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    The Keg and Egg

    4.5 (206 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    THE KEG AND EGG ATMOSPHERE

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    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Avocado toast
    Barclay B.

    Back at it again this morning. Mainstay. Bar scene is unbeatable, local folks. Staff hard to beat as well

    Corned beef hash with over medium eggs.
    Tay W.

    Thanks to Yelp, we were directed to try The Keg and Egg while visiting Wilmington, NC. We were looking for a nice brunch spot before heading back home. Although we were given a list of restaurants by the hotel, The Keg and Egg was not one of the establishments listed. But, the menu and food pics on Yelp looked inviting. Because we arrived relatively close to closing time, there weren't many patrons. As a result, we were able to be seated immediately. We enjoyed the limited menu. Sometimes, too many choices can mean some things are not gonna be prepared/done well. But, in this case, the items that we ordered were just as described on the menu. If you are looking for fine dining, this may not be the spot for you. But if you're looking for good homestyle-adjacent viddles, give this spot a try. Especially if you are looking to try some homemade, not out of the can, corned beef hash. The Keg and Egg has a very local feel. Its ambience isn't for everyone. Outsiders SEEM to be welcome. The place kind of had a biker-ish feel to it. The customer service was decent. But, I would love to try this spot when it's not close to closing time. Happy eating!

    Classic Breakfast
    Valerie D.

    Food is great here. Service is always fast and the ambiance is fun. It's a small locals pub with food. I absolutely love their breakfasts too. I think everyone should try Keg and Egg at least once.

    Biscuits & Gravy

    Keg and Egg has the best Biscuits & Gravy EVER. More sausage than gravy. Never had better.

    Fun Interior Decor
    Rachel S.

    For Sunday Brunch, the 30 minute wait wasn't too bad. You show up and write your name on the paper waiting list. You can get a drink at the bar while you wait. The locals love this spot and I had to try it out. I ordered the French toast with a side of hash browns and scrambled eggs. It was exactly what I wanted!

    Huevos Rancheros and a Bloody Mary.
    Charlotte B.

    We were in town for about five days, staying in Kure Beach, and had planned that most of our meals would be in Wilmington due to it being off season and some local area restaurants being closed. While we certainly had some great meals in Wilmington Riverwalk area, for breakfast we fell hard for The Keg and Egg. In fact we ended up there three mornings of our vacation! As you enter, the funky movie memorabilia decor is fun, and a conversation starter as we found ourselves seated at the bar with customers that are for sure there everyday or at least every week. We felt very welcomed for being out of towners. The brunch menu has classics, eggs, Texas toast, bacon and hash browns. My first morning I had the Huevos Rancheros served with black beans. It was so good! My husband had the steak and eggs our second visit and it was steakhouse delicious. Cooked perfectly medium rare. The bloody Mary's were also good. I had the classic breakfast my second visit and got the hashbrown casserole as my side. As yummy as it was, I preferred the regular hash browns. I don't know what they do to the Texas toast but it tasted like savory cotton candy. Does Texas toast always taste like that and I just have been missing out? It was yum. The staff are so friendly and clearly care about their local frequent patrons, but as mentioned before, we felt very welcomed. I miss them already. Parking was pretty plentiful but I do believe it competes with parking for the restaurant next door. Restroom was clean.

    Breakfast Burrito
    Nancy P.

    A solid four and a half stars. My husband and I went here for a late breakfast (does that make it brunch?) before a day on the water. At 10 am this place was busy. It has a very lively, local vibe. Lots of bloody Mary's and beers on tables, pretty crowded, lots of people who knew each other. Our waitress was attentive and quick and friendly. The menu was large, with a variety of options. This is a hangover, full up kind of place. You're not going to see an acai bowl or chia seed pudding on this menu. Think chicken and waffles, salmon Benedict, egg sandwich, breakfast burritos. This is hearty food, perfect for a day outside. My husband ordered the biscuits and gravy and a side of grits. I always judge a restaurant by their grits and these were amazing. Creamy, stone ground, great texture. They were so good. I ordered the breakfast burrito with chorizo. I was thrilled that it came out hot, like super hot. It was so refreshing to have food served warm. The chorizo tasted like real, authentic chorizo with a bit of spice. The burrito was so large I could barely eat half of it. It was delicious! The only thing I didn't care for was the skillet it was served in. It kept moving when I went to cut into the burrito and I had to pick paper out from the liner of the skillet. Small price to pay for some amazing food. This will definitely be on our radar for breakfast again!

    Southern Chicken and Waffles - Special
    Ben P.

    Another 5-star for Keg and Egg - truly something special here. Late breakfast on July 4th, short wait and multiple apologies for being short staffed. No worries and No Problems! Staff was great and hustling to bring out elevated dishes that far exceed most of the areas options for the brunch crowd. It's a Monday and a Holiday -- thanks for being open and awesome! After a totally reasonable wait for a table ... this Family of 4 ordered off the fall weekly specials menu and got great meals to start our day of avoiding crowded beaches. Service was prompt and the flavors were amazing!

    Heidi M.

    We went here for brunch in a Saturday morning. We walked in around 8:30 am and the bar was packed! Even with that, we were able to get a seat very quickly. (Although we were told to make sure to get there before 10 on weekends!). Service was fast, and friendly. The food... oh my goodness the food! I told my husband he is. It allowed to get the biscuits and gravy anymore because it makes mine look bad (and I'm pretty proud of mine!). The atmosphere is fun, lively and inviting. Looking forward to making this a regular stop in the very near future.

    Charita A.

    Its weird, a part of me wanted to give it a four but I really couldnt find a good enough reason to do so. It does suck if you go on a weekend when its busy because they dont take reservations or call ahead and we had to wait a good 45 mins on a Sunday for lunch. They do have a few tables outiside to sit and wait but between the heat and bugs it wasnt too comfortable. It was also weird walking in and not being greeted by a host. You just write your name on a list to be called out when a table opens up. All that aside, food was yummy, good service, and excellent background music. I had the shrimp and grits and they had no problems leaving out the mushrooms and tomato for me. It was very flavorful. One of my daughters had the special strawberry shortcake French toast. It was sooo good! I would get that if I get a chance to come again. I like all the quirky memorabilia hanging around for decor inside. Especially the horror stuff. Nice! I wish it was a little bigger inside but not a deal breaker. They also have 5 dollar mimosas and bloody marys on Sundays.

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    We had a great brunch! The French toast and home fries were great. Cannot wait to go back to try the monte crisco

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    Food choices for breakfast were good and arrived quickly. Service was excellent. Cocktails were also great.

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    The food is good and not over seasoned. Not very long wait for food to come out. It is a more relaxed place to eat.

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    Great service, decent tap list, as I am a craft beer lover. Good food and we will be back.

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    Delicious food, Bloody Mary's are great and the chicken is exceptional, so are the hash brown casserole!

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    Good food, good staff. Small space so seems loud and crowded. French fries and regular brown gravy would be a great addition to the menu

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    Ask the Community - The Keg and Egg

    When do they stop serving brunch?

    Sunday Brunch is served all day from 7:00 AM to closing at 3:00 PM. All other days (except Tuesday when they are closed), you can still get breakfast (eggs, bacon, etc) from 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    Do you serve breakfast all day?

    They offer an American Classic (eggs, bacon, etc) all day.

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    The most festive, beautiful, and highly euphoric Mexican restaurants I ever went to is in…read moreWilmington, North Carolina - Casa Encanto. There ceilings and areas are surrounded by beautiful flowers and foliage. When we first stepped in we saw a birthday celebration in the restaurant and an overcrowded restaurant. An introverts beautiful nightmare yet foodie delight. Being surrounded by a group of quiet introverts- my in laws & husbands , there were tense emotions immediately: surprise, shock, dissatisfaction, and pleasure at the loud and festive ambience in the restaurants. The restaurant was super crowded on a Wednesday in Mid July and buzzing with cheer & constant noise. Instead of singing the customary happy birthday song, waiters were screaming "shots shots shots" followed by a congregation of clapping and sounds of approval from the crowds. A large wall screen would display personalized happy birthday greetings. There were probably 7 birthday celebrations during our time there. The menu offered drinks and food entrees I haven't seen in most Mexican restaurants. All of us were highly satisfied with the food we ordered. Two of us ordered burritos that were the size of cats and delicious AF. I ordered my first mezcal margarita - perfection - along with short rib tacos. The chips and salsa provided to us when we were seated were the best I ever had. I ordered guacamole dip as an appetizer to go with the chips - one of the best guacamole dips I ever had in my life. Luckily, my mother and father in law loved Casa Encanto. My husband loved the food yet he would prefer to get takeout next time. This is a must see hidden gem restaurant in Wilmington, North Carolina with addictive delicious menu of unique food and the most unforgettable, energetic, & euphoric atmosphere. Run don't walk here.

    If you are looking for a quiet and beautiful place to enjoy going out with friends, loved ones, and…read morefamily then this is your place. By far best salsa I ever had! The chips were a little hard, under cooked, meshed together etc. and could use some rethinking. But the salsa made them hardly noticeable. We ordered the guacamole dip which is tied for the best I ever had. It was thick and lumpy and taste was very desirable. Ordered the beef chimichanga and rice. Spectacular! Beautiful ambiance with decor. If you are still reading this then note one thing. The place is a little wild and I was being sarcastic when I said "quiet" in my first sentence. There were literally, SEVEN parties celebrating dinner for either a birthday, anniversary, or retirement, the staff will celebrate with a large scale yelling match of SHOTS, SHOTS, SHOTS, SHOTS...! Food was 5/5 stars. As an introvert or someone who would rather stay home I would recommend just ordering food delivery services or have family grab take out. :)

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    Fun and interesting decor. Small birds in tree branches. So fun!
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