Quick Summary:

  • Q: What is Raleigh, North Carolina known for?
  • A: Raleigh, known as the City of Oaks, is a modern, energetic city packed with fantastic little places for a light morning bite, lazy brunch, or all-day breakfast.
  • Q: What makes breakfast in Raleigh, NC special?
  • A: Breakfast is arguably the best meal of the day, and Raleigh has a plethora of fantastic spots for morning bites, including freshly baked croissants, organic coffee, sizzling eggs, bacon, and Southern-style biscuits and gravy.
  • Q: What are some of the best breakfast spots in Raleigh?
  • A: Raleigh offers fantastic breakfast spots where you can enjoy freshly baked croissants, organic coffee, perfectly fried eggs, and Southern-style biscuits and gravy.


1. Tupelo Honey ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Tupelo Honey | Raleigh, NC Breakfast and Weekend Brunch Spots
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2. The Mecca Restaurant ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The Mecca Restaurant | Raleigh, NC Breakfast and Weekend Brunch Spots
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3. Brigs Great Beginnings Restaurant

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Brigs Great Beginnings Restaurant | Raleigh, NC Breakfast and Weekend Brunch Spots
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4. Gypsy's Shiny Diner

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Gypsy's Shiny Diner | Raleigh, NC Breakfast and Weekend Brunch Spots
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5. Lucettegrace

Lucettegrace | Raleigh, NC Breakfast and Weekend Brunch Spots
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6. Manhattan Cafe

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Manhattan Cafe | Raleigh, NC Breakfast and Weekend Brunch Spots
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7. Morning Times

Morning Times | Raleigh, NC Breakfast and Weekend Brunch Spots
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8. Relish Craft Kitchen & Bourbon Bar

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Relish Craft Kitchen & Bourbon Bar | Raleigh, NC Breakfast and Weekend Brunch Spots
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9. Rise Biscuits Donuts

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Rise Biscuits Donuts | Raleigh, NC Breakfast and Weekend Brunch Spots
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10. Simply Crepes

Simply Crepes | Raleigh, NC Breakfast and Weekend Brunch Spots
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11. Sola Coffee Cafe

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Sola Coffee Cafe | Raleigh, NC Breakfast and Weekend Brunch Spots
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12. Sosta Cafe

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Sosta Cafe | Raleigh, NC Breakfast and Weekend Brunch Spots
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13. State Farmers Market Restaurant

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State Farmers Market Restaurant | Raleigh, NC Breakfast and Weekend Brunch Spots
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14. The Daily Planet Cafe

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The Daily Planet Cafe | Raleigh, NC Breakfast and Weekend Brunch Spots
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15. The Flying Biscuit Cafe

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The Flying Biscuit Cafe | Raleigh, NC Breakfast and Weekend Brunch Spots
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16. Barry's Cafe

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Barry's Cafe | Raleigh, NC Breakfast and Weekend Brunch Spots
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17. Big Ed’s City Market Restaurant

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Big Ed’s City Market Restaurant | Raleigh, NC Breakfast and Weekend Brunch Spots
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