Big Ed's City Market
(919) 836-9909
220 Wolfe St
Raleigh,
NC
27601
35.7761
-78.6359
Neighborhood: Central
Reviews & Ratings for Big Ed's City Market
17 reviews
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Awesome food & Service
by 845145739
April 29, 2009
I've had fried oysters at numerous seafood places and was a bit skeptical at 1st. I typically think of Big Eds as just country cooking but I have to say these were the absolute best oysters I've had anywhere! They were lightly breaded and very light all around. they were recommended by one of the most courteous employees ever and he didn't steer me wrong!
Keep up the good work Big Eds..I will be back!
- Pros: Best fried oysters I've ever eaten!
- Cons: none
Restuarant by Joseph B. at InsiderPages
Contributor
February 17, 2009
Southern cooking at its finest! My first trip was an adventure - not just because of the food, but to soak in the culture! The food is good (not necessarily good FOR you!) and the service is good. My favorite is to come on a Saturday morning with the kids - sausage is awesome!
A good country breakfast in downtown Raleigh. by Phil F. at InsiderPages
Contributor
February 11, 2009
The seating is tight, but you don't mind because it means you can get a seat quicker. The food is just down-home. The wait staff is friendly and responsive even in the tight spaces. The Saturday morning we were there, there was a band playing out front.
Good Country eating by Denise S. at InsiderPages
Contributor
February 05, 2009
Bid Ed's is some good Country eating. They have it all, but be carefully if you go on weekends. There will be a line for this southern cooking. It makes me feel like I am eating with my grandparents again.
Old-Fashioned Food by Sarah P. at InsiderPages
Contributor
February 03, 2009
If you are looking for country cooking and service where the waitress will call you 'Hon', then you have got to head to Big Ed's. But be warned, if you go on a weekend, check the hours and be prepared to wait in line. This is a local favorite, so the line for Sat breakfast can get a little long, but its worth it.
Best country breakfast in town
by pippyrox
February 03, 2008
Breakfast at Big Ed's will make you want to cartwheel, it's so good! Hands down best country breakfast around. We arrived around 10am on a Saturday morning and parking was not really an issue, just a block walk. Fantastic live music out front on Saturday's from 10am-noon, high-spirited New Orleans horns will make you think it's Mardi Gras in downtown Raleigh! Inside was crowded, but our wait was less than 10 minutes and there's tons of personalized little greetings to Big Ed and reviews to read while you are in line. Service was prompt and courteous. Perfect eggs - slightly runny yolks and firm whites - made me happy when I had a big ol bite along with the grits and country link sausage. Grilled biscuits and molassas will have your taste buds whooping for joy. Top it all off with a Pepsi and this, my friends, is the good life ;)
- Pros: did i mention the red-eye gravy?!?
- Cons: Parking could be a little iffy, if you aren't familiar with the area
Good country food!
by maxinebaby
August 03, 2006
I like Bid Ed's, whether it's breakfast or lunch. They've got good country food. A little pricey though.
- Pros: Good country food
- Cons: A little pricey
Country returns!
by theeatandfun
October 10, 2005
Wow this place is great, when it comes to country cooking they really know what they are doing! I had the hot cakes and it was the best! I also must say the decorations and all the smiles create a atmosphere of fun and happiness. No one can stay down in the dumps here! Im still missing those homemade biscuits, how delicious! Id just like to tell everyone that you havn't seen country cooking (unless you grew up in the country) until youve gone to Big Ed's!!!!! (just a quickie, there are non-smoking and smoking sections)
- Pros: Decorations, Food, Atmosphere
- Cons: No parking lot, Sometimes Full
One of the most authentic southern spots in the Triangle, this restaurant serves up country-style breakfast in a big city location.
by Contributor
October 27, 2004
In Short
Red-eyed gravy might be the last thing people expect to find at the urban City Market, but through the doors of Big Ed's is pure North Carolina country cooking. A bustling place that is half eatery, half vestige to the old South, this breakfast haven is no place for small appetites. Try the pancakes and be sure not to miss the scratch-made biscuits. For those not in the mood for breakfast, some lunch fare is available.
Good suthern eatin'
by pidelt1841
January 04, 2004
Big Ed's is the best. When I came to college I missed my grandmother's cooking. This place really rocks. A big plus - smoking is available. If you can't smoke in NC, where can you smoke? I highly recommend this to everyone!
- Pros: GOOD FOOD, VALUE, Service with a smile!
- Cons: Parking, Hours not long enough
