch and absolutely loved it! It's a smaller spot, but already super popular -- and I totally get why. I ordered the fried chicken breakfast bowl, and it did not disappoint. The chicken was crispy, the eggs were cooked perfectly, and everything had amazing flavor. But honestly, the biscuits stole the show -- big, fluffy, buttery perfection. We both agreed they were the best part of the meal. The staff were friendly, and the food came out fresh and hot. Definitely adding this one to our regular weekend rotation!

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    Jodi M.

    Kaitlyn is super helpful! Honestly all the staff are really nice. The food is good and I love that you can get lunch at 7 am if you want. The whole menu is served all day. Whatever you're in the mood for you can have! Very homy and comfortable vibe.

    Bacon and Swiss cheese biscuit with home fries.
    Unique S.

    The servers are friendly and hardworking. The food is really good! Food comes out quickly, hot and fresh.

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    everything is fresh and delicious. Service is friendly. breakfast, lunch, dinner, You cant go wrong

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    Nice little spot to get a good meal. The service is fast and friendly and it's conveniently located.

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    Good food selection, pricing is fair. Owner is a former chef at local high end restaurants, I heard.

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    Great food, great service at a reasonable price. So glad we found this place! And the fact it's close to home makes it even better.

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    6 months ago

    Very good food and portions. However, don't go there expecting moderate prices. This is not fast food. $12 cheeseburger, $10 hotdog.

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    The Happy Egg is very good food. The eggs and cheese grits were perfect. The service was excellent professional. We will be back!!

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    3.8
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    1.3 mi

    Ordered the steak and eggs. Husband had the Tennessee "bene". Both came out lukewarm - still tasted…read moregood. When our server Layla asked how everything was we shared w her and she showed concern and before we knew it we had a remake of the steak and eggs super hot and even more delicious thanks to Britt. I asked for gluten free bread and when I saw it, it looked too good to be true and I had to confirm it was really gluten free! It tasted delicious (Britt said it comes from Brooklyn!). We will definitely be back as they took the time to check in w us and make sure we were treated right. Also enjoyed the Lego creations all over the place. Loved the worship music playing, the prayer cards in the bathroom, the conversation cards at the table. We will bring the kids w us next time so they can enjoy it too!

    Place completely empty at noon on a Thursday. Lots of parking. 17 tables, a counter and a 8-top…read morewith barstools. Ordered black coffee and eggs Benedict. Server brewed a new pot so it took about 5 for the coffee. Featuring LaVazz coffee. It's pretty good. Christian music on the PA Eggs came out about 15 mins later. Numerous signs inside about how this is not fast food. Hash browns were super greasy, but tasty. One Egg was a little overcooked. I would call it well done. 2nd egg was perfect medium. Too much hollandaise and it was kinda cheesy? Knife had an old tomato seed stuck on it but I wiped it off and persevered. Server was super polite. Not sure if I will return. Well maybe I'll try lunch next time.

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    Dining area
    Avocado toast points with jumbo lump crab
    Avocado toast points with jumbo lump crab
    Pan roasted Brussel sprouts with balsamic glaze and shaved Parmesan

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    Mama Katie’s

    Mama Katie’s

    4.5
    (17 reviews)
    5.4 mi

    I was in the area and decided to grab a quick bite. I was pretty hungry when I arrived for a late…read morebreakfast (10:15 am). The restaurant had a good number of patrons, with about four tables available. I ordered, and my food came out in less than 10 minutes. I thoroughly enjoyed the eggs, the tea, and the pancake. The bacon was thin and overcooked. I ate it, of course, but I will not order it should I return for breakfast. Service was quick and cordial. When I left around 10:40 am, there were a few people waiting for tables.

    Hate writing lukewarm reviews…read more Lovely servers and predictable menu in a strip mall breakfast/lunch spot. But the rest was sort of a bust. Once to food came it was ok...but not worthy of the 4/5 stars that others have offered or the ranking as a great brunch place. She had a special with poached eggs, sausage, and one slice of French toast. Sausage seemed like it might have been fresh from a supermarket frozen package. French toast came super late. My omelet and biscuit were good enough (but not hot enough...did they sit around waiting to be expedited...short servers?). As for the grits. They ran out. How does a breakfast place in NC run out? They finally came after I had finished the omelet. Sigh. THEN the single slice of lukewarm French toast came. After the grits. After she was long finished with her eggs. It WAS delicious though. Perhaps an off day? Happens. Again, servers were delightfully polite. But food was only average, and the kitchen...well...read above...

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    Black, no sweet
    Black, no sweet
    Special: 2 any way plus meats, grits, carbs
    Special: 2 any way plus meats, grits, carbs
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    Table 31

    Table 31

    4.1
    (246 reviews)
    6.0 mi
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    Coming from a five star Michelin resort in Las Vegas Vegas Wynn…read more I had one of the top 3 to 5 meals of my life just now Staff unbelievable Food unbelievable They treated me and my baby unbelievably well By far, the best halibut you could ever have in the United States An overall must if you're in North Carolina

    Yelp has recommended this place a few times, so we were excited to finally go. The location was…read moregreat with plenty of parking on the sides and in the back. They had a nice mix of indoor and various outdoor seating. In the front, you see seating in the sun. Yet, they have covered outdoor seating on the side. Inside, they have everything from bar to bench seating. Our waiter was great as he provided quick service and answered all of our questions. We ordered spinach artichoke dip and chicken tenders for the kids. We were pleasantly surprised with the portion sizes. The appetizer was good, but nothing amazing. The chicken tenders were big and flavorful. Yet, the fries definitely stole the show. I'm not a fan of shoestring fries, but they were seasoned so well that I didn't mind. While our appetizer and kids' meals came out quickly, our entrees were a little slow to arrive. I ordered the salmon and fries, since I could steal any more from the kiddos. The salmon was a decent portion and seasoned nicely. However, it was slightly over cooked. Overall, the experience was good.

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    Inside
    Crispy brussel sprouts
    Crispy brussel sprouts
    Live music in the breezeway!

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    Live music in the breezeway!
    Johnny's Farmhouse Restaurant

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    It is no longer johnnys but it has same decor and menu…read more Prompt service from Nadia my server was excellent and piping hot food arrived the fastest in recent memory. I had the Wed special turkey with stuffing and cranberry . It was fresh and I enjoyed it but the side of fried zucchini with ranch dressing was the star. The lite batter was crispy without being greasy. It was so good I ate it all and took most of the rest home. Easy parking will make it easy to come back

    So - first of all - this place is now know. As the Mooresville Family House. Not sure when the new…read morename and management came but here we are. I started with the orzo tomato spinach soup with feta ($3.99). I wasn't sure what to expect as I get a pasta salad done similarly but I can tell you that I was highly impressed with the tomato based broth, the depth of the broth, creamy consistency of the orzo and pieces of fresh spinach. A side of crumbled feta accompanied it to toss in - and it definitely added to the flavors!!! I originally came here for the fried catfish - and it did not disappoint! Two pieces of fish, two sides (collards and broccoli cheese) and hushpuppies was $16.99. I had originally gotten the squash but I'm not a fan of breaded and fried. My server was gracious and let me swap it out. My service was quick, my server was the absolute sweetest and I'm already trying to figure out my next visit!

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    Sweet Tea with Lemon
    Sweet Tea with Lemon
    From River Hwy
    From River Hwy
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    The Counter

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    4.5
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    Here's a more natural **Google review** version:…read more Service was the biggest issue here. One of the young ladies was very off-putting -- not rude, just not welcoming. The pancake tacos felt gimmicky and didn't hold together well, so I ended up cutting them up on my plate. They didn't taste bad, but the taco stands were silly. A 97 score isn't terrible, but it's not especially impressive either. Overall, the service killed the experience for me, and I won't be back.

    This was my first visit to the Counter. We arrived in time for their lunch menu, and there was lots…read moreto choose from. This place has great black and white decor, with lots of plants. Makes it feel very welcoming. We tried two of the sandwiches, the Americano, which had house roasted roast beef, caramelized onions, mushrooms, aoli dressing. So delicious. The bread is really soft too. You get a choice of chips or potato salad, also house made. Potato salad is very good, not at all mayonnaise overpowering or gummy. The other sandwich was the South of Philly Cheesesteak. Shaved meat with cheddar cheese. Very, very good. The Counter has a small area of seats from front to back plus a little area outside to sit. They are located between stores in a strip mall, but easy to find. Next time, I'll have to try their breakfast menu, as I can tell from the other reviews that they are large and tasty.

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    Catering order
    Catering order
    Fresh Baked Muffins
    Fresh Baked Muffins
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    On the Nines

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    Not your typical club house. While visiting with some friends I like to find diamonds in the rough…read more This place did not disappoint! They do take reservations, but there is also bar area seating that is open to first come first served. We did have reservations and they were quick to seat us. The main dining area has a good amount of seating they also offer private dining areas for small groups or parties. Not certain which part front or back nine it sits on but the back of the establishment has a spectacular view of golfers out there doing their thing. Now to the food, drinks on point, food is delicious and came to the table at a very good temperature. We both had the filet and OMG the burnt cheese topping was something so amazing that you'd just have to experience it for yourself! We finished it off with their chocolate cake dusted with pistachios and their crème brûlée--both excellent! Glad I found this place, put your putter down and head over, you will not be disappointed!!

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    Funkheizer’s Diner

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    4.5
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    Fresh Egg - Where Diets Go to Die (Happily)…read more Our group of 4 1/2 (yes, somebody only ate half their plate because self-control showed up late ) walked into Fresh Egg thinking we were just grabbing breakfast... and walked out needing a nap and a moment of silence. Let's talk FOOD. That omelet? Fluffy like it trained at egg boot camp. Stuffed with sausage, ham, bacon, cheese basically the Avengers of breakfast. The home fries were crispy golden cubes of perfection. Not soggy. Not greasy. Just straight-up breakfast excellence. The ham slices were thick and flavorful like they meant business. That biscuit sandwich? Soft, buttery, and holding everything together like a breakfast superhero. And those cheesy grits? Creamy enough to make you emotional. Add melted cheddar and it's basically Southern comfort in a bowl. Portions? Generous. Flavor? Elite. Coffee? Flowing like we were at a caffeine convention. Now let's talk about Jonathan Jonathan delivered AMAZING service. Attentive without hovering, friendly without being forced, and on top of everything like a breakfast conductor running a delicious orchestra. Drinks stayed filled, food came out hot, and he made sure our whole crew felt taken care of. That kind of service turns a good meal into a great experience. The vibe inside? Busy, lively, happy breakfast energy everywhere. You can tell this is a spot people return to again and again. Final verdict: We came hungry. We left full. We left smiling. And yes... we'll be back. Fresh Egg you cracked the code.

    My husband and I decided to try Fresh Egg Grill for brunch. We were in the area on a lovely…read moreSaturday in early October. We enjoyed no fuss quality food and terrific service. This spot delivers exactly what it promises, making it a reliable choice for the area. To start, the coffee was great--hot, fresh, and strong. For my main dish, I opted for a Western omelette. It was perfectly fine, a solid choice, if not spectacular. My husband had the egg, bacon, cheese breakfast sandwich and thoroughly enjoyed it. The only reason I'm docking a star is for the side of corn muffins I ordered. They were, unfortunately, a complete letdown. They were hard, dry, and truly tasted like small stones. Even piling on the soft, fresh butter couldn't save them. However, the excellent service and the positive experience with the main dishes and coffee easily outweigh one bad side item. We had a good meal overall, and I would definitely go back again (and just skip the corn muffins next time!).

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    Avocado toast on cheddar biscuit
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