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    The Happy Egg

    4.7 (35 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    the country fried steak nest bowl
    Jenna M.

    We are so happy to have found this hidden local gem! They've only been around for a couple of years, but they are doing great. Their food is delicious and reasonably priced. Our waitress, Shelley, had that charming Southern hospitality that makes coming back a guarantee.

    Just terrible weak coffee
    Andi M.

    I had high hopes when visiting The Happy Egg, but ultimately, I was left a bit dissatisfied. The restaurant is located in front of the Food Lion shopping center on Main Street, just north of downtown. There is plenty of parking in front of the restaurant, as well as in the shopping center. We arrived for breakfast one Saturday at 9am. There were only two servers working at that time--and they were hustling--but two additional (much-needed) servers arrived just before 9:30am. We were seated very soon after our arrival. My husband and I both had coffee, and this was the first letdown. Their coffee is hot, but very WEAK. It was almost undrinkable. For our entrees, I ordered a Happy Egg platter with scrambled eggs (with added cheddar), bacon (requesting crispy), a cheddar biscuit, and grits. My husband ordered the corned beef hash with two over-medium eggs, an English muffin, and country ham as his side. We only waited about ten minutes for our food, and the portions were large. Of our two meals, my husband enjoyed his more than I did mine. He liked that they make the corned beef hash from scratch--so it's the shredded kind--and his eggs were perfectly cooked. The country ham was good as well. English muffin had something green on both sides of the inside (avocado from another plate, maybe), but he set it aside and didn't eat it. The manager offered another, but he didn't really need it, and turned it down. My dish was lackluster. My eggs were a bit over cooked, and the cheese wasn't suitably melted. In addition to the eggs, I wasn't a fan of the grits. They seemed flavorless, unaided by the added cheese. On a positive note, the bacon was thick and cooked perfectly crispy without being overdone, and the biscuit was large and soft inside. They brought butter in cups which was easy to spread--a nice touch. Our server was prompt and friendly, and we could see the manager, other servers, and staff working hard to keep dining at a good pace. The prices were reasonable and the portions were great, but the terrible coffee and my average plate doesn't justify a return.

    Holiday spirits abound!
    Ron E.

    Good food ... good service ... good prices ( value ) ... all add up to a good experience. We will return for more! :)

    breffisses menu
    Daniel P.

    so it's been a week and business is good but not slammed and I get sat immediately and get coffee, water, and a menu (by the time I leave there's a couple larger parties waiting for tables to open) I go for a country nest with two eggs up on a bed of cheesed grits plus a biscuit. grits are a little creamier than I am used to but maybe that's the gravy talking? don't matter cuz it's still good with the eggs and a dose of the red and there's a biscuit too! still smiling because breakfast is good :-)

    Breakfast Bowl- Fried Chicken
    Amber M.

    My boyfriend and I stopped by Happy Egg on Sunday for a late breakfast/brunch and absolutely loved it! It's a smaller spot, but already super popular -- and I totally get why. I ordered the fried chicken breakfast bowl, and it did not disappoint. The chicken was crispy, the eggs were cooked perfectly, and everything had amazing flavor. But honestly, the biscuits stole the show -- big, fluffy, buttery perfection. We both agreed they were the best part of the meal. The staff were friendly, and the food came out fresh and hot. Definitely adding this one to our regular weekend rotation!

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    Jodi M.

    Kaitlyn is super helpful! Honestly all the staff are really nice. The food is good and I love that you can get lunch at 7 am if you want. The whole menu is served all day. Whatever you're in the mood for you can have! Very homy and comfortable vibe.

    Bacon and Swiss cheese biscuit with home fries.
    Unique S.

    The servers are friendly and hardworking. The food is really good! Food comes out quickly, hot and fresh.

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    The staff was friendly and quick and I got a southern breakfast bowl with grits and wow an excellent breakfast indeed

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    11 days ago

    The food is good, the service is good. It's a little pricey but has a great selection to choose from.

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    1 month ago

    Everything we've ordered has been great. Great service too. Our favorite is the Reuben.

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    everything is fresh and delicious. Service is friendly. breakfast, lunch, dinner, You cant go wrong

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    Nice little spot to get a good meal. The service is fast and friendly and it's conveniently located.

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    8 months ago

    Good food selection, pricing is fair. Owner is a former chef at local high end restaurants, I heard.

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    7 months ago

    Great food, great service at a reasonable price. So glad we found this place! And the fact it's close to home makes it even better.

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    8 months ago

    Very good food and portions. However, don't go there expecting moderate prices. This is not fast food. $12 cheeseburger, $10 hotdog.

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    1 year ago

    The Happy Egg is very good food. The eggs and cheese grits were perfect. The service was excellent professional. We will be back!!

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    Hate writing lukewarm reviews…read more Lovely servers and predictable menu in a strip mall breakfast/lunch spot. But the rest was sort of a bust. Once to food came it was ok...but not worthy of the 4/5 stars that others have offered or the ranking as a great brunch place. She had a special with poached eggs, sausage, and one slice of French toast. Sausage seemed like it might have been fresh from a supermarket frozen package. French toast came super late. My omelet and biscuit were good enough (but not hot enough...did they sit around waiting to be expedited...short servers?). As for the grits. They ran out. How does a breakfast place in NC run out? They finally came after I had finished the omelet. Sigh. THEN the single slice of lukewarm French toast came. After the grits. After she was long finished with her eggs. It WAS delicious though. Perhaps an off day? Happens. Again, servers were delightfully polite. But food was only average, and the kitchen...well...read above...

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