The NC Egg Association is running an awesome contest that showcases the best restaurants in the state that serve amazing egg dishes. State residents are encouraged to nominate a local restaurant in your area – Coast, Piedmont or Mountains – that you think serves the best eggs around!
This contest not only champions small business but at the end of the nomination period, one restaurant in each region will win a $1,000 prize to help rebuild, make updates, or support employees after a difficult year.
As as avid egg lover, I was excited to show off the 3 restaurants in the Triangle I believe are serving up some killer eggs! Of course there are other restaurants in North Carolina that have amazing egg dishes, but I also considered who could really use a boost after a tough year dealing with COVID. Some restaurants suffered a bit more due to location and clientele and I really wanted to shine a light on unique restaurants that we could have potentially lost during the pandemic.
My 3 picks were Neuse River Brewing and Brasserie in Raleigh, Taverna Agora in Raleigh, and True Flavors Diner in Durham. I encourage you to do your own Tour De Egg of North Carolina and submit your nominations by August 8th, 2021! By participating, you will automatically be entered into weekly drawings for $25 gift cards to local restaurants. Visit NcEgg.org/BestEggs to submit your entry now!
Neuse River Brewing & Brasserie
Nestled in a neighborhood near Five Points in Raleigh, Neuse River Brewing has a relaxed brunch vibe with elevated dishes. For Sunday Brunch they play reggae, serve up their delicious beer alongside all the egg dishes you can imagine and other brunch classics that make up a stellar menu. The Croque Madame sandwich is stuffed with ham, dijon mustard, gruyere cheese between two slices of sourdough bread from Union Special Bread and finished off with béchamel sauce and a sunny side up egg. Rich doesn’t even begin to cover it!
Duck Hash 
PEI Mussels
Pictured above is their Duck Hash which looks pretty plain in the photo, but this dish packs a flavor punch! The hash is packed with duck confit, roasted potatoes, caramelized onion, shaved brussel sprouts, white cheddar cheese, two fried eggs, and Union Special Bread toast. I’m also a sucker for Mussels and their PEI mussels in a white wine garlic sauce did not disappoint. Don’t forget to order their burger! It is seriously one of the top 5 burgers in Raleigh and I was totally blown away.
Taverna Agora
If you’re looking for an awesome open air patio that transports you to another place, try brunching at Taverna Agora in Downtown Raleigh! Their menu is Greek themed with dishes like Shakshuka, Baklava Sticky Buns, and Gyro Eggs Benedict. Shakshuka is a Mediterranean staple that involves baked eggs in a tomato sauce, topped with herbs, feta, and various pickled things.
Not only is the Shakshuka dish unique, but it’s a pretty healthy way to enjoy your morning eggs. I loved the breakfast potatoes on the side of the Gyro Eggs Benedict, and the Baklava Sticky Buns were to die for! Soo soft and pillowy with a sweet syrup and crushed nuts… a total brunch indulgence.
Gyro Eggs Benedict 
Baklava Sticky Buns
The outdoor patio is on the upper level overlooking Hillsborough Street with all the plants and pretty decor!
True Flavors Diner
If you weren’t looking for True Flavors Diner, you might never stumble upon it because it’s hidden in a shopping center strip mall in South Durham with an unassuming sign. But don’t let the humble building fool you – True Flavors is well known for having some of the most over-the-top breakfast and brunch dishes in town!
True Flavors and their internal pop-up menu, Debbie Lou’s Biscuit shop, take biscuit sandwiches to the next level and if you think you’re finishing one of these bad boys in one sitting… you’re wrong! They are HUGE and so beautifully presented. Check out my two favorite dishes… the Blueberry Chipotle Chicken Biscuit and the egg dish that I think deserves this nomination – the Pastrami, Egg, & Cheese Biscuit!
Blueberry Chipotle Chicken Biscuit 
Pastrami, Egg, & Cheese Biscuit
Another great menu staple here is the Country Fried Steak and Eggs, served over breakfast potatoes with a delicious gravy poured on top. I’m pretty sure True Flavors is a heart attack waiting to happen but I really couldn’t care less! Their food is SO GOOD I would try basically anything on the menu! Just make sure you get there during the first hour of breakfast service or you’ll be waiting in line to sit in their small but adorable dining room.
Thank you so much for reading this blog post, and don’t forget to make your nominations by August 8th for the best eggs in North Carolina! If you have a great recommendation for the Triangle you’d like to see me feature, comment below or reach out to me in Instagram! My handle is @beckeatsworld and I’d love to see a pic of your food if you visit one of these restaurants.
