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Big Ed's Garner

3.9 (142 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Carlo W.

I really wanted to like this place, because I love southern style breakfast and the location is close. Unfortunately, it was underwhelming. The parking and seating are ample. Tables are old school banquet tables with the metal bars restricting your legs from extending. The service was solid, nothing special. The menu looked great, except they didn't have country fried steak. My omelette and home fries were ok, but I sincerely prefer Waffle House. My son attempted the 3 hot cake challenge and miserably failed. He ate one. The biscuits and French toast were very dry. The prices are far greater than Waffle House for a lesser product. Sadly, we won't be returning.

Fried catfish breakfast
Riyona A.

First timer! We have heard a lot about this spot and seems pretty popular in the area. I know they have multiple locations so we tried the one in garner. There was a line, but it moved pretty quickly. Maybe a 5-10 minute wait. We both ordered the fried catfish breakfast, his with grits and mine with home style fries aka hash-browns( that's what I'm use to calling them back home). My bf ordered a biscuit and I did the hot cake. Warming the hot cake is HUGE. Like extremely massive. One is perfect for the table. It has a sweet flavor to it, kind of like cornbread. I really enjoyed it. I will say that the catfish tasted pretty salty. And I think it was more the batter than it was the actual fish, because the fish seemed as if it was seasoned perfectly. We are normally ok with saltier food, so it wasn't a problem for us, but of note to others if that's the norm.

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Kierstyn M.

Good place to stop in for some southern cooking. I have been here for both breakfast and dinner. For breakfast, I ordered a pancake, an egg, and bacon. Pancake was thick and fluffy, and they used a pound cake batter for the pancakes. It's definitely one of my favorite pancakes in the area. Their dinner menu rotates, so something they'll have one thing on the menu, then other times they don't. I like that meals come with a dessert and I'll always choose banana pudding. Service is usually quick and attentive. Our waitress checked in often enough not to be overwhelming but also just right to make sure we had what we needed. This is a spot I stop in every once in a while when I just need a plate of classic southern food.

Chocolate chip pancakes
Zack S.

Great spot. The pancake was the size of the plate and super fluffy. Staff was friendly and the place was super clean.

The food was good, but I honestly, the service was even better. Our waitress, Brittany, was patient (as it was our first time visiting), kind and welcoming. Not just her, but also other staff that we came in contact with. We will be back.

Two Eggs Scrambled with Fresh Sausage**
Lucy B.

BIG EDs is awesome!! The amount of food we got was insane. I had already eaten lots off this plate before the picture was taken. The biscuits were so warm and fresh. The interior is so fun with deer heads on the wall. The host has such a good memory and didn't even have take names. Will be back next time i'm in Raleigh!

L. S.

Big Ed's has a good dining area, good and friendly service and Great food. We love the chicken pastry and the burgers best. A great place to stop in when in Garner. This is a southern style food restaurant everyone should enjoy.

Viki N.

I've eaten at Big Ed's Garner on so many occasions and it hasn't disappointed me yet. Our women's group visited on a Wednesday for brunch. I called ahead to say we had 14 and they had us covered. Our server was pleasant and knowledgeable as she shared tips about the food items. We quickly got our beverages and placed our orders. Our meals came out quickly. Plated nicely and pleasing to the eye. I had tuna salad, collards and pickled beets. I got two large scoops of tuna...enough for 3-4 people. I ate off that plate 3 times. There was no sweet pickle relish in the tuna salad but it had a good flavor. The collards were fresh, not greasy and seasoned with something a little salty. They gave me two little packs of crackers with all of that tuna. Okay come on now...at least 4 packs y'all. Nice experience at Big Ed's. I heard several ladies say their meals were delicious also.

The most unusual yet tasty biscuits & gravy!

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They have some really great southern comfort food and I've never ordered a bad thing from them

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Second time here and NOT disappointed clean, friendly and the food fresh and delicious!!! Top three in places visited since we moved here.

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Great service and great food. They are a local favorite. You get what you pay for in a good sense.

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Great Breakfasts Pancakes are superb!!!French toast & Omelettes are too good to be true.

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3 years ago

Great food and service with a really nice atmosphere! Will definitely come back in the future!

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3 years ago

Great food and very friendly staff. The ambiance is very laid back and great ambiance! What more can you say?

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The food is ridiculously good. I haven't had a bad meal ever at this place! Wait staff is friendly and attentive to your needs.

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The best pancakes I have ever had yummmm Eve one I know loves this place wish they come out with a sec one .......

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Great food at a great price. Service is excellent. The spiced apples are really good as an impromptu dessert. Would visit again!

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Great place homemade food and great price and big portions my wife and I both had to get to go boxes very nice staff and clean restaurant

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Had Big Ed's this morning. The pancakes are the size of a dinner plate. Nothing fancy but good food at very reasonable prices.

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love their breakfast! so yummy be prepared to wait on the weekend, but it's definitely worth it

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