Stopped in looking for a quick bite before leaving on our cruise as a Family out of Norfolk, VA. We were surprised to find a spot on a Sunday that was able to seat us so quickly, once seated we checked the menu and ordered an assortment of food. Great breakfast overall, definitely would stop by again...actually going back for Mother's Day. Will try the Mimosa flights at that time. Give it a try you won't be disappointed and will leave full and satisfied. read more

Eggs Up Grill - Plenty of food for a quick breakfast...pleasant surprise for us all...great start to a busy week!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

This place is very upbeat and friendly. Their motto is very visible - on the T-shirts that say "We are Family" to the big writing by the bar that says "let us make you smile" to the writing on the right wall as you enter that says "this is my happy place". The decor is cheerful with their color motif a sunny yellow (their pendant lights are yellow) and pale grey. On the left wall by the bar are whimsical pictures of a rooster head, eggs, bread/toast, etc all evoking good food in good times. There was a lot they offer - I ordered cold/iced vanilla cream brew and shrimp and grits. Their cold brew tastes vanilla but isn't sweet; their shrimp and grits came with grilled lemon which they squeezed on the grits that made it tad bit sour (wish they just let us squeeze the lemon to moderate to the taste we want), they didn't remove the lemon seeds do a couple were in the grits which I bit into. Over-all they were generous with the shrimp although it was frozen shrimp. The sausage didn't seem to be cooked well, didn't have the slight briefing or char from grill or stove stop sautéing. I didn't check the charge on the phone so I was without a camera to capture what my brew snd grits looked like. The serving was more than one person's so I took the rest to go. read more

Eggs Up Grill - Shrimp and grits with toast to go - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Just a small update on my previous review. Eggs Up Grill has turned into my new breakfast staple when I go to downtown Norfolk/Ghent for a Sunday morning breakfast or brunch. I've been there 3 times now and have started working my way through the menu. The dining room is large however I prefer to sit outside where they have a great outdoor seating area which can accommodate any size of group. On visit #2 I had the Texas Farmhouse Omelet which was excellent. The omelet is filled with bacon, andouille sausage, mushrooms, cheese, jalapenos and topped with sausage gravy and chilies. On the side you get home fries and toast. Visit #3, I stuck with the omelet theme. This time I had the Patty-O-Sullivan Omelet which is filled with the Founders corned beef hash which is made with potatoes, onions and spices with Swiss cheese. As always on the side you get home fries and toast. Here's a expert tip. For either of the previously mentioned dishes, bring someone with you so they can drive your comatose self home. You're gonna take a nap. Service is great here. I've found the staff on all visits to be super friendly and accommodating. I can't be the only one because on every visit this place gets full. Personally I try to get there before 10am on a Sunday morning. After that you're going to be waiting for a seat. Until the next update! Have a great day! read more

Eggs Up Grill - Texas Farmhouse Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

I have eaten at Eggs Up Grill several times and have never been disappointed. For my most recent visit, I invited a friend from Chesapeake to join me there and she was very impressed also. My personal favorite from the menu is the red white and blue waffle. It consists of sliced banana, blueberries, and strawberries on a waffle with whipped cream. The service was excellent. I will be going back and I think my friend will be also when she's in downtown Norfolk for appointments. read more

I don't even LIKE black olives. :D But the Greek omelet is AMAZING. It's not a colossal thing like at IHOP, but still generously portioned & deliciously flavored with lots of yummy feta cheese, tomatoes and spinach. I LOVE home fries, and these are perfectly cooked chunky red potatoes with some skin on 'em. I wish my peppers and onions cooked down a bit more in the home fries but I am completely nitpicking here, them thangs were great! Lmao. Fresh with a lil bit of crunch doesn't bother me none. My husband loved the home made hash he added to go with his homestead platter (he usually saves me a bite y'all, he knows I love a good corned beef hash! ;D) and the biscuits and gravy were on POINT. I'm judgy on gravy, but that there is solid. Wouldn't change a thing. Go get some! read more

Eggs Up Grill - Here Lies Greek Omelet, Home fries w/peppers & onions. They did what needed to be done. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Have I mentioned how much I love French Toast? Well, I do. Really. This is without a doubt the best I've ever had. It is the perfect blend of soft bread with crispy edges and cinnamon. Lots of cinnamon. Best of all it was not the least bit soggy. The atmosphere here is bright and cheery. It was very busy but I was seated at the counter with no wait. I can't wait to sit on the patio next visit. My server, Penny, was the best! Run don't walk to this gem in Ghent. read more

Eggs Up Grill - Cinnamon Swirl French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Absolutely delicious!!! The waiter was amazing, super sweet! The environment was welcoming and good music. read more

The Norfolk location of Eggs Up Grill hatched their grand opening on November 17th of this year after its soft boiled opening the day before. It took over the space previously occupied by La Bella In Ghent, a popular Italian restaurant that closed in October of 2019 after 13 years in business. It is located in a section of the Center Shops along a strip mall on 22nd Street with ample parking. Eggs Up Grill is a rapidly growing franchise that originated from Pawleys Island, South Carolina, in 1997. Their first Virginia location opened in Richmond this past August. They specialize in traditional lunch, brunch, and lunch fare with a special emphasis upon a variety of egg dishes. Salads, burgers, sandwiches, and wraps are also available. The decor is warm and welcoming with a bright and cheerful feel. A sign above their front counter shouts: LET ME MAKE YOU SMILE. Another sign on a nearby wall shouts: THIS IS MY HAPPY PLACE. The kitchen lives up to their name. I heard the chefs shout "Eggs Up!" several times when a dish was ready to be delivered to its customer. Service is alert, attentive, and friendly. An employee opened the door for me as I was entering and leaving during a couple of visits. Their staff members thanked me profusely after each visit. Indoor seating is available for up to 80 people at a number of booths, tables, and at the front counter. An outdoor patio out front can seat 34 more. They are well staffed. I counted about 20 employees on their grand opening day and about a dozen during my visit today. After 4 visits, I have tried the following: SHRIMP & GRITS: Sauteed Shrimp, Andouille Sausage, Green Peppers, Sauteed Onions, and Swiss Cheese on top of Fire-Roasted Tomato and Spinach Grits. Topped with Two Eggs and served with Garlic Toast. I ordered my eggs scrambled. I ordered this one from the Brunch Bowls section of their menu on their grand opening day. Overall, this dish fell flat for me. The shrimp appeared as rather small and pale. I prefer larger and plumper shrimp with their tails on. I couldn't taste the spinach from the Spinach Grits. The texture of the grits was not gritty enough for me and reminded me of Cream of Wheat. The ingredients seemed to be crammed into its bowl with little room to breathe. I think a larger and wider bowl would present this dish much better and help showcase its ingredients for greater visual appeal. I ate about half and took the rest home, where I nibbled on it for a couple of days. For whatever reason, its flavors just didn't come through for me. Since it was their opening day, I may try it again during a future visit. My Rating: 3 Stars. Everything else goes uphill from here. OATMEAL: Cinnamon, Brown Sugar, Raisins, and Granola. I added Strawberries, Blueberries, and Bananas for a small upcharge. This was another entry from their Brunch Bowls menu, and this one hit all the right notes. The sweet flavors of the brown sugar and cinnamon were delightful. The granola delivered a nice flavor and crunchy texture. The fruit added extra flavor and eye appeal. The only thing I felt lacking was a splash of warm milk. I will try asking for some when I order it again during a future visit. My Rating: 4.5 Stars. RED, WHITE, AND BLUE WAFFLE: Belgian Waffle topped with Strawberries, Bananas, and Blueberries, served with Powdered Sugar and Whipped Cream. This one was ordered From The Griddle section of their menu. The waffle was tasty and tender. The flavors from the other ingredients came through nicely. I was craving just a few more blueberries. My Rating: 4.5 Stars. AVOCADO TOAST: Toasted Tuscan Bread, Smashed Avocado, and Fresh Picante Salsa. This dish was ordered from the Cravable Bites section of their menu. The avocado and salsa presented a nice contrast of flavors atop the crunchy toast. The avocado delivered a creamy delicious taste and texture as the salsa delivered a subtly spicy and zesty zing. My Rating: 5 Stars. BLUEBERRY MUFFIN: A Large Muffin Buttered and Grilled to a Golden Brown and stuffed with Blueberries. This was another entry from their Cravable Bites menu. It was warm, tender, and exploded with flavor. The blueberries were deliciously abundant. My Rating: 5 Stars. BACON: I ordered a side of bacon twice and asked for it extra crispy. It was as crispy as I like the first time, but not so much the second time. It was still tasty. My Rating: 4 Stars. HOT COCOA: I am not a coffee person, so I ordered their cocoa instead. It delivered a rich chocolate flavor and hit the spot nicely. It came with whipped cream, which was a nice touch. I still prefer marshmallows with my cocoa. My Rating: 4.5 Stars I have already decided to order a Build Your Own Omelet during my next visit and have my ingredients already picked out. It has been years since I enjoyed a good omelet. Eggs Up Grill has rallied in my book to a solid 4-star rating, and I look forward to my future visits. This truly is a happy place. read more

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This was a nice little place to visit. The customer service was good. The food was ok. I gave it 3 stars mostly because of the service and how clean the restaurant was. I wasn't too thrilled on the food. read more

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I stopped at ihop before I came here ,had pancakes on the brain ..ihop was under staffed lil dirty tbh ..I got tired of standing around waiting to be seated and left ,found this place on Yelp. They are Very clean and welcoming place. Plenty of parking ..Waiter was attentive.. prices reasonable..took cash and plastic.. I don't know if it's my preference with how pancakes are cooked or not ..I like them fluffy and done ..not mushy in center and undercooked.. I made myself eat half of them.. didn't want to explain to waiter that I didn't like their version pancakes , I hate people that send food back and complain..I just normally pay -leave and don't come back .. coffee and orange juice was good. I liked the look of this place ..might come back and try one of their other dishes ...I won't risk their pancakes again .. read more

This is my new favorite breakfast spot. I had the loaded breakfast/potato bowl. Great flavor and good portion amount. The prices were very reasonable too. One thing that separated this place from others was the people who own and work there. Very friendly and professional at the same time. I'll definitely be returning! read more

I order from Eggs Up Grill fairly often! Their bowls are undefeated! The southern bowl with a fried egg(s) and cheddar cheese is chefs kiss!! It's always hot, and the service when you walk in is amazing. I always recommend. read more

We were in town for a concert and wanted to find a place for breakfast. Eggs Up Grill more than filled the bill. The service was good and was matched by the food. It's a bright and cozy place to dine and the next time we're in Norfolk, we will return for what I'm sure will be a marvelous meal. Recommended. read more

Delicious cooked to perfection hurry up and get some . You will not be disappointed believe me read more

Eggs Up Grill - Founders hash n eggs with a caramel smile coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Honestly, in the beginning service was fine. They brought out our meals. I had the chicken egg and cheese sandwich. My egg had white clear stuff coming all out and the biscuit was very doughy and white, falling apart in pieces. , my mother had asked for cheese on her eggs as well as me , while mine was melted on my egg, they forgot hers. She asked for the cheese and they just threw some cold unmelted cheese on the egg and her home fries for some reason even though she didn't ask for that, the home fries had no flavor. It just was an overall unpleasant meal . I only ate one tender off my sandwich and stopped eating cause I couldn't eat the rest , let my server know it was not very good and she said she apologized and would take it . They said they would give us a discount on our meal for the bad experience and took off 3 dollars which I thought was ridiculous. My server was fine though. read more

A nice restaurant with very convenient parking. Our food came out incredibly fast. Service was great. Definitely recommend.

This is the place to bring your best friend, co-worker and/or family for some good breakfast/brunch/lunch! Yes, they have an outdoor seating area! Owner checked in on us during our meal and the restaurant is very clean. On to the food...this is our second visit to the restaurant and the food was delicious! We had the Classic breakfast and Brunch Burger (see photos). Bacon was crispy, a little too much butter on my toast and the burger was a tad salty. Service was A++! Look for Holly when you visit the restaurant. She is warm, attentive and knowledgeable about the food. I would return and tell people to come there because of her, the owner/manager and the food. Go early on the weekend, because it fills up. They have mimosas too! read more

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Pancakes were delicious. Service was fast; my order was to go and it was ready in less than 10 minutes. The spot was well lit and spacious.

I'm a sucker for an old timey diner aesthetic. This place gives hints of that aesthetic while maintaining a modern flare. I got their COASTAL CRAB CAKE BENEDICT. I modify it to have a scrambled egg with cheddar cheese. This was a great twist on my favorite type of Benedict. They opt to use garlic toast instead of an English muffin like it's traditionally prepared. I don't know if I can return to an English muffin after trying this version. I loved it. The fruit cup was pretty standard. I look forward to returning so that I can try one of their French toast options. read more

Eggs Up Grill - COASTAL CRAB CAKE BENEDICT (scrambled egg with cheddar cheese instead of a poached egg) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

i thoroughly enjoyed dining here . the ambiance gives cheeky diner and its very cute . and i like that you're able to see the kitchen as they prepare the food. we were immediately seated when we walked in. i ended up ordering the build your own omelet - i added cheddar cheese , turkey sausage and turkey bacon. it also came with home fries and toast . it was exactly what i needed in that moment and it was prettyyy good. this place will definitely be added to my breakfast/brunch rotation. read more

Eggs Up Grill - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

We're new to the area and glad we tried this great breakfast place. Service was quick and easy and the staff all seemed very friendly.

Had a wonderful late breakfast last week. I told the hostess I only had 40 min and asked if that was doable. I was seated, ordered, ate and payed with 5 min to spare. The omelet was fresh and delicious. And I don't know what they do to those potatoes to make them so good! I thought my strawberry lemonade spritzer was a bit too much spritz and not enough lemonade but that is just my personal taste. The atmosphere and service was delightful. I will definitely be back. read more

Eggs Up Grill - Greek omelet , toast , and potatoes. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

The staff are so friendly and welcoming. The food is always delicious. Tried the chorizo bowl and it was wonderful. The prices are average for around here. The place is clean and bright. Highly recommend. read more

Eggs Up Grill - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Today was the first time I tried Eggs Up. I ordered the French toast, bacon, potato, and scrambled eggs. I enjoyed the great smile and welcoming employee that greeted me and took my order. The only reason I didnt eat in was because I had to go to work. The potatoes were FANTASTIC!!! I added salsa to them. Pricing was outstanding. I got all the.food.listed for $11. Will be back!!! read more

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Excellent food and wonderful service. I had the corned beef hash with two eggs. Nice place, great parking, and clean too.

I Love Eggs Up Grill, but my experience this time was not great. When I walked in the hostess took her time coming over to greet me. After I was seated the waitress comes over to greet me and that was a normal interaction - I place my drink order and she walks away. Upon returning I was ready to place my food order and everything was fine. Once my food hits the table, the service is down hill. She does not comeback to check on me, she goes to the couple beside me they ask for the check and apparently so did I since she brought mine as well. I still had a plate full of food and she never came to ask if I needed a box or anything. I finally had to ask who I feel like was the manager for a box and a to go cup. When out of nowhere my waitress makes an appearance with my boxes and the payment tablet. I will be back because of the food but I hope by my tip amount she understands that she needs improvement in her service. read more

Great new spot and we are so happy they open early!!! We love the customer service recommendations we went with the loaded bowl made with fresh huge chunks of potato's and I had sausage gravy added on top PERFECT read more

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Perfect addition to the Ghent food scene. Everything was delish! Wait staff very friendly. Will come again! read more

Eggs Up Grill - Shrimp and grits. Amazing! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Clean, cute and friendly is the best way for me to describe this wonderful brunch spot. Their red, white and blue waffle was thick and fluffy deliciousness. Loved the American flag toothpick! The cranberry mimosa pitcher was sparkling fresh, perfect for 2! read more

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We went in for a last minute brunch on a Sunday. We were greeted right away and promptly seated. A TON of menu options to choose from and they offer mimosas. Options for everyone. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. So glad to see this new breakfast spot in Ghent. Highly recommend. Check this place out if you get a chance. read more

Eggs Up Grill - Mimosas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Eggs Up Grill offers usual breakfast diner food. The menu has a good number of options and they also have turkey bacon as a healthier meat substitute. Service was fast and friendly. Presentation is lacking a little but food tasted good. read more

Eggs Up Grill - Turkey bacon omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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Love this spot! I have tried a few things on the menu and my favorite has to be the steak and eggs. The food is fresh and the service is prompt every single time. Definitely recommend for brunch! read more

Eggs Up Grill - Steak & Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Amazing ! Poinsettia mimosa were on point ! Got the carne asada burrito. Omg. So good and filling. I added home fries. Lady for the apple pie pancakes. She loved it. We will be back ! read more

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This seems to be a popular place, so you can expect some frustration with parking as it seems others are anxiously trying to get in. With its busyness we were able to be sorted promptly. We didn't have to wait long for our waitress to take our order and deliver our food. She was attentive to us throughout our visit and was able to answer tough questions. I would visit again and recommend to others read more

Smile adds a lot owner is not friendly dropped menus and left when you say thank you the the don't care last time trying. Manager is always fussing at staff. Good ok but worst service if they were busy I could understand only 10 customers. I sat at bar she gave tea never came back. Give your money to place who recognizes you and if problem will explain. read more

Super solid and reliable breakfast spot in Ghent area. Good coffee, lots of menu options, great service. Easy parking in the 22nd st shops area. read more

Aesthetic is cute. But the food was lacking in flavor. I ordered the carne asada burrito but it lacked any authentic seasoning of a breakfast burrito. The salsa tasted as if it was made with pickled onions. The only thing good was the potato's. A friend ordered shrimp and grits. She had to pour just about half the sat and pepper on the table to get it to taste good. Another friend ordered cheese grits. They initially brought her regular grits. Then they brought her grits with a slice of cheese in top that was dang near burnt. The third attempt the grits had something hard and clumped in it. After several bad attempts of serving the food the manager was notified to speak with us but refused to address us or any issues we had. read more

Eggs Up Grill - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

My first time here, I heard nothing but good this about this place, I'm from Richmond and we have two locations and I never tried it so I decided while I was out here I'll go ahead and try. The service was good we got seated right away. Our waitress was super nice as this was her first day on the job I think she did really well I think her name east Tatiyana. The food was delicious and hot. I will finally try the Richmond location. I would recommend this place! read more

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My husband and I stumbled upon eggs up grill this morning for a early morning date. I am so glad we chose this out of the other options in the area because it was just what we were looking for. Great atmosphere, clean, wonderful service, easy parking, great downtown vibe. The food that we got was fantastic and it's such a big portion we took about half of it home. I would definitely recommend this as your new breakfast spot if you live in the downtown Norfolk area!! read more

Eggs Up Grill - Loaded home fries bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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Clean, busy, and good portions. Service is timely and friendly. The layout is well designed and updated.