Excellent breakfast place. Exactly what you would expect from a place that serves your typical American breakfast. I had the eggs, sausage, hash brown and pancake. The side pancake is plate sized. Prices are reasonable. Can even pick up a cool t shirt. Definitely a place to try while on the island. read more

Friendly environment. If you enjoy IHOP or Dennys, you'll like this place. Even the coffee is lackluster. I left more than 75% of my breakfast uneaten....it was that bad. My companion said he'd never return, either. This place served iceberg lettuce! Points for frie read more

Pony Island Restaurant ain't horsin' around! Breakfast!! That's all they do! 7:30-11:30 ... then it's off to fishing! If you know Ocracoke, you know there's only a handful of restaurants to chose from! We were pleased that we stumbled upon this cute, rustic eatery which served a good, hearty breakfast! The pancakes were huge and the bacon & eggs were done to my liking. The grits were so-so. Pretty average service and prices, but all around a nice place to grab your morning cup of Joe! The bathrooms are in an awkward spot near tables and everyone can just watch you go on and out of the restroom. I would definitely make a small enclosure to separate the restroom from the rest of the place. read more

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Just what we wanted this morning before heading to the beach. Service is friendly, efficient, and attentive. Food is very, very good; not overly done. Sometimes cooks try too hard and end up messing up a good thing, but not here and not today. Husband had the taco omelette and I had a sausage, egg and cheese sandwich with a side of cheese grits. Very pleased! Definitely recommend this joint for breakfast. Atmosphere is very casual and neighborly. Thanks again! read more

Pony Island Restaurant - a cup of coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocracoke, North Carolina

Very good American Breakfast with a number of choices. Had the Western Omelette and it was amazing.

This place has an unbelievable breakfast! Cracker Barrel ain't got nothing on the Pony Island Restaurant. I had an omelet smothered with protein, and a side of grits. Large portion, delicious flavor and reasonably priced. My daughter had the blueberry flap jacks! Large, 3 stack with Vermont syrup. OMG! So good. My wife had the corned beef hash with scrambled eggs and toast. Cooked perfectly! Service was excellent, our waiter was awesome, checked on us several times and he doubles over to Jason's Deli after brunch! Hustler! You gotta appreciate folks like that. I highly recommend you try the Pony out for breakfast. You will not be disappointed! read more

Fabulous breakfast. The menu had lots of tempting selections. I ordered hash and eggs. It was fast, abundant, hot, and fresh. Definitely more than a "normal" person could eat. Service was friendly and efficient. I'd definitely recommend it and return. read more

Great service. Great food. Really cute T-shirts too! The pony potatoes and pancakes are a must try.

We were here on a Wednesday morning in July visiting Ocracoke for a day. The outside appearence of the place was very welcoming and homey. We walked in with about a 2 minute wait. We got seated and it was nice. The drinks were great and in the bathroom there was good salt scrub. The food was typical for a breakfast establishment not bad priced right. The service was good and the coffee was good. It was a little dark inside. You must pay at the register after receiving the bill. It was next to a pony motel read more

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Five out of five! Would definitely go back! We went at 9am, there was a line; we were told it would be a 15 minute wait but they got us seated in about 10. Only bummer was there wasn't much space for people waiting. Daniel was our waiter & he was superb, fast friendly & efficient. The food was fantastic! Pony potatoes were spot on, Salsa cheese eggs came with American cheese slices on top & the Southwest Scramble Tacos were thoroughly enjoyed. The banana hot cakes had the banana cooked inside & were delicious. They used a new towel to clean each table & threw it in the bin after one use (this may seem wasteful but with Covid I think this is great practice). They were busy & moving fast but they weren't rushing, they were efficient. They didn't rush us & were very friendly even though you could tell they were a bit overwhelmed. read more

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Breakfast only restaurant. I thought it was run by the same people when it was great, but it seems to be slipping.

Went here for breakfast with my family and received great service! We got seated quickly and our waitress was very friendly. Additionally, the Tex-Mex pancakes and hash browns were phenomenal! Would totally recommend going here for breakfast. read more

Pony Island Restaurant - Tex-Mex Pancakes and Hash Browns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocracoke, North Carolina

Best breakfast spot on Ocracoke! They serve breakfast until 1130am so you can sleep in and still have eggs and bacon. Fast friendly service.

Delicious food, my favorite place to have breakfast! Very friendly staff. My only complaint is I wish they stayed open a bit later.

I love visiting this place for breakfast when we are in Ocracoke. The staff is very friendly and welcoming and the food is great.

Great breakfasts. Nice way to start your day. Good service, decent prices, closes at 11:30 am.

Great place for breakfast at reasonable prices. The line was a bit long, but the tables opened up fairly quickly, and of course, 10:30am on a Saturday in season, you can expect a line! The food was hot, tasty and generously portioned. The server was terrific, and anticipated anything we might have needed. We were pleased with the pricing, also. read more

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Generous portions, and plenty of options to make the meal healthy or decadent (or in between). The restaurant was clean, we were sat right away, excellent server, great iced tea (no coffee for this Yelper). I personalized their version of a Denver Omelet. Sister had French toast and bacon. GREAT place for breakfast on Ocracoke Island! Location is very easy to find. The vacationing family next to us was coming in for their fifth day in a row. I think once you've been, you'll want to return--I know I do! read more

Pony Island Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocracoke, North Carolina

Went here for breakfast over the most recent Labor Day. About a 20 minute wait but not too bad. Food was just a little better than average and service was good. Fairly priced and a decent value overall. They have a nice patio when the weather is nice. They close it down when it's too hor or humid. Better than average service....most of the time. read more

Always delicious, fantastic service and quick! We have come here every year that we ferry down to the island and it's our favorite breakfast spot for sure! read more

This breakfast place is delicious! Our server was very nice and attentive! The place was busy, but they got us seated in no time and our food came out in a timely matter. The restaurant was very clean. I would recommend eating here! read more

This is pretty good food with good size portions. Biscuits are flaky and buttery. Pancakes are amazing. I had the crab and Swiss omelette that was a special. It was clearly fresh crab and tasted pretty great. Did need a little sauce but that's just me being nitpicky. Coffee was decent. Service was great. Go early so you don't have to wait so long! We didn't realize there was outdoor seating with shade. Next time we come we will ask to sit outside. :-) read more

Pony Island Restaurant - Hot cakes and a licked cinnamon bun plate. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocracoke, North Carolina

This restaurant gives what it's supposed to. Small menu, not complicated at all. Good coffee, but some of the service is not that great. The first day we went, the waitress was kind and attentive, even with it being so busy. The next day, it was a different server, and it all felt rushed and hurried. I definitely understand, because they were busy, but not the best. Good is good, coffee is good, and even with a line, you get seated in about 15 minutes. read more

Stopped in for a late breakfast this morning. They were kind enough to seat us just 20 minutes prior to closing, and we were grateful. Breakfast was amazing! The pancakes were perfect and not so big that you couldn't finish them. My husband said that his omelet was one of the best he'd ever had, which is saying a lot because he orders omelets everywhere we go. The service was great, and the shaded patio was very comfortable, even on an 80* day. I highly recommend the Pony Island restaurant, we will definitely be back! read more

Awesome team. Seated us even though we got there one minute to closing. Great food and really friendly staff. Too easy to highly recommend. read more

Great breakfast spot after camping on Ocracoke! Portions are large plenty of variety on the menu.

One of my all time favorites for breakfast. They keep your coffee cups filled- attentive servers, great food and priced right.

Good breakfast with fast and friendly service. We took a weeks trip to Ocracoke and had breakfast here both days. There pancakes were really good and they had great coffee. What made it even better was the fast and friendly staff. Highly recommend! read more

Okay so this is a review based on the type of staff that work here... having never visited this place I can not judge the food, although my friend tells me it's delicious. A year ago she visited with her children, and they were writing postcards to friends back on the West coast (me). Her younger daughter left them by mistake and what to my complete disbelief arrived at my door today? The postcards and little bag they were in, along with a sweet note saying "wanted to make sure they went where they belong". Such a kind soul to send these on, a year after they were left behind, whether it's because someone was cleaning out lost and found or just happened to come across them again, the fact that you didn't just throw them away is incredible. The story has amazed our girls, who are still best of friends and has shown them that it really pays to be kind. Thank you so much to Vince O'Neal specifically, who wrote the note :) Stay safe this week. read more

Pony Island Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocracoke, North Carolina

Good people, good food. Wife likes classic eggs bacon & grits. Doc says it's oatmeal & fruits for me. They have it all done well. Really ! Where can you get an oatmeal and fruit cup breakfast and not drool over all the omelets, pancakes, bacon and eggs. They must have a heart patient in the family read more

I've been coming to the island for 40 years and Pony Island has been consistent family style dining for years. If you are looking for upscale or an eclectic menu - this is not your place. But if you are looking for straight up island cooking - like a pound of peel and eat fresh shrimp with hush puppies - then you found a good place at a good price. Breakfast is also very good. Mostly good (unhealthy!) southern cooking but one of the best on the island. Remember where you are and enjoy! read more

Popular destination for breakfast. Wait was about 25 minutes but worth it. The pony potatoes is a must have but we had a party of five and we all ordered different items and they were all good. The servers are busy but efficient. Great restaurant! read more

In search of some food for our morning meal, we were told that Pony Island Restaurant is the only place on the island that serves breakfast (the big and hearty kind). Walking in we were satisfied to see that it was a busy, bustling family friendly restaurant (the hostess was holding her toddler when we paid for our bill at the end of the meal). The menu had your traditional omelettes and pancakes but I was pleased to see some with seafood varieties (isn't that the whole reason to be on an island in the first place... mmmm... seafood. Wait, or is that SEEfood. Haha!). I also enjoyed seeing options for southern style cuisine (grits... never tried 'em but I hear they're tasty). I had the crab omelette which was tasty since the crab was fresh but really, I thought it was a bit tasteless and not anything to scream about). My friend had a more traditional breakfast of bacon and eggs (wait, I think that's what she had but now I can't remember). The item we both drooled over were the enormous homemade biscuits. Now, those were yummy! If you're a big breakfast fan and need to start your day with a well rounded meal, then definitely come to Pony Island. Otherwise, if you're more of a bagel or yogurt person, I have other recommendations. See my other reviews for Ocracoke. Casual, family-friendly and traditional, Pony Island serves breakfast and lunch daily. Breakfasts are big and hearty--eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits, pancakes, incredible hash browns and all the trimmings. Lunches include fresh local seafood (they'll even cook your day's catch if you'd like), burgers, sandwiches, soups and salads. Beer and wine are served, and desserts and a children's menu are available. read more

It was all good. The staff was helpful & friendly. We arrived at 11:15 with a party of 13. They stop seating at 11:30, but welcomed us in. Not everybody does with a party that large. The food was good & plentiful. I ordered the sausage & egg biscuit. I expected one but got two so I shared with my daughter. The biscuit was flaky with a nice crisp to the outside. I also got the Pecan pancake. Enjoyed it. Husband got the shrimp omelet, and he said it was really good & had lots of shrimp. Price was reasonable. So if you're looking for good food at a good price, head here. read more

I really like this restaurant. It feels like old North Carolina. The food is simple, but very good. It is safe for people with shellfish allergies. I had the blackened blue fish, which was perfectly prepared. Everyone should stop here when they visit Ocracoke. read more

Pony Island Restaurant - Blackened blue fish. Yummy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocracoke, North Carolina

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Classic favorite for a diner style breakfast! "Best breakfast on the island" keeps true. Service was fast and efficient- seemed like a huge team effort which was great. The host was very sweet and once we were sat immediately got our drink orders. Food was just what I was craving and at a wonderfully affordable price! I think we paid about $35 for two people including coffee and OJ! read more

Great place for breakfast. The coffee is good, the food is good, service is fast and friendly, and the place is clean and kept up. We often enjoy this place for breakfast at least once every time we're on the island. read more

So good. We were on Ocracoke Island for the day and stumbled upon this gem. They serve breakfast until 11:30 weekdays. The banana hotcakes were so good. Don't pass up the biscuits. Made in-house, they are huge and wonderful. The staff is very friendly too. read more

A great choice for breakfast on the island. They have a good sized dining area and quick service which make this a great choice for check-out morning so you can get your belly full before the ferry ride. Their menu is typical breakfast fare with a few twists like banana pancakes, taco omelet, and peanut butter and jelly French toast. read more

This placed used to be "the place" to go for breakfast in Ocracoke. It's still good, but they have priced themselves out of the market, determined, I suspect, to rely on the unsuspecting tourist flow for a while. 2 eggs w/ bacon was almost $10, and then of course coffee etc is extra. There are many better places to go, but the waitress was friendly, and the food still good enough, if basic. One problem with Ocracoke is the spotty cell service for all of the major cell carriers. Everyone (almost) allows use of their WifFi, but the Pony Island people see that as an inconvenience. Being a T-Mobile customer I always look for WiFi when I am dining so that I can check my email, but here? "We don't give out the password to that anymore. It's just for our employees." We had walked to the Pony Island and spent ~$50 for our table, but they weren't going to give me their WiFi password? How 1980's is that? It's as if they don't want to offer this common courtesy - either that, or they are too lazy to change their password. In any event, that really seemed like a bad way to treat customers. They were totally dismissive and had no problem denying their customers. I will not be going back to the Pony Island - Every restaurant in this small town seems to realize the lack of cell service (TMobile, Verizon etc) creates a problem that they can help address. There are lots of choices folks. read more