I've lived in the Raleigh area for 10 years now & somehow I've never been downtown & had lunch at Big Ed's before today. I have to say that speaking of authentic, down home, country cooking it doesn't get any better than this. Not only is the food fantastic, but the restaurant has character, is in a great location, &... more

Can not beat Big Eds! They have a band outside on Saturdays and the food is incredible. Sweet tea is just like should be - Sweet! Staff is great and City Market is a great place to spend the afternoon. Wish it was open later, but this is a true gem in downtown Raleigh! more

Not a fan. more

Must go for good country cookin'! more

After having heard of Big Ed's for years, I finally decided to give it a try today on my lunch hour. I'm a native North Carolinian (my family has been in NC since the 1600's) and I can tell you, this is authentic southern cooking!! The corn bread was delicious and the biscuits reminded me of the biscuits my grandmother... more

The food was excellent. The pancake was huge and yummy with a faint scent of vanilla. The cheeseburger and french fries were fresh and high quality. The eggs and biscuits were worth the wait. We arrived about 10 to noon on Saturday and were surpised to find a line out the door. Others turned away, but we were undetterred and... more

lovely location - lovely food more

love it here except I keep forgetting they are cash only until after I am done eating. more

Fun cultural experience. Good pancakes. Stay away from the bacon and the coffee. more