Location 7/10 Located on the corner of a strip mall with lots of parking. It's just the south loop 288 is only businesses and not within walking distance of anything but big box stores. Vibe 6/10 Wood tables, chairs, and booths - it felt very dated with art from Big Lots on the walls. Everything was well maintained, though. Menu 7/10 Nothing original (except a specialty juice) here just the classics so something for everyone. There are lots of vegetarian options but I didn't notice any vegan dishes fyi Food 6/10 The crab cakes benedict, came with some mixed greens in a tart dressing, which was a nice balance. The crab cakes were pretty good on their own. The poached egg could have used another 30 seconds. I added a side a bacon - 3 large thick slices just the right amount of crispy but noticeably salty even for bacon. The french toast was more like a fluffy bread with good flavor. The biscuits and gravy were not notable. Coffee came in its own pot which was nice but flavor was not great. Overall it's an average breakfast place food-wise. Service 9/10 Really friendly staff. Greeted and seated right away and our service came with water and a big bottle to refill. The server asked good questions and made suggestions and was overall very pleasant. Coffee came right away and our food was out quickly. Price 7/10 Really fair prices especially for premium items like crab cakes benedict ($13). A side of French toast was high ($7/2 slices). Coffee was $3.50. Cleanliness 9/10 Clear floors, tables bussed right away, clean bathrooms read more

As someone who has had a heart procedure I now have diet restriction s. The best cafe in Denton for large heart healthy selections of very tasty foods is "The Great Egg." Excellent service! Crafts of water and coffee so you can enjoy those drinks and never feel abandoned for another cup of coffee like can happen at other establishments. This is a very good place to meet with friends because it has a welcoming environment! Come and see! Good health to everyone! read more

I just left disgusted with how I was treated. I walked in by myself to get something to eat while I waited for the shops to open. I was never greeted to asked if anyone had helped me as I waits by the hostess stand. The woman checking customers out never acknowledged me while I waited. Three employees came from the kitchen to hand delivery orders to delivery drivers and I still was not acknowledged or asked if I needed help. After 3 minutes of waiting, a woman came from what I assume was probably the restroom to seat me in an empty meeting room that was enclosed with just a open door out, looking out over the rest of the restaurant. We walked by eight empty tables and booths to go into a meeting room where I was seated by myself. Right after I was seated, two more parties of two patrons each walked in after me and were seated directly in the main dining room that was half empty. After this, I just walked out. read more

Adding lettuce leaves to any entree makes it healthy, right? Well, that is what I told myself while enjoying The Great Egg Omelette. I ended up finishing all of the greens before I took a bite of anything else. That is how much I enjoyed its dressing. With the exception of a baked potato topping, I rarely have a dollop of sour cream on my food, so it provided an interesting flavor contrast. Some other restaurants charge extra for an English muffin. I liked how most of the egg dishes is served with one at not additional charge. Unfortunately, three years later, I still did not like their coffee. read more

The Great Egg - Denton - The Great Egg Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denton, Texas

Food is wonderful and consistent. There is never an issue with omissions or substitutions. Wait staff is very friendly and always happy to get your food just the way you want it. You never have to wait for a refill for your coffee because they give you a pot to refill when you want. Our favorite breakfast spot!!! read more

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The breakfast croissant was so yummy! Owen always takes care of us and makes the experience fantastic. This place has the best vibes, should be called the Greatest Egg! read more

The Great Egg - Denton - Breakfast Croissant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denton, Texas

Met with a large group in their banquet room on a Saturday morning. So went in with the understanding that it would probably be slow. I was pleasantly surprised at the stellar level of service. We had about 15 in our group and one waitress handled everything like a champ. She got our drink orders and delivered them quickly. Then, she turned around and got all our individual meal orders. So nice to get our orders in 20 minutes. I had the 2 egg breakfast with home potatoes and sausage patties. Great recommendation by the waitress. Good food. A solid four stars performance. read more

The Great Egg - Denton - 2 Egg Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denton, Texas

It is exceedingly difficult to pen this review. However, honesty compels me to do so. The original owners who established this restaurant had a different take on the quality of the menu. Unfortunately, they moved on to create new venues. The current proprietors are extremely pleasant. However the quality of the food has not been maintained. The service was good and the ambiance is still wonderful. Truthfully, my spouse and I have not returned after our initial visits which was some time ago. They may have improved. It is up to you to decide. Best wishes always... read more

We stopped in here for breakfast and it was such a great experience! Our waiter Joaquin was amazing! Made sure my tea was always filled even gave me a to go one without me asking! That's great service! Make sure you sit in his section he will make you smile! The food was delicious and the coffee pot stays at your table to you leave caffeinated! Hope you go try them out! Enjoy! read more

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We stopped in for a quick breakfast when we were in Denton and had a wonderful experience. The service was fantastic!! I failed to get our servers name, but she was young and had her hair dyed blue. She was so friendly and pleasant. I would go back just for the service!! The decor was very inviting, as well. My eggs were cooked perfectly, and my husband loved his omelette. We will definitely be back when we are in the area. read more

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These are probably the best waffles in Denton. The service is always decent, but never amazing. The coffee is good, the bacon and breakfast potatoes are always a hit. We always get waffles when we come, so I'm not even sure what else to recommend. Their menu is pretty limited, and it really is very egg-centric for breakfast. I am always impressed by the food, but I'm never impressed by the hostess, servers, or timing. They do offer a military discount. read more

I've tried the great egg multiple times. Even back when it was called the egg and I. Not the best breakfast place in town but it's definitely not the worst. Pretty decent food and decent prices! read more

The Great Egg - Denton - Create Your Own Omelette-bacon sausage ham and peppers. My fiancé got the Strawberry Banana Waffle in the back. They liked it. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denton, Texas

I'll start by saying that I've been coming here for years, and have only encountered minor things not even worth noting; but I went there this morning to treat myself to a birthday breakfast and it was a huge disappointment. Upon arrival, they were not busy. There were two other tables with customers in the section I was in, one of them was done with everything, they were just a group of people hanging out for company, the other must have gotten there a little bit before me. The server came over fairly quickly, I ordered my fave drink, and was trying to ask him to surprise me with one of three options, he immediately just starts throwing the names of different plates and I said no, I'm vegetarian, I want you to surprise me between (with my finger pointed to a specific plate on the menu and he just starts blurting out more plates left and right- I had to tell him to stop- that I have my own options if he'd let me finish speaking. So I point to the three and he tells me which one. No surprise. Ok. I'm not 5, not the end of the world. So now I wait... 10 min goes by, 2 guys are seated across the room. I'm thinking for a basic waffle, and a slow restaurant, 10 min was taking a little time, but assured myself that it would be out in a moment... nope. 20 MORE minutes go by and finally, my waffle comes out, with eggs and potatoes as ordered. All COLD. Not warm, not room temp, literally cold to the touch. Each thing on there. I looked around for the server to ask him to put it in a microwave or something but never saw him again until he dropped off the check (my back was to the room). The place had gotten pretty busy in the last 10 min or so, and I figured I'm not going to catch him, so I just ate my cold food with complete disappointment. Oh, the 2 guys who came in 10 min after me had their food within a moment of me because as soon as I started looking around for the server as soon as I felt the food was cold, they were already eating. There was never a check in; just a check drop off. And when paying, the owner didn't even ask how things were. I'll still go back there because this was the first bad experience out of many visits, but legit- I've had their food delivered to me 15 min away that arrived much hotter than this was in house. It makes me wonder how long it sat waiting to be served since it took 30 min for my food to come out and when it did it was cold. read more

Restaurant is lovely, pancakes are so lovely and delicious. Eggs and sausage is nicely and incredibly.

They brought us rotten fruit. There were gnats all over us, and the bacon was undercooked to the point of being unsafe to eat. The waitress was clearly overwhelmed with too many tables; I blame management. My wife and I each had the crab cake Benedict. The crab cake was real crab but it tasted old. When we first walked in we stood around for 15 minutes while the hostess and an old woman (presumably the manager) looked at each other and couldn't figure out how to seat us. It was very odd. The food is cheaply priced, and thus attracts a consistent crowd of elderly folks whose taste buds don't work anymore and don't care what the food tastes like or if it's fresh. read more

The Great Egg - Denton - Undercooked bacon and rotten strawberry - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denton, Texas

This was my first time at this restaurant. If it wasn't for the food and kind service, I'd give it a 1 rating. The food came out quickly and it was delicious! My server was very friendly and courteous. But when I finished eating, a roach came crawling down the wall in my booth and onto the table. I thought I'd throw up! I won't be going back. read more

Amazing breakfast stop!! Our group of 6 had outstanding service, food was flavorful and hot! We had a variety of dishes- traditional eggs Benedict with potatoes were PERFECT! The hollandaise sauce was rich and creamy! Our son had the chocolate chip pancakes w sausage- pancake was HUGE!! Absolutely will return read more

Excellent food and service. Friendly staff. No waiting! Been eating here for many years and meals are very good and plenty of food

I ordered UberEats from here and was thoroughly impressed because the food was super hot and fresh still! I even unexpectedly burned my mouth on the coffee a bit because it was so unexpected. I had been here a couple of times before the pandemic, and I can honestly say the food is just as good getting takeout as in person. They packed everything where nothing was soggy and the hollandaise sauce was in a separate container to keep it from impacting the rest of the food. It was my first time ordering the veggie benedict and it was an amazing amount of food with plenty of artichokes, spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, and asparagus on top of a toasted english muffin. The eggs were just right, and I loved the consistency of the hollandaise sauce. The potatoes were, also, a nice portion. So, I will definitely be ordering this dish again! read more

The Great Egg - Denton - Veggie Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denton, Texas

Searching for a brunch spot without a long wait on Sunday, I called and got on the list expecting roughly a 20 minute wait for a table for 4. Upon arrival, we checked in and sat on the benches out front. Seeing so many others waiting to be seated, we were skeptical that we'd be seated in the cited time. We were delightfully surprised when we were called a short time later. Our waiter was prompt and friendly, with our drink orders and our meal. Portions were good and the food was hot and satisfying. Atmosphere was comfortable and perfect for brunch. Glad we didn't wait an hour to be seated at the places up the road. read more

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My husband and I tried this place for breakfast for the first time 2 days ago. We were not disappointed at all, we were seated right away, and Chloe our waitress greeted us in no time. She had great recommendations, and when the food was delivered, it was hot and so delicious!! Chloe was very attentive to us, checking on us with a smile, and even before we left, she brought us iced tea to go in plastic cups without even asking for it. She was so wonderful!! The ambiance was very relaxing, not loud at all, I could actually talk to my husband without struggling to hear him because of loud noises. We really did love this place and will return when back in town again! read more

Went here with my partner and we loved the food. our server was very chill and matched our energy which is an impressive skill! everything came quickly and was fresh and *perfect*. And I can be pretty particular, so that's saying something aha love that they do the greens as the main side. I wouldn't normally choose it over typical breakfast sides, but since it comes as the pre-chosen item I find myself sticking with it instead of swapping. Cool lil' trick to get us to eat our veggies read more

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Great atm sphere and staff. Waukegan was very pleasant and attentive.. the Tuscan scramble was exceptional with an avocado and pesto garnish. And their pricing is very reasonable with a good-sized serving. I will return when back in Denton. Highly recommended. Q read more

One of the best breakfast/brunch places in the town. Awesome service, and the food is extremely tasty. Truly recommend this place if you are looking for a spot to take the family or a first date. It has reasonable prices and the people are amazing. read more

My first experience was 2 stars, but today was 4 stars, so I am splitting the difference between the two visits. To be honest, it's probably closer to 3 1/2. It was not my idea to come here the first time. As someone with a very specific egg white allergy, I tend to avoid places with Egg in the name because it can be harder to substitute. The allergy is a pain to explain and I learned a long time ago that explaining it and requesting specific cooks might be putting my health into a teenagers hands. That being said, I did come along the first time. The second time I was more willing because I wanted to get a better feel for them before writing my review. Our first visit was on July 4th, just before 9am, and it was packed. We were quoted 15 minutes for a wait, but weren't seated until 44 minutes after my check in. There was no urgency in the staff as tables sat unbussed and unused. I received dirty silverware and had to go retrieve more, the second pair had a dirty knife. I was appalled that the manager had one person working the front (seating people and cashing them out) with the crowd. I felt the manager should have been helping out front, or assigned a seasoned team member to help. Due to my allergy, I decided to go with the oatmeal pancake with bacon and fresh fruit. My husband got a classic breakfast with a waffle as the side. Both the pancake and the waffle were EXTREMELY bland, ugh! The bacon was okay, but the fresh fruit was very refreshing and tasty. My husband seemed to enjoy his eggs. I was extremely disappointed, but I didn't post a review because I have a rule about judging a place by their holiday service. I was suspicious though, especially with the lack of urgency from the entire staff and the dirty silverware. I also felt that I overpaid considering the quality and portion. We came back today, a Sunday at 8:30am. There was no wait, we were immediately seated! The first thing I noticed was that there were no prices on the beverages, weird! After my last experience with the pancake and waffle, I decided to go with the lunch side of the menu. I do appreciate a place that offers their entire menu for all their operating hours. We had to wait a while on our server, Brian. He told me that the menu was a revision and he wasn't sure why it didn't have the prices on drinks. He did offer to check, but I just went with a sweet tea. A while later he came by with our drinks and gave me an update on the prices, which was sweet. I noticed that Brian was kept busy with tables so it would be a lengthy amount of time between visits. However, Brian was extremely accommodating and really on the ball. He also had very good suggestions. My husband ordered a Colorado scrambler that had ham in it and he ordered it with bacon, sausage and an English muffin. He really enjoyed the seasoning of this meal and it was very filling. The $9.29 price tag seemed fairly reasonable. I ordered their lunch combo for $7.99 which gives you a choice of 4 half sandwiches, 3 salads and a soup of the day. I got the Arizona Turkey which came on grilled sourdough and had bacon, mayo, tomato and avocado. The soup of the day was the Black Eyed Pea that Brian said was very similar to their tortilla soup and assured me that I would like it. The sandwich was pretty good, I liked the flavor. The last third completely fell apart because the avocado and tomato made it too mushy to stay together, but it was still good. My main note would be the bacon was inconsistent, some of it was really hard and some of it was really fatty. The soup was absolutely fantastic! I ate every single bit of it and could have gotten more, so delicious! I would consider ordering a bowl of that soup for an entrée. If the Black Eyed Pea soup is available when you go, get it! If you are the type to need substitutions, make sure you talk clearly to the staff about it and find out how things are prepared. I wanted plain potatoes with my pancake on my first visit because I didn't think ranch potatoes would be a good compliment to an oatmeal pancake. They make their batch with the ranch already mixed in at the beginning of the day, so you can't really get it with no ranch. Today I heard a similar request about removing jalapenos at a nearby table and heard a similar explanation. So if you have allergies or just hate a particular food, make sure you are asking for details and have a backup item to order. Though this place isn't in my top ten or anything, I'm pleased I got a chance to see them on a regular day and to fix my initial impression of them. Service is still a bit slow, but the food was much more satisfying. I will most likely return to try them again. read more

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Food definitely not worth the price. No flavor. Plenty of eggs. Everything else is packaged or lacking in flavor. Service is good. Server was a little busy but did a nice job. Restaurant was clean but it was under staffed. read more

The waiting time is ridiculous.. 2 Egg BreakfastColorado Jack 2 Egg Breakfast minutes read more

We went there for breakfast around 10 a.m. We walked in with our masks on and were pleasantly surprised to see all the staff were wearing masks as well. But as we entered the restaurant to be seated, though it was half full, there was only one other family wearing masks. It was uncomfortable enough to enter the dining area where there was a family of at least 12, occupying two tables, and none of them were wearing masks. After, our server, Jaret (?) (whom, by the way, was very attentive and friendly), took our order, the hostess escorted a family of five in the booth beside us, which had no barrier between the booths. None of them were wearing masks. It was unnerving having the family linger about as they try to decide where each were going to sit. Disgusted by the lack of social distancing, and lack of concern for the safety of the staff and the other customers, we asked to have our meal to go. Only to our dismay upon our return home ~ only to find the toast and bacon burnt and the eggs over done. I had also asked for a substitute of tomatoes instead of potatoes ~ well you can image my frustration when I found potatoes. read more

Eat here for a very good breakfast and service. Healthy options with low fat and vegetarian with egg whites. Fruits and large portions are included. The whole wheat pancake is full of flavor and lots of fiber and I Mean a lot! Coffee in casks and quick service makes good start with low prices and quality you expect and yes lots of egg specials from omelettes to Benedicts. read more

New Sunday fixation. The waffles, eggs and avocado toast before a nap? Perfection. Always fresh and appetizing when I open. Love!

Staff members admitting they don't really care about social distancing. Odd they have a sign stating mask required to enter and an older group standing by the front door not wearing their mask. read more

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As a delivery driver, it takes a long time for them to actually bring your food to you. You have to wait way longer than it says on your delivery app. I shouldn't have to 30 minutes extra than it says. It affects my ratings as an Independent Contractor read more

Great little restaurant. The food is always delicious. The menu is more focused on breakfast, but they do have a decent lunch/brunch selection. Masks are currently required, obviously within reason as you are in a place to eat. They are skipping tables to enforce social distancing, and all staff is wearing masks. Joaquin is an AMAZING server. He is very attentive, always very friendly and pleasant. Literally, one of the best servers in any restaurant I've ever been to. read more

I will admit, the aura around the restaurant is pleasant and cozy. However, I would recommend you do not come into this establishment on a busy Sunday afternoon. When entering we were greeted and asked how many was the party and the name. The girl at the front went to the hostess and repeated our name and party number, though she never put our name down. We waited for thirty minutes and realized parties just arriving were getting seated before us. We checked up on our status and it seemed we were never put down on the list. The hostesses never made accommodations and let us wait like we just came in. Fortunately it was only a 7 minute wait by then. When we sat down we were quickly greeted again by our server, Kari, she was very attentive to our table and made sure we were taken care of. Without Kari, no doubt the review would only be one star. read more

Wife & I traveling on business had the most amazing BREAKFAST EVER‼‼‼ We just finished working out & recommend this place. read more

The Great Egg - Denton - Wife & I enjoyed Hiker & Crab Cake Poached Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denton, Texas

The Great Egg in Denton went above and beyond our expectations. We wanted to eat somewhere local to the area and when we found this spot on Yelp in a shopping center, it kind of gave a chain restaurant kind of vibe. It wasn't too busy as we arrived an hour before closing and our host was so nice and saw we were tired from our walk in the rain and gave us a nice booth. Kate was quick, she got us our drinks and helped us make some good decisions on what to order cause the menu was really good...I mean there was so much we wanted to try. We were starving post a wedding last night so I wish I took i pics but we ate our food so fast! Get the strawberry and banana waffle, we also got the classic eggs Benedict, we didn't know it came with ham which we don't eat but Kate and the chef were so so nice about remaking it and it was so good! The hollandaise was just so flavorful and of course the poached egg broke just right, the great egg has to make a perfect poached egg! As Californians we asked for some avocado on it too which they so nicely accommodated for us. And of course we had to get a side of hash browns. We left nothing on our plates, it was so so good and the service matched up too! So happy to have gotten to try a local brunch spot that we could recommend to others too should they come to Denton, Texas! read more

Went in for breakfast this morning. After being sat quickly my waitress came up to take my order. She was absolutely lovely! I loved her vibrant hair. The food was brought out quickly and tasted great. Overall it was a wonderful experience and I definitely will be back! read more

Me and wife have eaten at Egg & I for several years while in Colorado and New Mexico, so finding this one while driving through was pleasant surprise. We stopped in and had about 20 minute wait but well worth it. There is seating inside and outside for those waiting. Once seated we were promptly greeted and we always order the same thing, Colorado Jack Scramble with Pork Green Chile, we love the pork green Chile, highly recommend this breakfast dish, comes with 3 slices of bacon, muffin and seasoned homemade potatoes; very fulfilling. read more

Very good place to go! BUT..... they need a new hostess! Her hair never fixed, looks like she just jumped out from bed. Doesn't even speak. Other than that! Love the coffee!! read more

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This place doesn't miss! Hands down, the best waffles I've ever had and the eggs are always scrambled beautifully. I always order the Athens Scramble with a waffle on the side. The scramble is always seasoned to perfection. If I had to make one critique, it would be that the coffee options are pretty basic. It would be nice if there were different syrups and milks to go into the coffees. read more