Your experience at Big Ed’s Raleigh, who have been serving up generous portions of Southern comfort food since 1958, starts by walking up the charming cobblestone streets in historic City Market.
Big Ed’s Restaurant has long been one of their favorite places to eat in Raleigh, especially popular for their breakfast – think GIANT pancakes, country ham, warm service, and historical memorabilia.
Downtown Raleigh is thriving and it’s where you’ll find a nice balance of old school Raleigh restaurants like Big Ed’s, innovative new establishments like community food halls, hopping breweries, and the best local coffee shops.
When I think of Raleigh, Big Ed’s City Market restaurant immediately comes to mind with its old school charm, attentive service, and classic Southern dishes!
On the menu are breakfast, brunch and lunch items, all very hearty and reasonably priced, served up on red and white checkered tablecloths with quick service.
Big Ed’s Raleigh is well known for their HUGE hot cakes (pancakes) which are literally the size of dinner plates. Some of the biggest pancakes I’ve seen in my life and just perfect for our kids to share!