Best Brunch Spot In North Carolina: Daily Meal List Says

There’s so much to love about brunch — from ham, bacon and sausage, to chicken and waffles, or creative takes on eggs. It’s all tasty. And let’s not forget cocktails, bloody Marys, mimosas, and lemonade with a splash of bourbon.

For those looking to find their next favorite brunch spot, we’ve got some good news for you.

A new list from the Daily Meal named Poole’s Diner in Raleigh as the best brunch spot in North Carolina.

The food and dining website compiled the list showing the best brunch eatery in every state by doing a deep dive into review sites. It specifically looked for spots that don’t just serve the best traditional food but also venture outside the box.

“These restaurants pay just as much attention to their brunch menu as their dinner menu, and they serve it all in a lively space with just the right amount of celebratory fanfare,” authors of the Daily Meal list wrote. “If you live near any of these spectacular spots, set aside a leisurely Sunday afternoon and treat yourself.”

Here’s more information about the top brunch spot in our state, according to The Daily Meal:

“Chef Ashley Christensen has done more to put Raleigh, North Carolina, on the culinary map than just about anybody else thanks to her many restaurants, including Poole’s Diner. Poole’s has actually been in business since 1945, and today it maintains that retro-chic charm with a double horseshoe bar, red leather banquettes and a large blackboard displaying the day’s menu. The offerings change weekly (and sometimes daily) based on what’s fresh and in-season, but should you go for brunch, rest assured that whatever you order will be absolutely exceptional. Expect dishes like seasonal hotcakes; biscuits and gravy; a Benedict with a house-made English muffin and house-cured pork shoulder; Carolina shrimp and grits; and cinnamon sugar doughnuts.”

Poole’s Diner is located at 426 S. McDowell Street in Raleigh.

The full list of brunch eateries is available on the Daily Meal website.