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    4.2 (255 reviews)
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    Crepe and pancakes
    Kumi V.

    Phenomenal breakfast, wow such a cool place. The decor and the food were eggceptional!! The Crepe omelet was just an interesting twist and the seasonal pancakes were great. Can't wait to go back! Service was also equivalent in every way.

    NaTavia' M.

    Add Eggspectation to your go-to spots for brunch . I would definitely suggest a reservation or getting on waitlist on the weekend . The worse part of our experience was hungrily awaiting a table . Overall a large restaurant, beautifully decorated and clean most importantly. We started off with a mimosa flight . Can't go wrong . I ordered the French Toast platter . I couldn't quite pin exactly what kind of bread was used but it was absolutely delicious. Soft but still crisp . Flavorful and fluffy . I despise "eggy" French toast and they did not disappoint. I love that the potatoes were thin and crisp compared to home fries at most restaurants being cubed/diced potatoes . Unfortunately I didn't get a great picture of the lambs chops but they were also delicious. Initially thought it was overcooked off first glance but once we took a bite, we were relieved that it cooked perfectly tender and juicy . Our little one ordered the "smores" like pancake, no complaints there . I'm excited to see what their lunch/dinner menu has to offer .

    Kameetrice F.

    While in town for a quick trip my sister and I decided to grab brunch from this spot ! We arrived around 9:30am. The shopping plaza they are located in was hosting a craft show, so I can see how occasionally there may be issues with parking. We arrived a few minutes prior to them placing up barricades and were able to score a parking spot at the perimeter of the shopping plaza. When we walked in the host immediately greeted us with a smile and graciously assisted us with fondling a seat. The wait staff came over within minutes of us being seated. She also had a pleasant demeanor. We started off ordering waters . When she returned with waters we placed both our drink and food orders. I ordered a cappuccino with almond milk and my sister ordered a latte and requested pumpkin syrup. For our food order: I had the shrimp and crab omelette, my sister had the veggie omlette, and we ordered a side order of the almond crunch French toast to share. The drinks came out first, but I was surprised by how quickly the food order arrived. The omelette is served with a small side salad and potatoes. The only thing I am sure that was cooked to order was the omelette- and as quickly as it arrived- I am not so certain it was made to order. The coffee was really good. I am a true coffee drinker and appreciate the taste of coffee. I would love to know what beans they use for their coffee drinks - so good. The omelette had great flavor. The potatoes were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside . The salad was simple- but fresh ! I would say that you can taste that they use quality ingredients and fresh ingredients- which I am a fan of! The side French toast was heavenly ! The almonds added a good crunch to the Overall I would highly recommend this spot! Everything gets a check from me- ambience , service and food ! If you have an opportunity to patronize this spot I can assure you that you will not be disappointed!

    Carl S.

    The food is amazing at this place. We had the gingerbread pancakes and they were spectacular. In the All-American the three meets were incredible... The bacon is from heaven... cooked to perfection and a balanced smoke and salt taste.! This place really is amazing. The staff are incredibly friendly and is great for groups or a date. This might be one of my favorite breakfast places I've visited. Will definitely be back and we'll put on my favorites list.

    Janelle B.

    This restaurant is beautiful inside, especially with the Christmas décor. Parking is easy in the garage nearby. We were greeted right away, and my friend and I enjoyed a great breakfast. Our waitress, Izzy, was wonderful--definitely ask for her! I had the tacos, and my friend had French toast and bacon. We both loved our meals. I'll definitely be back!

    Salted Caramel Beignets
    Cara P.

    My husband and I finally made the 45 min drive to Eggspectation and I'm glad we did. We went on a Friday morning and the environment was so lovely. We were seated immediately and ordered the beignets, mimosa flight, French toast, eggs, etc. Everything was delicious but the beignets. They were not presented well and were super dense. I'll pass on the beignets next time and stick to the French toast. We will be back.

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    Andell R.

    I've been to several Eggspectations across America and Canada and was excited to see that Charlotte had one and directly in my neck of the woods. Went for Sunday Brunch and it was good but not great. I don't feel compelled to rush back to this restaurant for another but in time I think I'll revisit it again and hopefully leave with a willingness to return. I tried both the Smoked Salmon Crostinis and the Smoked Salmon Benedict. The crostinis seemed lightly toasted vs grilled so it lacked the desired crunch I've come to expect with this starter. The creme cheese for a few of the crostinis was slopped heavy handily on them and the red onion and capers weren't pickled or sautéd at all. Raw onions, that's different and no lemon wedge to add some acidity to cut through the fattiness of the creme cheese. Seemed very rushed in its preparation. Not a fan. I've had better from other French inspired restaurants here in Charlotte. The Salmon Benedict was close to perfection. My poached eggs were slightly over how I've typically gotten them, but that's minute in the overall taste of the dish. Definitely five stars regardless. Sunday rush usually dies down between 1-2pm so to avoid 45mins wait time and slower service consider going at that time. Take advantage of sitting outside once all this pollen is done with. Good luck!!

    Gluten free roll substituted for gf toast with the scrambled egg breakfast
    Tracy R.

    We finally got to try this restaurant because they've added a waitlist. We go out for brunch pretty much every Sunday so this place with such a big and varied menu was one we wanted to try. I have to eat gluten free and was hoping they'd have some options. The only gf items are pancakes and gf bread. The server was aware that the lyonnaise potatoes are cooked in the same fryer as all the other fried items so I was able to avoid that. The portions are very generous, and everything we had was good. I had the scrambled egg breakfast with fruit subbed for the potatoes. It came with several slices of ham, three or four pieces of bacon and two sausage links! No gf toast though. So instead eventually they brought a gf roll, that was barely toasted and with no butter or jelly. The eggs and breakfast meats were good. My husband had the chicken and waffles - enormous amount of chicken so we took a quarter of it home. Our son had the chicken schnitzel which was nicely prepared and plated. The menu has a lot of variety but not really enough gf options so I probably won't go back but it was worth a try.

    Pistachio Latte

    4.5/5 Came here for brunch yesterday, and would come back. The service was great, the waiter kept checking on us. Food was definitely on the expensive side for Charlotte, but had bigger portions so we shared all of it. We got the spring lamb burger, Cajun shrimp and grits, and toluca poutine. Lamb burger was 4/5 - had good flavor and was moist and tender, burger bun wasn't dry, salad was okay. Cajun shrimp and grits 4/5, shrimp nicely charred and not overcooked, but a little too strong of a bell pepper flavor but still nicely balanced. The poutine was okay 3.5/5, the cheese curds were just okay. For drinks we got the pistachio nut latte and eggspectation Bloody Mary, which were both good.

    Strawberry Banana Crepé - part of their Spring menu!
    Rosa O.

    I ordered the Strawberry Banana Crepe from their new spring menu, and it did not disappoint. It was light, fresh, and perfectly sweet: basically spring on a plate. But what really blew me away was the orange juice. I was literally sitting right next to the machine squeezing fresh oranges into juice, and wow... you can taste the difference. So fresh, so vibrant, like sunshine in a glass. Definitely recommend for anyone looking for a delicious, friendly breakfast in Ballantyne.

    Cajun Shrimp & Grits - amazing!!!
    Darian J.

    Cajun Shrimp & Grits - amazing!!! Definitely my go-to for Sundays, either w friends or alone at the bar. Sure thing each time. Server Diane for the win today. Highly recommend!

    Mimosa
    Alecia W.

    Great service. We enjoyed the outdoor seating area. The garlic bread came out quick and was soo tasty! The crab Benedict was well seasoned and beautifully presented. The chicken and waffles were well cooked but the chicken lacked seasoning. We will definitely be back, such an impressive menu with lots to try!

    Shrimp and Crab Omelette
    Cory C.

    "Elevated Breakfast". That's the theme and I would say they do a pretty good job of providing this. Everyone was very friendly and professional. The food was very very good and the atmosphere feels upscale without being pretentious. My only real gripe about this place is the speed of service. It took FOREVER to get my food. I had the Shrimp and Crab Omelette which was absolutely amazing! I subb d out the "mixed green" side for cheesey grits and that was the right choice for sure. I also had a couple of cocktails that were....well....they were okay. There didn't seem to be an actual bartender working and my server and another server were the ones that made both drinks. Not bad, by any means, but not quite what I think the drinks are supposed to be. It took a very long time for my food to come out and even longer to get the check once I was finished. If they just tighten up the attentiveness of the staff I think it would be worth the slightly high price. (Side note: I don't think they are really that over priced for the area and what you get).

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    Amazing food and staff, I order pickup from here often and love the vibe of the actual restaurant when I decide to sit down to eat.

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