647989 Thu Aug 27 12:07:36 -0700 2009 19 11 South 0 4983274 I moved here a few years ago and have been delighted with the wide range of delicious dining options. The one category that I have not found a new "go to" spot is breakfast. I am looking for breakfast served all day (or at least until dinner) in a comfortable atmosphere using local ingredients in interesting ways. Daily specials reflecting the season or the chefs whim would be a plus. While I know it is annoying as heck to hear newcomers talk about how good ____ was back home, I guess I am hoping to find a Triangle incarnation of my last favorite breakfast place - Sunny Point in Asheville. http://www.sunnypointcafe.com/menus.html Any suggestions (aside from moving!) are appreciated! Thanks! Thu Aug 27 12:07:36 -0700 2009 111267 meatn3 1 4983357 We enjoyed Gypsy's Shiny Diner when we lived in Raleigh. I don't think anything else from there is good though (except their butterfly chips) but we always loved their breakfast offerings. Thu Aug 27 12:27:15 -0700 2009 4983274 240293 Lewes17266 2 4983381 I meant to mention Brig's in Cary too. Brig's was very popular a few years ago. There were often lines outside the door on weekend mornings. I am not sure if they offer breakfast all day. Thu Aug 27 12:31:45 -0700 2009 4983357 240293 Lewes17266 3 4984379 Thanks for the reminder of Brigs. I've been to the Raleigh location and like their huge breakfast menu and monthly specials. I never think of the Gypsy's Shiny Diner except when I see it during a visit to Grand Asia. I'll make an effort to give them a try. Thu Aug 27 18:29:13 -0700 2009 4983381 111267 meatn3 1 4984069 Big Ed's .... City Market; Farmer's Market Restaurant; and - Finch's... on Peace St. next to Rollins Cleaners/Watkins Shoe Repair. Thu Aug 27 16:25:59 -0700 2009 4983274 101616 Tehama 2 4984367 I haven't tried your 1st and 2nd suggestions. Do they serve breakfast all day? I have been to Finch's. They did a good basic, inexpensive breakfast. ISTR they close in the early afternoon? I don't recall local ingredients or specials that were out of the ordinary standards. Thu Aug 27 18:23:42 -0700 2009 4984069 111267 meatn3 1 4984360 Remedy Diner, downtown on Hargett Street, might fit your bill. They don't have a long menu of breakfast-type options, but they are offered all day, and they do use fresh, seasonal ingredients. Also, there is the Flying Biscuit in Cameron Village, which is more breakfast-centric. I have only been there a couple of times when it first opened, and the service was so slow and confused that we haven't been back. But if you like their menu, it might be worth giving them a try now that they have had some time to work out the kinks. Thu Aug 27 18:20:40 -0700 2009 4983274 21873 dubedo 1 4986608 State Farmers Market Restaurant is great! They serve breakfast until 3pm and have daily specials. I will 2nd the vote for Brigs & Gregory's is good also. I think everyone in the area should try State Farmers Market restaurant at least once---everything there is very fresh. ( I personally think Gypsys is nothing special) It looks like its doesn't have as large or eclectic of a menu as your Sunny Point, but what they have is good and fresh. Sunny Point looks like a great place! Here is a review and pictures: http://eat2winraleigh.com/state-farmers-market-restaurant/ Fri Aug 28 13:15:23 -0700 2009 4983274 1096960 eat2winraleigh 2 4994300 Gypsy now runs the State Farmers Market Restaurant. Mon Aug 31 17:21:52 -0700 2009 4986608 207702 JoanInNC 1 4987276 Am I the only person who finds Brigs/Gregorys/Courtneys underwhelming? (I lump them all together because I haven't found much diference in their menu's.) I've been there several times, but it's more because of a lack of other options than out of any love for their food. Original Pancake House in Columbia...Pancake Pantry in Nashville...I wish I could say Raleigh had ANYTHING comparable. Fri Aug 28 17:21:23 -0700 2009 4983274 67610 Suzy Q 2 4987598 I agree with you completely---other than there is one dish I order at Brigs that is really special--the Knight skillet. Everything else is just OK--I think Fri Aug 28 20:07:52 -0700 2009 4987276 1096960 eat2winraleigh 3 5156899 We love Acme for brunch, unfortunately, they only serve it on Sundays. They are inventive and keep it fresh yet still manage to pull off their staples. Try the Orange County Special... trust me. Wed Nov 04 18:45:49 -0800 2009 4987598 205537 Janiedoe111 2 4987893 I used to go to the Pancake Pantry in Nashville! Yes, so far I've found decent standard breakfasts in Raleigh. Haven't found much that is really unique. Gaks has a little something extra, but they are very slow, service is friendly but forgetful and it seemed a little to expensive for what you got, I have found a breakfast at Elmo's Diner in Durham that I like. But, I'm in east Raleigh. I was not as happy at their Carboro location. I too end up at Courtneys on occasion due to lack of other options. I really just want a place that puts some creative energy behind non Sysco ingredients... Sat Aug 29 00:23:23 -0700 2009 4987276 111267 meatn3 3 4987968 meatn3, Have you been to Foster's Market in Durham? They used to offer breakfast into the afternoon on weekends. I would say their kitchen approached its breakfast specials in creative ways with seasonal and local ingredients. We liked Elmo's for breakfast too. It is not a Chowhound favorite however, I found that out. Sat Aug 29 04:24:19 -0700 2009 4987893 240293 Lewes17266 4 4989691 I've been to Fosters in C.H. for lunch but was never early enough for breakfast.Once in a while we do a grown up sleep over (no dui's for us!) with friend in the area. Next time I'll try to get to Fosters early! I'm not positive, but I believe their Durham location (by Brightleaf Sq/ Morgan Imports) has changed hands. At the location I think was Fosters I have had a nice lunch. My problem is I'm on an extreme night schedule, so very seldom am I able to catch a normal breakfast service...and that is the one meal I love but do not like to cook! Sat Aug 29 22:45:49 -0700 2009 4987968 111267 meatn3 2 4989146 No, you're not the only one who prefers to avoid Brigs. I can't really find any good reason to go there. I'd honestly rather have a country steak biscuit from Bo's any day. Sat Aug 29 16:23:22 -0700 2009 4987276 25244 rockycat 2 4994301 I'm with ya, Suzy Q! I've been once to each place and will not go back. I do like Elmo's in Durham, though. Mon Aug 31 17:22:41 -0700 2009 4987276 207702 JoanInNC 2 5122539 Gregory's is one of the few (if not the only) places I've found that does a Monte Cristo sandwich in the area. I've only been there once and that was what I got and enjoyed it. Thu Oct 22 08:13:38 -0700 2009 4987276 1084217 burgeoningfoodie 1 4994790 It's the time issue that's a problem suggesting a place for you! There are a lot of great brunches in the area but they often stop serving by 2pm. As a night owl, I feel your pain. =) On the weekend, I would also suggest Guglhupf, right next door to Foster's Market in Durham. They serve their brunch menu until 3 on Sundays and I love, LOVE their riff on Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon, dill, and scrambled eggs. I do think Brig's is pretty good at the Highway 55 and 54 intersection in Durham, too. You might also want to try George's Diner on Hillsborough in Durham--I haven't been there yet but they do serve breakfast 24 hours. Reviews on the place is mixed, some raves, some rants but I'm reserving judgment until I give it a 3am hunger pain visit. Mon Aug 31 21:07:11 -0700 2009 4983274 282441 thegourmez 1 5157668 Apparently Neal's Deli in Carrboro does a breakfast and now Dos Perros in Durham does one (run by the chef/owner of Jujube). Thu Nov 05 06:42:32 -0800 2009 4983274 1084217 burgeoningfoodie