Raleigh-Durham/ Food & Drinks
Published on May 08, 2020
Raleigh's 3 favorite spots to find inexpensive breakfast and brunch fareThe Morning Times | Photo: Micah K./Yelp

Looking for a delicious breakfast and brunch meal near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable breakfast and brunch restaurants around Raleigh, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to meet your needs.

1. Jubala Village Coffee

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Topping the list is Jubala Village Coffee. Located at 8450 Honeycutt Road, Suite 104, the breakfast and brunch spot, which offers coffee, tea and more, is the highest-rated cheap breakfast and brunch restaurant in Raleigh, boasting 4.5 stars out of 459 reviews on Yelp. 

Yelper Julie S. wrote, "Great coffee shop with yummy coffee and breakfast waffles/sandwiches. The waffles and sweet biscuits have a variety of toppings available, so I had the fried egg, bacon and cheese sweet biscuit today, and it was so good!"

Yelper Elizabeth M. noted, "This place is amazing! If you come here, you should definitely get the biscuits. They have very addictive and interesting flavors that will definitely keep you coming back. Their waffles are also a must-eat as well. The banana Nutella is my personal favorite."

2. The Morning Times

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Next up is Central's The Morning Times, situated at 10 E. Hargett St. With four stars out of 514 reviews on Yelp, the bakery and breakfast and brunch spot, serving coffee, tea and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option. 

Yelper Nia H. noted, "This is a great place to get something in the morning if you're downtown. The prices were not bad, and the coffee is yummy. I also had great customer service."

Yelper Rebekah W. shared, "Can't believe I've never reviewed this spot! The Morning Times is a great option for coffee downtown, and it's quality if you happen to be a coffee snob like me. They use Counter Culture espresso and have a good selection of flavors you can add to your latte. My personal favorite is the maple cinnamon."

3. Big Ed's City Market Restaurant

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Central's Big Ed's City Market Restaurant, located at 220 Wolfe St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable breakfast and brunch spot, which offers comfort food and soul food, four stars out of 480 reviews. 

Yelper Ashton W. wrote, "The pancakes are famous, and their size is as giant as their reputation. This place has to be on your list of regular breakfast spots. It is one of the most hearty and satisfying meals around."

Yelper Ethan G. noted, "All-around delicious spot for breakfast. They are known for the western omelets and the French toast. I really liked the decor inside as well. Service was fast; food was cheap and it was delicious."


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