Delicious breakfast burrito this morning. Excellent staff, clean restaurant. All perfect.

Went for brunch with family on a busy Sunday morning. There was about a 20-minute wait, which was totally expected given how popular this spot is. Once seated, the service was friendly and attentive. The food did not disappoint! Generous portions, fresh ingredients, and flavorful breakfast classics. The omelets and French toast were standout dishes, cooked just right and filling for the whole family. Drinks were refilled promptly, and everything came out hot and well-presented. The atmosphere was lively and cozy, perfect for a weekend brunch. The only minor downside was the wait, but it felt worth it for the overall experience. Overall: 4/5, great spot for a family brunch with hearty food and a welcoming vibe. read more

I ordered to-go breakfast from this place on a rainy Sunday and I was pleased with how good the food was. It took about 20 minutes for two meals and a couple extra sides, which is not too bad since I'd ordered when I walked in. Everything was wrapped and still warm by the time I made it home and it was all under $40. Overall, the food taste like a home cooked breakfast - not a lot of razzle dazzle to it but the affordability and good service (even with providing a takeout order) makes this place worth it, imo. I'd give this place another try and I plan to go sit in to enjoy breakfast and atmosphere at some point, so I'll remember to not be greedy and take pictures (lol). #SupportLocal read more

My daughter invited me to breakfast and said I would love Wake Up & Eat. The staff were somewhat friendly. Our food was served in a timely manner and our food tasted delicious. Good deal! read more

Wake Up & Eat - 2 Challah French Toast with blueberries 2 Eggs Any Style w/ turkey sausage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Harrisburg, North Carolina

I never leave reviews and I downloaded yelp just to leave this one. I've eaten at wake up and eat several times and at different locations. I will never go back. Ever. The food keeps getting worse, and I must be stupid for going back. I've had decent food there, but it's been a looooong time ago. Today I went to the Afton location, it was bad. Really bad. We had a party of 3 and nobody liked what they ordered. We had a chicken Caesar wrap, a chicken salad croissant, and a cheeseburger. It was so bad, I did not even take it home for my dog. The bill came to almost $60 for 3 crappy sandwiches. You've been warned. read more

loved this cozy little breakfast joint! i got the gyro omelette and it was great. it was something i've never seen before in an omelette so i figured to give it a try. super filling meal without breaking the bank. my server was prompt and helpful throughout my dining experience. would definitely come back! also, had a funny pic in the bathroom! read more

Wake Up & Eat - omelette with gyro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Harrisburg, North Carolina

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Well, this has been a "go to" restaurant for me...until today. First, we couldn't decide what we wanted so, the waitress gave us some "time." She came back about 20 minutes later. I ordered a tuna sandwich and asked them to fry it (like a tuna melt.) The menu said LTM. We wait another 30-40 minutes before the food was served....total disappointment!!! What in the world?!!! read more

Wake Up & Eat - Here's the meal... - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Harrisburg, North Carolina

My first visit here was outstanding. We had a short wait for a group of 4 on a Sunday morning. The food was fresh and delicious. There was a mix up with the raisin bread French toast but management resolved the issue. I will definitely return. The restaurant is fairly small and very busy. The bathroom has one stall but clean. read more

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So My wife and I decided to give this place a shot and we were not disappointed. The food the service even the wait time was Amazing! It has a nice cozy atmosphere that made you feel comfortable. Will definitely return! read more

You know they've got good breakfast sandwiches when they ask how you want your eggs cooked. One of the few places with fresh eggs on their sandwiches. Jenny and Ashley, I believe were their names, were incredibly friendly and fun! Highly recommend this spot!!! Looks like a lot of cocktail and drink options too. read more

I decided on this spot on a Saturday morning. I had hear good things about it from someone who had visited from out of town. I ordered a basic 2 egg breakfast, potatoes, and sausage. The breakfast was just ok. I mean to be honest, I thought I would be wowed based on what I had heard but it was just ok. The staff on the other hand were extremely nice. I mean I could not have asked for better service. I plan to go back and order something different in hopes of updating my review. All in all not a bad experience, I just think my expectation was extremely high. read more

Wake Up & Eat - 2 Eggs Any Style - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Harrisburg, North Carolina

An exceptionally appetizing steak and eggs dish, comprising scrambled eggs, sautéed mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, caramelized onions, melted cheese, and crispy home fries, made for a remarkable breakfast experience here. read more

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Now I'm a basic breakfast kind of guy. I need protein and carbs...meat and potatoes. I'm happy to have found this place because they have just that. I was able to order corn beef hash, cheese eggs, and seasoned potatoes.  The food was great.  Now, they are struggling similar to other places with staffing  So, the order did take a good minute to get to us. Yet, the staff was super friendly and alerted us when we were next on the chef's grill. Overall, good place to grab a bit if you are on the area. read more

Wake Up & Eat - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Harrisburg, North Carolina

We came for a late Sunday Brunch, around 1:30pm. The restaurant is a little on the small side with maybe 10 tables including the booths. If the weather is nice, they also have a small patio with maybe 4 tables. Luckily, there was a table available as soon as we walked in. There initially appeared to be only one waitress and it took a while to take our drink and food orders. It took even longer to actually get our food! Next thing I knew, we had been waiting for our food for over an hour. In fact, they had already locked the doors to close down. We tried to be understanding as they were clearly understaffed. When it did arrive, we both really enjoyed our food. And even though they were closing, they didn't rush us to leave. I would give them a second chance, based on the delicious breakfast. read more

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Upping my original 4/5 to a 5/5!! Went back for a birthday breakfast with friends on a Friday morning. Our party of 5 was seated right away. There was no wait. Staff is SO nice!!! We ordered and our food came fast, hot and perfect!! Our food was perfect last time too it was just the long wait we had last time that knocked it down a point. They are serving up some delicious food with a smile. Highly recommended!! read more

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I wanted some breakfast for lunch, so I sauntered into this cute little establishment and had the best cinnamon roll waffle my tastebuds have ever had the pleasure of experiencing. It was light and fluffy yet so flavorful. Didn't really need the syrup, it was sweet enough. My waitress was really friendly and sweet. They have quite a decent menu for lunch or breakfast all day. They close at 3p so be mindful of that if you're thinking breakfast for dinner. read more

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Excellent food, great service food was hot and fresh I would recommend to everyone who loves breakfast!!!

Very much enjoyed brunch. The staff were prompt and courteous. The food was wonderful and came out quickly. Will definitely go back.

In the area for an appointment and decided to grab breakfast/brunch before heading home. Found Wake Up & Eat on Yelp and it had really good reviews, so stopped by. The menu is pretty extensive, with a variety of options. I opted for the Red Velvet Waffle, Corned Beef Hash and Home Fries. All were very good and flavorful! I did a walk-in order to go and after ordering, I was out of there in another 7-10 minutes. There were only about 2-3 other patrons dining inside at that time, with 1-2 others picking up orders, so that was a plus for the quick service. The restaurant is located off of North Tryon St. across from UNCC, in the same shopping plaza as Food Lion, Starbucks and Chipotle. Parking is no issue at all and there is plenty of it. Staff was friendly and welcoming upon entering and in taking my order. Definitely give them a try! read more

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Friendly service clean no wait time prices good and fresh food. Can't ask for more. Toasted bread slices were really large! Loved it. I wish they had real butter though for toast. But I guess that's just me wanting what I buy at home. Farmers omelette was flavorful. Grits were seasoned well. Not overly salty. read more

The food was fantastic, the service was great. It was our first time eating there and it's a true diner style. They were busy but the wait was not long at all. read more

Great food, service and friendly. Waitress are very friendly and attentive to the customers. Thanks

This place is an amazing place to go for breakfast or lunch. I come all the time and the workers are always very polite and friendly. It's never too busy, and the food always comes out fresh. It's a very calm setting and a nice place to catch up with friends at. read more

Me and the kiddo were having a mom and son day and we were headed to one of of our favorite spots but they were extremely crowded so we decided to head somewhere else. So what else do you do know when you want recommendations for a place? You pull out the handy dandy Yelp app. So after reading a couple reviews and looking at food photos - we headed out to Wake up and Eat. The restaurant is on the smaller side. Around 10 tables or so, if I recall correctly. They were actually almost full upon our arrival so we indeed got lucky with getting a table. The kiddo ordered the pancake deluxe breakfast with a side of fries. The pancakes were big and fluffy. But a little to undone for my liking in the middle. I was thrown off how they served the rest of his meal. Eggs, bacon, sausage and a slice of deli ham on a small plate. Eggs on top of ham. Bacon on tops eggs. I actually did not like that. I ordered an omelette with grits and rye toast. Overall, it was okay. I finished my grits but not my omelette. My son thoroughly enjoyed his meal. And asked to come back but as the person who has to pay, I'm not sure I would return. But good solid eats if you're in the area. read more

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Had brunch w/a friend on Sat, 10-2. It was our 1st time there, but it certainly won't be the last. Our server was patient & answered all of our questions. I know my friend had questions about ordering the corned beef hash. My friend arrived 1st. I arrived a little after 1 pm to a full house. Our food came not long after our orders were taken. The food was great. I had the red velvet waffle special & couldn't eat it all. This was a spontaneous visit. Looking forward to the next time. read more

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Came for a quick close breakfast in Harrisburg that's close to the house. The food was just okay. I ordered the tacos and they weren't all of that flavorful at all. There were no mimosas of course! The service was good and it's nothing fancy but the ambiance was nice. Not too big of a restaurant and not small. Everyone in my party said their food was just okay. We had a combination of different things off of the menu. read more

I've really been trying to get here since they opened here in Harrisburg. Finally all the stars aligned. I had the day off midweek and my Mom accidentally got up and dressed early. Breakfast time! I read reviews of how packed they can get so weekends are not an option. Came on a Thursday around 11:30 and we were able to seat ourselves. Cute spot. They have dining inside and a table outside. 12 inside tables seating 4, a counter with stools and 2 bar tables. Tables are well spaced. I love the decor. Jess was our server and I don't think they get any friendlier than her. She genuinely kept a smile on her the entire time we were there. She took the time to explain the history of the restaurant which made me fall deeper in love with the place. On to the food! Scrumptious! Mom had waffle with eggs and bacon. I had a double chocolate muffin ( as an appetizer lol) but my entree was also delicious lemon blueberry French toast. Great service, great food. I'll be back! read more

The cutest little breakfast spot! On a Saturday morning it wasn't too busy, but the brunch crowd was starting to roll in. We put our name on the list and it was about a 15 minute wait around 9am. Our server was quick and made sure we were taken care of. I created my own breakfast sandwich on a everything bagel that was too good! Even the leftovers the next day. There was a good amount of cheese and turkey bacon. My side of cheesy grits and breakfast potatoes were great as well. The vibe here was nice and the workers all seem close knit. Clean bathroom was a plus. The cherry on top was how inexpensive everything was! I spent $20-$25 at most for my meal + tip. Can't wait to visit again! read more

Checked out the new Wake Up & Eat spot in Harrisburg. Overall, it was okay! To start, being that they just opened this location, I imagine they were working out a few kinks. We waited for about half an hour to be seated... not bad for a Sunday around 11 am (prime brunch hours). However, a call ahead option would be awesome considering our 3 year old and 18 month old typically have meltdowns before we're even seated. We wanted to order ASAP. I could tell the staff was working hard. I think the kitchen was backed up because it took over half an hour for the food to come out after we ordered. I had to take the kid out of the high chair to walk him outside a bit since he was getting antsy. I kept seeing one server apologize to his patrons. Again, probably just working out kinks, and in the midst of covid, I'm sure there are staffing shortages. We ordered breakfast staples... pancakes, eggs, french toast, grits. Our nephew ordered a burger but asked to add bacon, and the bacon was missing. They brought out a side of bacon for him to put on top but it seemed unreasonably priced. My bacon was flimsy and undercooked so I sent it back. They immediately replaced with crispier bacon. Pancakes were a little doughy. The food was okay, though maybe we should have tried some speciality items. We spent more money than it was worth. Our server was very attentive and nice, even after my son spilled his juice, so I'm appreciative for that since dining (and serving) with kiddos isn't always easy! Forgot to take photos since the kids kept us busy. Would I go back? Perhaps, but not dying to go back anytime soon. read more

Pros of this restaurant: The food was good. We had the French Toast Egg and Cheese sandwich and the Belgian Banana Nut Waffle with a side of caramel. I am not a nut person so I opted out of the nuts as a topping. Cons: You can't make reservations, therefore we did wait but it was well worth the wait. FYI This is not a place to go with a large group. I would only dine here with a max of 4 people in your party. However, there is ample parking. Can't go wrong with this brunch spot, but just be prepared to wait as the restaurant is very quaint. read more

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Food is excellent but it pushes the definition of leisurely dining to the limit. Decided to give this new place a try for out normal Sunday Brunch after Church. Church let's out at 10:30 am so we drove over to the University Area just north of Atrium Hospital and JD Clay Blvd in the Mallard Pointe Shopping Center. Missed the turn the first time so to be sure, my wife punched in On Star and I have no clue where it was sending us. Found the Restaurant on our on and On Star still indicated that we were three minutes away even though we were parked right at the front door. Walked in and granted it is a small restaurant because every table on the inside was filled but when we asked, we were told that if we wished to sit on the patio, we were welcome to do that and someone would be out shortly. It was a nice day and still had not gotten hot and nice breeze as well so we opted for a small table on the patio. After sitting for a couple of minutes, my wife spotted where the menu's were located so she got up and picked up a couple of them. A server showed up a couple of minutes later and took our order and it about 5 minutes our glasses of Iced Unsweetened Tea showed. A young man arrived to take our order but before we started, he informed us that the lead time to being served was around 30 minutes. A bit long but we agreed to it and made the comment that so long as my wife could catch the start of the football game, we would be OK. We were assured that that would not be a problem. My wife ordered Fried Mozzarella Sticks with marinara dipping sauce as an appetizer. For her entrée, she ordered the Chicken Wrap with a side of Fries and I ordered the Pastrami Sandwich on Rye also with a side of Fries. Then started the waiting game. Thirty minutes came and went. Around 40 minutes, my wife reminded the server that we had ordered an appetizer and appetizers normally come out first. He went to check and said it was be out shortly. and it was around the 45 minutes mark. Around the 50 minute mark, my wife walked in and asked about the order and was told in just a couple of minutes. Shortly thereafter, our server came by and asked if I want the Rye Toasted to which I replied no but this also indicates that at this time, they had not even started to prepare our lunch. We placed out order at 11:30 and got served at 12:28. A bit of credit though. The Pastrami on Rye and the Chicken Wrap were among the best we had samples lately. The dipping Marinara Sauce with the Fried Mozzarella was got but did not have the tang of a nice fresh sauce and the impression was that it came right out of a can. Our server kept coming back with the average of 30 minutes to be served even after 30 minutes had come and gone. He also initially told us that the kitchen prepares food in the order in which it was received and on three occasions, people who were seated after us were served their lunch before us and in one case, they had finish and already left the restaurant. My wife working theory is that they lost our order and did not realize it till to late in the game. Excellent food and cuisine but the wait is ridiculous. They desperately need help in the kitchen and better time management. I will go back because the food is excellent but not until they solve the bottleneck in fulfilling orders in a timely fashion. read more

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Nice place, staffed with very polite college kids. The menu is somewhat limited but we had a nice breakfast. They do not have sausage gravy! How in the South do you not have sausage gravy? Anyhow, the potatoes were absolutely amazing. I also had sausage , eggs and some really good rye toast. read more

Wake Up & Eat - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Harrisburg, North Carolina

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Nice breakfasts Has nice decor Was busy when we were there Had some "country " decor with modern twist read more

Great breakfast spot with delicious food and a variety of brunch options. Very family friendly and usually quick service. It does get very busy on weekend mornings so expect a wait if you go during peak brunch hours. read more

The food is bad and overpriced they are stinging on there butter and they do not even cut your toast don't go there

I'm in between rating this place a 3.2- 3.8 stars. I ordered here for the first time last Sunday and was quoted a 30-40 minute wait. Being that it was Sunday, I figured they must be busy but it still seemed like a really long wait for only an omelette, corn beef hash, French toast and bacon. Order was placed at 11:40 am and we arrive at 12:25 and it still wasn't ready. They said they still had another order in front of ours. We received our order at 12:35 - so damn near an hour later to receive basic breakfast food. Food quality was good. Nothing really spectacular- bacon was crisp, the omelette was good. Prices were decent. I'll probably try ordering again in the future. read more

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Service is always good and food is tasty. They moved to a bigger location but it is still small.

I have been here several times now and am always impressed with the food, the staff, and the ambiance. The restaurant has a great flow to it, designed to look like a very welcoming home kitchen with its various signage. All of the wait staff as well as the owners are very warm and approachable and make you feel very welcome. The food is great. I get the make your own omelette every time I go there. The omelette itself is huge, and yet it still comes with a choice of toast and either home fries or grits. If you're someone that has a bit of a sweet tooth, I cannot recommend the red velvet waffles enough. They are so good! If you're on the fence about this place and just want some good breakfast food, go for it. You won't regret it. I know it's in Harrisburg and we aren't exactly known for having flavor in our restaurants, but this place is a major exception. read more

Tried to call in order and they kept oicking up the phone and hanging up. No geeeting/no we arent taking phone orders. Pancakes are super thick. Would not recommend the pancakes. read more

Great food and portions! I love that this is located in Harrisburg because there are so few options up here. It's not a chain either. The service was great too. We didn't need a reservation on a Saturday morning, which was nice because all of the other brunch places had long wait lines. read more