Big Ed’s City Market Restaurant

Big Ed's is in the downtown area of Raleigh in the village. It has a very hometown vibe in a country store setting. You can tell by the decor this is a very casual, grandma's kitchen kind of look. We were seated fairly quickly on a busy Saturday morning. The restaurant is tucked away on a tree lined cobblestone street, but the locals know it's there!They have a large menu and large portions and the food does not disappoint. It was a very busy Saturday, however our server did not come back to our table enough. We had to wave down someone else to get refills on water and hot water for tea. Not the end of the world, but, we did see this same server chatting with many tables, and still couldn't get her attention. This is the reason for the missing star in the review. I really loved the look of this place and would definitely return. Hopefully the service was just a one off and trying not to be too critical. The food is great at Big Ed's. You certainly will not leave hungry!

A pinnacle of southern food - great eats and great service.Quick test on Y/N should you go here:1. Do you like good food?2. Do you like America?If you answered yes to questions 1 and 2, then this place is for you

The venue's aesthetics, coupled with its ambiance and service, alongside the exceptional food quality and generous portions, secured its position as our initial dining choice upon our arrival for vacation. My family thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and I, personally, found it delightful. The delectable food exuded a distinct country charm, making it a highly recommended dining spot for those in proximity to Raleigh, North Carolina. The breakfast offerings here are truly superb.

Big Ed's has to be the best breakfast joint in Raleigh. Located in the historic downtown Moore Square section. The ambiance takes you back in time. Street parking available. Great service and spectacular food. One of the best homemade biscuits I've ever had, hands down.

Big Ed's has some really good southern breakfast but I can't put it there on my top I got to say there was something that was lacking for me and that was flavor the food was delicious and the service was amazing! The chicken tasted as if they just poured hot sauce in it before it got breaded and deep fried but at the same time it was very juicy and crispy it was well cooked just wish it would of been season a bit better I thought it felt a bit rushed I am also no stranger to grits and I do think these were a bit on the ordinary side. I did love the sausage links they were bigger than the usual! And my scrambled eggs were nice and cheesy! Great ambiance and souther decor! My server was top notch! Will come back for sure and try other foods they have to offer! My experience was a good one!

I came here for breakfast and had a wonderful experience! I knew it was going to be a good breakfast spot when at 9:15AM there were already a line out the door! I was pleasantly surprised when we only needed to wait 10-15 min to be seated. Our server was extremely attentive. She came by every 10 minutes with hot coffee refills and asking if we needed anything. Upon recommendation from our server I had the fried chicken with biscuits. This was also served with eggs cooked the way you like (I personally love over easy) and a side. I went for the cooked apple slices. I could not believe how much food was in the plate for what I found to be a very reasonable price! I tend to shy again from southern style breakfasts but I'm so glad I went with her recommendation. The biscuits with gravy were among the best I'd ever had as was the fried chicken. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone in the Raleigh area!

Big Ed's is a Raleigh classic so I was glad to be able to eat here- we had good service from Patti and the ambience is great- you really can appreciate all the old decorations hung in the ceiling and the walls - the coffee tasted a little like mud water (sorry!) - I got the 1 pancake with sausage - it was so huge I only ate half! Doused in syrup and butter it was quite good- but nothing special- their other dishes are same - nothing special but that is what basic breakfasts are supposed to be- the home fries are really good! a good breakfast experience

I've been looking for a go to breakfast spot in Raleigh since moving here a year ago and I have found it at last. We have visited many delicious bakeries and coffee shops. I have a soft spot on my hard for a traditional pancake breakfast though. I'm happy to say that Big Ed's delivers on that.The pancake I had was massive, thick, light, and fluffy. It had a nice buttery taste to it. The texture was on point. This pancake was . The bacon that came with it was not as thick as I usually prefer, but it was generously portioned and really tasty. So no complaints from me.I also liked the interior's casual atmosphere. There are antiques hung from the ceiling and the tables are covered in a classic red and blue checkered pattern.Our servers were attentive to our table and filled my coffee mug regularly which made me even happier My wife had the "chicken fried chicken" with a biscuit, and she also raved over that meal.I plan to be back here as often as I can, and whenever I crave pancakes

The greatest thing about Ed's city market was this waitress Jessica who was an absolute joy. She was the top notch. . Not only was she sweet and patient she was also seriously on task. I don't think I ever had an empty glass. The food wasn't bad, I had the meatloaf and got some salt pork. Not realizing that big Ed closes much earlier than I would've thought, I was the last one there and they didn't just toss me out. They waited until I finished my meal. This is a chill spot. I'd return.

We had a lovely experience at Big Ed's for breakfast this morning. Our waitress was great- attentive, friendly, and offered good recommendations. We got our food quickly and were very pleased with the large portions. The meal was so flavorful and filling. Great location, great seating inside, and overall just a very pleasant experience.